“Director, how is that possible? Even flipping through page by page would take a considerable amount of time.” One of the quicker-witted individuals spoke up.
Shi Yuliang said with a sigh, “Who said it wasn’t? But she truly finished reading it and understood the content clearly.”
This was the difference between people!
Everyone exchanged glances, truly believing there were such capable individuals?
“You don’t know, the young lady’s abilities are even recognized by our consultant Professor Huo. You all know that Professor Huo returned from abroad,” Shi Yuliang again brought up Huo Sinian.
Upon hearing Shi Yuliang mention Professor Huo, the head of the production department, Old Liang, had a flash of inspiration and suddenly remembered something.
“Director, can’t we ask Professor Huo to help us translate?”
In his mind, all foreign languages were pretty much the same; overall, they were all incomprehensible!
But he felt that someone who returned from abroad should have no problem understanding, right?
If he didn’t understand, how had Professor Huo communicated with people abroad all these years?
Old Liang felt his reasoning was flawless!
Shi Yuliang shook his head helplessly and said, “Professor Huo understands English, but he doesn’t understand German!”
If Professor Huo understood German, why would they have gone through all this trouble?
They wouldn’t have had to sign so many unequal treaties!
Although he was very confident in Su Xiaotian’s ability, Shi Yuliang still felt they had suffered a loss.
How much had they lost because of that troublemaker Ma Wanguo?
“Aren’t foreign languages all pretty much the same?” Old Liang asked blankly.
Shi Yuliang was stunned. How should he answer this?
He thought for a moment before saying, “They are different. Let me give you an analogy, Old Liang. You understand Chinese, but do you understand Mongolian? Do you understand Manchu?”
Old Liang was taken aback and began to ponder.
Indeed, he could speak Chinese, but he didn’t understand a single word of Mongolian!
There was someone in their compound who spoke Manchu, jabbering away, and he didn’t understand a single word!
So, they were really different?
Seeing that everyone had fallen silent, the director finally sighed.
“This time, if it weren’t for Professor Huo, we wouldn’t even have been able to invite this little girl!”
The young lady herself was highly capable, and behind her stood a prominent figure supporting her. Even he dared not underestimate this young lady any further.
“Director, what can a girl in her teens possibly understand? Even if we really can’t find anyone, we shouldn’t put all our eggs in a little娃娃’s basket.”
Old Liang still felt that this matter was somewhat unreliable.
“Old Liang, don’t worry. Leave this to me. You all go and prepare other matters.”
“But…”
Shi Yuliang interrupted Minister Liu and said, “We have many other things to do. In short, we must ensure that our business guests come happily and leave contentedly! In three days, we not only need to sign contracts with the guests but also fulfill our duties as hosts, ensuring they eat well and drink well!”
Although the middle management still harbored doubts, they eventually returned to their posts.
Meanwhile, Su Xiaotian, accompanied by Lü Ruya, was touring the factory and observing the silk processing techniques.
In both her past and present lives, this was Su Xiaotian’s first time witnessing silk production.
Watching the threads gradually transform into beautiful, lustrous silk as the machines operated, Su Xiaotian found it truly magical.
Just as Su Xiaotian was engrossed, she suddenly spotted a familiar figure.
It was none other than Huo Sinian, whom she had met just yesterday and who had even shared a meal at their home.
“Why is Uncle Big Boss here?” Su Xiaotian asked, puzzled.
Lü Ruya also saw Huo Sinian. Hearing Su Xiaotian refer to Huo Sinian as Uncle Big Boss, he couldn’t help but touch his wrinkled face.
If such a young and handsome Professor Huo was called Uncle Big Boss by the young lady, what did that make him?
Having withstood Su Xiaotian’s unintentional ten thousand points of critical damage, Lü Ruya felt utterly shattered.
At this moment, Huo Sinian was speaking to a few people, seemingly giving instructions. The people opposite him apparently had some doubts about Huo Sinian’s words, and they seemed to be in a dispute.
Su Xiaotian had only seen Huo Sinian’s gluttonous side and had never seen him so focused on work.
At this moment, she gained a new understanding of his role as a consultant.
She had initially thought it was just an honorary title, but it turned out he was genuinely consulting and advising.
“Professor Huo!” Lü Ruya called out.
Huo Sinian turned around and saw Su Xiaotian accompanied by Lü Ruya. He was taken aback for a moment before remembering that Su Xiaotian was here to work as a translator.
The moment Lü Ruya saw Su Xiaotian, his face lit up with a smile.
After all, his future sister-in-law, wouldn’t it be wise to curry favor with her?
If Su Xiaotian knew what Professor Huo was thinking, she would probably retort immediately.
At his age, still thinking about an old ox eating young grass, was he shameless?
Huo Sinian ran towards Su Xiaotian with extreme enthusiasm, leaving the people he had been speaking with utterly bewildered.
Was this still the Professor Huo they knew?
If the person opposite was a young woman, it would be one thing, but this person, while young, was a little girl.
Could Professor Huo have feelings for such a young girl?
The few people exchanged confused glances.
“Hello, Comrade Xiaotian, we are colleagues now!”
Huo Sinian greeted Su Xiaotian with a silly grin, not even sparing a glance at Lü Ruya standing beside her.
Su Xiaotian replied with a smile, “We are only temporary colleagues!”
Upon hearing Su Xiaotian say this, Huo Sinian couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
This little girl was quite interesting.
It didn’t matter if the colleagues were temporary; the important thing was to be a brother-in-law!
“You’re right, I’m just a consultant, and you’re just temporarily pulled in as a translator!” Huo Sinian spoke to Su Xiaotian with great patience, his tone carrying a hint of flattery.
Those who were stunned by Huo Sinian’s unsolicited flattery suddenly understood. So, this was the legendary little translator the factory had hired.
However, this little translator was indeed too little!
How old was she? Had she reached adulthood?
No, no, the question should be, had she graduated from primary school?
“Come, I’ll take you on a tour!” Huo Sinian said with a smile.
It was a rare opportunity to get close to his future sister-in-law, and it would be foolish to pass it up.
Clearly, Professor Huo was not a fool.
Su Xiaotian, however, hesitated slightly. She looked at Lü Ruya.
Although Lü Ruya didn’t understand why Professor Huo was so enthusiastic about Su Xiaotian, Professor Huo was also a talent hired by the factory, and it was necessary to go along with his wishes.
“It would be wonderful if Professor Huo were willing to show Comrade Su around. There are some professional aspects that I’m not very clear about, and I’m afraid I might not explain them well!”
Professor Huo was very pleased with Lü Ruya’s thoughtfulness.
Huo Sinian led Su Xiaotian, explaining from the first process and subtly imparting negotiation tactics that Su Xiaotian was unaware of.
Although Su Xiaotian had some reservations about Professor Huo, who was much older, being interested in Su Xiaomei, she was very grateful that he was taking care of her like this.
She hadn’t expected this gluttonous Uncle Big Boss to be such a helpful and kind person.
“Thank you, Uncle Huo!” Su Xiaotian said sincerely with a smiling face.
What?
The smile instantly froze on Professor Huo’s handsome face.
How had he become Uncle Huo?
“Little girl, no need to be so polite with me. Don’t call me Uncle Huo, call me Brother Huo!”