But later, her family said a lot to her, telling her to study more and not always be so self-assured. Though she understood they were right, she still couldnât shake it off.
When Xinyan got in the car, she felt this Miss was younger than her, and couldnât help but doubt in her heart.
But after a round of conversation just now, she was thoroughly convinced. Her spoken English really needed improvement, and she understood why Director Hu insisted on applying for a transfer.
Li Fuzhi also felt the same admiration for Xinyan. He was genuinely impressed by her; her fluency and authentic pronunciation were beyond their reach.
He also asked earlier, and found out there was no shortcut other than amassing vocabulary, listening carefully to tapes, and practicing a lot.
The three of them heard Director Huâs arrangements and said in unison: "Okay."
Director Hu had reviewed and found nothing wrong, and the plane had landed safely.
At this moment, the city leaders and several leaders from the Investment Promotion Bureau also stepped out of the lounge to receive the delegation.
Xinyan was brought by Director Hu to the leaders: "Vice Mayor Lu, Director Gao, this is Han Xinyan, a student on loan from Jing University. Sheâs responsible for accompanying translation."
Vice Mayor Lu glanced at Xinyan, feeling she looked familiar, yet didnât know her, so he smiled and nodded at Xinyan: "Then itâll be hard work for Han in a while."
Xinyan smiled back and said, "Having such an opportunity for training is what every student in our department hopes for. We are always ready."
The smile on Vice Mayor Luâs face deepened: "Han speaks well."
Director Gao from the Investment Promotion Bureau chuckled and chimed in: "Then letâs head to this battlefield without smoke, shall we? Everyone confident?"
The city placed high hopes on this delegation coming to Beijing for inspection, putting a considerable amount of pressure on their Promotion Bureau, which was influenced by Xinyanâs words.
Everyone responded in unison: "Yes."
At that moment, someone said: "Theyâre coming out."
Xinyan followed closely alongside Vice Mayor Lu and Director Gao, starting her translation career.
No matter how fast the other party spoke, Xinyan could accurately translate what they were saying, and their translator couldnât help but frequently glance at Xinyan.
The group boarded the special reception vehicle and went straight to the Beijing City Restaurant, located in the city center, just a five-minute walk from Tiananmen, and a stoneâs throw away from Wangfujing Shopping Street.
When they arrived, everything had already been arranged. After settling them in, because they needed to adjust to the time difference, there were no other plans for the afternoon. Only one of the three accompanying translators needed to stay.
However, accommodations were also arranged for them here, providing a place to rest.
Li Fuzhi volunteered to take the duty in the afternoon, and Xinyan didnât stand on ceremony with him, as she was planning to visit her mentor.
She had finished reviewing the notes given by her senior brother. Sheâd marked all the areas she didnât understand, and since her senior brother was about to return to work, she wanted him to help clarify them while she had some free time today.
In the room, Shao Rongrong saw Xinyan leaving: "Are you going back to school?"
Xinyan shook her head and said: "No, since accommodation has been arranged here, Iâll just go back to fetch a couple of outfits."
Shao Rongrong nodded and said: "Next time youâll have experience. Donât be late tomorrow morning, and be safe on the way."
Xinyan waved a smile at Shao Rongrong, left the room, and quickly walked away.