Chapter 363: Chapter 364 Zhang Wu’s Family

Qu Huimin heard this and it was like she had heard the biggest joke under the sun, giving Xu Ying a sarcastic glance before mocking with Bai Yushui, “He’s just an unsophisticated country bumpkin, even a bit of money can’t change that.

He still can’t shed his rural household registration. He really thinks he’s some precious find.” He’s not even close to half of what her Zhang Wu is.

Zhang Wu’s father had just been promoted to deputy secretary of the Modu District on his return, his mother had become an official at the Magic City Food Factory, and Zhang Wu was a Qinghua student. Once he graduated, he would definitely get a position in the foreign ministry.

These were all iron rice bowls, legitimate state positions.

Qu Huimin truly looked down on these individual proprietors; they were all done by illegitimate talents.

“After we graduate from college, the state will allocate jobs to us directly, stable and respectable iron rice bowls, far outshining those individual proprietors’ face,” Qu Huimin’s disdain was unmistakable in her eyes.

Bai Yushui, reminded by her, suddenly had a clearer mind.

Right, no matter how rich Huo Chen was, he was just a bumpkin, similar to the men from her countryside.

She wanted the kind of man who was suave, scholarly and talented, with a job in a respectable institution.

Unexpectedly, Sun Youdi had such a scheming mind, hooking up with Zhang Wu.

She wasn’t clear on Zhang Wu’s background, but Qu Huimin’s family was not poor, hailing from the main city of Shanghai, and both her parents held double jobs while her siblings all had legitimate work.

This showed how good Qu Huimin’s family conditions were, yet she still desperately clung to Zhang Wu, which indicated that Zhang Wu’s family must be even more formidable.

Bai Yushui’s eyes twinkled, probing, “Huimin, Zhang Wu’s family must be really impressive, right? Your family is already so impressive, he must be no different.”

Seeing her speak this way, Qu Huimin immediately adopted a boastful air, proudly saying, “His dad is the deputy secretary of Modu District, and his mom is an officer at the Magic City Food Factory. What do you think, aren’t his family conditions good?”

It wouldn’t be otherwise that she clung to Zhang Wu.

If she could marry Zhang Wu, then she would be the deputy secretary’s wife, imagine the prestige.

Bai Yushui’s eyes widened, filled with shock; Zhang Wu’s family was truly formidable.

This was way more impressive than Xu Ying’s man.

Her heart couldn’t stop pounding.

Seeing her reaction, Qu Huimin felt even more triumphant. Indeed, people from small places who hadn’t seen the world were easily shocked.

Bai Yushui looked up, caught the sarcasm in her eyes, and felt extremely annoyed; she blurted out, “I see Zhang Wu is quite attentive to Xu Ying. Xu Ying is so outstanding.

She’s also beautiful. She shone brilliantly at the recent diplomatic gathering. I heard that the director of the foreign ministry wants to keep Xu Ying as a talent.

I’ve heard it’s not easy to get into the foreign ministry, and yet she has such capability, wow!”

Qu Huimin had not heard about this; she knew well how difficult it was to enter Shanghai’s foreign ministry–the primary requirement being a university graduate and also proficient in foreign languages.

Xu Ying, a high school graduate from the rural areas, knew foreign languages?

The idea that the director of the foreign ministry wanted Xu Ying to work there sounded like a joke.

She looked skeptically at Bai Yushui, “Are you serious?”

Bai Yushui nodded, “I heard it from others, and you saw that newspaper article too. It was all praise for Xu Ying, maybe she really is that impressive.”

Qu Huimin instantly became defensive; she had heard that Xu Ying had gotten married and was now pregnant, and she felt this woman posed no threat to her.

Seeing her expression change, Bai Yushui became even more excited, the thought of adding trouble for both Xu Ying and Qu Huimin made her joyful.

“Huimin, it’s not that I’m overthinking things, but Xu Ying looks just like a vixen. I’ve never seen a girl more beautiful than her.

Look at her now, pregnant and yet her charm hasn’t faded a bit–instead, she seems even more graceful. Men can’t resist beautiful women, especially since she and Zhang Wu share the same major.

They study and discuss together; it’s inevitable that they’ll develop feelings after spending so much time together. I think Zhang Wu might be completely enchanted by Xu Ying, which is why he ignores you.”

Qu Huimin displayed a hint of anger on her face, her eyes flashing with a viciousness akin to a venomous snake, as she clenched her fists and glared fiercely at Xu Ying.

Soon she remembered what her cousin had mentioned a while ago–the school was going to hold a foreign language competition soon. Those who advanced could represent the school at the Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office to continue competing, not only to win a prize but also to showcase their talents at the office.

This competition was also a way for the Foreign Affairs Office in Shanghai to indirectly scout for talent.

Xu Ying, a high school student from a rural area, would just embarrass herself there.

Her cousin was a foreign language teacher at Qinghua; raised under her cousin’s influence, Huimin’s foreign languages were naturally decent. They’d participate in the competition together.

Then Zhang Wu would realize that a country bumpkin will always be just that–no transformation can make her a real phoenix.

Feeling suddenly better, Qu Huimin walked towards Xu Ying with bad intentions, frowning in disdain at the spicy food on the table, “You’re pregnant and still eating spicy food? Don’t you know it’s bad for the baby?”

Xu Ying clearly didn’t believe her kind words and looked up coldly, “What do you want?”

Qu Huimin, with a smile, said, “Xu Ying, I heard you’ve been here for a while now and haven’t joined any clubs. That’s not good.

Being in a club can enhance students’ independent management skills and enrich their extracurricular life.

It also allows for the exchange of ideas, skill honing, mutual inspiration, and friendship enhancement.

The main purpose of joining a club is to develop yourself, make friends, and improve your abilities. You’re too independent being alone all the time.

After graduation, we have to join the workforce; how can you integrate well into a team if you always keep to yourself…”

Qu Huimin went on and on.

“So?” Xu Ying asked, tilting her head.

Qu Huimin, having talked for a long time, was exhausted. When Xu Ying interrupted her, she quickly took a deep breath.

After a pause, she continued, “So I’m inviting you to join our foreign language club and then participate in the upcoming school competition. If you succeed, you can advance to the competition hosted by Shanghai’s Foreign Affairs Office, where there’s not only a sizeable prize but also a chance to participate in a foreign diplomacy event and travel abroad with people from the Foreign Affairs Office.”

Qu Huimin finished speaking, worried that Xu Ying might not agree, and was about to provoke her when Xu Ying agreed without hesitation.

“Okay, I’ll go.” The prize money didn’t matter; the main attraction was the chance to travel abroad.

Going abroad for education wasn’t popular yet, and going abroad was still troublesome, but Xu Ying was eager to expand her business internationally.

Qu Huimin wasn’t expecting her to agree so readily. She was stunned and somewhat smug at the same time.

Xu Ying would just embarrass herself this time.

Her eloquence and cooking skills were good, but this was a foreign language competition.

“Then I’ll sign you up!” Qu Huimin said with a smile.

Xu Ying gave a slight nod of her head.