Chapter 321 New Year's Eve
After all the New Year's Eve dinners were arranged, the Ye family members sat down at the dining table together.
Originally, the mood of Ye Tiezhu and Zhao Chunhua had not been particularly good. Although in order not to worry the children, they did not show it. Ye Jiangong and Ye Xiuqing, who are very familiar with their old couple, also noticed them.
In fact, it can be understood that although the two of them have always been the most partial to Ye Jiangong. It is not without feelings for the other two sons.
Obviously, when the Chinese New Year was last year, the family stayed together to celebrate the New Year. Thinking about how much money the hairpin business will make, their future life will be better.
As a result, this year, their elder couple can only spend the New Year with the eldest fourth.
The second child's family and the fourth child have been weaned off, and it will be good if they don't fight together in the future, and they will definitely not be able to celebrate the new year together. Although the eldest family and the fourth child are not that bad, they don't want to be as close as they used to be.
I don't know if the children in the family will stop contacting them completely after the old guy dies.
This idea is not new today. The old couple had also thought about this problem before. But at that time, they subconsciously did not continue to think about it.
This time it was also because of the New Year that the two old people felt so deeply.
Originally, Ye Jiangong and Ye Xiuqing were still thinking about how to comfort them. As a result, when Ye Tiezhu and Zhao Chunhua saw the chicken, duck and fish meat on the dining table, the two of them suddenly lost their waists, their legs no longer hurt, and the little tangled in their hearts, and they all disappeared.
Life is going so well now, what else is there to entangle. When they are parents, don't they just feel relieved as long as their children live well?
Isn't it idle for the children to think carefully for their own sake?
Eat meat! Eat meat! Looking at the old couple who finally became energetic, Ye Jiangong, father and daughter, finally felt relieved.
Their family no longer has the habit of not eating and sleeping. At the table, Ye Tiezhu summarized the development of their old Ye family this year like every Chinese New Year in the past.
"The youngest member did a good job this year, and the lo-mei factory in the house is getting bigger and bigger, and I will continue to work hard next year." After Ye Tiezhu finished speaking, Zhao Chunhua added aloud.
"Yes, the youngest one has grown up a lot this year. He eats meat by himself and also brings other people in the commune to drink soup. In the past years, everyone thought you were not doing work, yes! This year, everyone was boasting behind the scenes. What about you."
"The youngest one is especially good. No matter when it comes, people can't lose their conscience, and they can't forget their roots, so that they can go on smoothly."
Hearing the words of the old couple, Ye Jiangong nodded hurriedly, indicating that he knew it.
"The fourth daughter-in-law did a good job this year. She and I made this meal today. I really didn't find out before. You still have this craft!"
Zhou Cuiyun pursed her mouth and laughed when she heard Zhao Chunhua's praise. .
Of course they wouldn't let them find out before. At that time, she was lazy and didn't show her talent of cooking well, just to avoid the job of cooking.
However, maybe even if she is revealed, the two sister-in-laws won't let her get involved in the kitchen work. After all, every time it was their turn to cook, the men in the family could secretly eat something extra that day.
After the two old men praised Ye Yimin again, they turned their attention to Ye Xiuqing.
Ye Tiezhu and Zhao Chunhua have always been very proud of this granddaughter.
The overall environment of their Yejiabao Village is to pay more attention to children's learning. Ye Xiuqing's grades have always been very good when she was young, and Ye Tiezhu and Zhao Chunhua have always attached great importance to her, thinking that she will definitely have a great future in the future.
However, the two of them didn't expect Ye Xiuqing to be able to excel to this extent.
For the past year, their old couple have been in the village, but they have always been the object of envy.
Thinking of this, Ye Tiezhu looked at Ye Xiuqing's gaze more lovingly.
"The young girl is very good this year. Not only did she win the competition, she also went to university. Now she can do things for the country again, and she is praised by foreigners. Such a powerful doll can't be found in the county. Qing girl will continue to work hard this year to try to do more for the country."
Hearing what Ye Tiezhu said, Ye Xiuqing nodded happily.
The words that should be said were all finished, and a few people in the Ye family had a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner afterwards.
At this time, fireworks and firecrackers were not banned during the Spring Festival in the capital. After eating the New Year's Eve dinner, Ye Tiezhu and Ye Jiangong went to the gate of the yard with the fireworks they bought.
After the neighbor's fireworks were lit, the two of them also lit the firecrackers quickly. Suddenly, in this small alley, the sound of crackling firecrackers was endless.
Except for the two of them, the rest of the Ye family stayed in the yard. Seeing the lively scene outside the door, they were also very happy in their hearts.
Everything is developing for the better. In the new year, their family's life will definitely get better and better.
Several people from the Ye family stayed with Ye Xiuqing until the fifth day of the first lunar month, and they were ready to go home.
One is the lo-mei factory in the house, and there are a lot of orders during the Spring Festival. Ye Jiangong had been away from home for so long, and he was a little worried, and planned to go home and stare a little.
Another, after a few days out, Ye Tiezhu and Zhao Chunhua were also homesick.
They are actually quite happy staying in the capital. The living environment in the capital is indeed much better than in Yejiabao Village.
However, as a native of Yejiapu Village. I always feel a little uncomfortable after being away from home for a long time.
Besides, Ye Xiuqing will start school in a few days. When she started school, they stayed here and didn't know what to do, so it was better to go home quickly.
Although a little bit reluctant to live with her family, Ye Xiuqing also knew that they couldn't stay here to accompany her. Therefore, she quickly adjusted her mentality and helped them buy the train tickets to go back.
After sending Ye's family to the train, Ye Xiuqing later found out that she felt a little sad. Especially after returning home, I saw that she was the only one left in the original lively yard at this time, and I felt a little lonely.
Ye Xiuqing originally thought that her depressed mood would last for a few days. As a result, early the next morning, Wen Yan ran to her house and took Ye Xiuqing around the capital. After school started, I was even more busy. Ye Xiuqing had no time at all, thinking about everything there alone.
Chapter 322 Withdrawal from the Society
Capital University started early. Before the fifteenth of the first lunar month, the students began to report back to the school one after another.
Ye Xiuqing divided Qu Guiying and Wen Yan some of the special products that Ye Jiangong and the others brought over, so it was naturally difficult to leave Feng Yingzi behind.
Considering that she is in the dormitory, there is no place to cook. Therefore, most of what Ye Xiuqing left for her were dried fruits that could be eaten raw, and sausages brought from her aunt's house. These things are also good to eat as snacks in the dormitory.
Sure enough, Feng Yingzi was very happy after receiving Ye Xiuqing's gift. He couldn't help but smile on his face that didn't have much expression.
When Ye Xiuqing organized an English club last semester, many students were on the sidelines and did not sign up.
There are even some senior classmates who still look down on the club organized by Ye Xiuqing, a kid who just went to college.
Although no one said three to four in front of Ye Xiuqing, there were also many people secretly chewing their tongues.
