Chi Ge’s hand holding the teacup trembled.
Dongfeng Electronics Factory?
That was a major enterprise.
How could a document for cooperation with France be easily translated by a child like Su Xiaotian?
Wait, that wasn't the point. The point was, he had taught her many things, but none of them included French, right?
How did Su Xiaotian learn French in a place like Hongxin Brigade?
Chi Ge didn't doubt that Su Xiaotian knew French.
This child never lied. If she didn't know something, she didn't. If she knew it, she knew it.
If she said she translated, then she definitely translated.
"Good child, when did you learn French?"
To others, Su Xiaotian could say she was Chi Ge's disciple, but what should she do when facing Chi Ge?
She hesitated, "Grandpa Chi, my ability to pick up languages seems to be higher than others. I just read a few French books recently, and I learned it!"
Chi Ge didn't believe it. He had seen many smart students, but none of them learned just by reading books.
Anyone who could learn by reading books wasn't human, they were monsters!
He cast a scrutinizing gaze at Su Xiaotian, making her feel a shiver down her spine.
"Grandpa Chi, why are you looking at me like that?"
"Xiaotian, language isn't just learned by reading."
Su Xiaotian certainly knew that. She hadn't just memorized those words; she recognized them all and could read them out standardly and fluently.
"Coincidentally, I brought a book with me today. Read it to me!"
Su Xiaotian suspiciously took the book from Chi Ge's hand. It turned out to be Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables."
Su Xiaotian had seen this book in bookstores, but the one in her hand was different from the Chinese version in the bookstore; it was a French book.
"Grandpa Chi, is this original copy of 'Les Misérables' your treasure?"
Su Xiaotian didn't read the content of the book but spoke this sentence in fluent and standard French.
Others couldn't understand what Su Xiaotian was babbling about, but Chi Ge understood.
With just one sentence, he clearly knew that Su Xiaotian indeed knew French, not only recognizing it but also being able to pronounce it accurately and read it aloud.
"Xiaotian, your French is indeed good." He expressed sincerely.
He didn't have much doubt about Su Xiaotian's explanation.
After all, many years ago, this little girl named Su Xiaotian had learned Chinese characters just as effortlessly.
"Grandpa Chi, thank you for your compliment, but my translation was very difficult, and I consulted many dictionaries. I don't even know if it's completely correct," Su Xiaotian said with a pout.
If she appeared too perfect, it wouldn't seem real.
Chi Ge's face indeed showed more smiles. "You child! If you don't understand anything, find Grandpa Chi. Grandpa Chi will definitely help you!"
Su Xiaotian nodded immediately.
"Xiaotian, how much money will you get for taking on this translation job?" Chi Ge asked.
He understood Su Xiaotian.
This child was interested in money. If the salary offered hadn't moved her, she absolutely wouldn't have worked so hard.
"One thousand yuan, Grandpa Chi!" Su Xiaotian held up a white finger to show the number one.
One thousand yuan!
Grandpa Su's teacup clattered onto the table.
What had he heard?
Xiaotian just said she could earn a thousand yuan for translating something?
Was this true?
"That's not bad," Chi Ge nodded. "Although it's hard work, it's worth it, and it's not a loss!"
Just as Grandma Su was bringing the stewed chicken soup to the table, Su Shouwen and his brothers returned.
Seeing Su Xiaotian's exhausted appearance, they were all surprised.
"Xiaotian, what's wrong? Are you sick?" Su Ciliang quickly went up to Su Xiaotian and looked her over before asking.
Su Xiaotian quickly shook her head.
Grandpa Su said, "This child says she's tired like this because of some translation. Although this thing makes money, it also harms people. I think it's better not to let Xiaotian do this anymore!"
Su Shouwen knew what Su Xiaotian was doing it for when he heard this.
Although he had expected that this document wouldn't be easy to translate, he hadn't expected it to be so difficult.
"Xiaotian, how about we stop translating?" Su Shouwen asked tentatively.
Su Xiaotian glanced at Su Shouwen with disdain.
How could this elder brother be like this?
"Brother, I've already translated more than half of it. If you make me give up now, I'll be at a disadvantage!"
Joking aside, a job paying a thousand yuan, could she give it up?
Of course not!
"Xiaotian, when I find a job later, I'll give you money. You can just focus on your studies from now on!"
In that instant, Su Shouwen decided he had to go to Dongfeng Electronics Factory to work as soon as possible.
Only by earning a salary could he ensure Xiaotian didn't have to worry about money.
Su Xiaotian, however, resolutely shook her head. "Brother, you should be focusing on your studies. You'll graduate in two years, and you have less and less time for studying!"
These words were piercing!
Su Shouwen was speechless.
"Shouwen, this is the book I brought for you. Focus on reading it. Reading the original works will be very beneficial for you!" Chi Ge pointed to the original book on the table and said to Su Shouwen.
Su Shouwen thanked Chi Ge and put the book in his schoolbag.
"Grandpa Chi, I will definitely study hard. My French has also improved recently," Su Shouwen quickly stated.
"Since you've improved, help Xiaotian with the document this weekend. Translate whatever you can translate!" Chi Ge commanded Su Shouwen without hesitation.
Su Shouwen quickly agreed.
Did he dare not agree?
This job was introduced to Xiaotian by him.
Now that Xiaotian was tired, he was the sinner!
Su Xiaotian originally wanted to decline, but after thinking about it, she felt it wasn't bad.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother!" Su Xiaotian smiled so brightly.
After the family finished dinner, the children returned to the Du family's home.
Su Shouwen did indeed help Su Xiaotian with the translation.
And indeed, the speed of two people working together was much faster than one person.
The brother and sister worked busily for two days, and the document was finally translated completely, three days earlier than originally estimated.
Su Shouwen looked at the thick stack of manuscripts and smiled.
"Xiaotian, from now on, we should take on more jobs like this. I think it will be very beneficial for my studies."
Su Xiaotian pouted and said, "If they don't pay, I won't take it!"
She just liked money.
Su Shouwen's ambition was instantly extinguished by his younger sister's words.
He was considering his studies, but his sister was thinking about making money. Was this the gap between them?
Su Xiaotian, thinking about going to collect her payment soon, was overjoyed and began planning for the future.
She wondered if her godmother had found a suitable house. After collecting her payment, she would have enough money.
It would be best if she could buy a courtyard and the whole family could move in.
If the location could be nearby, that would be even better.
In the future, the siheyuan in this area would be the most valuable.
She also wondered if she should go to the antique street after school tomorrow to see if she could find a bargain.
A horse doesn't get fat without night grass. Although making money through translation wasn't slow, how could it compare to finding a bargain quickly?
It was simply a business with infinite profit!