Chapter 178

Chapter 178

"Alright, I'll go back now. Director Wang, thank you for today. Everyone, see you tomorrow." Bai Xiuxiu greeted everyone in the room and left with Mingming and Yueyue.

After Bai Xiuxiu left, the woman who had talked to her earlier curiously asked Director Wang about Bai Xiuxiu: "Aunt Wang, where is Xiuxiu from? She seems really nice. Where did you find such a good person?"

Director Wang held Bai Xiuxiu in high regard, as the people in their office were merely going through the motions.

Therefore, she was very cautious about filling this vacancy.

"Xiuxiu worked at the Women's Federation in a village nearby. She did a great job, and I heard about her from the commune. It just so happened that we needed someone here, so I brought her over. I went through a lot of trouble to find her, so none of you are allowed to bully her.

Don't think that because you've been here longer, you can fool her.

If I find out... hmph!"

Director Wang's attitude made the others dare not have any ulterior motives.

She looked around the room and then fixed her gaze on the young girl who had asked about Bai Xiuxiu.

"Xiao Tang, I know you wanted your cousin to come here, but don't give me any trouble. Xiao Bai has better qualifications and work experience than your cousin. She's far superior.

And Xiao Yu, you're older than both Xiao Tang and the new Xiao Bai. As fellow women, take care of them.

Our street office must not have any negative rumors, understood?"

Director Wang warned Xiao Tang, who was around Bai Xiuxiu's age, and also gave instructions to a woman in her thirties sitting in the corner.

Xiao Tang blushed and awkwardly lowered her head.

She felt wronged; she hadn't said anything, just wanted to know who had taken the position.

If the person wasn't as good as her cousin, they might be a relation.

She did have some ulterior motives, but the director didn't need to say it like that.

"Aunt Wang, don't worry. I'll take good care of Xiao Bai and our Xiao Tang." Song Chun helped smooth things over and mentioned other matters.

"Aunt Wang, winter is coming soon. We need to..."

Song Chun brought up various tasks to be done.

Director Wang discussed these with her, easing Xiao Tang's embarrassment.

The two male colleagues by the door listened quietly without saying a word.

One was around Song Chun's age, and the other was a few years younger than Director Wang.

They both looked kind and not prone to causing trouble.

The Wutong Street Office fell quiet again.

When Bai Xiuxiu returned to the village with the children, it was already afternoon.

The villagers were bringing back medicinal herbs, and the team was busy.

Since Bai Xiuxiu hadn't helped with the statistics, Miao Miao was working alone and sweating despite the cold.

Seeing Bai Xiuxiu return, Miao Miao felt relieved.

"Sister Xiuxiu!"

Her voice was filled with joy, and Bai Xiuxiu greeted her with a smile: "Miao Miao, where is Aunt Jinhua? I need to talk to her."

"Is your good news confirmed? Aunt Jinhua is inside. The fifth daughter-in-law from Old Wang's family is also here. I don't know why she came to see Aunt Jinhua." Mentioning Zhou Jiaojiao, Miao Miao showed clear dislike.

She liked Bai Xiuxiu and couldn't stand anyone from Old Wang's family!

Especially after what happened a few days ago, her opinion of Zhou Jiaojiao had worsened.

"Why is she here? I'll go in and check." Bai Xiuxiu was surprised that Zhou Jiaojiao had come.

"Hurry in. I'm still busy here. I'll join you later." Miao Miao was swamped, with piles of medicinal herbs everywhere.

She almost wanted to cry.

"I'll go first. Once I finish my business, I'll come help you." With that, Bai Xiuxiu entered the house.

Hearing Bai Xiuxiu's words, Miao Miao felt a glimmer of hope.

No way, if Sister Xiuxiu really leaves, she would make sure Aunt Jinhua found another helper.

With the current rush to gather medicinal herbs, it would take a month or more, and she would be exhausted!

She wasn't an accountant like Wang, nor did she get paid like one!

Miao Miao thought, feeling helpless.

Bai Xiuxiu knocked on the slightly open door: "Aunt Jinhua, may I come in?"

Inside, Chen Jinhua was so annoyed by Zhou Jiaojiao that she felt nauseous. Hearing Bai Xiuxiu, she quickly called her in: "It's Xiao Bai? Come in quickly."

Bai Xiuxiu entered and saw Zhou Jiaojiao sitting on a stool, sulking in front of Aunt Jinhua.

"Zhou Jiaojiao, stop threatening people. Our village gathering medicinal herbs is approved by the commune. They are using us as a pilot project. If it works, other villages will do the same.

How dare you say that if you can't join the Women's Federation, you'll expose our village?

Get out of here right now! I can't stand seeing you!"

If it weren't for the rule against hitting people, Chen Jinhua would have slapped her twice to wake her up.

Who does she think she is?

Why must she insist on joining our Women's Federation?

Zhou Jiaojiao was anxious; she had planned to use the threat of causing trouble for the team leader to get into the Women's Federation.

But Chen Jinhua didn't fall for it at all.

Brother Hu promised her that if she could join the Women's Federation, he would help transfer her job to the commune.

With a legitimate job as cover, it would be easier for her to go to the black market secretly.

However, she was stuck with Chen Jinhua.

This old hag, why won't she just die?

Zhou Jiaojiao's eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Looking at Bai Xiuxiu standing beside her, she felt even more humiliated.

She stood up abruptly and said, "Don't say I didn't warn you."

As soon as she left, Chen Jinhua spat several times in anger: "How did I end up with such a jinx? And she insists on coming to our Women's Federation. Who does she think she is? She can come up with any scheme.

This is only because the village's affairs have gone through the commune. Otherwise, she could have ruined the whole village by herself.

How could someone be so evil?"

"Auntie, she's not just capable of this much. You should avoid confronting her directly," Bai Xiuxiu warned Jinhua Auntie, concerned about her facing off with Zhou Jiaojiao.

"What? She could be even worse? Well... I'll have to be more careful then." Chen Jinhua considered avoiding her altogether and not listening to her anymore.

Looking at Bai Xiuxiu, Chen Jinhua remembered something important and pulled her aside to ask about her job: "Xiuxiu, you came back at this time. This morning, I ran into Director Wang, and she told me everything. She said her aunt is very satisfied with you and asked me not to worry.

Now that you're back, does this mean everything is settled?"