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Chapter 372 Training Camp
There are no shortcuts to success. We're all human, so why should you be better than others? If you want to do well, you have to endure more hardship. Either accept your fate or fight tooth and nail! That's what Song Tingnan thought, and that's what he always did.
She noticed some stalls around the tourist attractions, and foreign friends would occasionally ask questions, but because of the language barrier, the foreigners didn't stop.
These roadside stalls also have many good quality and inexpensive items, but unlike those shops, there are no translators to help with communication, so transactions are naturally not possible.
The two sides in the transaction couldn't even exchange a few words; it was like talking to a brick wall. Of course, some Chinese people were unwilling to do business with foreigners, so naturally, very few deals were made. Even the onlookers were getting anxious.
The next day, Song Tingnan put on her school uniform and wore her student ID, and volunteered to be the 'translator' for the street vendors.
At the stinky tofu stall, Song Tingnan asked the foreigners if they needed two servings, and also asked if they could eat spicy food and if they wanted cilantro and pickled vegetables, before relaying the information to the vendor.
All set! A second time is the best way to enjoy food. The foreigners were happy, the boss was happy to make money, and the onlookers gave a thumbs up – our Chinese girl is awesome!
Then Song Tingnan got busy. People selling all kinds of snacks, fruits, and handicrafts all came to her. She chattered away in various foreign languages and Mandarin without stopping. She even unconsciously picked up the local Shanghai accent.
Having grown up doing small business, Song Tingnan was more able to empathize with the street vendors, so he naturally worked hard to promote his wares, and by the end of the day his voice was hoarse.
As soon as she stopped talking, the vendors rushed to bring her water, tofu pudding, and various snacks, and asked if she would come again the day after tomorrow. Song Tingnan was both amused and exasperated. She could only agree to their enthusiasm, but of course, she couldn't be the only one busy.
The next day, Song Tingnan gathered a few close classmates to act as 'translators' for the street vendors. She finally felt relieved; many hands make light work, and her classmates also gained practical experience.
However, this action led to a report to the Academic Affairs Office—Song Tingnan was embezzling money from street vendors.
When Song Tingnan was summoned by the Academic Affairs Office, she was so angry that she cried. She hadn't been charged anything; she'd only eaten a little something. And she really had only eaten a tiny bit, because her mouth was always full, and even the most delicious food couldn't be put into her mouth.
Her classmates and senior classmates who knew the truth felt indignant on her behalf and angrily denounced those who were jealous.
Jin Suoyin even had his family driver drive him to Li Yuxuan, who dragged the director of the academic affairs office and another person in charge to conduct an on-site inspection to see how Song Tingnan 'collected money'.
Upon arriving at the scene, seeing the students from their school interacting and communicating harmoniously with foreign friends, and the vendors cooperating enthusiastically, the crowd gave them a thumbs up.
The directors felt incredibly proud. They truly lived up to their reputation as graduates of prestigious universities; even fresh out of internships, their students were already capable of handling things independently. This was practical work for the people! What's wrong with the food? He wasn't some pedantic scholar; if you want a horse to run, you have to feed it well.
Upon returning to school, the principal criticized and educated the student who made the report, saying that it was a mutually agreeable matter, and there was no point in making a baseless report. Then, he lavishly praised Song Tingnan and her classmates for their actions, telling other students to learn from them and to be flexible instead of just studying by rote.
Then, at various tourist attractions and on busier streets, schools assigned students—wearing school uniforms and student IDs—to go there in an organized manner to serve the people.
This measure has even been approved by the embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who are short of translators. They are especially busy during traditional Chinese holidays. Now, with the students joining in, showing foreigners around the streets, their workload has been greatly reduced. Everyone benefits and is happy.
Song Tingnan never expected that she could solve everyone's internship problem on her own and even receive commendation from the school and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Naturally, she was overjoyed and hurriedly called her family to share the good news—she had received a bonus, and a school bonus was an honor!