The alarm clock rang again and again before Zhou Hongyu was finally awakened by voices coming from the courtyard.

She has to go to work today!

Just today, due to the machinations of a petty person, she had a conflict with her newly appointed leader, which led her to resign from her job in a fit of anger.

Although this job doesn't pay much, it's very easy, and most importantly, I'll be able to receive a large pension in the future!

With a pension, even if her husband and children turn their backs on her, she won't end up on the streets scavenging for a living!

Zhou Hongyu jumped out of bed. After she finished getting ready, she heard Old Man Chang in the yard instructing Chen Zhaodi: "There are still a few ears of corn in the kitchen. Wait for me, I'll go get them for you!"

Zhou Hongyu immediately grabbed her bag.

She was planning to hitch a ride.

Her bicycle was taken by her older son, so she had to walk the rest of the way since she couldn't get a free ride!

"Sister-in-law, take me with you!"

In another room, Chang Shuying finished checking her schoolbag and came to the bedside, stroking Chang Meiying's chin to tease her.

“Meiying, you don’t go to the preschool class every day and you don’t study. You’ll be a big idiot in the future.”

"Hmph, you're mean, Mei Ying isn't a big idiot!"

Chang Meiying rubbed her eyes and yawned repeatedly: "After my sister goes to school, I'll go out to a restaurant with Mom and eat something delicious."

"You and Mom are so naughty for sneaking food." Chang Shuying's eyes were full of doting affection.

Just then, Old Man Chang knocked on the door and called out, "Shuying, why aren't you at school yet? It's late, your mother's getting up!"

Chang Shuying immediately turned to look at the alarm clock to confirm. Yes, it was 7:30.

"Grandpa, it's only 7:30!"

"7:30? Then why did your mother get into your aunt's car in such a hurry!" Old Man Chang exclaimed in disbelief.

"Perhaps my mother has arranged a dinner party," Chang Shuying guessed.

"Mom! Mom!! I'm still at home!" Chang Meiying quickly got up and cried as she put on her clothes.

*

The bicycle bounced and lurched, and Chen Zhaodi demonstrated the worst riding skills she had ever had in her life.

Zhou Hongyu was filled with regret. As expected, free things are the least useful. Her butt hurt so much she wanted to jump out of the car. Chen Zhaodi did it on purpose!

Even if Chen Zhaodi felt incredibly wronged, she couldn't control herself!

This morning, Zhou Hongyu was really strange. She suddenly said she wanted to ride on her bicycle, which shocked Zhou Hongyu so much that her jaw almost dropped. By the time she realized what was happening, she had already agreed.

Thus, he displayed "extraordinary" driving skills.

After a while, Zhou Hongyu felt like her buttocks were about to disappear.

Upon seeing someone selling breakfast at a stall ahead, she immediately made an excuse to call Chen Zhaodi to stop the car!

get off.

Touching buttocks.

The butt is still there!

Chen Zhaodi misunderstood and started to complain, saying she wouldn't let you sit there anymore!

Chen Zhaodi was so angry that her head was throbbing. She was about to ride away when she heard a voice behind her.

"Sister-in-law, would you like a meat bun or a vegetarian bun?"

...

Chen Zhaodi: "Meat buns!"

Finally, he added, "I have a big appetite; I usually need three meat buns to feel full!"

The stall owner smiled and added, "Our steamed buns are bigger than usual, especially the meat buns; one is enough to fill you up."

Chen Zhaodi glared at her fiercely, "Are you stupid? If Zhou Hongyu buys a few more steamed buns, you'll make a profit!"

Zhou Hongyu chuckled: "Boss, two servings of three meat buns, please!"

"Hey!"

Chen Zhaodi was stunned on the spot; she immediately had three meat buns!

When Zhou Hongyu stuffed one of the portions into her arms, Chen Zhaodi was speechless. She took out a meat bun and took a bite.

fragrant!

It's so delicious it'll make your tongue tingle!

Chen Zhaodi was extremely stingy and refused to spend a single penny outside. She couldn't even remember the last time she bought meat buns outside.

As Chen Zhaodi ate her meat bun, tears welled up in her eyes.

If Zhou Hongyu only treated her to meat buns because she wanted to borrow money, she would reluctantly lend it to her.

However, Zhou Hongyu herself has to speak up!

Before they parted ways at the factory, Zhou Hongyu did not mention the matter of borrowing money.

Chen Zhaodi: "..."

Is Zhou Hongyu embarrassed? Does she want me to offer to lend her money?

No good person would willingly give away money!

She has to speak up herself!

After finishing her meat bun, Zhou Hongyu walked into the office, yawning repeatedly.

She worked in an administrative office in a low-paying department under the factory's labor union. The work was easy, the pay was low, but it was better than nothing; it was just a waste of time.

Chen Zhaodi was different. She was a busy female worker in the workshop and was a highly respected worker in that era. The workshop was profitable and her wages were high, with paychecks coming in one after another.

Zhou Hongyu comforted herself, saying that how much salary she could earn now was not important, the most important thing was to have a pension in the future!

As far as she knew, the people in the office would receive no less than eight thousand in retirement pensions!

Sister Sun, who was near the door, was the first to see Zhou Hongyu. She waved with a smile and said, "Hongyu, I thought you weren't coming. It's good that Fenglian notified us in time!"

The office, which is usually nearly empty, was unusually full this morning.

After greeting Sister Sun, Zhou Hongyu smiled faintly, but didn't reply to what Sister Sun said next, and went straight to her workstation.

Her workstation is located quite far inside, and for several days each month, there isn't much on her desk.

That's how it should be, logically speaking.

The colleague sitting at the next workstation put all his things on it, leaving Zhou Hongyu with some peace and quiet. This person was the one Zhou Hongyu disliked the most.

She wasn't in the office.

Qi Fenglian.

Five years ago, Zhou Hongyu and Qi Fenglian entered the office one after the other, learning from their seniors and getting started at the same time. They should have become good friends more easily, but unfortunately, their personalities clashed and they couldn't stand each other.

Zhou Hongyu disliked Qi Fenglian's way of doing things.

Qi Fenglian also inexplicably exuded hostility upon their first meeting.

The two were secretly at odds.

This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!