"What should we do?"
Manager Tong of the translation company asked nervously.
This was a golden opportunity to promote the translation company, and it had to be seized.
If the translation was brilliant, the company would never lack business in the future.
Meanwhile, if they failed, the company would find it difficult to maintain its position as the leader in the provincial translation industry.
"I'll try,"
Chen Feng replied calmly.
"What? You'll try? Is that reliable? This speaker isn't just any American; he's a governor of a state in America. You know how professional his English is, so are you sure you want to try?"
Manager Tong stared intently at Chen Feng.
"Manager Tong, if I weren't a deputy county magistrate, I truly wouldn't dare to take this job. But since I am a deputy county magistrate, it means I understand political jargon. Moreover, I forgot to tell you something very important..."
Chen Feng replied calmly.
"Something very important you forgot to mention? What important thing?"
Manager Tong asked curiously.
"I studied international politics full-time at Capital University, and all the textbooks were in English."
Chen Feng replied with a serious expression.
"Deputy County Magistrate Chen, did I hear you correctly? If I remember correctly, when you went to study full-time at Capital University, you were still a deputy town magistrate. A deputy town magistrate studying international politics?"
Manager Tong asked disbelievingly.
"Manager Tong, there's a great saying by Napoleon of France: A soldier who doesn't want to be a marshal is not a good soldier. At that time, I was indeed just a deputy town magistrate, but that couldn't stop my desire to enter the political arena in the capital. Since I intended to enter the political arena in the capital in the future, international political awareness and cultivation were essential. China is a major global power, and Chinese politics, in the final analysis, is also a form of international politics. If you don't understand international politics, how can you enter the political arena in China's capital?"
Chen Feng explained calmly.
"Deputy County Magistrate Chen, your words have convinced me. People with a talent for politics are indeed different; they are always planning ahead and thinking long-term. You will absolutely have no problem translating for the governor."
Manager Tong's worries finally subsided.
To be honest, in the current situation, no one was more suitable for this translation than Chen Feng.
"The translation is about to begin. Are there any special preparations needed?"
Manager Tong added.
"Manager Tong, actually, there's really no need to panic, even though this foreigner is the governor of America."
Chen Feng smiled calmly.
Judging from Manager Tong's constrained gaze, China still needed to continue strengthening its development.
Because, from Manager Tong's eyes, he could vaguely see the inferiority complex of a Chinese person in front of an American.
Even a wealthy businessman like him felt an involuntary sense of inferiority towards Americans, let alone ordinary Chinese people.
Therefore, if he really had the opportunity to enter the political arena in the capital in the future, he must prioritize economic development.
Because money is everyone's courage.
"America is so powerful, and what a governor says must be very assertive and professional. How can I not be nervous?"
Manager Tong replied honestly.
"Manager Tong, you've misunderstood. Actually, the governor's speech topic this time is unlikely to be very professional."
Chen Feng calmly advised Manager Tong.
"How do you know?"
Manager Tong asked.
"It's deducible."
Chen Feng continued with a smile.
"Can such a serious matter be deduced?"
Manager Tong asked Chen Feng with confusion.
"Of course, it can be deduced. Whether it's in the Chinese political arena or the global political arena, many things can be deduced. For example, World War I, World War II... these major historical events can all be deduced. Although the political arena is complex, there's an invisible pattern guiding it. If one has a talent for politics, it can be easily deduced. Take the governor's speech for example; we can see that he is not here with political objectives. If he had political objectives for coming to the provincial capital, he wouldn't be traveling by business jet, but by a private jet. I can be sure that although the governor will touch upon a bit of political topics, he will quickly shift to economic topics. To put it bluntly, the governor is here this time to promote the industrial and agricultural products of his state."
Chen Feng stated confidently.
Before Manager Tong could even praise Chen Feng's sharp mind, Chen Feng had already gone on stage to translate for the governor.
The speech wasn't very long, less than half an hour.
Chen Feng had accurately predicted the entire theme of the speech.
It was all the usual platitudes heard in the news: China and America are major powers, and cooperation between the two sides is in their mutual interests. The major cities of both countries should actively cooperate.
Then, he went on to talk extensively about the advantages of his state's industrial and agricultural products.
Manager Tong, sitting below the podium, was completely convinced by Chen Feng.
This young man was practically a prophetic genius.
He seamlessly switched between English political and economic jargon without any awkwardness.
Chen Feng's outstanding performance was not only noticed by Manager Tong but also by Li Xue, the second-in-command of the provincial government.
To put it mildly, Li Xue was utterly impressed by Chen Feng.
She never expected to find such a talented young man within the province.
Not only was he a young talent, but he was also very handsome.
"Manager Tong, what's the background of this translator from your company?"
Li Xue asked softly with an casual expression during the banquet.
"Elder Li, I'm not sure if I should say this."
Manager Tong played coy.
"It's just employee information. What can't be said? Just say it directly."
Li Xue became even more curious.
"Actually, Chen Feng is not an employee of our company. He is the deputy county magistrate of Jiujiu County. It seems he has something to discuss with you and specifically chose this method to meet you."
Manager Tong explained cautiously.
"This young man is quite interesting. How about this, go and tell Chen Feng to come to my room tonight. I want to understand the situation in Jiujiu County."
Li Xue said in a low voice.
"Understood, Elder Li, I guarantee the task will be completed."
"Oh, and tell Chen Feng to do his homework before coming, to review and familiarize himself with the local situation of Jiujiu County before coming to the hotel to see me."
Li Xue added, implying more than she said.
"Understood."
Manager Tong suppressed a smile and replied obsequiously.
Li Xue was exactly as rumored.
She was clearly an older woman with desires, yet she insisted on acting proper.
After the banquet ended, Manager Tong specifically went to find Chen Feng.
"Deputy County Magistrate Chen, to be honest, I truly envy you. Others might be living off women, but you've directly secured a super cushy arrangement."
Manager Tong joked.
"Manager Tong, you jest. But, I have to say, if it weren't for your help, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to meet Elder Li. Don't worry, I'll speak well of your company to Elder Li when the time comes."
With that, Chen Feng left the banquet hall.
After leaving the banquet hall, Chen Feng didn't go directly to Li Xue's hotel room. Instead, he went to a mall to spruce himself up.
He styled himself in a "duck" fashion.
Chen Feng had been in the political arena for several years and had a good understanding of human nature.
Women like Li Xue were contradictory; on one hand, they liked men who were talented. But on the other hand, they didn't like men who were too assertive.
Therefore, he had to style himself as a "duck."
This way, Li Xue would be happy.
He deliberately took an hour to get ready before feigning trepidation and entering Li Xue's room.
The reason for deliberately being an hour late was to fully pique Li Xue's desires.
"Elder Li, I am truly sorry. I was busy organizing the relevant documents for Jiujiu County and lost track of time..."
Chen Feng said deliberately, his body trembling.
His entire expression was one of great humility.