Chapter 362: The Job

Song Zhaodi was quite embarrassed.

She really hadn’t meant to trouble Teacher Fu by having her escort her.

Unfortunately, she didn’t have a bicycle.

Everyone in her class was a boarding student, and none of them had bicycles either.

Besides, she was too shy to ask to borrow one from someone else.

Most importantly, she had only learned to ride a bike a few times, and always in secret. Her family owned a bicycle, but it had been bought for her older brother.

She only dared to ride it for a few laps around the courtyard when they weren’t home.

Still, it wasn’t difficult; she got the hang of it on her first try.

Fu Mingxue brought her to the First Auto Factory.

After she presented her credentials at the security office, they had to wait for the security staff to contact the factory for confirmation before the two of them were allowed inside.

However, a member of the security staff was assigned to escort them in.

Song Zhaodi had heard that the First Auto Factory was big, but she never imagined it would be this big.

She was very nervous.

Fu Mingxue noticed her nervousness and immediately said,

"You don’t need to be nervous once we go in. Even though it’s data monitoring, it won’t be difficult for you."

"Okay." Song Zhaodi had never seen it before, so all she could do was nod.

Led by the security guard, they finally arrived at the factory director’s office.

The guard knocked on the door. "Director Liu, you have visitors."

"Come in," came Director Liu’s voice from inside.

The security guard gestured for the two of them to enter.

Fu Mingxue went in first, with Song Zhaodi following behind her.

"Director Liu." Upon entering, Fu Mingxue greeted the man sitting at his desk, busy with work.

Hearing her cool, clear voice, Director Liu immediately looked up.

He saw an exceptionally young and beautiful woman. "You... you’re Group Leader Fu?"

Fu Mingxue nodded. "Yes, I am."

Director Liu was stunned.

Old Luo over there had kept saying this Group Leader Fu was very young, but he hadn’t expected her to be this young, or this beautiful.

’It seems Heaven really does play favorites sometimes,’ he thought. ’Didn’t it give all the best traits to the young woman standing before me?’

’To be blessed with such good looks is one thing, but to be given such a brilliant mind on top of it all...’

He quickly stood up and came over to Fu Mingxue. "Group Leader Fu, welcome, welcome! Please, have a seat."

"There’s no need to sit. It’s like this: Factory Director Luo already spoke with you, correct?"

"Yes, he did. The data monitor you recommended—that would be her?" Director Liu’s gaze fell upon the young woman dressed in patched clothes.

She was also very young.

She just looked very thin and frail, as if she hadn’t had enough to eat for a long time.

’Whether this person is illiterate or a university student, as long as she’s recommended by Fu Mingxue, I have to make the arrangements for her no matter what.’

"Yes, that’s her. Her name is Song Zhaodi." Fu Mingxue couldn’t really comment on the name.

But since Song Zhaodi hadn’t changed it, she had no choice but to introduce her as such.

Director Liu: ...?

’Well, no wonder she’s dressed so plainly and looks so malnourished,’ he realized. ’She must have parents who favor sons over daughters.’

He now understood why Group Leader Fu wanted to help this young woman find a job.

’Group Leader Fu is a truly good person. I wonder what the relationship between her and this young woman is.’

"Hello, Director Liu." Song Zhaodi did her best to overcome her nervousness.

"Hello, Song—er, Miss Song. I’ve already spoken with the workshop about your job. You’re currently still in university, is that right?"

Song Zhaodi nodded quickly. "Yes. Teacher Fu said the hours are from 5:30 to 8:00."

Director Liu was also a bit surprised to hear her call Fu Mingxue "Teacher Fu."

"—Yes, from 5:30 to 8:00. Of course, if those times don’t work for you, we can make adjustments."