“Chunhua might say some unpleasant things. Since we’re working for others now and earning their pay, we should do as they tell us. Whatever they ask us to do, we do it.”
Chen Chunhua noticed that Ma Yingzi’s complexion wasn’t too good and let out a forced laugh, “I was just saying. If it’s not okay, then it’s not okay. Aren’t we good friends? I wanted to work with you. I won’t say it again, okay?”
Ma Yingzi was about to bow her head and continue working. Chen Chunhua sat silently for a while, and seeing that she truly had upset Ma Yingzi this time, had to sheepishly leave.
Chen Chunhua thought, after a conversation like that, she’d take a hint and back off. Unexpectedly, she came again the next day.
But this time she didn’t bring up asking Ma Yingzi to help her with transferring job positions, and instead chatted idly about this and that of the Li Family.
“Don’t you have work today? I remember you had a day off yesterday. You can’t be off again today,” said Ma Yingzi, puzzled.
Chen Chunhua felt embarrassed, “I thought about what I said yesterday and realized there were some mistakes in my words. You’re right, since we’re working for Boss Lin, we certainly should listen to the boss’ arrangements. I swapped shifts with someone specially to come here and apologize. Please don’t hold it against me.”
Seeing that she had come to her senses, Ma Yingzi also smiled, “You don’t need to apologize to me. It’s good that you understand. Just do your job well in the store.”
Chen Chunhua was someone she had brought in. Ma Yingzi didn’t expect her to outperform, only hoping that she’d work effectively, not letting the boss down for providing the job opportunity.
Noticing that Chen Chunhua was still sitting there without leaving, Ma Yingzi frowned slightly, “I’m really okay, you should go back to work if you have to. If you swapped shifts, then go home and rest.”
Chen Chunhua glanced at the bustling people in the courtyard, nodded, and said, “Then I’ll leave. Don’t be mad at me anymore, just take it as if I spoke nonsense spontaneously.”
“Really, I’m not mad.”
Hearing Ma Yingzi promise once more, Chen Chunhua finally felt relieved and stood up to leave.
As soon as she reached the entrance, she bumped into Su Wensong, who was walking in from outside. She greeted him with a smile, “Supervisor Su!”
Su Wensong nodded slightly, and after she walked away, he asked Ma Yingzi who was nearby, “Does she come here often?”
He had seen her two or three times during this period.
Ma Yingzi felt a jolt in her heart and quickly explained, “She comes to chat with me when she’s off.”
Su Wensong nodded to show he understood, then asked, “Has Mr. Lin come in today?”
“He seems to be in the office.”
With that, Su Wensong headed straight for Lin Chuxia’s office.
Only when Su Wensong knocked and entered Lin Chuxia’s office did Ma Yingzi secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
Pang Yongli was busy doing something on the side, and when he saw no one was around, he reminded his wife, “When we work, let’s not let outsiders come freely.”
Ma Yingzi knew this principle, but since Chen Chunhua was one of their colleagues and Lin Chuxia had met her before without comment, she didn’t object.
However, the events of the past few days did leave her a bit displeased with Chen Chunhua, and she found herself quite agreeing with her husband’s point of view.
In the office, Su Wensong took out a letter from his bag and handed it to Lin Chuxia.
“Mr. Lin, take a look at this. It’s from Director Li.”
Lin Chuxia put down her pen, took it, and glanced at it, her eyes lighting up.
“It really is a good thing.”
She had guessed the day before that the thing Li Jian had might be related to exported food.
Just as she had thought, it was indeed about some distribution channels for vegetables.
Although these channels might not be immediately onboard with their prepared foods, if managed well, they could become potential customers.
And with the relationship with the vegetable station established, it would be easier for them to develop.
“By the way, there’s another piece of news. Director Li seems to be transferring, and I heard the transfer order has already come down. After the Spring Festival, he’ll report directly to the Market Supervision Bureau.”
He had overheard this news just before leaving the vegetable station.
Lin Chuxia was slightly startled, “That quickly?”
“Mr. Lin, did you know about this?”
“Oh, no,” Lin Chuxia shook her head.
She had simply blurted it out; after all, Li Jian wasn’t transferred this early in her previous life.
It was probably the butterfly effect brought by her reincarnation; she remembered that day, Vice Director Feng of the Market Supervision Bureau was quite impressed with Li Jian.
Lin Chuxia transcribed the contents of the letter onto another piece of paper and handed a copy to Su Wensong.
“See if you can run through these places before the Spring Festival. Arrange some people, and take more samples when you go.”
“Okay.”
Su Wensong took the list and went to make arrangements.
Lin Chuxia looked at the letter against the map for a good while, showing a satisfied smile on her face.
Next week would be Li Jian’s good fortune, and she should give her benefactor a big gift.
Glancing at her watch, there was still time.
Qin Yang was getting acupuncture at Old Sir He’s place today, and Lin Chuxia tidied up before heading straight there.
Upon arriving, Old Sir He was just finishing the acupuncture for Qin Yang.
The once muscular and sleek arm, weakened from a lack of exercise after the injury, was now covered in thin silver needles. Lin Chuxia felt a tinge of sadness in her nose and immense heartache.
Old Sir He noticed her expression and disdainfully pursed his lips, “Put away that look, he’s not handicapped yet.”
“How can I not feel it’s almost the same as being handicapped? Master, are you confident that he will be able to hold a pen and write in the future?”
For a workaholic, not being able to engage in his work would be an utterly despairing and painful ordeal.
Old Sir He glared in discontent, “Are you doubting my medical skills? Let me tell you, if the day comes when Old Man He’s reputation is ruined, it’ll be because I took on such an incompetent disciple like you, not me. Have you memorized the things I told you to memorize?”
Lin Chuxia immediately changed the subject, “Master, I know your medical skills are superb. After you treat Qin Yang’s arm like this, not to mention writing, even embroidery won’t be an issue. I see the needles are all out, can we leave now?”
Old Sir He chuckled, seeing right through her, as if a monkey could run as fast as one when it came to reciting texts.
But he knew Lin Chuxia was busy with work, having heard she started some food company.
To each their own. She originally wanted to do business, and taking on a disciple was just a word from Lady Su Senior. Thinking it was good to have someone to carry on the legacy, he agreed to be called her master.
In reality, Old Sir He preferred to treat Lin Chuxia like a daughter, supporting her in doing what she loved.
“You can leave now, get dressed. You don’t need to bring that suit. When you get back, do some light exercises, but don’t be hasty, take it slow.”
Lin Chuxia’s face immediately lit up with joy.
Old Sir He glanced at her with a disapproving look, then turned to advise Qin Yang.
“Even if you do recover this time, it’s a stroke of luck. Next time, you might not be so fortunate. If you don’t take care of your body and, God forbid, my disciple becomes a widow, I’ll definitely not let her stay so. I’ll find her a better match right away.”