Chapter 1818

Liu Chuxue gathered the translation materials and joked, "It's not that my household expenses are high—I have to work hard."

Deputy Director Zhao chuckled in response, "True enough—you've got triplets, so expenses are indeed heavy; you really do need to work harder."

But I must criticize your husband, Commander Fu—he can't shoulder the entire burden of supporting a family alone."

Liu Chuxue laughed heartily, "Sounds good to me."

After finishing the main topic, Deputy Director Zhao said, "Liu Chuxue, I came over because I have something to discuss with you."

Seeing Deputy Director Zhao grow serious, Liu Chuxue wiped the smile from her face. "Go ahead."

Deputy Director Zhao cleared his throat. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has an external event the day after tomorrow. The colleague originally assigned to simultaneous interpretation had an accident—he's still in the hospital. Even if he attends, he'll need a wheelchair, which would severely damage the image."

The other German interpreters are either on assignment or already scheduled that day. The Ministry has tried several other German translators, and their alternating interpretation is barely acceptable, but for simultaneous interpretation, they lack experience and are under too much pressure—they keep making mistakes."

The Ministry just called for help, and when I heard you'd arrived, I came over to see if you might be willing to step in. You're trying to earn money to raise your children—this is a perfect opportunity. What do you say?"

Liu Chuxue thought for a moment. "How long will it take? Half a day or a full day?"

Deputy Director Zhao smiled broadly at her question. "Three hours in the morning, but you may not be able to leave in the afternoon—you'll need to be on standby at all times."

Don't worry—the compensation will definitely satisfy you."

Although Liu Chuxue didn't care about the money, she had to maintain her current persona: "I'd like to go, but my exams start next week, and I have one scheduled for the day after tomorrow—I'm afraid..."

Before she could finish, Deputy Director Zhao interrupted: "This is an exceptional case. I can coordinate with the school to let you take your exam early or retake it later. Would that arrangement work?"

Hearing this, Liu Chuxue nodded understandingly. "Alright, you handle the arrangements—I'll follow organizational directives."

After all, in this era, official duties take priority, and special cases can be justified.

The moment she agreed, Deputy Director Zhao turned and walked toward his office. "Alright, I'll contact them right away."

Soon, the sound of dialing came through, and shortly after, the call was transferred. After brief pleasantries, Deputy Director Zhao got straight to the point.

The department head on the other end understood the situation and quickly agreed: "No problem. Have Student Liu Chuxue come to the office as soon as she returns—we'll arrange her exam in advance."

After hanging up, Deputy Director Zhao turned to Liu Chuxue. "You heard that—whether you take it early or retake it later is up to you."

Since she'd agreed, Liu Chuxue didn't hesitate. "Alright, I'll go back to the department right away and find my professor. Better to get it over with—I won't have to worry anymore."

After all, tomorrow is the weekend. If I don't take it today, I'll have to retake it later. Better to finish today's work today—I hate dragging things out."

No sooner had she left than Deputy Director Zhao called the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Yes, yes, it's settled. Don't worry—her abilities are well known to me; she won't let you down."

But you can't shortchange her on compensation—she's starting her final exams the day after tomorrow, and that's when her first exam is scheduled. She's going out of her way to support you, and now she has to postpone and retake it."