Chapter 6: No Use, No Expectation

Jiang Cheng followed Du Yun for a day and the work was not difficult at all.

She only needs to keep an eye on the scale after the classification is completed, register each category of items, and register them again when selling them.

At first, Du Yun was a little worried that Jiang Cheng would not do well. After all, Jiang Cheng was just a country boy and was said to have never been to school.

If Jiang Cheng hadn't read a newspaper to her before to prove that she could read, Du Yun would never have let Jiang Cheng take over.

In fact, Du Yun also had her own thoughts. After all, she graduated from junior high school, and Jiang Cheng, who had not even graduated from elementary school, could not take away her job.

At around two o'clock in the afternoon, Sister Wang, who was in charge of recording together with Du Yun, got off work.

Du Yun sent Sister Wang away with a smile, without a single complaint. Jiang Cheng then understood that Sister Wang had a backer.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Du Yun was also preparing to get off work.

The two of them went back together without any hesitation.

"My stomach has been a little tight these past few days. I think it will only last for a few days. Can you come by yourself tomorrow?"

Jiang Cheng supported Du Yun and nodded.

"Don't worry, sister. I will never embarrass you."

This one sentence made Du Yun feel relaxed and at ease, and he felt that he had made the right choice.

The slum was bustling with activity at this moment.

Lin Jiaojiao stood at the door of the Shen family, looking proud and arrogant, like a victorious rooster.

"Director Zhang, Jiang Cheng must be hiding! Why would she, an unemployed person, go out and not come back for a whole day!"

"She just wants to avoid street inspections. We are waiting for her here. I don't believe she won't come back. When the time comes, you must drive her back to her hometown."

Lin Jiaojiao spoke in a very loud voice, staring at the gate with a smug look on her face. She seemed to see Jiang Cheng being chased away, crying bitterly, and begging her.

Last night, at He Dan's reminder, Lin Jiaojiao thought that Jiang Cheng had no job and could not stay in the city at all.

So today, when she accompanied He Dan to register her residence, she also reported it to Jiang Cheng.

The other members of the Lin family had no objection either.

They all wanted to teach Jiang Cheng a lesson surprisingly.

Lin's mother even felt that as long as Jiang Cheng knew she was wrong, she could let her return to the Lin family.

Yesterday’s dinner and this morning’s breakfast really made Lin’s mother uncomfortable and she didn’t want to work anymore.

Grandpa Sun, the manager of the courtyard, didn't like Lin Jiaojiao's noise and asked her to talk to him first if there was anything.

Grandpa Sun walked towards Director Zhang, who looked unhappy on the street.

"Director Zhang, Jiang Cheng was kicked out by the Lin family yesterday. There were no cars at night, and it was not easy for a girl like her to walk home at night. She didn't stay behind on purpose."

Grandpa Sun's words made Director Zhang's expression ease a little.

In fact, there were many people who stayed for a few days or even ten days or half a month, but Lin Jiaojiao was the only one who insisted on making a fuss and making it known to everyone.

There is competition between the streets. Now that the incident has come out, he has to show the attitude that a street director should have, so he came.

But he doesn't like anyone in the Lin family, including Jiang Cheng.

"No, Jiang Cheng has already rented a room, so why isn't he staying here on purpose?"

Lin Jiaojiao jumped out anxiously and pulled Aunt Shen to question her about the rent.

Auntie Shen threw her hands and pretended to be confused, "What rent? How come I don't know?"

"You're lying!"

Lin Jiaojiao pointed at Aunt Shen angrily, and Shen Xing and Shen Yue immediately put their small bodies in front of Aunt Shen.

Shen Yue had a thin skin, but she still stood firmly with her chubby face.

As the only man in the family, Shen Xing had a stern face and his chest was puffed out.

"Are you the worm in our stomach? How do you know?"

"Don't insult the worms."

Jiang Cheng is back.

The people in the compound looked in the direction of the sound, exclamations were heard one after another, and their pupils trembled.

Is this person Jiang Cheng?

When did she become so beautiful?

Jiang Cheng walked over calmly and stood in front of the Shen family skillfully.

