"Thank you, Teacher Xie, I've finished this,"
It took Qiu Xi less than 20 minutes to hand the test paper back to Xie Qin.
"......So quickly?" Xie Qin couldn't help but blurt out in surprise.
This speed was a bit unexpected!
She had provided a lot of reference materials to aid translation.
Not to mention the sheer volume of questions on this test!
She had specifically designed them according to the proficiency level of the people here; half an hour was just barely enough time for them.
This student introduced by Jin Jin was quite interesting.
Xie Qin didn't doubt that Qiu Xi had simply written random answers or anything like that, because she trusted Jin Qiong a great deal.
After a moment of silent contemplation, Xie Qin picked up the test paper Qiu Xi had handed over.
Her mood immediately improved upon the first glance.
In this age of technological advancement, anyone who could still write such beautiful calligraphy already made a good first impression on her, regardless of other factors.
As she continued to read, Xie Qin slowly began to be astonished.
By the time she finished, she still hadn't fully recovered.
This young girl had actually translated it all.
And judging by the quality, she must have reviewed all the materials, otherwise, some parts wouldn't have been translated accurately from the original.
Xie Qin almost doubted her own eyes.
After a good while, Xie Qin finally put down the paper.
Quietly composing her facial expression, she looked up at the person opposite her.
"You've completed it very well. Have you finished reviewing all the materials?" Xie Qin switched languages immediately.
Qiu Xi understood; this was just to test her spoken language skills.
Calm and composed, she responded with ease.
Although Xie Qin frequently switched languages midway, and when asking questions related to the materials, she would bring up content from the source or translated text, asking Qiu Xi to respond, thus achieving a rudimentary oral interpretation test.
Despite the many detailed and particularly rigorous questions, Qiu Xi answered them quite well.
The back-and-forth, if observed by an outsider, might have seemed like a duel between deities.
Xie Qin was no ordinary person. She was a former colleague of Jin Qiong and had been in this profession for a long time; her skill level was undeniably high.
Being able to match her demonstrated that Qiu Xi was no longer the same as before.
"Qiu Xi, you..." Xie Qin paused, staring intently at Qiu Xi for a moment, then slowly nodded, "are truly excellent!"
"You're a rare talent!"
She rarely praised people easily, especially not so effusively in person.
"Teacher Xie, you flatter me," Qiu Xi replied with a light smile.
Being outstanding was indeed true, and this was an interview, so a little humility was appropriate, but not excessive.
"Come, I'll show you around."
"Okay."
With those words, Qiu Xi knew her interview today had been successful.
"You're out already? So soon?"
"Qin Qin, is my student not to your liking?"
Jin Qiong looked at the two emerging, still a bit surprised.
After all, she was familiar with Xie Qin's interview process. A written test was always included, and the subsequent conversation was usually quite lengthy.
She hadn't expected these two to be out so soon.
"How could that be!" Xie Qin walked over and squeezed Jin Qiong's hand. "Qiu Xi is a wonderful child!"
"I am extremely pleased!"
"If you had someone this talented earlier, why didn't you tell me?"
"If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have had to go around looking for people and flattering them."
Finding someone like this had saved her so much trouble.
Nowadays, finding a professional translator not only required a lot of money but also came with high demands.
With Qiu Xi's talent and Jin Qiong's introduction, it was a win-win situation for her.
Hearing Xie Qin say this, Jin Qiong felt relieved.
"It's alright, it's not too late now."
"That's true!" Xie Qin nodded. "It's better to arrive on time than not at all; it's perfect!"
"Then I won't interfere with your matters anymore."
"Okay, I'll add the young lady's contact information shortly, and I'll discuss it with her."
"Alright."
"Then why don't we go out for a cup of coffee and chat?" Finding a good place to finalize everything would ensure smooth work without further issues.
"Let's go then, I still have some time."
"That would be wonderful. I'll get my things, and then I'll join you."
"Okay."
In a short while, Xie Qin, carrying her bag, led the two out.
......
"Xiao Xi, so we've agreed on this?" Xie Qin looked at Qiu Xi.
Qiu Xi smiled and nodded, "Yes, that's it."
The three of them had been chatting for over an hour before finishing.
Qiu Xi had managed to secure the condition of not having to follow the group, only needing to fully grasp the materials herself.
Then, all that remained was to perform well on the day of the event.
"Alright, I look forward to your performance."
"I will definitely not disappoint Teacher Xie."
"Good! Excellent," Xie Qin said smilingly to Jin Qiong.
"Alright, since we've finished talking, perhaps we should call it a day," Jin Qiong glanced at the time; they had been there quite a while.
"Okay, then that's settled."
"Jin Jin, I really thank you this time. I owe you a big favor again."
"No problem, just invite me out more often in the future."
"Sure, no problem with that."
"Then I'll take this child back now. See you again when we have time."
Xie Qin nodded, "Alright."
"Xiao Xi, let's go, we should head back," Jin Qiong glanced at Qiu Xi beside her.
"Mmm," Qiu Xi nodded. "Teacher Xie, I'll be heading back with Teacher Jin now. You carry on with your work."
"Go ahead, drive safely."
"Okay, goodbye Teacher Xie."
"Goodbye."
......
Teacher Xie Qin's corporate translation event actually starts quite late, not until the end of May.
So, Qiu Xi still has quite a bit of her own time.
"......Qiu Xi, come over here for a moment."
"There are still a few details here..."
"......" Of course, she was busiest right now.
"Yes, Teacher."
"I'm coming right away!"
Yes!
She still had unfinished work for the school that she had agreed to.
In addition to the on-site events, several required "return visits."
Just like now, she had been called back for a short video clip shot for the school just last week.
"Senior sister."
"Senior Sister Qiu..."
"......"
"Hello," Qiu Xi nodded and smiled as she walked.
They were all junior students from the undergraduate program, and many of them she had met in classes with Teacher Qi.
Now, Qiu Xi was a bona fide "school celebrity."