Chapter 462: Literary Translator
In this draft, Xu Hongmei has read the previous ones before.
Looking at today, Lu Miao has a stable level and quality, and even plays extraordinarily, Xu Hongmei is very satisfied.
After reading the draft, Xu Hongmei directly stamped Lu Miao.
The other editors stood on the other side of the table with the manuscript and watched, on the side of the small long desk, Xu Hongmei smiled and communicated with Lu Miao:
"Foreign poetry can be translated so exquisitely, you really have two strokes, this time I want to arrange a serious manuscript work for you, do you dare to accept it?"
Lu Miao's eyes were clear, and he didn't speak, but he put on a posture that he was willing to hear.
Xu Hongmei laughed and took out a work notebook from the drawer.
Open in the center, the page is densely packed with text.
Xu Hongmei squinted her eyes and looked back.
In the dense font, a few vacant grids gradually appeared.
Xu Hongmei looked carefully from area to area, pointed at one of the vacancies with her fingertips and said:
"The American masterpiece "War Storm", a total of two volumes, the first volume was arranged for the old translator in the society, and the second volume is still empty, if you are interested, I think you can try it."
Lu Miao frowned, looked serious, considered this matter, and did not say anything for the time being.
"Although they are all translators, there are many kinds of translations, and if you have the experience of translating masterpieces independently, then you are a literary translator."
Xu Hongmei was very optimistic about Lu Miao, afraid that Lu Miao would not understand, so she explained again and again:
"You are still in school, the translation is to subsidize the family, and when you go out of school in the future, even if you don't work here, you have this level of experience, and there are translations that you can take, you are an elite figure in the industry, and you are fragrant and gluttonous wherever you go."
Xu Hongmei is not lying.
There is a real shortage of translators, Xu Hongmei took a look, and this situation will most likely not be a short period of time.
For a long time in the future, China will be in such a dilemma.
The girl in front of her has excellent ability, and she is on par with several old translators who work with the publishing house.
She is still young, and the possibilities for the future are endless.
Xu Hongmei cherishes materials, neither wants Lu Miao to waste time, nor does she want Lu Miao to take a detour.
At the same time, Xu Hongmei still has a part of the idea of wanting to cultivate the dragon and phoenix in the industry.
There may be vanity in it, but more importantly, only when a character is really cultivated enough to cause a sensation, certain levels of demand will be exposed to the public.
Only then can we more effectively call on the people to mobilize.
Xu Hongmei suddenly sighed.
She was also afraid that the twisted melon was not sweet, so she gently patted Lu Miao on the shoulder and said:
"You think about it slowly, don't be in a hurry, I may wait for you to ......"
Xu Hongmei didn't say the words "next weekend", Lu Miao shook her head lightly:
"I should be able to try, but is this manuscript in a hurry? Or is it the same as before, just come and submit the manuscript once in half a month? ”
Xu Hongmei was stunned for a moment, nodded with great joy, and explained the requirements in detail:
"Long-form manuscripts are submitted once every half a month, and the guaranteed number of words each time is not less than 8,000 words."
"In terms of settlement, half of the manuscripts in the first three issues will be seized, and when the manuscripts in the later period are completed and included, all will be returned and distributed."
This kind of long-form manuscript is very afraid that the translator will pick and choose halfway, and it is okay to find someone to continue it.
If you can't find anyone, you can only negotiate with the translator to continue to complete the manuscript, and withhold part of the manuscript fee, which is the "bargaining chip" of the publishing house.
It may not sound nice to say, but it's a rule, and it's not incomprehensible.
Lu Miao is looking for this job just for money.
She won't be unhappy with money, and it's good to be stable.
Lu Miao was in a stable state of mind and said humbly:
"I can't guarantee that I'll be able to do it, but if you believe me, I'm willing to give it a try...... Just like last time, I'll bring some of the manuscripts next week, and you can check them first. ”
"You're just too modest!"
Xu Hongmei patted her on the shoulder happily:
"Congratulations in advance, great literary translator."
Lu Miao was stunned, and seeing Xu Hongmei's sincere smile, she scratched her forehead, laughed too, and nodded lightly:
"Hmm."
After signing the cooperation document for the translation of famous works at the publishing house, stamping them with handprints, Lu Miao put the foreign masterpieces that already had many creases into the handbag.
Although I came here for the money......
But Bole, who supported and appreciated her all the way, didn't want to disappoint them.
Then do it!
Carefully and cherishingly patting the handbag, Lu Miao breathed a sigh of relief and set off to the bus station.
In the summer, the sun is very strong at noon, and the sunhats bought at the department store are small and made of thick cotton.
It doesn't matter if you can't cover the sun, it's not okay to wear it if it's still hot, Lu Miao didn't wear it when she went out.
The sun was scorching, she didn't have any armor, and the sun was scorching overhead.
She trotted down the road, thinking about hurrying to the station.
There are acacia trees on both sides of the road, and it can be cooler under the shade.
A few steps after she ran out, she heard someone calling her, and the voice was quite familiar.
"Comrade Xiao Lu, Comrade Xiao Lu!"
Lu Miao put his palm against the side of his head and turned around to look back.
Two chubby and thin men ran over.
One of them is upright middle-aged.
The other had slightly gray hair, glasses, and was older.
After Lu Miao saw it clearly, she was serious, and quickly stood up straighter:
"Director Ma?!"
Who is it if it's not Director Ma?
Of course, not Director Ma.
In addition to Director Ma, he was also followed by the president of the Four Notification Agency, Liu Shouyi.
Liu Shouyi nodded and greeted:
"Comrade Xiao Lu."
Lu Miao bowed her head and greeted her with the same politeness:
"President Liu."
Director Ma didn't know what he thought, his brows twisted, and he glanced at Liu Shouyi in confusion.
But none of this matters, Director Ma beckoned, and while talking, he beckoned the two of them to walk to the shade not far ahead:
"Comrade Xiao Lu, I haven't seen you for a while, I didn't expect to meet you here."
"yes."
Lu Miao scratched her head, a little embarrassed, afraid that Director Ma would talk about the letter of recommendation.
It can be seen that Director Ma and the president of the Fourth Notification Agency are together, and many conjectures flashed in Lu Miao's heart.
Before, Director Ma asked her to get a letter of recommendation from Teacher Tan, wouldn't it be Amway who went to the Four Bulletin Agency?
Although she didn't go to the Fourth News Agency, she interviewed there.
If Director Ma asks and explains, he should be able to talk about the past, right?
“……”
I hope so.
Whatever you worry about, you can come.
The three of them stood in the shade of the national acacia tree, and Lu Miao thought about saying something to say hello.
Director Ma went straight to the point and asked with a smile:
"How's the work going these days? Stressed? Can you keep up with the rhythm? Can you adapt to it? ”
Director Ma's expression was kind, and his tone had a sense of intimacy that teased the juniors.
Lu Miao scratched her head, and before she could speak, Liu Shouyi pulled Director Ma's sleeve and asked:
"Teacher Ma, ...... are you?"