However, the final exam last semester gave these people a resounding slap. Every student who participated in the English club has a very good English score. There are even a few students who did not have outstanding English scores, and passed the initial selection of the foreign trade exchange meeting. This made many students who were in a wait-and-see state suddenly started to move.
At this time, the various associations in the university were not as numerous as later generations. Coupled with the help of this English club for students' academic performance, it is a real deal. Everyone is naturally very interested in their community.
After Ye Xiuqing discusses with the other managers in the club, he will recruit new people again. There are obviously many more letters applying for membership than before. There are not only freshman students, but also some sophomores and juniors.
"Student Ye Xiuqing, the number of students who want to apply to join our club this time is really too many. Originally, the classmates in our club wanted to quit. In this way, our classroom can't accommodate this. Many students. Look, we should find the dean and apply for a larger classroom as our usual place for activities."
The person in charge of the foreign language major, Lu Kangmei, looked at the pile of application lists in his hand. , Asked Ye Xiuqing with some worries.
When the English club started, it was formed by Ye Xiuqing. But she herself is not a person who likes to hold on to power.
So, after the English community gradually got on the right track. Ye Xiuqing selected several persons in charge to manage the corresponding matters.
In their English club, Lu Kangmei is responsible for the mobile work of the members.
Ye Xiuqing shook her head when she heard what she said.
"Our club is actually an activity group organized by ourselves. It is an exception that the school can lend us an extra classroom. If you apply for a large classroom again, they will definitely not agree.
There are many people who want to join us, this is Good thing! It's not that someone writes an application. We have to absorb everyone into the club. We can select the best people to recruit."
Hearing Ye Xiuqing's words, Lu Kangmei nodded, expressing that she was clear. Up.
Ye Xiuqing asked after seeing her nodding.
"Listen to you just now, some students want to withdraw from our club. Have you found out with them, what are the reasons for wanting to withdraw? If you don't want to stay in our club, of course there is no problem with leaving, let them Just fill in an application form.
If you want to withdraw from the club because of some difficulties. We can also ask and see if we can provide them with any help?"
Lv Kangmei looked up at Ye Xiuqing in shock, and found that when she said this, her expression was very serious. It seems that I am really worried about these students who want to quit the club.
"It's not a big deal. President, you know, the students in our English club. Although there are many students from good backgrounds, there are some who were admitted from various towns and villages. They are still enjoying the poverty given to them by the school. Student subsidies.
However, the subsidies provided by our school are only enough for their usual minimum expenses. Even the purchase of school supplies has to be calculated. Some students want to save some money to post back home, so the money is naturally not enough.
At the end of last semester, these students wrote an application to the work-study office of the school. After they came back, they were notified that the application had been passed. This semester, the work-study office will arrange some jobs for them and give them subsidies.
This way . As a result, they don't have so much rest time. Naturally, there is no way to continue to study with the
big guys in our English club." Ye Xiuqing asked hurriedly when he heard Lu Kangmei's paintings.
"Then did they say what kind of work did the Work-Study Department arrange for them?"
"As far as the two classmates I know, one helps with meals in our cafeteria. The other is responsible for sorting out the books in the school library. As for the other students, they simply said hello to me. I didn't ask carefully, and I don't know what they did."
Hearing this answer, Ye Xiuqing didn't say anything, but she didn't Particularly agree.
It's not that working-study programs are not good for supporting themselves. On the contrary, Ye Xiuqing agrees with them that they can not only support themselves but also help reduce the burden on the family after they are admitted to the university.
Ye Xiuqing also had an impression of the two girls mentioned by Lu Kangmei. Although when she first joined the English club,she was a little shy. However, she took every activity very seriously, and she usually study against time. Ye Xiuqing could feel their desire for knowledge.
However, only those two jobs that Lu Kangmei knows about. All that is given is physical strength. Although they can get a subsidy for them, it does not help them in their studies. On the contrary, it will also waste their learning time.
"Does the work-study department of our school have other jobs?"
"I don't know this very clearly, but as far as I heard, the work-study department arranges for them basically in this area. Sorting out the books in the library is considered a better job here."
Ye Xiuqing thought about it for a while and asked.
"You said, if I can find them a lucrative job. At the work-study office of the school, would you let them go?"
Chapter 323 I Don't Care
When Hearing Ye Xiuqing's words, Lu Kangmei was taken aback and shook her head.
"I'm not sure about this, but I think the various treatments given by our school are quite good. I remember you said before that your family is not in the capital, right? You only came to the capital to study for half a year, and you are not familiar with your life. Yes, where is the job so easy to find? I know that you are kind and want to help them, but this kind of thing is actually very difficult to do.
If the job you are looking for is not as good as our school, they will not say anything, but in their hearts They must have ideas. After all, they applied for this to make more money and subsidize the family. The subsidy is better than our school. Where is it so easy to find? If they have that condition, they can find someone with a better job. Okay? Why are you looking for poor students like us? Not to mention, you still want to make money while helping your studies.
How is such a good thing possible? It's our turn? Let's talk about it! Let's not say what you did, the teachers in the work-study office of the school, do you have any bad thoughts in your heart?
I will ask you a question! You helped the members of our club Students, if someone else begs you, can you help introduce jobs? If you don't introduce them, they will definitely be unhappy, and maybe they will blame you. If you introduce them, where can you find so many jobs for them?"
When their English clubs hold activities, Ye Xiuqing has always been very active. Ye Xiuqing also patiently explained anyone in the club who encountered a problem and couldn't figure it out.
It can be said that if it were not for Ye Xiuqing's tireless help, the members of their English club would not have improved their English so fast.
For this, Lu Kangmei has always been very grateful to Ye Xiuqing. In addition, Ye Xiuqing is relatively young, but he is very generous in doing things. He does not take power, is not greedy for merit, and is willing to help them make progress.
It can be said that she not only learned a lot while doing things with Ye Xiuqing, but also felt very happy when she worked.
It is precisely because of this that after hearing Ye Xiuqing's words, she will persuade her with her heart.
Of course Ye Xiuqing knew that what Lv Kangmei said was very reasonable, and she also knew that she was doing it for her own good.
To be honest, Ye Xiuqing is not a good person, nor is she ready to be responsible for other people's lives, nor does she have the courage and ability to be responsible for other people's lives.
The reason why she said this is that one really does not want, two students who are eager for knowledge and eager to make progress, because other reasons have delayed their studies. One more thing, she also wants to do something for herself in the past few years.
The home lo-mei factory is now on the right track, and if nothing happens, it will continue to develop steadily in the future. In addition, after more than a year of training, Ye Jiangong can basically be alone now. There is no need for Ye Xiuqing to worry about the lo-mei factory in the house now.
If possible, Ye Xiuqing hopes to develop another industry during the four years of university.
You don't need to think about buying stocks. The stock market will only be a real development period in a few years, and Ye Xiuqing is not ready to participate in it now.
Of course, the most important reason is that there is no stock exchange in the capital, so it is not convenient to do what you want to do. Adding to the fact that she is still young, this road simply won't work.
