The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 286: A Perfect Conclusion

Qi Daqiao’s enthusiasm made Wang Miaomiao feel very warm inside. At times like this, having someone’s encouragement and support could definitely boost one’s confidence.

"Thank you, Senior Qi, I’ll do my best," Wang Miaomiao thanked with a smile. She never held back her kindness towards those who treated her well.

As the two chatted, they waited another ten minutes before the other two slowly arrived.

"Sorry for being late," Cheng Dewei bowed apologetically.

"No, it’s us who arrived early," Qi Daqiao laughed heartily. "Now that everyone’s here, let’s go. Let’s have some breakfast first. You need energy to work..."

The group of four headed to the restaurant. When Wang Miaomiao took a closer look, oh, it was a buffet with both Western and Chinese options, and you could take whatever you wanted.

Looking at the beautiful and appetizing little cakes on the long table, Wang Miaomiao swallowed, "Senior Qi, Senior Cheng, Professor Liu, I’m heading over there first..."

Qi Daqiao glanced over at the Western food section and laughed, "Go ahead." He then said to Cheng Dewei and Professor Liu, "Young girls just love those sweet and sticky things, just like my daughter."

Cheng Dewei also smiled as he watched Wang Miaomiao’s cheerful back, agreeing.

Only Professor Liu frowned slightly and muttered under his breath, "Worshipping foreign things and fawning over foreign countries," then turned away disdainfully.

Cheng Dewei and Qi Daqiao exchanged incredulous and indescribable looks.

The two shared a knowing smile, then turned to grab their desired breakfasts with few words...

They didn’t know that Professor Liu had his reasons for looking down on Wang Miaomiao. When he found out that Director Feng wanted a young, pretty, and talented female translator, he had recommended his student. However, Director Feng wasn’t interested and instead went to Jing University to find someone. He felt he had lost face, which is why he acted all superior.

After breakfast, the four collected their things and gathered in the lobby, waiting for Director Feng to pick them up.

Wang Miaomiao recited the manuscript silently in her mind again. Through the manuscript, she realized that the conference was about trade cooperation, and the goal was mutual benefit.

She hoped for smooth proceedings. If so, the domestic economy would rapidly develop, improving people’s living standards, leading to a strong and prosperous nation where the public enjoys a better life. Everything was moving in a positive direction.

They didn’t wait long before Director Feng arrived to pick them up. Wang Miaomiao quietly followed the group, watching and listening. Knowing why Director Feng invited her, she didn’t try to steal the spotlight.

After accompanying foreign guests to visit several state-owned enterprises, time was almost up. They followed along to a restaurant for a sumptuous lunch, then rested a while.

The afternoon meeting began...

After lunch, Wang Miaomiao was picked up by a junior officer sent by Director Feng and returned to the conference hall to prepare.

By then, the conference room was fully set up, with handsome soldiers standing at every entrance. It was quite a striking scene.

The afternoon meeting also went smoothly. Wang Miaomiao’s clear and fluent English was evident to everyone present. Even the soldiers who didn’t understand English could tell she spoke well from her clear and fluid voice.

Director Feng and Jiang Peng, who were observing the venue from the sound control room, couldn’t help but smile in satisfaction.

"Your sister-in-law is pretty good, no wonder Lao Pan strongly recommended her. She must be speaking off the cuff, right? Tsk tsk... I bet she can handle on-the-spot translations. We’ve got a capable hand for future translation activities," Director Feng nudged Jiang Peng with his shoulder, already planning the next event. For translation work, he’d look for her. A young lady with a good image and excellent skills—he wouldn’t mind having a dozen of such talents...

Jiang Peng’s smile grew more prideful. His words sounded a mix of boasting and humility, "Ah Yan chose her as his wife, naturally she’s good. But don’t overpraise her; she’s still young and has plenty to learn... Overpraising might turn into harmful flattery, which isn’t good."

Director Feng teased hearing this tone, "Hey... So, is she your sister-in-law or your daughter..."

Jiang Peng rolled his eyes, "Naturally, she’s my sister-in-law, but she’s even younger than my eldest daughter."

Director Feng clearly knew Jiang Yan as well and joked, "Jiang Yan must be much older than her, quite the May-December relationship, making him the lucky one."

Jiang Peng shot him a look, "I’ll mention this to Ah Yan when I get back."

"Hey, no, no, no, just joking..." Unexpectedly, Director Feng seemed a bit afraid of Jiang Yan.

Jiang Peng snickered and let the topic go.

Seeing this, Director Feng knew the matter had passed and couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He wasn’t afraid of Jiang Yan, just of trouble.

This Director Feng used to be Jiang Yan’s instructor, and back in the day, Jiang Yan was young and brash, full of tricks. Once entangled with him, it was endless. He both loved and hated Jiang Yan—loved his outstanding talent but hated his unorthodox ways.

The meeting continued in an orderly fashion.

Suddenly, Wang Miaomiao heard a translation from Professor Liu that made her frown. The translation was quite imprecise...

Director Feng in the sound control room and Qi Daqiao and Cheng Dewei in the hall likewise furrowed their brows.

The conversation continued. After Liu Wenzhu finished translating, he knew it wasn’t good, but what was said was like spilled water, hard to take back.

The conversation carried on, and Liu Wenzhu wished to smooth things over. Unfortunately, the more anxious and nervous he got, the worse he spoke.

After he spoke in fragmented, incomplete sentences, Wang Miaomiao received an instruction from Director Feng to replace him.

Director Feng had furrowed his brows so tightly he could kill a fly in between. Such a big mistake was inexcusable.

Upon receiving orders, Wang Miaomiao immediately went over. While the leaders were speaking, she tapped Professor Liu’s back, indicating he should give up his seat.

Professor Liu looked quite displeased, unsure whether to feel relieved or angry seeing Wang Miaomiao come to replace him. Either way, he looked stern.

Wang Miaomiao didn’t concern herself with him. After he stood up, she sat down immediately. Just as the leader finished speaking, she quickly translated.

The senior leader glanced at her, and after hearing her translation a few times, his initially stern expression gradually softened, and his tone became more relaxed.

Even if he wasn’t very fluent in English, he could discern someone’s proficiency—the flow of words and confidence in tone were key indicators.

The talks proceeded smoothly until the end, with no further mishaps, concluding successfully.

After the meeting, Wang Miaomiao again accompanied the leaders to send the guests to the hotel for rest. She wasn’t needed for the following activities.

"Miao Miao, not bad at all. Next time there’s translation work, I’ll come to you. Here, this is your payment for this time," Director Feng satisfiedly handed Wang Miaomiao an envelope and invited her for future activities.

Wang Miaomiao accepted the envelope without hesitation, happily saying, "Thank you, Director Feng. I’ll undoubtedly rise to the occasion, available whenever needed."