Wei Yin is a new face at this salon, and a new face that is a hundred times more popular than the last time Chen Xuan came and the time before that Wei Nian came.
Although this is a salon for scholars, Wei Yin's arrival gave Chen Xuan the impression that scholars also look at appearances. Wei Yin has always been very polite and discerning, so although Wei Yin was welcomed, she was not arrogant at all. Although she did not read much, she was able to ask about some things very sincerely, such as how a girl like her who just started to study should study systematically from easy to difficult. Then, Wei Yin did not forget that Chen Xuan was interested in university, and Wei Yin was also very interested in it, so she asked a lot of questions about university.
The people in Mr. Wen's salon all have their own status in society. Wei Yin is good-looking, so everyone will show goodwill, but it is impossible for them to surround her alone. However, because Wei Yin wants to know something about the university, university professors are particularly popular at this time, because they work in the university campus, who knows more about the university than them
Professor Chu, a man in his twenties and well-mannered, introduced the university major to Wei Yin and asked her what subjects she liked. Wei Yin said, "I like reading novels and making clothes."
"If you like literature, you can apply for the literature department in the future. If you like making clothes, well," Professor Chu made a thoughtful expression, "There is no professional high-level fashion school in our country now. The current world fashion center is in France. French brand-name clothing is very popular in Shanghai and Beijing. If you want to study fashion design systematically, I suggest you study fine arts first. Fashion design requires a certain level of fine arts skills. After that, you have to prepare to choose a school. Different schools have different histories and different subjects. After choosing a school, you have to prepare for further studies. If you go to Paris, it's best to learn some French first. Does Miss Wei know French?"
Wei Yin was a little surprised that making clothes seemed so classy and high-class when told by a university professor. Wei Yin shook his head, "No, I only know a little English."
"It doesn't matter. Our university has a special French course. Even if it's inconvenient for you to go to the university, you can also hire a French teacher to teach you individually."
Wei Yin is now being taught English by Wei Nian, as girls in her family were never allowed to study. Wei Yin was a little scared when she heard that she had to learn French, as she was afraid her father would not give her money to hire a French teacher. Moreover, according to Professor Chu, language is only the first step, and she would have to spend more money in the future. However, she refused to be rude and still pretended to be interested, but in her heart she was thinking about changing the subject. Chen Xuan was also listening carefully, and she agreed with what Professor Chu said. Seeing that Wei Yin did not speak, Chen Xuan continued what Professor Chu said, "Professor Chu, you are right. My sister Yin has very skillful hands and is good at making clothes. I heard that the clothing design you mentioned is very suitable for sister Yin. Professor Chu, sister Yin is learning English now. If she learns French, won’t it be too tiring to take care of both?"
Teacher Chu picked up the coffee and took a sip. "Languages are interconnected. Since the second girl learned English first, you might as well continue learning English. When you can communicate and write in English, you can stop learning English and then learn French. Learning English will also help with French."
"Okay. I may have to trouble Professor Chu to help my family find a French teacher in the future."
Professor Chu smiled and agreed to the matter, and said, "I was fortunate enough to meet several French friends when I was studying in Europe. If the second girl applies to a French university, I can help her."
"Thank you so much." Chen Xuan asked Wei Yin about his future, and did not forget to ask about her own confusion, "Just now I heard you say that there seem to be many majors in college. Each major is like a skill."
Professor Chu was such a smart man that he could roughly guess what Chen Xuan's cultural level was as soon as he heard her speak. However, Professor Chu was extremely patient and did not look down on her. He treated Chen Xuan equally, "Yes, that's not wrong." Worried that Chen Xuan might not fully understand, he gave an example, "For example, there are literature majors, and people in this major will have a deeper understanding of literature. For example, medicine, that means studying medicine, and you can become a doctor in the future. For example, law is the study of law, and legal knowledge is used in lawsuits. There are also business majors, which are helpful for the economy and for businessmen to do business. And then there are agricultural majors, which explore agricultural knowledge."
Chen Xuan was confused at first, until the end, her eyes lit up, and she asked impatiently, "Nong Ke, from what you said, it seems like you are talking about farming."
"It's okay to say that." Professor Chu couldn't help but curl his eyes and smile.