If it's business, she now has a lot of classes every day. Normally, I'm already very busy studying, and I don't have much time to spare.
Ye Xiuqing knew very well that when she was studying in school, a group of great experts could help her answer any questions. I don't take the opportunity to study now. After I graduate, I won't have such good conditions.
Before Ye Xiuqing discovered that there were a lot of antiques in the yard she bought, she also moved to the antique street in the capital to pick up and miss.
However, she doesn't know much about these in her own right. In addition, everyone is not stupid, many good things have long been bought.
After two days of shopping, Ye Xiuqing made a very self-aware decision not to participate in this kind of industry that she didn't understand.
If you see something you like, you can buy some and put it home. If you count on this to make a fortune, then forget it.
Ye Xiuqing thought a lot during this period, but never found a suitable career that could be developed. The appearance of these two girls who are about to quit the club has provided her with some inspiration.
There are many things she can't do on her own, and she can take other students in the school to do it together. These students are very precious resources.
Let alone the present, how many of the top 500 companies in later generations can do it. The employees in them are all students from Capital University?
And if you want to let these students, they are willing to help themselves with things under their own hands. Then, she must do something, for the good of everyone, that can convince them.
The more I thought about it, the more Ye Xiuqing felt that this idea was very good.
She has to think about what to do specifically. However, based on the English proficiency of the students in their English club, Ye Xiuqing thought of a more suitable part-time job.
Ye Xiuqing thought a lot in his head, but these thoughts could not be said straightforwardly.
After Lu Kangmei finished speaking, Ye Xiuqing had a bit of language in her heart, and she said with a straight face that she was not selfish and focused on the good of her classmates.
"Student Lu Kangmei, I know you are for my good, and I know your intentions. Indeed, my idea is quite difficult to realize. It is even possible that I will work hard until the end, and some people will complain. I admit, I just hesitated, I really want to connect to ordinary classmates and friends are not really doing this may thankless thing? but I quickly told myself, yes, I have to do! I have to do it!
I can understand what these students have done in order to reduce the burden in the family. I admire their choices very much in my heart. But at the same time, as a child who grew up in a small county, I know better. How much effort is needed to get into our school from a place where the teaching level is not good.
It is precisely because of this that I do not want to see them have to waste their time studying and do things that are not helpful to their study for their livelihood.
I am not saying that doing these things is bad, I am the daughter of a farmer myself. I think any profession, as long as it contributes to the country, is worthy of everyone's respect.
However, they have studied for so many years and spent so much effort to come to our school in order to learn more knowledge and make more contributions to the country!
If they like to do this, of course I respect them. However, if they are just for subsidies, I hope I can find a more suitable job for them.
As long as it is helpful to everyone, I don't care if other people will gossip about me behind my back! "
Her words just fell, and there was a burst of applause outside the house!
Chapter 324 Help
Ye Xiuqing and Lu Kangmei followed the voices and saw Dean Luo and some students walking in from the door.
Among these students, there are their English clubs and Ye Xiuqing's classmates. However, no matter which part of the students they are, the eyes that look at Ye Xiuqing at this time are full of admiration and love.
Most people are like this, and you may not be able to think about others. However, this does not prevent them from admiring such people.
"Student Ye Xiuqing, what you just said is very good. Although there are some immature ideas here, it can be seen that you are really dedicated to the sake of your classmates.
If you have any ideas, you can rest assured to do it. As long as you don't If you violate the law and school rules, I will support you."
Ye Xiuqing smiled and nodded when she heard Dean Luo's words.
"Thank you Dean Luo for your support! Don't worry, I will definitely do things steadily and strive to learn with more classmates and make progress together."
Dean Luo nodded when he heard her words, and then said that this time Come here, find the cause of Ye Xiuqing.
"I came to see you this time because I want to ask you for help. Last night, Luo Qiongyu took some documents from their unit and needed to translate them as soon as possible. The workload was relatively heavy.
Chu Feng was sick in the past two days. She has to take care of the children. It takes a bit of effort to complete these translation tasks by herself. I happened to be going to preside over a meeting and not at home in the past two days. After thinking about it, I have a relatively strong English ability and a comparison of professional terms in finance. There are only a few people who know. I think you did well at the exchange meeting last time, so I came over to ask if you have time recently. If you are not busy with your studies, can you help Luo Qiongyu to translate some materials. Don't worry, I will calculate it for you at the price of the normal translation of the document by the publisher."
Normally, it is normal for the professors in the school to ask the students to do some work, and no one can say anything. .
But Dean Luo was upright and couldn't do this kind of thing that he would use his students to do in vain.
Although he couldn't find someone suitable to help for a while, he wouldn't let Ye Xiuqing do vain work.
Dean Luo's character, Ye Xiuqing also knew in her heart. After listening to what he said, she nodded in agreement very happily.
At the same time, Dean Luo's words also inspired Ye Xiuqing. She thought, she knows what kind of jobs she has to help them find in the English club for those students from difficult backgrounds.
Dean Luo has been very busy with work recently, after seeing Ye Xiuqing nodding in agreement. Directly handed the documents brought over to Ye Xiuqing, and then left to take care of her own affairs.
After Dean Luo left, the students who had originally stood at the door and followed Dean Luo came to Ye Xiuqing in twos and threes.
"Student Ye Xiuqing, thank you for considering us so much and for being willing to help us. No matter what the final result is, if you have this heart, we are very grateful to you."
"Yes, we are not the kind of white-eyed wolf. You This is for our good. No matter if you can find a suitable job for us in the end, we will not blame you."
"Student Ye Xiuqing, no matter what you do, rest assured, we will support you. If so, Others gossiping, you leave it to us, and we will tell you back."
"Yes! Ye Xiuqing is always very helpful in class. Those who gossiping must be dark-minded. You don't have to pay attention to them, Ye Xiuqing. "
Hearing the consolation of these classmates who came around, Ye Xiuqing smiled and thanked them. Considering that Ye Xiuqing still had work to do, these students left after a few words of comfort to her.
In the next few days, Ye Xiuqing did not pay attention to the recruitment of English clubs.
Except for her daily studies, the rest of her time was spent translating the materials that Dean Luo gave her. Just like Dean Luo thought, Ye Xiuqing has a good foundation in English and finance. This kind of material containing a lot of financial terminology is simply suitable for Ye Xiuqing to translate.
In just three days, she had already translated the materials that Dean Luo had handed over to her.
That night, Ye Xiuqing took these materials and went directly to Dean Luo's house.
After receiving the information that Ye Xiuqing handed over, Luo Qiongyu flipped through it briefly and couldn't help but give her a thumbs up.
"I just said you girl, it's definitely okay. Although I didn't read your information carefully, the paragraphs I just read were translated very well. This time I really thank you! there reminder of the urgent and I am sick and just hit Chu Feng, a few days ago that he did good, I did not mind the work. he was recovered yesterday, I was a little translation of documents. If it wasn't for your help, for a while, I really didn't know what to do. You wait for a while, and I'll get you your
manuscript fee." Ye Xiuqing was a little embarrassed when she heard Luo Qiongyu's words.
