Qin Hanshu looked over and her eyes met Xue Duoyan's.

Xue Duoyan quickly dodged, even turning her body to the side, looking extremely flustered.

Qin Hanshu's gaze lingered there for a moment before returning to Cao Jing and recounting the conflict between her and Xue Duoyan.

Cao Jing said worriedly, "The way she looks at you is full of hatred. She must be careful, she's a petty person."

Qin Hanshu nodded in agreement, but she was still somewhat puzzled.

She did have some unpleasantness with Xue Duoyan, but it wasn't a serious matter.

When they met before, they acted as if they didn't know each other, which shows that even if Xue Duoyan was unhappy, she was adopting the attitude of "it's better to avoid trouble".

Cao Jing was right; Xue Duoyan looked at her with hatred today. This was clearly a change that happened overnight.

Why?

Qin Hanshu couldn't figure out the reason for the time being, but she told herself to be more careful.

Cao Jing shook her head and said, "Everyone says that department stores are highly sought-after, and the people inside are also very scheming and backstabbing. I can see that's true. You've only been there for a few days, and you've already gotten involved with people like that."

"Where there are people, there will be trouble. This kind of thing has nothing to do with the workplace." Qin Hanshu comforted her, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. I don't have much interaction with her at work. At most, she'll just glare at me."

Qin Hanshu's words make sense. One works on the top floor, and the other is a sales clerk; even if they have interactions, they won't have many. Besides, even if someone were to cause trouble for Xue Duoyan, it would be Qin Hanshu targeting Xue Duoyan, not Xue Duoyan.

Cao Jing felt a little relieved.

***

Most companies stipulate that employees have only one day off per week on Sundays, but department stores are special. They have to stay open except for the first day of the Lunar New Year, so their employees have always been on a rotating schedule, taking four days off per month.

Qin Hanshu chose a day when the flower and bird market was open to rest and waited at home for Ru Mei to come to her.

Cao Jing had originally said she would go with them, but she received a last-minute message early in the morning and went to her sister's house.

During this time, Liu Ercui came down to chat with her and learned that she was going to the flower and bird market later, which piqued her interest.

"I see the flowers you're growing on your balcony are really beautiful. I'll get a couple of pots to grow too!"

Liu Ercui's house has the same layout as Qin Hanshu's house, with two balconies. However, one of them has been used to raise chickens and pigeons, while the other is filled with clutter.

The men in the family often complained about the hens and pigeons that Liu Ercui raised, saying that they made the house smelly and dirty, and that she had no sense of fun in life.

Liu Ercui was initially indignant, feeling that raising hens and pigeons was what it meant to be frugal. What exactly is this "life's pleasures" nonsense? Can you eat it?

However, after seeing the balcony full of flowers that Qin Hanshu had grown, Liu Ercui instantly understood what the pleasures of life really meant.

Compared to her own balcony, Qin Hanshu's balcony was colorful and fragrant at first glance, and even the most depressed person would feel good seeing this view!

Liu Ercui then decided to learn from Qin Hanshu. She would still need to raise chickens and pigeons, but she could free up some space in the miscellaneous items area.

She thought that if she could build a balcony like Qin Hanshu's, the men in her family would definitely love it.

Hearing Qin Hanshu say that she was going to go to the market again, she decided to go with her.

Ru Mei arrived around 10 o'clock. Qin Hanshu wore a thick coat, and the three of them went out.

"Hey, your wool coat looks great. This color of fabric is hard to find." Ru Mei pointed to the camel-colored coat Qin Hanshu was wearing.

Qin Hanshu said, "I'll let you know as soon as the fabric counter has stock."

Ru Mei exclaimed happily, "Oh, right! You work in a department store! Then I'll thank you in advance!"

Qin Hanshu also said to Liu Ercui, "Sister-in-law, if you want anything, you can tell me, and I'll keep an eye out for it for you."

Judging from Liu Ercui's usual behavior, she wasn't someone who would spend much money on herself, let alone buy such expensive woolen fabric. Therefore, Qin Hanshu didn't mention the fabric to Liu Ercui at all, but instead asked her if she had any other needs.

Liu Ercui waved her hand and said, "I don't have anything I want to buy." She paused and then added, "We have everything we need at home."

After saying that, Liu Ercui felt a little embarrassed. Where would she get so much spare money to buy this and that?

She sends half of her husband's salary back to their hometown, and she also gives him half of the rest as pocket money.

Actually, Zhang Lei didn't spend much money each month except for cigarettes. The twins were also being taken care of by his hometown, and the family of three could easily make ends meet by spending half of his salary.

But Zhang Lei said that starting this month, the money sent back to his hometown would not be touched, and half of the rest would have to be given to him because he needed the money for socializing.

Liu Ercui didn't understand what men needed to socialize for; she only knew that she couldn't help men and couldn't hold them back, so she readily agreed.

As a result, the family lived in poverty.

Following behind Qin Hanshu and Ru Mei, listening to their chatter about what to buy, Liu Ercui felt that she was not one of them.

Yes, just looking at her clothes, she is far less glamorous than them.

Liu Ercui slowed down. Should she not have gone to the market with Qin Hanshu?

Qin Hanshu noticed that Liu Ercui had fallen behind and turned around to call out, "Sister-in-law Ercui, hurry up and catch up! Why are you falling behind?"

Ru Mei also stopped and looked at Liu Ercui, waiting for her.

Looking at Qin Hanshu's bright smile, Liu Ercui suddenly felt relieved and no longer felt embarrassed or ashamed.

Even if you don't buy anything, what's wrong with browsing around?

Everyone has their own life to live, and compared to when she was in the countryside, she is doing much better now!

Always comparing herself to others who are doing well, when did Liu Ercui become such an ungrateful person?!