How I Tamed My Wolfish Husband Back in 80s
Chapter 263 - 265: Self-Confidence_1

Chapter 263: Chapter 265: Self-Confidence_1

Li Qiao could not have asked for better, Qin Jin had stumbled over not having connections in transportation, if he worked in a transport unit, wouldn’t transporting goods be a cinch? "Great, thanks for your help."

Counselor Xiang smiled, "You’re welcome. Can you keep up with your studies after skipping a grade?"

"No problem," Li Qiao laid out her study plan.

Counselor Xiang admired, "That’s fantastic! If you can get into graduate school, staying on at the university after graduation is almost a given."

Li Qiao also wanted to stay at the university, teaching in a university seemed more relaxing, not only would she have time to develop a sideline, but also have time to take care of her family.

If she entered a research institute, without any background and with her unaggressive nature, she’d easily be at a disadvantage.

As Counselor Xiang prepared to leave, Li Qiao took out a red envelope, "Sister, this is a little token of my appreciation."

Counselor Xiang said sternly, "Don’t pull this stunt with me."

Li Qiao said, "It’s not much, just accept it. If there’s any way I can help you in the future, just let me know."

Counselor Xiang, "Of course." Who doesn’t need help now and then? She valued Li Qiao’s capabilities and might someday need a favor herself, "I’ll take your good intentions. Listen for my message tomorrow morning."

"Sure."

"..."

The next morning, Counselor Xiang handed the job offer letter to Li Qiao, "Bring your accounting certificate when you start work tomorrow, and if my relative asks, your partner should say he graduated from high school, but left the diploma back in his hometown."

Li Qiao was immensely grateful and she ran home to tell Qin Jin the great news during lunch. "The unit isn’t our school, but it’s quite close to home, about a ten-minute bicycle ride. And it’s a transport unit."

Qin Jin looked at the words "West Suburb Transport" and was very happy. "You’re so capable." A transport unit was much better than the school’s security department.

Li Qiao chuckled, "It’s just that I found the right person. Also, if anyone at the place asks about your education, just say you graduated from high school, but your diploma is back in your hometown."

Old Mrs. Qin, who got dizzy from train rides, hadn’t gone to the school. Now, learning of the matter, she was happy but also worried, "Will there be a test? What if they ask Jin to go home and get his diploma?"

"There won’t be one. I’m going to write to our high school right now, asking the teacher to send a high school diploma for Jin, just in case."

Old Mrs. Qin felt reassured. After all, studying was beneficial, the people she knew were reliable, unlike those Jin mingled with, many of low quality. No matter how careful, one could still be deceived, she couldn’t help lecturing, "Jin should learn more from Qiaoqiao about making friends."

Li Qiao, "Jin’s interpersonal skills are much better than mine. He deals with strangers and relies solely on his own experience to judge his friendships, not easy to uncover their true nature. While the people around me have names and clear backgrounds, it’s easy for me to find out about their characters."

Qin Jin received affirmation, his confidence soaring to unprecedented heights.

"Keep the letter safe, I need to get back to school."

"I’ll go too," Old Mrs. Qin said.

Li Qiao, "Don’t you want to rest a bit more?"

"I’ve regained some energy."

"....."

Li Qiao went back to school with Old Mrs. Qin, one to the library, the other to the dormitory. With almost an hour until class, she climbed onto her bunk to rest.

Ma Hongxiang said, "Li Qiao, in two weeks is the school celebration, what performance has your class prepared?"

Li Qiao, "Not sure yet. Our class has someone from the arts department in charge of the program."

"I heard those selected to perform may get five extra credit points. With your looks, aren’t you participating?"

Li Qiao’s mind was set in motion, she had to participate if it meant extra credit! "I’ll ask her later, and if she doesn’t choose me, I’ll sign up to perform myself."

"What do you plan to perform? Play the erhu? As far as I know, there are quite a few students at the school who are good at it, including a famous professional." Xue Sufen said, "It’s a pity you’re no longer in our class. Otherwise, I could accompany your playing with my flute, and securing the extra credit wouldn’t be a problem."

Xue Sufen always made it a point to talk up her own abilities.

Li Qiao smirked internally, "Thanks, but I know other things."

Xue Sufen pouted. She knew other things? Twirling knives and sticks? She wasn’t a fan, probably wouldn’t last a round before getting dismissed.

After setting her alarm clock, Li Qiao took a nap, and upon waking, she went to class with her books, then consulted the arts committee member about participating in the performance after class.

The Literary and Art Committee member named Cao Liwan glanced at her with a tilted eye, "You didn’t say so earlier! The people I selected have been rehearsing for over a week now, there’s no way I can take you on."

Li Qiao understood, they had never considered including her in the first place, "May I ask where I can sign up?"

"It was organized by the Literary and Art Department, what? Do you want to put on a separate act? The selection is this weekend, it’s too late to sign up now."

"Thank you, but you don’t need to worry about what comes next." Li Qiao ran to the Literary and Art Department and signed up for the sword dance with the person in charge.

Seeing that she was beautiful, the person didn’t hesitate to add her name and the performance act to the list, and told her, "The selection starts at nine o’clock this weekend morning."

Li Qiao agreed, today was Thursday, and with only two days left, she had to hurry with the preparations.

...

Old Mrs. Qin finished work and waited for Li Qiao for half an hour but did not see her, so she went straight home.

Only Qin Jin was at home, and she asked, "Has Qiaoqiao not come back?"

"She came back a moment ago and then left again."

Old Mrs. Qin said, "She didn’t go to the library after my departure, did she? I’ll have to go back and check." Just as she was about to step out, she saw Li Qiao appear with fabric in her arms, "Where did you get so much fabric? Making a skirt for the summer?"

Li Qiao replied, "No, it’s for a performance costume. I will draw the design in a bit, can you help me make it?"

"Of course, I can."

Li Qiao went inside, put down the fabric, and began drawing two sets of ancient costumes on paper.

One male, one female.

As she was drawing the pattern pieces, Old Mrs. Qin asked, "Who are these elaborate costumes for?"

"For Jin and me." Li Qiao explained about the school anniversary performance.

Old Mrs. Qin said, "But Jin isn’t from your school, is that allowed?"

"Why wouldn’t it be?" Li Qiao wasn’t actually sure, but a solo sword dance seemed too monotonous.

It would be better with two people, especially since Qin Jin was good-looking, perfect for capturing the audience’s attention.

Qin Jin remarked, "If you’re not selected, wouldn’t making these costumes be a waste?"

"If you want to reap the rewards, you have to make the effort!" Li Qiao said confidently.

After dinner, Old Mrs. Qin took out a flexible measuring tape and began measuring them for the costumes.

Li Qiao and Qin Jin practiced synchronizing their movements in the courtyard.

It grew dark.

Old Mrs. Qin urged them to rest, "Jin has to work tomorrow, and you have class. Go to sleep early."

"Okay."

"..."

The next day, Old Mrs. Qin took a day off from work to make the costumes using the sewing machine borrowed from the neighbors, while Li Qiao came back to help whenever she could get away from class.

Old Mr. Xue came over to visit, finding the grandmother and granddaughter sitting in the courtyard cutting and sewing, "Making clothes, huh?"

Jiang Wanqiu had quietly followed and now entered from outside, saying, "It’s obvious, why the pointless chatter?"

Old Mr. Xue: "..."

With a smile, Li Qiao moved a stool and poured tea to entertain them.

Jiang Wanqiu asked, "Didn’t go to school today?"

"I did, just came back. I have class in the afternoon and will go back then," Li Qiao said.