"Sister Qiong Yu, just for the relationship between the two of us, you should stop paying for the manuscript or not. I am embarrassed about what you said."
"Hey, what's so embarrassing about this? You should get the money if you pay for it. Remuneration. Don't worry, I'm not paying you personally. When I translate these documents, our unit also has subsidies. We can't let you do it. Let me take the benefits."
Ye Xiuqing did not continue after hearing Luo Qiongyu's words. Refuse. After Luo Qiongyu came back, Ye Xiuqing accepted the draft fee she handed over, and asked a little embarrassedly.
"Sister Qiong Yu, do you have any publishing houses you are more familiar with that need translation?"
Luo Qiongyu thought for a while and shook his head regretfully.
"I'm not responsible for contacting this piece. I'm really not sure. Let's go to the unit tomorrow to help you and the comrade in charge of this matter.
By the way, I remember that Professor Liu, who taught you English, is also very famous in the translation industry. It is said that he has cooperated with many publishing houses. Why don't you ask her? "
Hearing what Luo Qiongyu said, Ye Xiuqing realized that she had neglected this contact. The next day happened to have English class. After class, Ye Xiuqing followed Professor Liu obediently behind her, like a tail. They entered the office together. After Professor Liu sat in his seat, he glanced at Ye Xiuqing, who was looking at her happily, and said helplessly.
"You girl has been staring at me since I entered the classroom today. , And now follow me back to the office. Come on, is there anything you want me to help? "
Chapter 325 Editor-in-Chief Zhang
Ye Xiuqing smiled at her without seeing what Professor Liu said.
"Professor, you are really amazing! You don't need to say anything, you know you want to ask you for help! You are so insightful and clear..." Before Ye Xiuqing finished speaking, Professor Liu interrupted with a smile.
"Okay, okay, if you go on, I have to doubt. When you added the test, how did you pass the Chinese score? Did you use idioms like this? Don't play tricks in front of me, and say quickly, What's the matter about coming over to find me this time?" Ye Xiuqing bluntly said what she was saying when she heard what the professor said.
"Professor Liu is like this. Didn't I start an English club before? Several students in our club applied for jobs in the work-study department. Because of the lack of time, they prepared to quit our club. Compared to manual labor, I hope that They can use the knowledge they have learned in exchange for remuneration to support themselves. I remember that you have cooperated with many publishing houses . I don't know if you can help me get to know their leaders. You too I know that the students in our English club can still get good results in English. I want to try to take some translation work from the publishing house and try to let them try.
This way, not only can they reduce their own life Burden, you can also improve your English level."
Professor Liu did not speak when Ye Xiuqing was speaking. But I have been thinking about the feasibility of this matter in my mind. I have to say that Ye Xiuqing's idea is very good. After listening to Ye Xiuqing's words. Professor Liu pondered for a while and nodded to her.
"I do have contact with some publishing houses. There are relatively few specialized translators in China, and publishing houses lack people who can help them translate text. I can introduce the person in charge of several publishing houses to you."
Hearing what Professor Liu said, Ye Xiuqing suddenly laughed, and couldn't help but say thank you to Professor Liu.
Hearing Ye Xiuqing's thanks, Professor Liu waved his hand and continued.
"If you want to take over the translation work, I can guarantee it for you. I know what your English level is, and I don't worry about it.
However, you just said that you are going to take over translation work for your community. The other students inside. In this way, since I don't know their English level, I can only write you a letter of recommendation to introduce you to the editor-in-chief of the publishing house. As for whether they are willing to cooperate with you, just You can only talk to them yourself."
Ye Xiuqing was not surprised by Professor Liu's words.
The literati of this age are more true to others, and equally true to themselves. They take their reputation very seriously.
If Professor Liu guarantees for the students in the club, once a student's translation fails to meet the requirements, it will be a blow to Professor Liu's reputation.
So, before Ye Xiuqing comes over today. The best result I thought was nothing more than getting the contact information of several publishing houses from Professor Liu.
Professor Liu is still willing to write her recommendation letter, and Ye Xiuqing is very grateful.
"Professor Liu, if you are willing to introduce me to the editors in chief, I am very grateful to you. As for other things, just do it yourself. I can't count on the teachers to help me handle everything, it seems that I'm so useless."
Professor Liu was also very happy to get Ye Xiuqing's understanding.
"You can have this idea and determination, that's great! Wait a minute, and I will write you a letter of recommendation."
Professor Liu moved very quickly. Within half an hour, he handed Ye Xiuqing a few envelopes. . On each envelope, there is also an address and the editor's name attached very intimately.
"When the time comes, you go directly to find them, and when you see someone, just give them the letter of introduction I wrote for you."
When the goal was achieved, Ye Xiuqing didn't plan to be here and continue to disturb Professor Liu. After expressing his gratitude to Professor Liu, he took five letters of introduction and left the office.
Early the next morning, Ye Xiuqing asked the counselor and teacher for leave. Directly holding the letter of introduction from Professor Liu to her, I searched for them one by one from publishers.
"Little comrade, who are you looking for? Is there a proof of access?"
Ye Xiuqing was stopped by the uncle guarding the door as soon as he reached the downstairs of the publishing house.
"Hello, uncle! I am a student of Capital University, our professional Professor Liu Shuyun , introduced me to the editor-in-chief. This is my student certification, this is the recommendation letter from our school Professor Liu." Two proofs, the guardian uncle looked carefully for a while before nodding.
"That's all right, you fill in this registration form." After Ye Xiuqing finished filling out the registration form, the gatekeeper said to her.
"Editor-in-Chief Zhang is on the third floor, in the east-most office. He didn't go out today. This point should be in the office. You can go straight to it."
Ye Xiuqing hurriedly thanked the uncle, and then took him to organize the Material, walked in. Editor-in-Chief Zhang's office is easier to find when Ye Xiuqing comes over. The door of the office was open, and Editor-in-Chief Zhang was in the office, looking down and writing something. Hearing the knock on the door, he raised his head and glanced up. Ye Xiuqing, who was standing outside the door, nodded to her and greeted her to enter the house.
"This little comrade, is there anything going on here?"
"Hello, editor-in-chief! My name is Ye Xiuqing and I am a student of Capital University. This is a recommendation letter written for me by Professor Liu Shuyun of our major." Editor-in-chief Zhang started Ye Xiuqing accepted the recommendation letter from her hand and said to Ye Xiuqing while smiling.
"It turns out to be Professor Liu's student! You Professor Liu is the most academic and the most serious. Let her help you write a recommendation letter. It seems that classmate Ye Xiuqing has performed very well in school."
After Editor-in-Chief Zhang finished reading Professor Liu's recommendation letter, he looked at Ye Xiuqing seriously and said again.
"In your recommendation letter, Professor Liu said that your English is very good. You have participated in the exchange meeting of the Ministry of Foreign Trade before and have been praised by foreign guests. You came here this time because you want to receive foreign books from our publishing house for translation. Is it true?"
