Chapter 310

Chapter 310

"Director."

Director Wang saw that Bai Xiuxiu was in good spirits and asked with concern, "Is there anything you're not used to at the new place?"

"Everything is going smoothly, thank you for your concern, Director." Bai Xiuxiu was truly grateful to Director Wang.

Director Wang had helped her a lot lately.

"I'm glad it's going smoothly. In the future, don't forget your initial aspirations. I’ve also handled your grain ration transfer. I've taken care of all the necessary procedures here. All that’s left is for you to sign the necessary documents.

You don’t need to worry about anything else."

As Director Wang spoke, she felt like crying.

She really didn't want Bai Xiuxiu to leave. While Xiuxiu had been working under her, she was always the first to know what needed to be done.

None of the people in this room were as efficient as she was.

It had only been a day since Xiuxiu left, and the difference was already evident.

When she said one thing, no one followed through.

When she said three, someone always contradicted her.

There was no efficiency at all, which gave her a headache during mediation!

Looking at Bai Xiuxiu, Director Wang sighed inwardly, feeling a sense of loss.

Bai Xiuxiu didn’t know Director Wang’s thoughts, but she also felt reluctant to leave. Director Wang’s appreciation had always made things go smoothly for her.

Bai Xiuxiu signed the necessary papers and handed them back to Director Wang. "Director, I'll leave the rest to you."

"What trouble? Xiuxiu, are you going back today? Or will you rest and go back tomorrow?" Director Wang hoped to have more time to talk with this young colleague.

"I have to go back soon. If I can make it in time for the afternoon work in the provincial city, that would be great. If not, I still need to go back and clean the house."

Director Wang nodded in agreement. "You need to clean up. Then go and take care of your tasks. Remember to come back and visit."

"Don't worry, Director. I'll come back to see you whenever I have time!" Bai Xiuxiu finished her tasks quickly. Before coming, she had already arranged things with Qinghe. She would head straight home after.

When she arrived home, Qinghe hadn’t returned yet.

He Ming, covered in dust and looking rather disheveled, was inside the house. Seeing Bai Xiuxiu return, He Ming couldn't help but complain, "Sister-in-law, this Xiao Zhang is too much. He made me clean up all kinds of junk to send back to you and even made me sweep the floor. What’s there to sweep in this rundown place? No one lives here anyway."

Xiao Zhang, who had just finished cleaning, heard He Ming’s complaints and frowned. "Can’t you even do such simple tasks without complaining? Are you three years old?"

"I..." He Ming tried to argue.

But when he saw Bai Xiuxiu smiling gently at him, she said something merciless, "Yes, He Ming. Didn’t your parents send you here to help your brother and me with the work? So, are you just here to collect a paycheck without working? Those steamed buns this morning weren’t a free meal, you know."

"Huh?" He Ming was dumbfounded.

His sister-in-law... shouldn’t she be apologizing and then joining him to scold Xiao Zhang, helping to finish the remaining work?

Isn't it her job to do the housework?

She’s a woman, after all!

"The work inside the house is almost finished, isn’t it? How about you sweep the courtyard too? Even though we won’t be living here for a while, it shouldn’t be this dirty." Bai Xiuxiu pondered whether she should sell this old house once she and Qinghe settled down in the provincial city.

Owning too many houses right now isn’t ideal.

Especially such a large one, and... she possessed a valuable item.

Compared to the initial excitement of obtaining the space bracelet, she was now more cautious.

The most important thing was for the family to live comfortably.

"Why should I? I’m not going to sweep!" He Ming refused bluntly.

He doesn’t even listen to his mother, so why should he listen to his sister-in-law?

His older brother had only just been reunited, so what was she to him?

"Not going to sweep? Fine then." Bai Xiuxiu responded just as bluntly.

He Ming snorted and was about to find a place to rest.

Bai Xiuxiu added slowly, "Your family asked you to help us clean up. If you don’t do anything and they find out, especially your father..."

He Ming froze instantly.

He stood there stiffly.

Bai Xiuxiu didn’t care whether he felt wronged or not. Since the He family sent him to help, he should do it properly.

The He family’s efforts shouldn’t be wasted.

It wouldn’t be right to let someone else take credit for helping the brother and sister-in-law.

It wouldn’t be right to eat and drink for free and then just loaf around here. Where’s the benefit in that?

With a pained look on his face, He Ming turned and glared at Bai Xiuxiu, as if he wanted to devour her.

Bai Xiuxiu handed him the broom, "Don’t feel wronged, we need to hurry back."

As she spoke, Bai Xiuxiu went inside and rechecked the things Xiao Zhang and the others had packed.

She quietly put the loose items they hadn’t had time to pack into her spatial storage.

The three of them were busy working.

Xiao Tang felt increasingly wronged about today’s events, to the point that she lost the will to work and suddenly stood up, "Director, I'm not feeling well, I want to go home and rest."

Director Wang glanced at Xiao Tang and gestured for her to come over.

Xiao Tang stood in front of her, still with a look of resentment yet not daring to show it. It was clear that she was upset.

Director Wang drank some water and handed the papers in her hand to Xiao Tang, "Xiao Tang, these are the tasks you've neglected over the past few months. You need to complete these tasks within a month. Once you’re done, just hand over your work and move to a different position."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tang's face turned pale, "What? I didn't request a transfer."

"It’s my decision. You’re not suitable for Wutong Street, so I’ve applied for your transfer. Your home is far from here, and I’ve arranged for you to be closer to a commune. Go there and settle down properly." Director Wang was unwilling to explain further.

"I won’t go! Director, you’re too biased! How much did Bai Xiuxiu bribe you?"

"Just because I had an argument with her this morning, you want to force me out?"

Xiao Tang's face twisted in anger, her teeth clenched in hatred.

I've been observing your behavior over the past few days. You've been unfriendly to your colleagues, neglectful of your work, consistently slacking off, and even refusing to cooperate, which has increased the workload for the entire community office.

And you take frequent leave.

Xiao Tang, you don’t meet the standards for employment here. I think it would be better for you to be transferred to a more suitable place.

Go there and improve yourself."

No matter how Xiao Tang struggled, Director Wang’s stance remained unchanged.

Tears welled up in Xiao Tang’s eyes as she glared at Director Wang. Seeing that he ignored her, she grabbed her cloth bag and ran out.

Damn it, it’s all Bai Xiuxiu’s fault! All her fault!

Xiao Tang, filled with grievances, ran to the community office in another part of the street.

She seemed tireless along the way.

By the time she arrived, it was just the end of the workday.

Seeing Zhou Jiaojiao, she immediately rushed over.