"Alright, you've learned quite well, but there's still something missing. You need to keep working at it."
After a brief moment of laughter among the three, Du Bin steered the conversation back to business.
"Little Xi, your master is right. Listen to him."
"Okay."
Qiu Xi was still holding back a giggle. The relationship between her master and Teacher Ding, their history and misunderstandings, was just too funny.
"That's all for today then. You're going to the school to see that kid Xiao Su tomorrow, aren't you? You should go get ready now."
"Then Master, Teacher Ding, I'll be leaving now."
"Go ahead, go ahead. Your master and I have a few more things to chat about."
"Alright."
With that, Qiu Xi quietly closed the door and exited.
She did indeed have to go to school tomorrow.
However, it wasn't a lot to do. Teacher Su mentioned it was just a meeting with the other members of her group, so they wouldn't feel awkward when they met later. It was to get acquainted.
Coincidentally, she had also received a call from her mother last night. The whole family would be arriving in Chongxi City tomorrow.
So, Qiu Xi's timing was perfect. She'd go to school in the morning, pick them up after she was done, and have dinner together in the evening.
As for what happened afterward, she'd leave it to her parents. She herself wouldn't have much free time.
Then, after the house was tidied up, she'd gather her master, along with Nan Hua's family, for another get-together. By then, she shouldn't have any other pressing matters to attend to.
Great, another diligent and studious child!
"Xiao Hua, we need to catch up. I haven't finished reading this issue's foreign journals yet. Let's start now."
"You got it~ I'll arrange it right away!"
As soon as Qiu Xi mentioned studying, Xiao Hua became happy!
100% cooperation!
...
"Teacher Su, I'm here."
Thinking about the group meeting today, Qiu Xi had arrived early.
Su Yihua merely glanced up before continuing to organize the materials at hand. "You're still the earliest. Come and sit down. Including you, there are four people in your group. We'll wait for the others."
"Okay."
Qiu Xi walked into the office and put down her small bag. "Teacher Su, what are you organizing? Can I help you?"
"That's fine too."
"This is all stuff for you to take back and look at later."
"Okay."
"Knock, knock, knock!"
"Teacher Su, we're here."
Just as she was almost done organizing, the remaining three finally arrived.
"Come in."
After everyone was seated, Su Yihua smiled and said, "Now your group is complete. You can sit down and get acquainted."
"I won't say much myself. You can start directly."
"Okay, let's start with you three senior students who are about to graduate."
Su Yihua pointed to the four people sitting near the door who had just come in and got straight to the point.
The four nodded. "Okay, Teacher Su."
"Well then, which of you three will go first?"
"I'll start then."
Qiu Xi looked up, and the first to speak was a girl with short hair. She seemed very straightforward, this senior.
Su Yihua nodded. "Mm."
"I'm Wu Yanhua, a French major about to start my senior year. I'll be interning at the beginning of the semester. It's a good opportunity to learn some skills from Teacher Su."
Wu Yanhua smiled, speaking plainly.
"Lu Qingyi, English major. I'm also here to learn from Teacher Su this time."
This senior, Qiu Xi, was quite pretty. It was just that Qiu Xi felt Senior Lu's gaze was a bit strange when she spoke.
However, after thinking for a moment, she couldn't recall ever meeting this person before.
"I'm Huo Jinyu, also a French major."
This last senior brother was handsome, but he seemed a bit slow-witted.
Qiu Xi, who was waiting for more, saw the senior brother close his mouth. She was still a bit taken aback.
This senior brother was indeed as quiet as he appeared.
Qiu Xi smiled, nodded, and greeted them, "Hello, senior brothers and sisters. I'm Qiu Xi. I'm a year younger than you all, majoring in English. I'm here to broaden my horizons with Teacher Su. Please bear with me, senior brothers and sisters."
Lu Qingyi and Huo Jinyu just smiled, not saying a word.
Only Wu Yanhua nodded at Qiu Xi. "Junior Sister, please guide me."
She had heard about this junior sister from Teacher Su long ago.
Later, she had also heard quite a bit of news from the department. She was indeed a very talented junior sister. They were only a year ahead of her, but their abilities might not even match this junior sister.
Qiu Xi smiled gratefully. "Mm, thank you, Senior Sister."
"Alright, you've all met each other now."
"I'll give you this material now, and we'll have a small meeting to discuss it. That way, you won't be confused when you go back and waste time."
The four nodded in unison. "Okay, we'll trouble you, Teacher Su."
"Here you go, one copy each. Take it."
Su Yihua said as he distributed the materials, "This joint action you're undertaking can honestly no longer be considered a school practical activity."
"To be precise, it's a commercial practice project. I was entrusted by an old friend. Since there's funding, I can take this opportunity to collaborate with you all. Finally, we'll write a practice report. We'll be mutually beneficial."
Su Yihua's words were very direct. Unlike other teachers who might sugarcoat things or put on a show.
However, the four found his words refreshing. Teacher Su's personality was really well-liked by students.
"Alright, don't just keep smiling. I'll explain this project in detail to you."
The four immediately quieted down, holding their materials and staring obediently at Su Yihua. "Okay."
"Mm."
"This project involves webpage layout translation. The client's basic requirements are for pages in three languages: Chinese, English, and French. The pages should be simple, high-end, and elegant, such that they can be appreciated."
"..."
"Teacher Su, the latter few requirements are almost superfluous..."
"Exactly..."
High-end, elegant, and stylish... and they have to be appreciated by the client...
Isn't this just saying, 'I have demands'?
Qiu Xi and the others already felt quite helpless hearing the beginning.
"What are you thinking!"
"It's like this in every industry. It's normal for clients to have requirements. What you need to do is your best to do the job well."
"Leave the rest to the client."
"Okay, Teacher."
"Alright, let me tell you a bit more about this company. It's a large company that has just entered the international market. They designed their company webpage themselves, but the results weren't very satisfactory, so they ultimately hired professionals."
"Normally, it wouldn't be your turn, you rookies. But since an old friend came calling, you've benefited."
"Work hard. I'll supervise you throughout the entire process. Except for individual translation and other necessary times, we should try to stay in the office during work hours for easier communication."
"It won't take too long, at most half a month, and it will be over."
Actually, for both these children and for himself, the most difficult part wasn't completing the task itself, but the experimental report afterward.
Because no matter how difficult a task was, it would eventually be completed. And their purpose this time, to be honest, wasn't about earning money, but about learning.
The master leads the way, but cultivation is up to the individual. How much they learn depends on themselves.
"Okay, we'll do as you say, Teacher."
Su Yihua smiled and nodded. "Good, then it's settled."
"Take the materials back and look them over carefully. The day after tomorrow, I'll take you to meet the person in charge. You'll have to discuss the specific work content yourselves."
This was something he had discussed with the other party, considering it as experience for these children.
"Okay!"
Although none of them had expected this turn of events, the arrow was already on the bowstring and had to be shot. Therefore, doing their best to handle this matter was the most important thing.
"Alright, that's all for today."
"Looking at the time, it's almost time for lunch. Would you like to go eat together?"
Su Yihua thought that having lunch together would allow for more conversation, which would also be good for these students.
"Mm."
Since the teacher had suggested it, the four naturally had no objections. They nodded and quickly tidied up their belongings.
Then they followed Teacher Su out and headed towards a small eatery outside.