"It's not me! I came here this time to take some translation work from your agency for other students in our English club." Hearing Ye Xiuqing's words, Editor-in-Chief Zhang frowned.
"If it's you, I can work with you. But if it's someone else, I don't think this cooperation will work."
Chapter 326 Let's take a look
Even though Ye Xiuqing was a little worried when he heard the words of Editor-in-Chief Zhang, she didn't feel surprised in her heart.
"I know that all of your students at Capital University are very good. Among your peers, they are definitely outstanding. However, you are young after all. Many of your students may have a good command of English before entering university. To translate this kind of thing, it's not just about knowing words, but also understanding some simple grammar. There is a lot of knowledge involved here.
The books that our publishing house needs to translate are mainly divided into two categories. One is For professional books, you need to master a lot of professional terms. Many words, you even need to use a special dictionary to find out. For this kind of books, we are more inclined to find professional professors and students to translate.
There is another category, novels Such content. This type of content is most often handed over by us, and we ask someone to help translate it. These content seems simple, but in fact it requires the professional knowledge level of the translator, and it is also quite a lot.
If it is only translated word by word, the whole book Novels are very blunt. At
this time, translators need to add their own understanding to the text. If the literary literacy is not enough, the essence of the article cannot be translated at all. For
these novels, we prefer to cooperate with professional professors. I know that you children are very good, but you have specializations in surgery. I think it's better to
leave it to professionals to do this kind of thing that requires professional quality. When Ye Xiuqing spoke, her attitude was very gentle.
However, no matter how gentle his attitude is. It couldn't be changed, he refused the fact of cooperating with Ye Xiuqing.
Of course Ye Xiuqing would be embarrassed when she was rejected face to face. But if you talk about cooperation with people, it's a thick-skinned one.
Moreover, Editor-in-Chief Zhang's attitude is good enough.
So after embarrassing, Ye Xiuqing adjusted her mentality immediately. To Editor-in-Chief Zhang, he said sincerely.
"Editor-in-chief Zhang, I can understand your concerns. However, the students in our English club are really excellent.
These two copies are translated by me and a very good student in our English club. .
can delay few minutes of your time, trouble you help us verify it. I can assure you, and if you are fortunate enough to cooperate, since we translate every word out, you can achieve the same level.
of course, , If you still feel our ability after reading it. It's not enough to cooperate with your publishing house for the time being, and I will never disturb you here again. I will go back and urge my members to continue their efforts and wait for their results After making some improvements, seek external cooperation."
Ye Xiuqing said very sincerely, and for a while, Director Zhang couldn't find a reason to refuse him.
In addition, Ye Xiuqing was originally introduced by Professor Liu. In public for private, he should give Professor Liu this face.
Therefore, Editor-in-Chief Zhang did not decline, and directly reached out and accepted the two translated materials handed over by Ye Xiuqing.
"I have been working with
Professor Liu Shuyun of your school for four years. We are not only the editor-in-chief and the translator, but also very good friends. Since you were introduced by Professor Liu, you don't need to be so polite with me. I certainly trust the abilities of Professor Liu's students. She is so good at the teacher, and you will be able to live well in the future.
Wait a moment for me, and I will look at your translated materials."
Editor-in-Chief Zhang will say so. , I just wanted to sell Professor Liu a good one. Regarding what Ye Xiuqing said about translating books for their publishing houses with classmates, from the very beginning, Editor-in-Chief Zhang did not intend to agree.
As the editor-in-chief of a publishing house, it represents not only itself, but also responsible for the publishing house and readers.
There is a student who wants to try to translate new content, he is of course very happy. However, it is not that I have tried to cooperate with college students before.
One is to reduce the cost of publishing houses, and the other hopes to give young people a chance. That attempt was unsuccessful, and the content translated by the students in the school could not be used directly.
Most of them require translators from their publishing houses to perform secondary processing. Not only increased the workload, but also delayed the subsequent work.
After that, Editor-in-Chief Zhang was completely extinct, and his thoughts of cooperating with the students at school were just a cutscene this time.
With this mentality, when Editor-in-Chief Zhang began to look at the translated materials in his hands, he seemed a little careless.
But the more you look at it, the more surprised Editor Zhang is. Of the two materials that Ye Xiuqing handed over, one of them can be seen, and the translator's English level is indeed quite good.
Although the wording and sentence making of the article is not particularly brilliant, it is not a big problem. At least from this part of the content, the level of this translator is not much different from some of the young translators in their newspaper. Cultivate well, and you will definitely develop in this area in the future.
Editor Zhang is surprised if we say this translated material. Then another piece of material made him feel a little shocked.
Although the translator only translated one content of an English novel, the translation was very accurate with less than 1,000 words.
It is not that the meaning of each word is accurate. This is the quality that a translator must possess.
The precision mentioned by Editor-in-Chief refers to the translator who added some of his own understanding when translating, and was even able to translate some specific content in the article based on the writing background of the article at the time, the storyline, and the philosophy of life contained in the story. , The subtle writing skills of the story are all included in it.
The translator respects the original work and shows the original thoughts, ensuring that the text of the work is beautiful. When he reads it, he does not even feel that he is reading a foreign translated book. Many sentences in it are in full compliance with domestic language habits.
I have to say that the level of the translator who translated this novel is not much different from that of some university professors he had previously looked for.
If this level can be reached, Editor-in-Chief Zhang will certainly not refuse to cooperate. I just don't know, who is so great!
"Student Ye Xiuqing, I don't know who translated this part of the novel? Did she translate the rest of the novel? Has she finished translating the rest of the novel? If the translation is finished, you can take it directly to our publishing house for submission. "
Chapter 327 Cost- effective
Hearing Editor Zhang's urgent words, Ye Xiuqing knew that this translated novel had caught his eye, and he suddenly laughed.
"Editor Zhang, this part of the novel you are talking about was translated by me."
Hearing what Ye Xiuqing said, Editor Zhang was obviously not convinced. The English level of the translators of this part of the novel was absolutely outstanding. It's not that he looks down on Ye Xiuqing, but that such a student who has just entered the freshman year and is not even an English major, with such an English level is very incredible in itself.
Editor-in-Chief Zhang asked Ye Xiuqing eagerly.
"Then your parents do foreign language-related work?"
"No."
Hearing Ye Xiuqing's answer, Editor-in-Chief Zhang's complexion didn't look particularly good. Even when facing Ye Xiuqing, his attitude was not as gentle as before. .
"Ye Xiuqing, I don't distrust you. I'm just a little curious, who did you learn English with? I will tell you the truth. To translate this level, you must have at least three to five years of knowledge. I don't know. When did you first come into contact with the translation industry?"
Of course Ye Xiuqing heard the doubts about herself in the words of Editor-in-Chief Zhang.
Facing his suspicion, Ye Xiuqing didn't feel offended. After all, her English level really cannot be explained by common sense.
"Editor-in-chief Zhang, I have never been in contact with the translation industry before. However, before entering university, my mother taught me English for a period of time. I know that this will not convince you, so you can feel free to Find a novel, and I will translate it for you on the spot."
