1979: Literary Master, Starting from the Return of Educated Youth

Chapter 215 She is so proactive!

"Hello, Professor Liu, I'm Xiao Xu."

"Yes, I'm back in Beijing now. It's almost the end of the semester for you, right?"

"Yes, I want to ask about Comrade Xiaoli's further studies. She should have made a lot of progress compared to her previous level, right?"

"Haha, you're really too kind. In the final analysis, I can't do without your guidance."

"By the way, I just want to ask what the school's current policy is for retaining graduates."

"Ha, I understand. I know Xiaoli is a trainee, and I don't expect to get her a formal position right away."

"How about we meet up for dinner and talk about this sometime?"

"Okay, okay, let's go to Donglaishun tonight and meet at six o'clock."

"Okay, you go ahead and do your work. Bye."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Yuexin leaned against the head of the bed.

When Xu Yuexin heard Tianxian's mother talk about how she could not stay in Beijing after completing her further studies, he had already planned to help her solve this problem.

The phone call just now was to invite the female associate professor from the China Dance Academy out for dinner to discuss the possibility of Tianxianma staying in school.

Since art troupes receive performance subsidies and can also take private jobs, dancers now prefer to join art troupes after graduation rather than stay in school.

And this is Tianxianma's opportunity.

Even though she is a trainee and cannot get a formal position immediately, it is still possible for her to become a contract worker first and then wait until the school has vacancies for a formal position.

Of course, being a contract worker is not easy.

There must be other people who have the same idea as Xu Yuexin and are eyeing this position.

So when I meet with the female associate professor tonight, I must pay attention to methods and strategies and communicate well with her.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuexin got up from the bed and went to the state-owned herbal medicine store.

When he arrived at the herbal medicine store, he spent ten yuan to buy two kilograms of donkey-hide gelatin, and then went to the tea shop next door to buy a kilogram of the best Mingqian tea, and went home to put it in a bag.

In the evening, Xu Yuexin carried his bags to Donglaishun, booked a table and waited quietly.

At six o'clock, the female associate professor arrived.

"Hello, Comrade Xiao Xu."

As soon as she saw him, the female associate professor immediately came forward and greeted him with a smile, "Are you planning your masterpiece recently?"

"I don't deserve it. It's just a small essay."

Xu Yuexin stood up and greeted him with a smile, then sat down at the table with the female associate professor.

"Well, Professor Chen, my relative is a worker at the donkey-hide gelatin factory. Their company gave out a lot of benefits this year, so they sent me a lot of donkey-hide gelatin."

"I thought that donkey-hide gelatin can nourish and beautify the skin, and it is good for female comrades, so I brought it to you."

Xu Yuexin handed the bag to the female associate professor.

"This... is a bit too expensive."

The female associate professor said embarrassedly, "And there are too many."

"Not much. They said it was two pounds, but it was gone while I was eating."

Xu Yuexin pushed the bag into her hands and said without hesitation, "There is also tea in it, the best Mingqian tea. It's just right to drink after eating donkey-hide gelatin."

The female associate professor couldn't help but want to make a joke when she saw Xu Yuexin's sincerity.

"Qingqian tea? Do you have a relative who grows tea?"

"Oh, no, I bought the tea myself."

Xu Yuexin said with a smile, "Let's order. What kind of soup base do you want?"

"It's up to the host to decide. Please order some. I like them all."

"No, no, you order it..."

……

After a few minutes of back and forth, the two sides finally ordered the dishes.

"Water pot, lamb, yes, beef with topped beef head, one portion of chopped white radish, one portion of chrysanthemum, one portion of Chinese cabbage, and six grilled lamb skewers."

Xu Yuexin explained to the waiter, then turned around and looked at the female associate professor again, intending to mention to her the matter of Tianxian's mother staying in school.

"You were asking me about Comrade Xiaoli staying at the school. I just thought about it."

Just as he was about to speak, the female associate professor took the initiative to mention this matter, "Currently, the school is quite strict about the formal establishment. Unless you are a full-time graduate, it is difficult to be enrolled all at once."

