Chapter 365: How Come I’m the Only One Missing?

Fu Mingxue wasn’t the least bit surprised to see the person sitting on the stone bench in the hallway outside the office.

"Student Song, let’s go."

Song Zhaodi had been about to doze off. When she suddenly heard Teacher Fu’s voice, she quickly stood up.

"Yes, alright."

After saying goodbye to Director Liu, Fu Mingxue walked with Song Zhaodi toward her bicycle.

After the two of them left, Xiao Li couldn’t help but ask, "Director Liu, is that Teacher Fu really a university teacher?"

Hearing this, Director Liu immediately turned to look at him.

"A teacher? Did that young woman just tell you that?"

Xiao Li nodded. "Yes. Student Song said she’s their Teacher Fu, and that she’s an amazing lecturer."

Director Liu paused, then chuckled. "She’s more than just a teacher; she’s also a very accomplished researcher. Alright now, don’t go prying where you shouldn’t. By the way, have you arranged Student Song’s job?"

Xiao Li nodded immediately. "It’s all arranged. She’ll come in tomorrow afternoon."

"Mhm. Tomorrow, give the young woman a few meal tickets for our cafeteria. Also, give her a ten-day advance on her salary. After that, we can just pay her monthly."

’She clearly has a difficult life.’

’But Student Song must have some outstanding qualities. Otherwise, why would Group Leader Fu bring her here personally?’

Xiao Li was taken aback. This had never happened before.

But the director had given the order, so of course, he could only obey.

"Yes."

Meanwhile, Fu Mingxue realized the school cafeteria probably didn’t have much food left.

’If I take her home with me, Student Song might feel very awkward.’

After a moment’s thought, she remembered there was a noodle stall up ahead.

So she rode her bicycle over to the noodle stall and stopped.

"Student Song, I’m starving. Let’s grab a bowl of noodles here first. I’m in a good mood today, so how about this: I’ll treat you to noodles, and you can treat me to some dumplings next month when you get paid. What do you say?"

Song Zhaodi froze, and her eyes immediately reddened.

’She understood. Teacher Fu was saying this because she knew she had no money.’

’That’s why she phrased it that way.’

’Teacher Fu is just too kind!’

"Okay, Teacher Fu. Then next time I get paid, I’ll be sure to treat you to dumplings."

"It’s a deal." Fu Mingxue went into the noodle stall and sat down. "Comrade, two bowls of noodles for us. Oh, and add an egg to each, please."

"You got it!" the stall owner replied cheerfully and immediately started cooking the noodles.

Song Zhaodi was about to say she didn’t want an egg.

But when she saw the owner already preparing it, the words caught in her throat.

Just then, Fu Mingxue asked, "So, all the paperwork is taken care of, right?"

Song Zhaodi stopped dwelling on the matter of the egg.

"Teacher Fu, it’s all done. I’ve seen the place, and I think I can handle it."

’Even if I can’t, I have to.’

’I won’t let down Teacher Fu’s kindness.’

"Of course you can. It’s a simple task, you just have to believe in yourself. Work hard. Besides, isn’t summer vacation starting? If you feel you can, you can also talk to the factory about adjusting your hours."

"This job is important now, but don’t slack off on your studies. Your university years are crucial. The job is temporary, but your education is your real responsibility."

"You have a long road ahead of you."

’I’m just helping her with her current difficulties, not encouraging her to get her priorities backward.’

Song Zhaodi said at once, "Don’t worry, Teacher Fu. I won’t slack off on my studies."

Her eyes were filled with a thirst for knowledge and firm determination.

Fu Mingxue nodded. "Mhm, I believe you."