Seeing Ye Xiuqing's unguilty conscience, Editor Zhang also had some excuses for believing Ye Xiuqing.
However, the test still needs to be tested. Their publishing house can be regarded as a first-class publishing house, and there must be no scandals of translators imposting them.
He moved very quickly from his bookshelf, took out a foreign language book, turned to one of the pages, and handed it to Ye Xiuqing. Pointing to the marked passage in the middle, he said to Ye Xiuqing.
"You can translate this paragraph . I still have an English dictionary here. Do you need it? I need to bring it to you." Ye Xiuqing lowered her head first and glanced at the article roughly. After discovering that there were no words he didn't recognize in it, he shook his head to Editor-in-Chief Zhang.
"Thank you, editor-in-chief, I know most of the words in it now. I can try to translate first. If you need a dictionary, I will trouble you."
"Okay, then you can try to translate."
With the permission of Editor-in-Chief, Ye Xiuqing read this passage carefully again. This is an English translation of a French novel. This book can be regarded as a masterpiece. Ye Xiuqing has read many translations of different versions.
Based on her own understanding, she combined the translation content she had read before. Although the speed of speech is a little slow, it is very smooth and clear. I translated this passage into Chinese.
After hearing Ye Xiuqing's translation, Editor-in-Chief Zhang found that this translation was very similar to the wording and sentence in the previous translation. At this time, Editor-in-Chief Zhang, who had some doubts in his heart, completely believed that the paragraph that Ye Xiuqing handed him before was indeed translated by her.
After being surprised, Editor-in-Chief Zhang was only left with joy.
In this era, the country needs talents everywhere, and there are not many people who can learn English well.
Besides, a person with good English scores does not mean that he can be a good translator. Especially for translators of novels, not only do they have to have good grades, but they also need to be talented.
This kind of translator is hard to find, and when you encounter one, you have to rush to your own unit. Not to mention, now that Ye Xiuqing found it by himself, he couldn't let Ye Xiuqing leave easily.
Thinking of this, Editor-in-Chief Zhang showed a gentle smile on his face than seeing his grandson.
"Student Ye Xiuqing, I can now confirm that the article you handed me just now was indeed translated by yourself.
Sitting in my position, I need to carefully check every manuscript and author submitted. To prevent accidents from affecting the reputation of our publishing house.
I apologize to you for what happened just now, and I hope you don't care."
"Editor Zhang, you are serious. I can understand your approach. You didn't know me before. It's right to be more cautious."
Editor-in-Chief Zhang carefully observed Ye Xiuqing's expression and found that she did not mean to be unhappy. The evaluation of Ye Xiuqing in his heart is even higher.
"Just now you said that you want to cooperate with our publishing house. You said that every manuscript you submit will reach the level of the translation of the two paragraphs you just handed me. I don't know which paragraph you are referring to. Tell me carefully."
Ye Xiuqing suddenly laughed when he felt that Editor-in-Chief Zhang's attitude was softening.
"Editor Zhang, a student in our English club. The level of English translation is pretty good. You can rest assured that I will review every manuscript they have translated and help them revise it. If it fails, absolutely It will not be handed over to you. Every manuscript submitted is guaranteed to reach the level of the first translation."
Upon hearing Ye Xiuqing's words, Editor-in-Chief Zhang knew that she herself was not going to cooperate with their publishing house. The second translation that was handed to him just now was just to show him his English ability, use his ability to guarantee his classmates, and give him a reassurance.
Thinking of this, Editor-in-Chief Zhang felt a little pity in his heart.
But then again, he doesn't have too many good translators. If you can ensure that every translated manuscript can reach the level of the first one, it is not impossible to cooperate.
"If it is only to reach the first level of translation, we have a fixed partner, why should we choose you college students to cooperate?"
"Editor Zhang, before I came to see you today, I did a series of surveys. Although every publishing house has a fixed partner. However, compared with the huge number of books that need to be translated, the number of translators It still seems not enough. Wouldn't it be better if more people joined?
Besides, these students in our English club, who just entered the industry, didn't have much experience, and they were all students at school. So, we The quotation of is lower than other translators. For the same translation quality, our asking price is only three-quarters of other translators. Don't you think that working with us is very cost-effective?"
Chapter 328 Translation
After listening to Ye Xiuqing's words, Editor-in-Chief Zhang finally couldn't help laughing.
"It seems that you girl is not only excellent in English, but also very good in negotiation. According to your statement, it is indeed very cost-effective to cooperate with you. Okay, I agree with this cooperation." She got a positive reply. Ye Xiuqing's nerves that had been tense since now, finally relaxed at this time.
"Thank you, editor-in-chief, Zhang, for your willingness to give us this opportunity. You can rest assured that we will do it well and will not let you down."
"This is also a new attempt for our publishing house. I hope we can cooperate happily. But We have to say it first, you have to make sure that the translated manuscript submitted must meet the standard, otherwise, we will reject it."
"If the quality cannot be guaranteed here, you should reject it."
Ye Xiuqing I took a pile of materials and entered the building of the publishing house. After she came out, in addition to the materials she brought in, she also brought out five English books that needed to be translated.
Ye Xiuqing was in a very good mood and returned to the bedroom with these materials. First I collected the other documents, and then collected the contact information of the editor-in-chief of the other four publishing houses that Professor Liu had given her before.
These are very important contacts for her. Now in their English club, the number of students who are capable of doing translations alone is relatively small, and only one publisher is enough. When the number of people in the club increases in the later period, and everyone's English level is getting higher and higher. These relationships may have to be used.
Originally, Ye Xiuqing took a day off. However, because things went so smoothly, it was over in one morning. So in the afternoon, Ye Xiuqing went straight back to the classroom and went to class with her classmates.
After class, Ye Xiuqing took the translated documents into the activity classroom of their English club, only to find that there were many classmates from the club sitting in the classroom.
Seeing them, Ye Xiuqing was still a little surprised.
"Isn't the club activities tomorrow? Why did you all come here today?"
Seeing Ye Xiuqing's puzzled look, Lv Kangmei, who was sitting there, stood up and explained to Ye Xiuqing.
"The classmates in your class said that you asked the teacher for leave today, saying that you are going out to help us find a suitable job. Those who have no class in the afternoon have arranged to go to the small classroom to study together, and wait for your news by the way. "
Speaking of which. Lv Kangmei was afraid that Ye Xiuqing would feel pressure in her heart, and hurriedly continued.
"Of course, we also just idle all right. There is going to learn, where to learn not learn it? To our classroom to clean than some of the library is not? So, you do not feel the pressure."
Before they When this group of people waited for Ye Xiuqing's news, they didn't feel that there was anything wrong. After seeing Ye Xiuqing himself, they suddenly realized that their approach seemed a bit inappropriate.
Seeing Lu Kangmei's cautious look, Ye Xiuqing couldn't help but said with a smile.
"I know you are just in a hurry and have no other meaning. Don't worry, my trip today is going well.
