Chapter 282 (Second Update) To maintain biodiversity...

It's hard to find a nanny, but you can't just settle for anything.

After much deliberation, Tang Mingli was forced to make a compromise.

Until we find a more suitable caregiver, we'll make do with the two people recommended by the agency.

However, this compromise is somewhat like a fishbone stuck in one's throat.

That day, Tang Mingli looked at the floor, which was still wet after being mopped, took a deep breath, and told herself not to nitpick and not to become that kind of demanding employer.

but……

Is this mopping or washing the floor?

What should you do if an elderly person or a child slips and falls?

Especially Grandma, she's so old, a fall could be fatal.

Tang Mingli couldn't convince herself in the end, so she called over the cleaning lady who had been mopping the floor.

"Aunt Liu, the floor is too wet. It's easy to slip and fall if you walk like this. Please mop it again with a dry mop."

Aunt Liu said "okay" and immediately went to get the mop. But after turning around and walking away, she muttered something under her breath.

"Rich people have a lot of problems."

Tang Mingli didn't hear it, but she really couldn't bear to look anymore, so she went to the backyard to remind her grandmother who was admiring the vegetable garden.

"Grandma, the floor inside was just mopped, so it might be a little slippery. Be careful when you walk."

Madam Fu smiled and agreed, "Okay, I'll be careful. But I won't go in so soon; I'll watch your father work."

My father-in-law is turning over the soil and weeding in the vegetable garden.

Tang Mingli smiled.

In youth, we carried guns to protect our homes. In old age, we carry hoes to protect our homes.

How can it not be considered that their original aspirations have remained unchanged?

She watched for a while, then went straight out through the back door.

She's been living here for a while now, and she rarely takes leisurely walks in the community garden, so today is quite a rare occasion.

Tang Mingli comforted herself in this way, temporarily detaching herself from the distress caused by the two aunts.

Not far away, two workers were clearing weeds from a flower bed.

During the rainy season, weeds always grow particularly fast.

Tang Mingli intended to walk past quietly, but she couldn't help but stop and listen for a while after hearing one of them crying.

She heard someone say with a distinctly tearful voice, "I'm the best at doing chores and cleaning the place, but they never want to give me any work to do."

Tang Mingli was puzzled. Why were they scrambling to do the work for the property management company? Weren't they paid monthly salaries?

Listening further, I realized that the person crying wasn't a staff member of the residential complex's property management, but a friend of one of the employees. He had quit his job in anger because of unfair treatment by the company and was coming to his friend to complain.

Tang Mingli didn't want to stand there eavesdropping forever, so she quickly left after hearing enough, leaving space for others to confide in her.

She kept replaying in her mind a sentence her friend had said when comforting her.

"You mopped the floor until it shone, and the pots and pans are as clean as if they were brand new."

Judging from what I've heard, the person who was crying earlier must be a cleaner or something similar.

The floor is mopped until it shines, and the pots and pans are washed until they look brand new. Is it really possible for someone to be so obsessed with cleanliness?

With this level of work, why shouldn't they have any jobs?

Tang Mingli secretly decided that she must find an opportunity to find out more.

And that opportunity came very soon.

The next day, after dropping my child off at school, I happened to see one of the two people I had bumped into the day before cleaning up the trash in the yard.

Tang Mingli didn't waste any time and went straight to the point, greeting them and starting a conversation.

"Ma'am, how long have you been working here?"

The other person was clearly used to chatting with homeowners occasionally, and laughed, "I've been working here for over a year."

This residential complex has only been handed over to residents for a little over a year, so it's practically a veteran.

Tang Mingli then asked, "How is it working here?"

“I used to work as a cleaner in the factory. The working conditions here are a hundred times better than in the factory, and the salary is a hundred yuan higher.”

The older woman had a big smile on her face, clearly enjoying her current job.

That's great. He's a long-time employee and loves his job. You can trust someone who recommends you.

So Tang Mingli asked directly, "Sister, since you've started this business, do you know any reliable aunties?"

Upon hearing this, the other party's eyes clearly lit up.

"Are you hiring anyone?"

Tang Mingli nodded with a smile.

Both sides had a frank conversation.

Auntie had a friend who needed a job, and Tang Mingli happened to need a housekeeper, so they hit it off immediately.

But after working with the two housekeepers from the domestic service company, Tang Mingli had a new requirement: "The housekeeper must be someone who can do housework."

The other party assured him, "Don't worry, my friend is very efficient at work, keeps the house very clean, and cooks very well."

Fearing that Tang Mingli might change her mind, he quickly added, "I'll have her come over to your house tomorrow so you can take a look. Is that alright?"

Tang Mingli, of course, would not say no. She then told the other party which building she lived in and arranged an interview time for the next day.

The next day, after dropping the child off at school, the nanny was already waiting at home.

After a brief chat, Tang Mingli felt that this aunt had a nice personality.

Although he is a bit strong-willed, he is clearly very responsible and, more importantly, pays great attention to hygiene.

When she was testing the waters in the kitchen, she noticed that the aunt would always wash her hands before picking up the dishes.

With both sides satisfied, the next step is to discuss the terms.

