boyutpedia Chapter 1177 Good intentions
Chapter 1177 Good intentions
Professor Wu smiled, recalling her own dating days. It wasn't that she didn't have outstanding white suitors, but she rejected them all. "Actually, I was the same way. I couldn't accept them either. My husband is a Malaysian Chinese, a very outstanding man, and he's more patriotic than I am."
Cao Yuanyuan praised, "I also know a Malaysian Chinese. They used to not allow the study of Chinese, but they would get up early to study secretly and even pay for it to pass on their culture. It's truly remarkable."
Professor Wu and Cao Yuanyuan had a very good conversation, and Cao Yuanyuan sent her paper to Professor Wu.
Professor Wu carefully revised Cao Yuanyuan's work, and his dedication stemmed from his desire to nurture her.
Of course, before doing so, Professor Wu investigated Cao Yuanyuan's past and found out that she had some connection with Qingya's cousin's third son.
However, they broke up because they had different goals and values. This was normal, and Professor Wu didn't think it was a big deal.
If Cao Yuanyuan harbored resentment, she wouldn't have gone to the trouble of contacting Qin Zheng and mentioning how much she resembled her cousin Qingya.
At heart, I am kind and have principles.
Judging from Cao Yuanyuan's behavior and state of mind, she has moved on from that relationship.
Given this, why not give Cao Yuanyuan more opportunities? Besides, Professor Wu knows that Cao Yuanyuan is truly outstanding.
In fact, Professor Wu's idea was to transfer Cao Yuanyuan from her current internship. She knew that her colleague, Mr. John, harbored many prejudices against Asian women. He didn't say it, but his actions trampled on the dignity of Asian women.
In the specific process, they took advantage of their work to provide help and care, which went beyond a normal working relationship and friendship, and was full of ambiguity.
Mr. John is handsome, charming, and a gentleman, attractive to women, but he is already married. The thrill of extramarital affairs, coupled with his immoral and perverse desires, makes many outstanding Asian women his prey.
Once they gain something, they will discard it without hesitation. Some people are able to move on, while others fall into depravity and perish.
Professor Wu didn't want Cao Yuanyuan to end up like that, which is why he arranged for her to come. He hoped to use his influence to help Cao Yuanyuan.
Of course, Professor Wu didn't tell Cao Yuanyuan any of this. It was true, as he'd mentioned before, that someone had taken her place. Because Mr. John, like a savior, would arrange a position for Cao Yuanyuan after hers was taken, to demonstrate his fairness and benevolence, and thus more easily gain women's favor and trust.
In addition, Professor Wu also admired Qin Zheng, a handsome and refined young man. If her daughter weren't still so young, she would have liked to introduce her to Qin Zheng.
Cao Yuanyuan used to be very stressed every day, but now, with Professor Wu's help in perfecting her thesis, she is much more at ease during her internship. Her relaxed state has made her more efficient and resulted in better performance at the company.
Cao Yuanyuan kept telling Qin Zheng all these things. She couldn't talk about these things with her parents, and she didn't have any close, trustworthy friends here. She certainly couldn't confide in her colleagues, for fear of being betrayed.
Qin Zheng already had a good impression of Cao Yuanyuan, so he was naturally willing to chat.
Now, because of the collaboration with the Wu family to build a semiconductor factory, I'm not only busy in the country, but sometimes I also have to travel abroad.
Every time he came, he would take a detour to visit Cao Yuanyuan.
He not only brought Cao Yuanyuan snacks from China, but also nice clothes from China. It wasn't that he didn't want to buy Cao Yuanyuan designer brands in the US, but after learning that Cao Yuanyuan would pay him back a sum of money every month, he gave up the idea.
He only wanted to alleviate Cao Yuanyuan's financial burden, not increase it.
When Cao Yuanyuan saw the two large bags Qin Zheng handed her, she didn't dare to take them. "Qin Zheng, please don't buy me anything anymore. If you keep buying things, I'll be broke."
Although the internship included a salary, scholarships, and money from my family, the amount wasn't much after the exchange rate.
Qin Zheng shook his head and pointed to the words on the bag, "This bag contains snacks, bought at the snack shop near our school gate. You know the prices there aren't high."
Cao Yuanyuan was taken aback, and looked at the bag carefully. "Oh my, it really is. I like sweet crispy fried dough sticks, and oh my, there are also fish skin peanuts... I'll take this."
Qin Zheng handed over another bag, "Look, I bought this at the Pudong Development Market on Qipu Road. The clothes weren't expensive, and the quality is pretty good!"
Cao Yuanyuan asked in surprise, "Qin Zheng, you're going to Qipu Road again?"
Qin Zheng smiled and said, "It was my female colleagues from the company who went over and asked them to bring it over. This whole bag didn't cost a thousand yuan. I brought it all, so you can't refuse it!"
Cao Yuanyuan took it, opened it, and examined it carefully. "Are the clothes from Qipu Road all of such good quality?"
Qin Zheng scratched his nose. "There are better quality women's clothing stores on Qipu Road now; it's all in demand. Anyway, don't give me any money!"
Actually, these clothes were made to Cao Yuanyuan's measurements by an old tailor in Shanghai, and some were bought from newly emerging domestic women's clothing brands, with the tags cut off.
Cao Yuanyuan smiled, "Okay, then I'll accept it!"
Cao Yuanyuan has already graduated and rented a one-bedroom apartment near the company. It has a private bathroom and kitchen, and the neighborhood is very safe.
Of course, the rent is also a bit more expensive than before.
However, she has now started working at a new company as a full-time employee with a much higher salary, which she can afford.
“There are fries and burgers everywhere outside, I’m sure you’re tired of them. How about I go buy some groceries and we cook at home?” Cao Yuanyuan asked.
Upon hearing the word "home," Qin Zheng instantly felt a warm and sweet sensation. "You rented a new place?"
Cao Yuanyuan nodded, "Yes, Professor Wu arranged a new job for me, which is better than my old company and pays a much higher salary. I now earn $3,500 a month, which is enough to afford an $800 rent apartment."
“Okay, I can cook too, we’ll cook together in a bit,” Qin Zheng said with a smile. He had been on a business trip for the past few days and had eaten enough Western food, so when it was time to eat, he wanted to find a Chinese restaurant.
There was a supermarket nearby with an Asian section, where Cao Yuanyuan bought some seasonings and ingredients. This time, she bought a whole shopping cart full.
Qin Zheng was slightly taken aback. "Yuanyuan, actually, the two of us can't eat that much."
“Of course I know I can’t eat that much,” Cao Yuanyuan replied. “For example, I’m going to braise this pork belly, and this piece of beef, which weighs several pounds, I’m going to make braised beef. I’m also going to make steamed buns and dumplings and freeze them. When we want to eat, we can just take them out and cook them or heat them up for breakfast. In the morning, I’ll stir-fry some vegetables and cook some rice. After breakfast, I’ll put all the meat and vegetables in a lunchbox, take it to the office, heat it up in the microwave, and have a delicious lunch. When I come back in the evening, I’ll have braised beef noodles or shredded pork noodles…”