Seventies Sweetheart: From Breakup to Billionaire-Chapter 314

Between her and him, there was destined to be no development. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

So, it’s good that Cheng Jinyun went on a blind date, once he finds someone to settle with, she wouldn’t have to be so conflicted.

But there’s a bit of an empty feeling inside.

This gloomy mood persisted until she returned to the dormitory.

51102, besides Lin Xiang, the other five girls were all there.

"Yueyue, did you encounter something fun this holiday? You’ve been sneaking smiles," Wu Yan teased Zheng Miaoyue.

Zheng Miaoyue blushed, feeling as if her secret was uncovered, "Yes, I did encounter something nice, but it hasn’t really taken shape yet, so I can’t tell you guys now."

Zheng Miaoyue conveniently changed the topic, "How about you? How was your holiday?"

"Went to Xiangshan, the Great Wall, and Tiananmen, all took a stroll, Beijing was as good as I imagined."

"It’s a pity we can’t have our residence registered in Beijing, otherwise when jobs are distributed, we could just work directly in Beijing."

The previous second they were laughing, the next their mood became somber.

After witnessing the prosperity of Beijing, they started contemplating staying there in the future.

The gap between home and Beijing is really too big.

Zheng Miaoyue said, "Actually, wanting to stay isn’t impossible, there’s lots of room to maneuver. But we’re only freshmen, it’s a bit early to prepare. Once we’re juniors and you still have this thought, I will help you find ways."

Mao Ying and Wu Yan exchanged a look and both smiled bitterly.

"There are ways to stay, but for us, it’s too hard."

"Moreover, the country has invested in us to succeed, we should return home per the country’s requirement."

"No one’s ever said that going back to your original place is the only way to repay the country."

Lin Xiang just pushed the door open and heard Mao Ying say this, she commented, "We’re different from other majors, foreign language majors can only be utilized best in big cities, even if not staying in Beijing in the future, we should at least go to Shanghai. Going back to a small county, besides becoming a foreign language teacher, what else can we do?"

Qian Miaomiao couldn’t help but say, "But you previously secured over ten million in foreign exchange orders for the Cotton Textile Factory in the town. Can’t us being fluent in foreign languages also help secure foreign exchange for local factories?"

The thought is beautiful but reality is harsh.

"I managed to secure foreign exchange orders because all the conditions were just right."

"Firstly, Ji Province is close to Beijing, secondly, Mianyang Town’s Cotton Textile Factory has the capability to export. Several fabric production techniques of Cotton Textile Factory are currently only mastered by them in Hua Country. Thirdly, if merely knowing a foreign language could secure foreign exchange orders, wouldn’t all the teachers, seniors, and alum of the Foreign Language College be heroes?"

"I’m telling you this not to boast about my abilities, but to let you know that everyone has their moment to shine, don’t underestimate yourselves, but never overestimate either."

"No matter what we do, we have to consider it from a comprehensive perspective; analyzing it from a single angle won’t yield accurate answers."

Lin Xiang’s speech left Mao Ying and the others feeling enlightened.

Though a bit exaggerated, they couldn’t help but admit that the veil obscuring their future had suddenly revealed a corner.

While they couldn’t foresee the exact path they’d take, they at least had a direction to strive towards.

Although this topic was inspiring, it was also heavy, so Lin Xiang ended the conversation and took out the prepared money, distributing it among the four.

"Here’s the pay for your part-time work these days, keep it well."

Qian Miaomiao murmured, "I heard from the lady helping at the store, they get a reward of five cents daily, but you gave us one yuan, it’s a bit too much."

"Can you compare yourselves to them?" Lin Xiang said, "You purely came to do part-time work, but they had a different initial purpose, they just wanted to watch TV and helped out incidentally. Moreover, this was what we agreed in the beginning, so go ahead and take it."

Only then did Qian Miaomiao and the others accept the money.

The six of them chatted for a while at night, all feeling a bit tired, thus they cleaned up and went to bed.

Lin Xiang couldn’t fall asleep. Whenever she closed her eyes, the image of tomorrow’s blind date spontaneously surfaced.

Lin Xiang decided not to sleep, she got up to study the materials the teacher had given her about the Sui Trade Conference.

Although there would be a half-month training before the start of the Sui Trade Conference, Lin Xiang, being from a different era, had never heard about the Sui Trade Conference before.

To facilitate more partnerships and help the country secure more foreign exchange orders, she must work hard to thoroughly understand the Sui Trade Conference content, ensuring she doesn’t find herself in a passive position when negotiating with foreign merchants.

"Lin Xiang, you’re still awake?"

Zheng Miaoyue noticed a faint light from Lin Xiang’s bed and curiously asked, "What are you reading?"

"Yueyue, do you know the Sui Trade Conference?"

Zheng Miaoyue, too, got up and began explaining the Sui Trade Conference to Lin Xiang.

Even though she had never participated, she knew quite a bit.

"Lin Xiang, you’re planning to attend the Sui Trade Conference as a substitute for your Ji Province Cotton Textile Factory?"

Zheng Miaoyue misunderstood, thinking Lin Xiang wanted to sell her Cotton Textile Factory’s fabrics at the Sui Trade Conference, prompting specific inquiries.

Yet Lin Xiang explained, "My teacher wants me to serve as the translator for the leaders at the Sui Trade Conference, aiming to secure more foreign exchange orders. But, having never heard of the Sui Trade Conference before, I must cram and learn beforehand."

"Are you going to the Sui Trade Conference to volunteer too?" Zheng Miaoyue asked excitedly, with her voice loud enough that the other four roommates who had fallen asleep woke up again, "Yueyue, Xiangxiang, what’s the Sui Trade Conference?"

Zheng Miaoyue patiently explained the origins and purpose of the Sui Trade Conference to them once more, "We are all foreign language majors; do you want to go to the Sui Trade Conference to broaden your horizons? I can find a way to get the four of you spots."

Fortunately, her stepdad was in charge, making it easy to get some volunteer positions.

Initially, Lin Xiang had also thought of letting Mao Ying and the others visit the Sui Trade Conference; even if their spoken language wasn’t fluent, gaining insights would greatly help them in the future.

But as Zheng Miaoyue proposed it ahead, Lin Xiang didn’t need to say more.

Qian Miaomiao was enthusiastic, but Wu Yan was somewhat hesitant.

"The Sui Trade Conference is full of foreign merchants, our foreign language skills are just superficial, I’ve only recognized the twenty-six foreign letters so far, some words I can’t even pronounce correctly, let alone forming complete sentences."

Zheng Miaoyue snorted coldly, "Forgot what Lin Xiang just said? Don’t underestimate yourself, have confidence!"