Considering our classmates in the English club, their English proficiency is fairly good, plus the big guys are very interested in English. Therefore, I reached a cooperation with a publishing house today. In the future, we will translate some English books for them to earn manuscript fees. I don't know how you think about this job?"
None of this group of students thought that Ye Xiuqing's actions were unexpected. So quickly. It only took them one morning to find such a good job for them.
They are very interested in English, and their majors have certain requirements for English proficiency.
Translating English novels for publishers can not only improve their English skills, but also earn a certain amount of remuneration. If it hadn't been mentioned by Ye Xiuqing today, they wouldn't dare to think that as a student still studying in school, they would get such an opportunity.
"Ye Xiuqing, is the publishing house really willing to cooperate with us?"
"Yeah, we are all students at school, and the time to learn English is not particularly long, and we have never been exposed to translation work before. We can do this work. Are you done?"
Hearing these two students' words, some students in the class also showed unconfident expressions on their faces.
Seeing their performance, Ye Xiuqing hurriedly walked to the podium in front of the classroom. Facing the students sitting underneath, he raised his voice and said.
"Classmates listened to me. I know that you have not been in contact with this industry before. It is normal for you to feel a little nervous.
However, please don't be presumptuous. You can sit here today and sit in the classroom of Capital University. , It means that everyone's learning ability is very outstanding.
Besides, you also said that we have not been in contact with English for a long time. Even if we encounter any difficulties in the translation process, this is normal. We will not encounter problems. Wherever possible, you can ask the teacher and search for information. As long as you are not afraid of hard work and are willing to invest enough energy in the translation process. I believe you will be able to do this job well. The publisher's willingness to cooperate with us means that they I trust everyone. Publishers are willing to believe in everyone, don't everyone want to believe in themselves?"
None of the students present was willing to admit that they were not confident enough. After listening to Ye Xiuqing's words, the big guys expressed their willingness to work hard on this matter.
After seeing the enthusiasm of the students aroused, Ye Xiuqing continued.
"Moreover, the job of translating is always easier. At the beginning, everyone will definitely work harder. However, after translating the two books, everyone's mastery of vocabulary and language comprehension will definitely be better. Great improvement. At that time, it won't be as hard as it is now."
Regarding Ye Xiuqing's words, the big guys are willing to believe.
Besides, it was for them that Ye Xiuqing went out to find a publishing house and won such an opportunity for them. If they didn't take it seriously, they would all be sorry for Ye Xiuqing's hard work.
During the club activities the next day, Ye Xiuqing distributed the books she brought back.
Because the big guys are the first time to come into contact with translation work, a few classmates work together as a group to translate books. While improving one's own ability, it is not too hard.
Seeing the smiles on the faces of the students, Ye Xiuqing was also relieved. At the same time, I have more confidence in my future plans.
Chapter 329 Handover
These students also know how difficult it is to get such an opportunity while studying. Everyone cherishes this opportunity. In the next period of time, in addition to the usual class, they spent almost all of their spare time on translated novels.
Fortunately, everyone is a group of several people. When translating, the division of labor is clear, and any questions are discussed together. Although there is some hard work, it is also very interesting.
In this way, after a week, the students in the English club successively handed over their translations to Ye Xiuqing's hands.
Because when they were translating before, Ye Xiuqing also participated in it. I also have a good understanding of their progress and translation situation.
Therefore, the final verification work is not too difficult. Soon, she checked the translation of these five books and was fairly satisfied with the results.
"Okay, the big guys translate very well. I will ask for leave tomorrow to contact the publishing house and hand in the content that the big guys have translated." After speaking, Ye Xiuqing thought for a while, and looked around at those in the classroom. Classmate, paused before continuing to speak.
"This time the big guy chooses a person and goes with me. If the publisher is satisfied with the novel we have translated this time, we will have more opportunities to deal with the publisher. This time I went there alone. Once I had something, someone would take my place and contact the publishing house."
Ye Xiuqing's words were something these students in the classroom had never thought of before. Before, they knew that Ye Xiuqing was a magnificent person. Although they are the youngest in their English club, they take care of the other students in the club if they have anything to do.
But they didn't expect that Ye Xiuqing would be willing to share such an important network with them.
After the shock, the big guy looked at Ye Xiuqing's gaze, and was moved.
It was because he was so moved that at this time, no one spoke out to express their determination. Instead, he secretly hid Ye Xiuqing's intentions in his heart.
After everyone's selection, finally decided to let Lu Kangmei and Ye Xiuqing go together.
One is that among the remaining people, Lv Kangmei's English performance is considered top-notch. Another reason is that Lv Kangmei often helps teachers with errands. Her ability to do things is much better than many students, and she is not the kind of selfish person. Let her go to the handover, the big guys are more at ease.
The next morning, Ye Xiuqing and Lu Kangmei, who had asked for leave, took the bus to the publishing house together.
I don't know if it was when Ye Xiuqing came here last time, the doorman had an impression of her. Before I was Editor-in-Chief Zhang, I greeted the doorman uncle. Anyway, Ye Xiuqing came over this time and didn't show her credentials. After simply registering, she took Lu Kangmei into the publishing house's building.
Ye Xiuqing was familiar with it, and led Lv Kangmei to the door of Editor-in-Chief Zhang's office.
Hearing the knock on the door, Editor-in-Chief Zhang looked up and saw Ye Xiuqing standing at the door, and suddenly laughed.
"Ye Xiuqing is here, please come in soon."
"Editor Zhang, I am here this time to send you a translated novel."
Hearing Ye Xiuqing's words, Editor Zhang took it, and she handed it over. The pile of translated manuscripts said to her.
"I remember you brought five books home, right? I didn't expect you to move so fast, and the translation was completed in one week. After all, it is a young man, and work is swift ." Ye Xiuqing heard it all at once, Editor-in-Chief Zhang There was no potential meaning to say, and he explained to him with a smile.
"We have a lot of students in the English club. The big guys and a few people work together in groups. Usually, they spend all their spare time on translating novels, and they move naturally and quickly. Don't worry, I have read them carefully after they submitted these manuscripts to me. In my opinion, there is no big problem. Otherwise, I would not dare to bring the manuscript over and leave it to you for inspection, right? "
When he heard Ye Xiuqing's words, Editor-in-Chief Zhang stretched out his hand, smiled and clicked on her in the air.
" Okay , I see. You take this note to the editorial office downstairs, where there are staff who specialize in verifying the translated manuscript. You ask them to check. After the check, if there are no problems, they will contact the Finance Department and pay you the manuscript fee. However, it depends on the staff of the editorial department, whether they are busy lately. If you are busy, it may take three or four days to get results. Let me tell you in advance, don't worry, don't worry. "
Although Ye Xiuqing has never been in contact with the translation industry before. He has probably heard of a series of processes. After listening to Editor-in-Chief Zhang, Ye Xiuqing nodded very happily.