Chen Xuan clenched her fist excitedly, which surprised Professor Chu. The professor could see that Chen Xuan was probably from the countryside. It was not surprising for a country girl to pound the table and clap her hands when she was happy, and drink two taels of rice wine. Professor Chu was a gentleman, and was a little afraid of such expressions. Fortunately, Chen Xuan was not the country girl who was so happy that she pounded the table and clapped her hands as Professor Chu thought. Chen Xuan just sighed with an eye-opening feeling, looked at Wei Yin, and whispered, "Ah Yin, I have really learned something new. I didn't expect that such things are also taught in universities."
Wei Yin had never been to university, so he had to correct his second sister-in-law's understanding of agronomy. Wei Yin said, "Second sister-in-law, from what Professor Chu said, universities mainly conduct agronomy research, which must be much more profound than farming." Wei Yin smiled, "Professor, can you tell us more about it?"
Professor Chu smiled, "The research scope of agronomy is very broad, such as seed science, plant science, animal science, animal hospitals, marine fishery science in aquaculture, aquarium science, etc., all belong to agriculture."
Although she didn't quite understand what Professor Chu said, Chen Xuan felt that agronomy was tailor-made for her! In addition to farming, she was also good at raising chickens and ducks, but she had never raised fish or shrimps. However, Chen Xuan didn't think it was difficult. When she paid off Wei Nian's debt, she would buy two small goldfish and raise them first.
Chen Xuan had already decided to raise the goldfish, so she asked more details, "Professor Chu, professors who teach agronomy in universities are the same as professors like you who teach literature, right?"
"Which aspect does Mrs. Wei refer to?"
Chen Xuan, "Wages?"
Wei Yin almost spit out her coffee when she saw her sister-in-law was so frank and direct.
It's rare that Professor Chu is so classy, he smiled, "Professors are all treated the same."
Chen Xuan stood up and bowed to Professor Chu, saying seriously, "Professor Chu, you really helped me a lot."
"Mrs. Wei, you are too polite. I was just speaking casually."
"To you, it's just a casual remark, but to us, it's a guiding light." Wei Yin put down the coffee in his hand and thanked Professor Chu very much. "My second sister-in-law and I are now self-studying at home, but no matter what we do, we always have to have a goal. Before, we just thought that reading and learning to read are good things. But after listening to your guidance, we know which direction to work hard in."
"Yes, that's right." Chen Xuan felt that Wei Yin had said everything she wanted to say.
Professor Chu was also very happy. "It would be great if I could help you."
As the three of them were talking, they heard a lot of people talking. Chen Xuan turned around and heard that it was Ms. Chen who was telling the story of Nora among the others. Chen Xuan smiled and said to Wei Yin, "Ms. Chen really likes "A Doll's House."
Wei Yin saw that Professor Chu had also noticed the movement behind him, so he asked sympathetically, "Professor Chu, do you want to go over and take a look?"
Professor Chu waved his hand, "No need, I've read the original novel." Seeing that there was not much coffee left in Wei Yin's cup, he asked, "Miss, do you want more coffee?"
How could Wei Yin ask Professor Chu to get her coffee? She stood up and said, "I'll go get it."
"Since this is your first time here, I'll take you there. There are also snacks here that taste good. You can try them." Professor Chu asked Chen Xuan if she wanted some coffee. Chen Xuan said, "A Yin, get me a cup with three spoons of milk and three spoons of sugar."
As soon as Professor Chu and Wei Yin left, Chen Xuan was so happy that she almost laughed out loud. She just knew that there was a subject called agronomy in the university. If she studied something else, she might not have the confidence. But if it was about farming, she didn't believe that anyone could farm better than her! Chen Xuan decided that when she went to college, she would study agriculture! Her goal was to become a first-class professor of agronomy and earn six hundred dollars a month!
Chen Xuan was determined in her simple ideal of life and was in a very good mood. She was smiling all the way until the salon was over. Wei Yin felt that her second sister-in-law smiled more during the half-day visit to the salon than during a month at her home.
After many people said goodbye, Wei Nian also planned to take Chen Xuan and Wei Yin home, but Chen Xuan was worried about something important in her heart, and whispered to Wei Nian, "Wait a moment, I have something to ask Mr. Wen."
When Wei Nian thought of Chen Xuan's "affair", the corners of his lips twitched uncontrollably, and he whispered to Chen Xuan, "I think Mr. Wen is tired, why not do it next time."
