CIFB Chap. 70 Summary

The 3rd extra’s split into 5 chapters. They each have their own title, which is why I’m not combining them, and we’ll finish with the end of February this way.

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Extra 03-1: Ling Ke’s Internship

The summer of their freshman year, as promised, Ling Ke went to the TV station to intern as Jiang Ying’s assistant.

At first, he naively thought that interning would just be getting to know the work around the TV station, something light and easy. Besides, Jiang Ying was Qi Feng’s mom, so she probably would take special care of him.

But he never expected that Jiang Ying would “take special care of him” in the completely opposite sense of what he expected.

Due to the time-sensitive factor of Jiang Ying’s economics show, the scripts needed to be completed the same day the show aired, so on the first day of his internship, Ling Ke had to arrive at 6:00am and followed her around the whole day.

Jiang Ying also had an official assistant called Dong Han, someone who graduated with a broadcasting anchor degree and had followed her for a year now.

“Little Dong, come, this is Ling Ke, an intern from F University. From now on, he’ll be coming here during summer and winter break. When I’m busy, look after him for me, and if you have work, let him help you.” After this simple introduction, Jiang Ying walked into the makeup room to prepare.

Dong Han was currently under a heavy workload, so hearing there was a new helper, happily ordered Ling Ke: “Come help me inspect this press release that Big Sis Jiang will use for her live broadcast. After the broadcast light comes on, go get 2 cups of coffee, no milk, no sugar……”

Before Ling Ke could get his bearings straight, he was entangled in this fast-pace work. It wasn’t until lunch that he could finally catch a break.

Dong Han brought him to eat at the station’s cafeteria and also gave a more thorough introduction on her own major, then asked him all secretly, “Hey little handsome, what’s your relationship with Big Sis Jiang?”

Ling Ke instantly felt awkward.

Dong Han had just graduated and wasn’t older than him by much, but Jiang Ying maintained her appearance really well, so the younger generation calling her “Big Sis” wasn’t strange. But he was her son’s boyfriend, so if he was to tell the truth, then the seniority would get all mixed up.

While Ling Ke debated over how to reply, Dong Han then sighed, “I rarely see any undergrads interning here, especially someone following Big Sis Jiang. Do you have connections?”

Ling Ke awkwardly nodded…… In a way, he did.

Dong Han smiled and winked: “Don’t worry, even if you do, I won’t look down on you. In this society, having connections is type of skill. Moreover, Big Sis Jiang always does things fairly. After getting this opportunity, how you’ll end up will be up to you.”

Ling Ke let out a sigh of relief. Luckily, the other didn’t keep asking about his relationship w/ Jiang Ying.

Halfway through lunch, Qi Feng called. After picking up, Ling Ke whispered, “It’s really busy, and I’m currently eating. If you have something you need, use WeChat.”

Originally, Qi Feng wanted to intern w/ Ling Ke, but Jiang Ying said they had enough ppl. Besides, they were mother and son, so they had to maintain some distance. If Qi Feng wanted to intern here, he’d have to go to another department.

After researching and finding out that he wouldn’t have any contact w/ Ling Ke by going to another department, he’d rather not go. Therefore, he stayed home researching video editing and drone cameras. Jiang Ying found a young man knowledgeable in that area to help him out.

After Ling Ke hung up, Dong Han asked, “Who was that? Girlfriend?”

Ling Ke paused, then somewhat bashfully nodded.

Dong Han, envious: “How great. Better treasure this time and properly date. After you start working, you won’t have time for dating.”

At that time, Ling Ke still hadn’t understood the meaning of those words.

After lunch break, Jiang Ying called him into her office and gave him a few introduction to finance/economics books, telling him to read these in a week.

Ling Ke blinked. He had never read up on this topic before. Did he need to learn this too?

Seeing him hesitate, Jiang Ying picked up her teacup: “Well? Afraid that you won’t understand?”

Ling Ke was super weak to this kind of provocation and immediately shook his head: “No.”

Jiang Ying smiled, pleased at his response, and explained: “I know what you’re confused about. Actually, I didn’t know anything about economics either when I graduated. But when you host a program that talks about these kind of topics, like the law or politics, if you don’t learn on your own, then you’ll get replaced.”

Ling Ke pensively gave an “Mm.”

Jiang Ying then encouraged: “You were able to get into F University, so I’m very confident in your IQ and ability to learn. In journalism, the more you know, the better you’re off. Since you’ve followed me, then start w/ learning this. You can’t go wrong w/ having more knowledge.”

Ling Ke was originally someone who wanted to climb to the top, and after this encouragement, became very motivated and picked up the books to leave.

Jiang Ying called out, “Where are you going?”

Ling Ke: “To read.”

Jiang Ying looked at him like he was an idiot and smiled: “This is for you to read after work. There’s still other things to be done in the afternoon.”

Ling Ke: “……”

From 6 in the morning to 6 in the evening, Ling Ke was busy like a bee.

After work, Jiang Ying asked if he was going home, and he replied w/ yes.

She smiled and said, “You can consider coming back with me. This way, you can go w/ my car in the morning instead of waking up early to catch the subway. At night, if there’s anything in those books you don’t understand, I can also give you pointers… Moreover, if you stay over, Qi Feng should be extremely happy.”

Incredibly excited inside yet still emotionless on the outside, Ling Ke calmly replied, “I, I’ll go back and discuss it w/ my parents.”

That night, Ling Ke brought this up.

At first, Papa and Mama Ling hadn’t known that Qi Feng was Jiang Ying’s son, but Ling Ke told them honestly, and even added that he got this internship through Qi Feng.

Of course his parents wouldn’t say no to something this wonderful. They even wanted to personally pay a visit and thank Jiang Ying for taking such good care of their son.

Papa Ling rubbed his palms: “If you go live there, would it cause any troubles w/ Anchor Jiang’s family?”

Ling Ke: “It shouldn’t. Anchor Jiang and her husband are divorced and she lives w/ her son. If I go over, I’d be staying w/ Qi Feng.”

Papa Ling, excited: “What? Divorced? When did that happen?”

Ling Ke: “Very early, when Qi Feng was still in elementary school.”

Papa Ling: “Ah, and all these years, she didn’t get remarried?”

Ling Ke: “No.”

Mama Ling: “Oi, you already have a family, so why are you asking about other people’s marital status?”

Papa Ling: “Aiya, she is my goddess, and I’m just asking… I promise I don’t have any inappropriate thoughts! Don’t you also like that, whatshisname, Fei Xiang!”

Mama Ling smiled. Joking aside, she was really happy for her son. “You father and son really have an affinity for Anchor Jiang. One’s her long time fan, the other became classmates w/ her son. Who knows, maybe one day we’ll even have the chance to eat at the same table.”

Hearing this, Papa Ling grew more excited and urged his son: “Ah, Ling Ke, you have to get into a good relationship w/ Qi Feng. That’s right, when you go live at their house, be polite, follow the rules, don’t neglect yourself, and strive to leave Anchor Jiang w/ a good impression!”

Ling Ke gave an “Oh”, unable to resist tsukomi-ing in his heart: If I told you guys I was dating her son, would you still say all this……

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[[Ahh, beginning of the final extra… I’m both excited and kind of sad……]]