From abandoned baby to CEO

If Bach hadn't mentioned it, Sun Xue would have really forgotten about it.

She had a great chat with Judy at the time, and Judy even extended a cordial invitation to her.

The next day happened to be the weekend, and Sun Xue called Judy in advance to express her desire to visit her. Unexpectedly, Judy readily agreed.

Sun Xue remembered that Judy mentioned that she was very interested in Chinese culture. After discussing with Bach, Bach suggested giving Judy a gift with Chinese characteristics.

After careful selection, the two decided to give a set of Chinese embroidered bookmarks and a set of double-sided embroidered panda kits.

Such a gift not only reflects the strong Chinese style, but also appears high-end and classy.

This is also the gift-giving rule that Bach instilled in her. The gift must be suitable for the guest's status, be able to show sincerity, and preferably be able to impress the other party.

Bach told Sun Xue that since Judy invited her to her home, it meant that she had a good impression of her and admired her, so she had to prepare a generous gift to make the host happy.

Judy and his wife welcomed Sun Xue and Bach very warmly.

After a brief introduction, Judy praised her husband, "Sun Xue is an outstanding young Chinese writer I know."

Such high praise made Sun Xue feel a little embarrassed.

When Judy saw the gift that Sun Xue had carefully prepared for her, her face was filled with surprise: "Thank you, Sun Xue, your gift is so valuable."

"I know you like Chinese culture, so I picked out a gift with our national characteristics for you. I hope you like it."

"I like it, I like it very much, I am so moved, thank you Sun Xue."

Judy didn't expect that Sun Xue would bring her such a surprise gift when she visited her for the first time.

A few years ago, she was invited as a scholar to give speeches at many top universities in China.

Although she only stayed there for a few days, she immediately fell in love with this beautiful country and developed a strong interest in Chinese culture, especially Chinese classical culture.

On a late autumn afternoon, the sun shines through the mottled leaves and onto the garden outside the villa.

After lunch, Judy invited Sun Xue and Bach to have tea and chat in the garden and talk about literature.

The chrysanthemums in the garden were in full bloom, emitting a faint fragrance. The breeze blew, and the leaves rustled, adding a sense of tranquility to the conversation.

Sun Xue was a little surprised that such a gentle and elegant woman was actually the author of many best-selling detective and suspense novels.

Sun Xue raised her doubts: "Teacher, why did you choose this subject to create?"

Judy smiled faintly: "That's a good question. Although I'm already old, my curiosity and exploration of the world are still in my youth."

“As a writer, you must maintain a childlike innocence and a strong curiosity and enthusiasm, so that your works will be full of vitality.”

Judy's words made Sun Xue suddenly enlightened.

She humbly asked Judy many questions, and Judy patiently answered them one by one.

Their topics ranged from detective suspense novels to Chinese classical literature, and from modern poetry to the development of world literature.

Sun Xue was deeply impressed by Judy's talent and personal charm.

I didn't expect this world-renowned writer to be so approachable.

Judy, who has a strong interest in Chinese culture, humbly asked Sun Xue many questions about Chinese culture.

Judy told Sun Xue that she personally likes Chinese Confucian culture, especially Confucius.

However, she expressed some regret: "I know nothing about Chinese characters. If I knew Chinese, I could appreciate the authentic Chinese classical literature."

"Sun Xue, I have a bold idea that has been lingering in my mind. I want to start learning Chinese from now on. What do you think?"

Sun Xue was a little surprised to hear this. Judy, who was in her fifties, was learning a language from scratch, and it was one of the most difficult languages ​​in the world. You can imagine how difficult it was.

"Is this... too late?"

Bach at the side immediately took over the topic: "I think it's never too late as long as you want to learn. Sun Xue, you can be Judy's teacher!"

Sun Xue looked at Bach in surprise, "Me? This... I'm afraid it won't work."

Judy looked at Sun Xue kindly: "If you are willing, that would be the best thing."

Sun Xue felt that being a teacher to such a famous writer was extremely stressful.

"Sun Xue, I think you can do it. You have to believe in your own abilities."

Bach encouraged, secretly nudging Sun Xue with his foot.

Sun Xue understood what she meant and smiled at Judy: "Then I'll try. I hope you can forgive me if I can't teach you well."

Judy was very excited: "Thank you Sun Xue."

Naturally, she was very happy to have a young writer from China as her Chinese teacher.

After negotiation among the three, Sun Xue agreed to tutor Judy for one hour every night, and the time could be extended appropriately on weekends.

Judy insisted on offering Sun Xue compensation, but Sun Xue politely declined: "It is my honor to be your teacher, how can I charge you tuition?"

Bach also added: "I think there is no need for compensation. You can give Sun Xue some literary advice when you are free!"

Judy smiled modestly: "It's not about giving advice, but let's discuss together and make progress together."

In this way, Sun Xue became Judy's Chinese teacher.

I didn't expect that an ordinary visit would lead to a collaboration with such an outstanding writer.

This was a visit full of surprises that Sun Xue had never expected.

On the way back, Bach criticized Sun Xue: "With such a good opportunity, why did you hesitate?"

Sun Xue expressed her concerns: "I'm afraid I won't be able to teach well. After all, Judy is a highly respected writer, and being her teacher is very stressful."

Bach shook his head and said, "I find that your Chinese culture is completely different from ours. You always seem to be modest in everything. You almost lost a great opportunity to learn from the master."

"Although Judy is a well-known writer, she is a complete novice in Chinese. With your level, how could you not be able to tutor her?"

"Sun Xue, let me tell you, there are only a few opportunities in a person's life to change their destiny. If you don't take the initiative to seize them, the opportunities will slip away from you. I don't like the overly humble character of you Chinese people. If I hadn't strongly recommended you today, Judy might have hesitated and chosen to go to a language training school, and you would have missed the most precious opportunity. Do you know how many people dream of being able to study closely with a great writer?"

Bach's words made Sun Xue blush.

After thinking about it carefully, I think what Bach said makes sense.

When it comes to getting along with people and socializing, there is a huge difference between her and Bach.

During this visit, Bach was the one who showed up in person, whether it was choosing gifts, seizing opportunities, or discussing teaching plans.

She could see that Bach was helping her silently.

Sun Xue really benefited a lot from Bach's way of treating people and doing things.

If Bach hadn't given her advice, perhaps this visit would have really become an ordinary visit.

Little did she know that it was she who seized this opportunity that brought her creation to a new level.