"Unless Comrade Xiaoli is willing to accept being a contract worker, I can still help you think of a solution."

"Yes, I think so too. Didn't I tell you on the phone this afternoon that I was hoping to let her stay first and we can talk about the staffing issue later."

"Of course, if possible, it would be best to allow her to work in a position related to dance teaching and research."

"After all, as you can see, Xiaoli's dancing skills are so good. It's a pity to just leave her in the logistics department."

"You want to work in a dance-related job, right?"

After hearing this, the female associate professor smiled and said, "The mutton skewers are ready, eat them while they're hot."

"Hey, the barbecue skewers at Donglaishun are really special."

Xu Yuexin hurriedly took two strings for the female associate professor, and then took one for himself.

It was obvious that the other party felt it was difficult to find a temporary dance-related job for Tianxianma, so he would wait for a chance to bring up the matter again.

After finishing the lamb skewers, the soup base and side dishes were served on the table one after another, and Xu Yuexin planned to order a bottle of wine.

"Can you drink?"

He asked the female associate professor.

"Yes, there are many men in the academy who can't drink as much as I can."

The female associate professor readily agreed.

"Okay, comrade, please give me a bottle of Wuliangye."

Xu Yuexin was delighted and shouted to the waiter.

Since you are willing to drink, there should be room for negotiation.

Soon, the drinks were brought to the table. Xu Yuexin poured a small cup for the female associate professor and himself, and they both drank it.

The pot was boiling by then, and Xu Yuexin used a serving chopstick to put two slices of mutton for the female associate professor and two slices for himself.

"Thank you, you are very kind."

The female associate professor was flattered and quickly thanked Xu Yuexin.

"I'm the one who should be polite."

Xu Yuexin smiled and said, "How did Xiaoli behave during her training? I hope she didn't cause you any trouble."

"Xiaoli performed very well. The teachers in her class praised her in front of me and said that she danced well."

"She gets along pretty well with her classmates and teachers. I don't have to worry about her at all."

"So, I really feel unworthy of the things you gave me today."

"You are too modest. If you hadn't asked her, she wouldn't have been able to come to the academy for further studies."

"Haha, that's not necessarily true. With her dancing skills, maybe she can get this opportunity herself."

"It's not that easy to achieve success on your own."

Xu Yuexin was talking to the female associate professor, his eyebrows slightly raised, "By the way, do you need a teaching assistant?"

"No."

The female associate professor shook her head and said, "Some teachers in our school have teaching assistants, but some, like me, don't."

"I plan to wait until the school recruits graduate students next year and reserve this position for the new students."

"Oh... so this is how you arranged it."

Xu Yuexin hesitated for a moment, then changed the subject, "Why not let Comrade Xiaoli serve as an assistant teacher for a year?"

"It won't be too late for her to give up her position when the graduate students you recruit arrive next year."

"You mean transition..."

The female associate professor slightly avoided Xu Yuexin's gaze and fell into thought.

She could hire an assistant teacher right away.

The problem is that Xu Yuexin nominally said it was a transition, but if Liu Xiaoli fails to become a full-time employee next year and fails to find a more suitable temporary position, can she still kick Liu Xiaoli out of the assistant teaching position?

The female associate professor thought hesitantly.

Seeing that she was slow to respond, Xu Yuexin took the initiative to speak.

"I know that you intend to train a new generation of young teachers for the school in the position of teaching assistant."

"I can assure you that Xiaoli's position here will not affect your future arrangements for your disciples."

"After a year, she will definitely give up this position."

Xu Yuexin assured the female associate professor.

He believed that after saying this, the female associate professor would not be able to refuse.

"Well, that's not necessary. If she really doesn't have a more suitable position after a year, it doesn't mean she can't continue to be an assistant teacher."

Sure enough, the female associate professor said after hesitating for a while.

"Well, since you agree, I'll ask her to prepare her resume and send it to the school tomorrow."

"Don't be so serious. Just ask her to come to my office the day after tomorrow to register."