"The reputation of our publishing house, I am in The school has heard of it. If I cooperate with our publishing house, what should I worry about? The editor-in-chief, I, together with the vice president of our English club, handed over the translated documents to the editorial department. "
Probably it was held in the hands of Editor-in-Chief Zhang. The note that Editor-in-Chief Zhang personally wrote for them worked. When Ye Xiuqing and the others went to the editorial office downstairs, the two editors who were responsible for verifying the translated manuscript treated her. The attitude is very good. After a cursory inspection, there is no major problem. One of the editors said to Ye Xiuqing.
"We need time to verify here. You can leave us a contact information, just go back and wait for the notice. . I probably took a look just now, the translation is pretty good, and it shouldn't be a problem to pass the draft. "
Getting this answer, Ye Xiuqing and Lv Kangmei were very happy, and hurriedly wrote down their contact information. After an editor looked down, the attitude towards Ye Xiuqing and Lu Kangmei improved.
"Unexpectedly, you are still high-achieving students from Capital University. It is true that you were born as a hero. We are not too busy recently. Results should be available in one or two days. Then we will contact you again."
"Thank you two comrades, then. Excuse me."
After leaving the publishing house, the two of them did not miss today's class. I took the bus back to school for the first time and continued to class.
In the next two days, although the big guy didn't talk about it. But Ye Xiuqing could clearly feel that in their class, those students who participated in the English club were a little absent-minded in their spare time.
It was not until one afternoon two days later that Ye Xiuqing finally received the letter from the publishing house. It takes a lot of time and energy to translate a novel, and it will not be as easy as it is written in the book. The content of the book is to serve the plot, some changes have been made!
Chapter 330 I Disagree
After getting the letter from the guard, Ye Xiuqing couldn't help laughing. A classmate who came with Ye Xiuqing laughed as he saw the expression on her face.
"It looks like this has been done, hasn't it? We can get the manuscript fee, right?"
This girl's family conditions are pretty good, and she doesn't count on the money for the manuscript fee. It's just that this is the first time she makes money by her own ability. To her, the meaning is completely different, so she naturally looks forward to it very much.
Ye Xiuqing nodded when she heard her.
"The envelope is quite thin. If it is a rejected manuscript, it would not be possible to mail it back to us with such a thin envelope. It looks like it is done."
Ye Xiuqing said, opening the envelope . As expected, there was a letter and a letter inside. A money order.
Ye Xiuqing took out this remittance slip.
"Look, this is our manuscript fee." The girl excitedly accepted the remittance slip that Ye Xiuqing handed over. After taking a look at the number on it, she couldn't help but laugh.
"Is there so many? This is too much. The text we translated is so valuable. Oh my God, after we become proficient in translating in the future. I translate some more content every month. Wouldn't it be more than my parents earn every month?"
Because of the excitement, the girl couldn't control her crackle and said. After she finished speaking, she looked at Ye Xiuqing, who had been standing by her side and looked at her with a smile, and she felt a little embarrassed. To Ye Xiuqing, he explained in a low voice.
"This is the first time I have made money, and I can earn so much. I am a little excited."
Ye Xiuqing nodded very understandingly.
"This is normal. When I made money for the first time, I was more excited than you. At this time, the post office is not off work. Let's go back to the classroom to find some male classmates from the English club and go with us. The money is taken out. Let someone go to inform the other students in the club. Tonight, we will divide the contribution fee."
Hearing Ye Xiuqing said that the contribution fee would be divided, this girl became even more interested. It was also Ye Xiuqing's luck that this year the National Publishing Administration decided to revise the book remuneration. It just started on July 1. The manuscript is 6 to 20 yuan per thousand words, and the translation is 4 to 14 yuan per thousand words. Although it sounds not too much, at this time, pork is less than one yuan per catty, and rice is two cents more than one catty. Many household products, such as toothpaste, are only a few cents. There are even some commodities that are calculated by points. This remuneration is pretty good no matter which city it is placed in. Originally, at this level of translation, they could get a remuneration of six yuan per thousand characters. But because they belong to newcomers. In addition, at the beginning, Ye Xiuqing took the initiative to reduce the manuscript fee in order to be able to cooperate with the publishing house.
So according to the agreement, they can only get four yuan and five yuan per thousand characters.
However, the manuscript that Ye Xiuqing submitted this time really gave Editor-in-Chief Zhang a big surprise. Therefore, he took the initiative to offer them fifty cents, that is to say, gave them five cents for every thousand words.
Because Editor-in-Chief Zhang didn't trust them at the beginning, he tried short stories for them. The five novels are added together, and the total is less than 70,000 words. The cost of the manuscript is 337 yuan in total.
In this era, ordinary workers' wages were only 40 to 50 yuan. The students in their English clubs could earn more than 300 in just one week, which is already a fortune.
Sure enough, after Ye Xiuqing went back. The male classmates in the class were happy when they knew that they had made so much money.
Several male classmates with lively personality could not help but yelled a few loudly. Attracted the attention of other classmates in their major.
Feeling the gaze of other classmates, these students who spoke out immediately closed their mouths. After they left, they looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.
"Walk around, let's quickly take out the money, and make the big guys happy for a while." At this time, the largest denomination of coins in circulation was ten yuan. Because these manuscript fees have to be distributed to every student in the club who participates in the translation work.
Therefore, among the money Ye Xiuqing took out this time, the largest denomination was only five yuan. Put together a small sum of money, the area is not small.
In addition, at this time, the sky is already a bit dark. If it were not for two male classmates to accompany her, Ye Xiuqing alone would really dare not bring so much money and wander back and forth on the road.
When the three of them returned to the classroom where the English club usually held activities, the others in the club had already arrived.
The big guy sat there and looked at the three people who walked in through the door with special eager eyes.
Especially when they saw the package in Ye Xiuqing's arms, their emotions became even more unbearable.
Ye Xiuqing didn't sell the seal either, she stood directly in front of the podium, and put the package in her hand on the table.
"Huoer listen to me two days ago, we translated the manuscript, submitted to the publishing house. Today, the publishing house received a reply, and we paid for them, a total of 337 yuan and 6 cents."
House of These students, before Ye Xiuqing came back, had heard about the specific amount of the manuscript fee.
However, this does not prevent them from feeling a little excited after hearing this number again.
This is more than 300, although not all of them. However, as long as they think of having their own share here, they are very happy.
"There are a total of 43 classmates in our English club. Excluding myself and one classmate who didn't participate in this translation work because of the competition before, there are 41 classmates left."
Hearing Ye Xiuqing's words, She hasn't waited for her to continue. Many of the students sitting underneath have quit.
"Ye Xiuqing, it's wrong for you to say that. Why should you be excluded?"
"You are also a member of our English club. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't be able to receive translation jobs. You have been with you in the later period. By our side, we will solve any problems with us. After we have finished translating the novel, you will also perform the final verification. It can be said that you have put in no less effort than ours, and we do not agree to exclude you. Get out."
"Yes! Is anyone saying something behind your back? You don't need to worry about what other people say. We all see your efforts, and I don't agree to exclude you."