175 My Special Fish (2/2)
”Ho~” Grandpa Lu stroked his perfectly groomed mustache. ”So how do you plan on doing that?”
Professor Schwarz: ”My idea is to have Xiulan do some interpreting jobs. Something easy at the start.”
Professor Hisakawa: ”I'll probably just have her translate some printed documents or even books.”
”What kind of ideas are those? Do you think she's a grade schooler?” Grandpa Lu shook his head, his expression showing displeasure. ”She's a Cross Academy student, for goodness' sake! From what I'm hearing so far, Xiulan is a fast learner. How can she improve even further if you don't give her something challenging?”
The two instructors were quiet for a few seconds.
Professor Hisakawa: ”Sir Lu, do you have an idea on how we should test her?”
Professor Schwarz: ”Please advise us.”
”Hah! Of course I have a great idea. China will be hosting a huge international business conference in a few months. Many foreign leaders and representatives from some of the biggest companies in the world will be attending, including the business leaders in this country. Let's just throw the girl in there and see if she can take the pressure and survive in one piece! Ahahaha!”
Professor Schwarz frowned. ”Don't you think it's too early for that, Sir Lu? It hasn't been that long yet since she started studying with us.”
”I agree. It might be too much for her especially since it's going to be her first time,” Professor Hisakawa said.
”Tsk tsk. Don't you know that coddling your students too much will stunt their development? You'll never know what she's really capable of if you're afraid of throwing her in hot water! A restrained genius is no genius at all!”
”Please let me do it,” Iris spoke up.
The two professors looked at her. Seeing her determined expression, they could only sigh.
Professor Schwarz: ”Are you sure?”
Iris nodded. ”I want to do it!”
”Ahahaha! Very good, Xiulan my girl!” Grandpa Lu's delighted voice boomed. ”That's the spirit! A Cross Academy student must have that kind of guts! Or else I'll have to blame that Dupont bastard for weakening the academy with spineless recruits!”
Professor Hisakawa cleared his throat awkwardly.
”Don't worry, my girl! Grandpa will make sure you're more than ready and fully-equipped for your test during the conference! Leave everything to Grandpa! I'll teach you all about business so you never stumble on any unfamiliar terms when you're interpreting or translating. Then a time will come that you'll participate in the conference as a business leader and not just as an interpreter!”
Iris started to feel excited. She bowed her head respectfully. ”Please guide me, Grandpa Lu.”
”Of course!” Grandpa Lu felt pleased with her. ”By the way, I think some Canadian representatives will be present in the conference. You'll likely meet some of them. Have you been to Canada? It's nice and fresh out there. My grandson lives in Toronto. He's handsome and charming. I think the two of you will get along well.”