Tang Mingli was easy to talk about regarding salary and job duties, but before the aunt officially started working, Tang Mingli had one requirement: the aunt had to go to the hospital for a basic physical examination.

Of course, she paid for it.

Upon hearing this request, the aunt looked humiliated and questioned, "Where do I look like I have any weird illness? I'm perfectly healthy."

Tang Mingli quickly explained, "You misunderstood. I didn't think you were... well, sick. The domestic service industry is becoming more standardized, and now many housekeepers are required to undergo a health check before going to work for their employers. You see, we're looking for a live-in housekeeper, and we'll be living and eating under the same roof. I hope you can understand."

If you can't understand, then it's a pity. Although I'm really satisfied with her, I'll just have to look for someone else.

Although the other party still found it hard to accept, they agreed because of the good terms.

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A few days later, Tang Mingli saw the results of her medical examination.

As the aunt said, she is indeed very healthy and has no infectious diseases.

If you find a nanny you like, you won't need those two from the housekeeping company anymore.

The next day, Tang Mingli called the housekeeping company to "return" the goods.

That's the good thing about using a housekeeping company; it's all business-like, and you don't have to worry about personal feelings.

I must say, this newly hired nanny is really capable.

Since she arrived, Tang Mingli and Fu's mother have been relieved of housework.

With Fu's mother's motorcycle driving skills now recognized by the whole family, and they can confidently pick up and drop off the children, Tang Mingli suddenly felt much more relaxed.

I'm so touched. She's finally back to a life of eating, drinking, and waiting for old age.

However, although the aunt is very capable, the house is really too big, and she is still thinking of hiring another person.

We can't let the nanny get too tired and go back to her previous dreary housewife life.

There's no need to rush; you can take your time searching.

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In the past two days, Fu Ci has clearly felt that his lazy wife from the past has returned.

Before going to bed that night, he tried to massage his wife's shoulders to relax them, just like before, but she refused.

"No need to massage anymore, I'm not tired these past few days."

Fu Ci didn't feel relieved at not having to serve anyone; on the contrary, he felt somewhat regretful.

Massaging his wife's shoulders has become one of his favorite things to do in recent years.

Undeterred, he said, "Then shall I massage your legs?"

"No need, no need, my legs aren't sore at all."

Even the last bit of leg soreness was gone, and Fu Ci felt as if he had suddenly become useless.

Tang Mingli was oblivious, still excitedly praising her husband how capable their newly hired housekeeper was.

Finally, he remarked, "Finding a good housekeeper is truly a rare find."

Fu Ci smiled as he looked at his wife, who was full of energy.

Although he couldn't massage his shoulders or feet, he was happy to see his wife looking so energetic.

"You seem to like this aunt so much, I guess I should give her a raise."

Tang Mingli did not object, but the salary increase should be done gradually, not all at once, as the salary they paid to the housekeeper was already relatively high.

In this matter, Fu Ci naturally left the decision entirely to his wife.

After talking about her aunt, Tang Mingli then brought up her father-in-law's vegetable garden.

Have you noticed the vegetables Dad planted?

Fu Ci hadn't really noticed that the vegetable garden was in the backyard, but every morning when he left home, he would just walk straight to the front yard and look for his car. He rarely went there after work either.

He asked his wife with a smile, "What's wrong with the vegetables Dad planted?"

Tang Mingli exaggerated slightly, "They're growing so well. Dad spends all his free time tending to his vegetable garden. Tonight at dinner, he even asked Auntie what vegetables are good to plant this season."

Fu Ci never expected his father to be so passionate about growing vegetables.

"I'll go to Xinhua Bookstore another day and buy Dad a book on the subject."

"No need, Dad has already bought it."

My father-in-law's dedication to growing vegetables is beyond imagination.

Tang Mingli even felt a sense of worry.

If the vegetable that my father-in-law grows grows too well, won't they have to eat it for a long time?

Thinking about this possibility, she felt that she also needed to put some effort into this aspect.

For example, learn about which vegetables are easy to grow and have high yields.

My grandma in my past life loved growing snake gourds because they are hardy and high-yielding.

Every year when snake gourds are in season, the family doesn't need to buy any other vegetables. They eat snake gourds all day long, to the point that she feels nauseous just smelling them.

Thinking of this, she shuddered.

Although this family certainly won't eat the same dish every day, this is something we still need to take seriously.

Feeling his wife suddenly shudder, Fu Ci assumed it was from his caresses and rolled over to put his wife beneath him.

Tang Mingli's mind was still full of snake gourd energy, and she was suddenly taken advantage of.

Forget about snake gourd, let's enjoy it first.

...

Night was falling.

Outside the window, the moonlight is gentle.

Inside, springtime was in full bloom.

As the tide receded, my breathing gradually calmed down.

Tang Mingli leaned against her husband's chest and said, "When you have breakfast tomorrow, remind Dad not to plant one type of vegetable on a large scale. We need to maintain biodiversity."

Fu Ci:......

Was it because he didn't perform well enough that his wife withdrew from the situation so quickly and started worrying about biodiversity?

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Author's Note: [Let me see]