Chapter 1475: Life is Like a Dream 4
Zhu Ling was talking with Father Lu, chiming in: "This is what they call life being but a dream, and the world being ever-changing."
"Have both of you elders returned to resume your work?" Feng Qingxue asked.
Zhu Ling had already answered this question to Father Lu, but since Feng Qingxue was not at home then, he repeated, "We haven’t fully resumed work. We still have to write regular self-criticism reports and accept supervision. We’ve returned to be in charge of some translation work for now. After we deeply recognize our own mistakes, the nation will then consider arranging for us to continue our work."
Translation work? Yes, Zhu Ling and Wenyue had studied abroad early on and are renowned contemporary translators, having published many translations of foreign classics. They have a prestigious reputation in the cultural sphere.
Feng Qingxue nodded. She figured that it wouldn’t be so easy for the elders to resume their work.
Some old professors at the school who could still teach seemed to have gotten their jobs back, but their situation was similar to that of Zhu Ling and his wife. The country was in dire need of talent, so those with lighter cases got to reflect on their mistakes before being recalled. Many teachers were extremely cautious while lecturing, not daring to speak their minds loudly for fear of being turned in by the students and the remaining few in the school.
"It’s good you could return. You can’t get fat with just one bite; let’s take it step by step."
After listening to Feng Qingxue’s words, Zhu Ling nodded slightly and said, "Your dad just said the same thing. He mentioned that the situation is gradually improving. Although not significantly, there’s always a ray of hope, right? And we’re in good health, we can wait."
"Just thinking about being able to pick up the pen and do what I love fills me with enthusiasm," Wenyue continued.