Chapter 197

Chapter 197

Director Wang looked at Bai Xiuxiu, who had arrived so early, and smiled. "Good morning, Xiao Bai. Don't call me Director; just call me Aunt Wang."

"Xiao Tang calls me that too. Don't be formal with me."

"Aunt Wang," Bai Xiuxiu responded without hesitation, recognizing this as an opportunity to build a good relationship with Director Wang.

"Sit down. Why did you come so early? It's getting colder, so you can come later in the future. Adults can handle the cold, but these two kids can't."

Director Wang pointed at the clock on the wall. "It's fine if you come half an hour later."

"Thank you for your concern, Aunt Wang. I won't always be this early. Today, we had an early meal."

"Why are you here so early, Aunt Wang?"

Bai Xiuxiu was puzzled.

"I came early to wait for Xiao Tang and Zhao Ming. They need to give me their self-criticism reports today, and I want to get them first thing."

"I've been too lenient with them lately."

"They're both from our neighborhood, and they take advantage of everyone knowing each other to slack off at work."

"The entire office has become lax, making it difficult to carry out our duties effectively."

"This can't go on."

As Director Wang spoke, her brows furrowed deeply.

Looking at Bai Xiuxiu, Director Wang held back some of her thoughts.

Before Bai Xiuxiu joined, the office's lax attitude had almost led to a tragedy with a victim nearly dying.

She had considered resigning but was persuaded to stay by her superiors.

The person currently on maternity leave was the one responsible for that incident.

However, she didn't want to mention these details.

If she did, Xiao Bai might lose faith in the office.

Thinking this, Director Wang's attitude towards Bai Xiuxiu became even warmer. She saw Bai Xiuxiu as the ideal young colleague who could help revitalize the office.

"Xiao Bai, our office has many tasks, and there is no deputy director right now. I don't care about seniority; I believe in meritocracy."

"As long as you have the ability, anything is possible."

"If we can regain the trust of the community, and if you work hard, when I have the chance, I'll propose you for the deputy director position."

"You are the one I see the most potential in."

Director Wang appeared genuinely sincere.

Bai Xiuxiu felt a surge of excitement. Regardless of whether it was just talk, she was willing to seize every opportunity.

She wanted to improve herself, to live up to her life, and when her children grew up, she wanted them to be proud of her.

She wanted to provide a better life for her children to make up for her past life.

She also wanted to continue her journey with Wang Qinghe. Since he would be great in the future, she couldn't lag behind either.

"Aunt Wang, why are you here so early today?" Xiao Tang pushed open the door and saw only Bai Xiuxiu and Director Wang inside, immediately breaking the atmosphere.

She felt even more uncomfortable.

Why was Aunt Wang being so nice to Bai Xiuxiu? What did she say to Bai Xiuxiu? Bai Xiuxiu seemed very happy.

Could it be about the deputy director position?

There had never been a deputy director in the office, only a director.

Zhao Ming had been trying for the deputy director position for the past two years but was always rejected. He said the director wanted all the power and didn't want a deputy director.

But when she first joined, Aunt Wang had said she hoped she would strive to improve.

Her father had also mentioned that their family had a good relationship with the Wangs, and if she performed well, she could be promoted.

She had been working hard, but now suddenly, there was Bai Xiuxiu.

Why should she get this opportunity?

"Xiao Tang, you're here. You came at the right time. Where's your self-criticism report?" Director Wang asked coldly, not giving her the usual warm reception.

Xiao Tang immediately felt awkward, her gaze drifting.

"What? You didn't write it?" Director Wang's voice carried anger.

Xiao Tang quickly started to defend herself: "I... Director, I already wrote a self-criticism report the other day. How could I write another one?"

"Besides, I know I was wrong."

Director Wang remained cold, not responding, just staring at her.

Xiao Tang had no choice but to start crying: "Aunt Wang, after I told my dad what happened yesterday, he and my mom scolded me."

"They said I was immature and that I didn't think as comprehensively as you do.

I know everything, and I know I was wrong. From now on, I will definitely listen."

Director Wang wasn't particularly angry before, but after hearing this, she exploded: "What do you mean by 'listen'? Am I angry because you don't listen?

Xiao Tang, what's wrong with you?"

"Director Wang, don't be angry. I know I shouldn't be on the same side as Zhao Ming. The sisters from the Zhou family are quite pitiful, and I can't lack sympathy."

Xiao Tang was now completely panicked. Why did it seem different this time?

Director Wang felt her blood pressure rising. Was this nonsense?

Was it because of that?

She was angry because Xiao Tang couldn't distinguish right from wrong. The Zhou sisters weren't just pitiful; they were innocent. The one at fault was Old Zhou.

And that shaman was also at fault.

"Is this about who is pitiable or not? Xiao Tang, how many times have I told you? It's Old Zhou and that shaman who are at fault!

They are the ones who are wrong."

Director Wang corrected Xiao Tang again.

Looking at the girl she had watched grow up, Director Wang suppressed her anger and decided to give her another chance.

"They are at fault, so we must make them correct their ways. We also need to help the Zhou sisters.

Not because the Zhou sisters are pitiful, so Old Zhou and the shaman are at fault.

Don't get it wrong."

Xiao Tang was left in a daze by Director Wang's words.

Who was right or wrong? She just wanted to be the deputy director.

Everyone usually bickered just for a bit of food, right?

Could there be any significant stance?

Director Wang simply didn't like her, which was why she was doing this.

"Director."

Soon, Zhao Ming and others arrived as well.

Director Wang didn't want to continue lecturing Xiao Tang: "Xiao Tang, don't do anything today. Just write a self-criticism."

"Zhao Ming, where's your self-criticism?" Director Wang asked him.

Zhao Ming, an old hand, knew he had to write it and quickly handed it over.

"Director, yesterday, because it involved my cousin, I lost my composure and said things that didn't align with our stance."

Zhao Ming admitted his mistake with his head down.

Director Wang glanced at him, somewhat satisfied.

The self-criticism was well-written.

"Alright, go back to work."

Soon, everyone returned to their positions.

Outside, Bai Xiuxiu saw someone hesitantly standing at the door, pacing back and forth several times.

This person looked like Zhao Cuihua.

Bai Xiuxiu stepped outside.

Sure enough, it was her.

Hearing someone open the door, Zhao Cuihua asked without looking up: "Comrade, is there someone named Bai Xiuxiu here?"