The incident was caused by her, and there is no way she should let others bear the responsibility for it. Lin Jiaojiao stared at Jiang Cheng's face, her heart filled with jealousy.

How is that possible? How can that be?

How could Jiang Cheng, a country woman, have such a face!

Jiang Cheng, who was being watched, completely ignored Lin Jiaojiao and looked at Director Zhang with just the right smile.

"Director Zhang, I have lived in our street for three years and have long been a part of it. You always teach us that our street is our home and everyone should take care of it. With your influence, how can I ignore the collective honor?"

Director Zhang: Did he say that? ? ? But this word is really good, write it down.

"You have been working meticulously over the years and everyone has seen it. Under your leadership, our street has been rated excellent every year. At such an important moment, how could I knowingly commit a crime and bring shame to you and our street!"

Jiang Cheng, who was full of righteousness, was a little excited when he spoke to Director Zhang.

You are so right! If other people had the awareness of Comrade Jiang Cheng, he would not lose so much hair for the purpose of evaluation.

"From yesterday till today, I have been trying to find a way to stay in our street. I just happened to meet Sister Du and will take over her job for two months. Here are my procedures. I will go to the street to register tomorrow morning. I will never bring shame to our street!"

Jiang Cheng spoke sincerely, and Director Zhang's anger unconsciously subsided.

Comrade Jiang Xiao has a high level of awareness and is efficient in his work, which is good.

Although they know it is just flattery, they still feel comfortable with it, it is the right thing to do, and it is worry-free and does not cause trouble.

Not like that Lin Jiaojiao.

Director Zhang glanced at Lin Jiaojiao, coughed twice and said, "Comrade Xiao Jiang has a high level of awareness and follows the rules. Only in this way can our street make further progress."

"Pa pa pa"

Jiang Cheng clapped his hands with a sincere look on his face.

Since she applauded, how could others not applaud?

Director Zhang's mouth involuntarily rose amid the warm applause, but he tried to lower it and looked at Jiang Cheng and said, "No need to do this, no no no! If you have any problems in the future, go to the street office. We are all for the betterment of the street office."

Jiang Cheng echoed again, his palms turned red from clapping.

She was neither flattering nor humble, but what she said made Director Zhang feel comfortable all over.

In the end, Director Zhang didn't even look at Lin Jiaojiao. He put his hands behind his back and told Jiang Cheng to seek help from the organization if he had any difficulties, and then left.

After seeing Director Zhang off, Jiang Cheng still ignored Lin Jiaojiao and walked towards Grandpa Sun.

"Uncle Sun, I'm sorry to trouble you."

Grandpa Sun waved his hands and said, "What is this!"

"Why not? You're the one worrying about it."

Jiang Cheng said a few more words, which made Grandpa Sun smile happily.

With just a few words from Grandpa Sun, the people in the yard dispersed, but the Lin family was still in shock.

"Jiang Cheng—you—you—"

Lin Jiaojiao didn't say a complete sentence for a long time.

He Dan, who was standing on the steps, suddenly panicked. Looking at Jiang Cheng, who didn't care at all, his eyes showed a bit of disgust and deep fear.

Is it true that Lin Chengyuan would not be moved by this face?

He Dan's nails dug deep into the flesh.

So what if I'm moved? An illiterate person who only has a pretty face is not worthy of being compared with her.

He Dan comforted himself and felt a little relieved.

Jiang Cheng, who was standing, ignored Lin Jiaojiao again and looked at the Shen family.

"Grandma Shen, Shen Xing, Shen Yue, you go in first, I'll deal with some flies."

Shen Xing grinned, Shen Yue covered her mouth and laughed secretly, Aunt Shen nodded lightly, and the family of three went in.

Jiang Cheng finally looked at Lin Jiaojiao and the Lin family members behind her.

No smile, no anger, and a calm tone.

"My relationship with the Lin family is such that if you were wiped out, I would set off firecrackers to celebrate, so please don't put your despicable ideas on me."

"I think scolding you is a waste of time."

"You just feel that you are short of someone to do the work. Actually, if I leave, won't there be someone with a certificate to take up the job?"

"If you don't use it, it will go to waste. Who wouldn't use it if it's useless, right?"

(End of this chapter)