"It's basically up to the teacher to decide who will be the teaching assistant. The college won't interfere."

"Okay, thank you anyway."

Xu Yuexin filled the glass with wine and raised the cup again.

The female associate professor also smiled, raised her glass, tilted her slender neck and drank it all in one gulp.

She wasn't bragging at first, she really could drink more than some gay men.

In the evening, after eating hot pot, Xu Yuexin walked back to the Duke's Mansion from Donglaishun and hummed a song on the way.

"Good luck to you, I wish you good luck..."

"Good luck brings joy and love..."

This dinner tonight finally solved Tianxianma’s work problem.

Even if it's just a temporary job, it's at least a position in a large company in Beijing.

In the next two years, the scale of major units in Beijing will continue to expand.

By then, it will be no problem for her to be transferred from this assistant teaching position to a full-time teacher.

Of course, if there is an opportunity during this period, I can return to work in the art troupe.

What if Tianxianma fails to find a better job after a year?
We’ll talk about it when the time comes.

There is no need to think so far ahead about everything. In an age of rapid social change, it is meaningless to think too much, and it will only cause you trouble in vain.

At worst, I can say a few nice words to the female associate professor and let Tianxianma stay and continue working.

Xu Yuexin pondered.

……

The next day, Xu Yuexin and Tianxianma met at the gate of Panjiayuan.

As soon as they met, Xu Yuexin could see that Tianxian's mother had dressed up carefully today.

She was wearing a fairy-like aqua green gauze dress, with a warm and green jade bracelet on her white wrist and a delicate small handbag on her shoulder.

A pair of slender legs are tightly wrapped in flesh-colored stockings, and the waist-hugging gauze skirt shows off the dancer's beautiful figure.

"Let's go find some records."

Xu Yuexin walked up to Tianxianma and spoke generously and naturally.

In fact, he was thinking in his heart how happy Tianxian's mother would be when he told her the news that he would stay in school.

"Yeah, you're familiar with this place, just take me there."

In Tianxianma's eyes, anyone who is willing to spend time to find waltz records must be an expert.

"What kind of records are you looking for?"

Xu Yuexin led Tianxianma along the roadside stalls and asked her, "Classical music or pop music?"

"Classical. I want to try choreography with classical music."

Tianxianma said.

"Okay, got it."

Xu Yuexin led Tianxianma further inside, passing by various stalls.

The vendors in Panjiayuan sell everything, including daily second-hand goods, old items, records, old books...

There are even people selling animal bones.

On the way in, Tianxianma's eyes were attracted by the various commodities and she was overwhelmed.

And when she saw a huge animal head on the stall next to her, she couldn't help but exclaim.

“What a big head.”

“Is this an elephant’s head?”

Xu Yuexin followed her gaze and saw that there was indeed a beast skull as big as a small table on the ground. It was spectacular to describe it.

"Let's go."

Xu Yuexin took Tianxianma's hand and said, "Don't you want to buy some more records?" Tianxianma wanted to stay for a while, but when he took her hand, she left reluctantly, and turned her head back several times to look at the giant beast skull.

"What kind of animal is this? It's so big."

"fake."

Seeing that they had already walked away, Xu Yuexin lowered his voice and said, "It must have been glued together."

"what?"

Tianxianma opened her eyes wide in surprise.

Counterfeiting of animal bones is extremely common.

No matter how realistic it is, as long as it can deceive people in the end, it's fine.

It doesn’t matter if you fail to cheat. The cost of counterfeiting is low anyway, and you will just lose the money for the glue.

After a while, Xu Yuexin took Tianxianma to the stall where he bought records last time and asked the stall owner what records he had.

"There are The Blue Danube, The Voice of Spring, and The Heroic Symphony. Which one do you want?"

"Give me The Blue Danube, Adeline at the Water's Edge, and Swan Lake."

Xu Yuexin blurted out a string of names.

"Okay, nine dollars in total."

The stall owner picked up three records, wrapped them in cloth and asked, "Anything else you want?"