"I'm just asking." Chen Xuan knew that Wei Nian was a face-conscious person, so she whispered in Wei Nian's ear, "Brother Anian, don't worry, most people have left now, I'll ask quietly." Chen Xuan's breath was like a warm breeze blowing past his ears, and the sweet scent of Chen Xuan's vanishing cream mixed with the warm breeze made people feel a little hot for no reason. Wei Nian was distracted for a moment, and before he could object, Chen Xuan's words reached his ears, "I knew that you were the best, Brother Anian."
After hearing Chen Xuan's best flattery, Wei Nian finally regained his sanity. He glanced at Chen Xuan and sat with Professor Chu. Wei Yin introduced Professor Chu to his second brother. Wei Nian was good at socializing, and Professor Chu was also a very graceful person. The two of them talked about things in the salon and could get along well. Professor Chu had guessed that Chen Xuan seemed to have something to ask Mr. Wen. Professor Chu was busy with work on weekdays, so he didn't often come to Mr. Wen's salon. However, he had a close personal relationship with Mr. Wen, so he had time to come today and had to sit for a while.
Chen Xuan waited until most people in the salon had left before going over. Mr. Wen smiled, "Looking at Mrs. Wei's expression, I know we've gained a lot."
Chen Xuan nodded happily, "Professor Chu is really a great scholar. He has pointed out the direction for me to work hard. Sir, I have something to ask you."
Mr. Wen gestured for a seat. Chen Xuan stopped smiling. Her eyes were sincere, her expression was almost solemn, and her tone was serious and dignified. Then, she asked, "Sir, I would like to ask, how can I become a first-class professor in a university?"
Chen Xuan's voice was not loud, but not low either. At least, Wei Nian heard it clearly. Moreover, Wei Nian also clearly saw the astonishment in Professor Chu's eyes, and the eyes of all those who heard this sentence popped out. What Wei Nian wanted to do now was to cover his face and pretend that he had never been to the salon, because it was really, too embarrassing.
In particular, Wei Nian heard a sharp voice, "What? Mrs. Wei, you want to be a first-class professor? Didn't you just start studying this year? You want to be a first-class professor?"
Wei Nian was immediately displeased, and a surge of anger surged in his heart. Seeing that it was the pregnant Ms. Chen who came to Mr. Wen while he was talking, he covered his lips and laughed as if he heard a joke. Wei Nian brushed off his suit, stood up elegantly, walked a few steps to Mr. Wen, sat down next to Chen Xuan, and patted Chen Xuan's hand soothingly, who was a little insecure because of Ms. Chen's words. He ignored Ms. Chen's face and looked at Mr. Wen sincerely, saying, "Although my wife has been studying for a shorter time, she is very hardworking and has a great passion for learning. When I was at home, she would remind me not to waste time if I slacked off a little. She once said that if you don't have a goal, you can't accomplish anything in the world. Her ambition is to learn. Axuan didn't want to be a professor right away, the professorship was Axuan's ideal. I fully support this and am proud of it. Although she started school late, as long as Axuan works hard, she will catch up one day. My daughter doesn't know much about this, and needs the teacher's guidance. "This stupid girl is our own after all. Although Wei Nian also felt that Chen Xuan's tone was really bigger than the sky, since she was a family member, he couldn't just stand by and watch the fun of such a big event as Chen Xuan, let alone let others ridicule and laugh at Chen Xuan.
Seeing the weirdos in the salon - the small businessman Wei's family - suddenly speaking out such outrageous words, all the cultural figures who had not left Mr. Wen's salon gathered around them.
Seeing so many people, Chen Xuan felt inferior again. She looked at Wei Nian with some uncertainty. Wei Nian looked calm, with a calm look and a firm will, although he had rolled his eyes at Chen Xuan several times in his heart - it was all caused by this stupid girl. Chen Xuan could not see the rolling eyes of Wei Nian in her stomach. She only saw that Brother An Nian held his head high and even sat with infinite confidence. Especially, Brother An Nian looked at her with encouragement. When the two looked at each other, Chen Xuan immediately became excited. She waited until there were fewer people before asking Mr. Wen for advice, but she didn't expect to attract so many people. At this time, although Chen Xuan was a little trembling in her heart, she was not willing to embarrass Brother An Nian at all. In fact, Chen Xuan was secretly grateful in her heart. She didn't expect that Brother An Nian would support her like this.
The author has something to say: ps: The second update is here, good night everyone~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~