He had dealt with Xu Yuexin several times, so he was used to Xu Yuexin's familiarity.

However, several customers who came to buy records looked at Xu Yuexin and their eyes stayed on him for a while.

Nowadays, anyone who can name so many classical music pieces in one breath must be an expert.

"Is there any song you want to hear?"

Xu Yuexin looked at Tianxianma and said.

"Take another one, Moonlight Sonata."

Tianxianma said after careful consideration.

The record is not cheap, three dollars a copy.

She had to buy the songs she wanted to listen to the most.

"Okay, four for twelve dollars."

The stall owner rummaged through the pile of records and finally picked one out and handed it to Xu Yuexin.

"I'll pay."

Tianxian's mother quickly took out the money from her pocket and handed it to the stall owner.

Seeing this, Xu Yuexin did not rush to pay, but just put the record into his bag.

"You don't have a phonograph?"

After putting the records in place, Xu Yuexin asked Tianxianma.

"No, I will find out which friend has one later. When I release the record, I will use her record player."

“It’s like helping each other.”

Tianxianma shook her head.

"Just listen to it at my house."

Xu Yuexin said seemingly nonchalantly.

"But I have to go back later."

Tianxianma reminded her, then she laughed, "Do I have to take the train to Beijing every week to listen to music at your house?"

"Who stipulated that you should go back?"

"I have found a suitable job for you. Why are you going back?"

Xu Yuexin said with a hint of arrogance.

what?
Tianxian's mother stood there in a daze, repeating what Xu Yuexin had said in her mind.

He actually... found a job for himself in the arts industry where jobs are extremely scarce?
Tianxianma was struck by great happiness and her heart began to beat violently.

"Really? Thank you so much."

"Which unit is it?"

Tianxianma said gratefully, then asked carefully.

Tianxian's mother felt that the job Xu Yuexin found for her should be in the suburbs such as Tong County or Changping.

Because she knew that it was really hard to find a job in the city.

"It's where you're studying now, the Beijing Dance Academy."

Xu Yuexin said straightforwardly, "From now on, you will be an assistant to Associate Professor Liu."

Tianxianma was hit by happiness again.

Oh my god, it’s in a good place like the Dance Academy!

You know, there is a strong dance atmosphere there and the school spirit is very positive. It is the place she dreams of going to.

Tianxianma couldn't believe that her dream would come true one day.

"Don't just stand there. Remember to bring your materials and report to Associate Professor Liu tomorrow."

Xu Yuexin patted Tianxianma's shoulders and said, "This time I asked Associate Professor Liu to find a job for you. Remember to respect him in the future."

"Yeah, don't worry. I've always respected her."

Tianxianma quickly said, "Should I thank her later?"

"No, you just need to do your job conscientiously. Teaching assistants have a lot of things to do."

Xu Yuexin said, "Only by doing well the current work can there be the possibility of further development."

"Okay, I'll try my best."

"Thank you for your great help."

"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to stay in the capital."

Tianxianma thanked Xu Yuexin again, with a hint of embarrassment in her beautiful eyes.

"Okay, let's go back and listen to music."

Xu Yuexin nodded and walked towards the Duke's Mansion with Tianxianma.

On the way, the two passed a high-end fashion store.

Tianxianma suggested to Xu Yuexin that she go in to take a look, and she picked out a well-made shirt and a tie for him.

"You're tall and have broad shoulders, so this shirt will look great on you."

Tianxian's mother held the shirt in front of Xu Yuexin and gestured, "Go try it now."

"Oh, don't forget your tie."

When Xu Yuexin walked towards the fitting room with the shirt, Tianxianma stuffed the tie into his hands and said.

"No need for that. I don't usually wear a tie."

Xu Yuexin returned the tie to her, picked up the shirt and went into the fitting room.

After a while, he came out wearing a brand new shirt and looked at himself in the mirror.

"I was right, what a stylish outfit."

Tianxian's mother stared at Xu Yuexin in the mirror intently and praised him with a slightly blushing face.

After saying that, she took out twenty yuan from her small bag and handed it to the salesperson.

"It cost you money."

When leaving the store, Xu Yuexin said to Tianxianma.

"A little token of my appreciation."

Tianxian's mother looked at Xu Yuexin somewhat obsessed and shook her head.

Xu Yuexin is tall and handsome to begin with, and he looks even more handsome in this shirt, looking extremely heroic.

Tianxianma can hardly take her eyes off him now.

"You really want to thank me?"

"Then give me a kiss."

Xu Yuexin was walking on the road, with a slightly raised corner of his mouth, and spoke to Tianxianma beside him.

Tianxian's mother was startled by him and looked around quickly. When she found that no one heard it, she breathed a sigh of relief and her pretty face turned red.

"Don't talk nonsense, we're outside."

Oh...you mean you can do it at home, right?

Xu Yuexin once again came to an enterprise-level understanding and smiled knowingly.

After returning to the Duke's Mansion, Xu Yuexin opened the vermilion lacquered gate and put his arms around Tianxianma's shoulders.

"You said you were outside."

"You can kiss me now."

"..."

Tianxian's mother didn't expect that he was still thinking about this matter, and she was immediately ashamed.

"Then...close your eyes."

Tianxianma thought for a moment and said.

Xu Yuexin nodded and closed his eyes as Tianxianma said.

At this moment, he clearly felt a warm breath approaching him.

Soon, Xu Yuexin felt two soft and wet spots on his cheeks.

When Xu Yuexin opened his eyes, he saw that Tianxian's mother's face was already red and she was shyly turning her head away.

"After the kiss, let's go listen to the record."

Tianxianma asked in a voice as thin as a mosquito's.

She never dreamed that one day she would take the initiative to kiss Xu Yuexin!

"That's because you kissed me, I haven't kissed you yet."

Xu Yuexin said without discussing.

After saying that, he held Tianxianma's chin with his big hand and forced her to turn her head and look at him.

Then, Xu Yuexin kissed Tianxianma's cherry lips...

"Hey……"

Before Tianxianma could push Xu Yuexin away, he grabbed her mouth tightly and she could only make grunting sounds.

Xu Yuexin's big hand slid down from Tianxianma's shoulder and began to gently caress her buttocks through her gauze skirt and flesh-colored stockings.

The dancer’s body… feels so good to touch!
Xu Yuexin sighed with unusual satisfaction as the big hand wreaked havoc.

……

After a long time, Xu Yuexin ended his hugging and kissing and attacking Tianxianma and let her go.

Tianxian's mother gasped for a while with a red face before she calmed down.

"Not in the yard next time."

Tianxianma, with the fever still lingering on her face, complained to Xu Yuexin.

Before she could finish her words, she felt embarrassed and began to stutter, "It's really... too embarrassing!"

"With such a high wall, what's there to be afraid of?"

Xu Yuexin put his hand on Tianxianma's shoulder and said, "Go listen to the record."

"Um……"

Tianxian's mother covered her hot cheeks with her hands and walked towards the main courtyard with Xu Yuexin.

After entering the bedroom, Xu Yuexin put on the record like last time, plugged in the phonograph, and sat beside it with Tianxian's mother to listen carefully to the music.

This time, he played "Adeline at the Water's Edge".

Soon, quiet, beautiful and soothing music was heard in the house.

Tianxianma listened carefully, and soon she was completely drawn into it just like last time.

Xu Yuexin was fine, he wasn't too immersed in it.

Because when he was in high school before he traveled through time, the school bell was the climax of "Adeline at the Waterside"...

This somewhat reminded Xu Yuexin of his senior year in high school.

Soon, the song ended, but Tianxianma was still immersed in the music for a long time, unable to savor it.

“I feel like this piece of music seems to be trying to express something.”

Tianxian's mother looked at Xu Yuexin infatuatedly and said, "What kind of story do you think is hidden here?"

Huh, asking this?
Then it's time for him to show off his skills.

Xu Yuexin turned to Tianxianma and said with joy in his heart.

(End of this chapter)