Chapter 262 Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road

The supermarket is short-staffed again.

Inventory management, replenishment, and supplier coordination.

When there are too many things to do, there aren't enough people.

So, just two days after the job posting was put up on the supermarket's exterior wall, a familiar face showed up.

Hu Lifang!

She had no idea that this popular supermarket was actually owned by Zhou Shufen.

After the New Year, I heard villagers on the phone boasting about how many opportunities there were in Ningcheng and how fast you could make money.

She then had an idea and came here alone to work.

Once I got to the factory, I found the work was too tiring. Standing on the assembly line all day, my legs were about to break. I couldn't bear to quit and give up my seniority bonus.

She wanted to work as a sales assistant in a shopping mall, but the mall rejected her outright because she was too old and had no experience.

I tried several stores but kept running into obstacles. Finally, I heard that this local supermarket was doing very well and was hiring stock clerks with good pay.

She gritted her teeth and decided to try her luck again.

On the day of the interview, she wore a faded plaid shirt.

Sit in a chair with your hands folded on your knees.

When she looked up at the person opposite her, her gaze suddenly froze.

Why does this face look so familiar?

Across from her, Zhou Shufen was looking down at the registration form she had filled out.

The form was written with "Pan Xiaomei" in neat handwriting and complete contact information.

Hu Lifang was trying to avoid Zhou Haiwei.

Not only did they change their name, but they also changed their surname, for fear of being traced.

She thought everything was perfect, but fate played a cruel joke on her.

Zhou Shufen didn't recognize her at first.

Until Hu Lifang raised her head.

The moment their eyes met, Hu Lifang froze.

Zhou Shufen, however, smiled slowly.

What a small world!

Scenes from her past life flashed through her mind.

In this life, fate had mercy and finally handed the knife to her.

Hu Lifang recognized her immediately.

If I hadn't fallen out with Zhou Haiwei, I might have been able to make some extra money through that relationship.

After all, Zhou Haiwei was doing quite well at the factory.

Although he wasn't a big shot, he had some connections.

Legally, she is still Zhou Haiwei's legal wife, and her name is clearly written on the documents.

Although the two had long been separated and were like strangers.

As long as the marriage certificate isn't torn up, the relationship remains.

Even if Zhou Haiwei refused to give it to her, she would still make a scene.

A smile played on her lips, and her eyes suddenly lit up.

Alright, let's go back and find him!

She made up her mind and turned to leave.

Zhou Shufen stared at her without saying a word.

In just a few seconds, Hu Lifang's expression changed three times.

This little woman probably wants to go back to Zhou Haiwei and rekindle their romance.

Zhou Shufen sneered inwardly.

She knew all too well what kind of people they were.

Zhou Haiwei is soft-hearted and easily influenced, making him the easiest target for such people.

But Zhou Shufen would never allow such a person to set foot on her territory again.

"Pan Xiaomei?"

Zhou Shufen pretended to be a stranger.

"Want to be a stock clerk?"

"Yes, yes, Director!"

Hu Lifang only regarded her as an ordinary supervisor.

"I'm quick and efficient, and I never slack off. Don't worry, I'll definitely do my best!"

Jiang Nanzhi glanced at her from the side and muttered to herself.

That look in his eyes isn't quite right.

She has worked in human resources at a supermarket for many years and has seen countless job applicants.

Some people are honest and straightforward, while others are glib and smooth-talking.

But someone like Hu Lifang, with shifty eyes and a nervous expression, clearly has a problem.

"You have to be on duty at six in the morning and finish counting all the goods before you can leave. Is that okay?"

Zhou Shufen's tone was icy.

"No holidays, half a day's pay deducted for being late once, and immediate dismissal for being absent once. Can you handle that?"

She stared into Hu Lifang's eyes.

"Yes! It definitely will!"

Hu Lifang rubbed her eyes.

"I'm hardworking and have never been afraid of being tired since I was a child. I'll listen to whatever you say!"

She even straightened her back, putting on an image of being able to endure hardship and fight.

But my heart was pounding.

Is this really that old woman from the countryside?

Surely not?

That old lady looked disheveled and had no airs about her.

The Zhou Shufen she remembered was wearing a faded blue cotton shirt and had her hair tied up in a messy bun.

But the person in front of him was dressed in a well-tailored black suit, with his hair tied in a low bun, exuding a calm demeanor and sharp eyes.

Are people similar?

Did she mistake someone for someone else?

How could Zhou Haiwei's mother have such an elegant and aristocratic appearance?

The more she looked, the more she felt something was wrong.

My mind was in turmoil as I recalled what Zhou Haiwei had mentioned before.

His mother went to the city to work in her early years, and somehow she made a fortune later...

Could it be that the person in front of me is really Zhou Shufen?

If it really was her, then my little scheme just now would have been seen through long ago.

She secretly glanced at Zhou Shufen and saw that the other woman's lips were slightly upturned, a smile that was not quite a smile.

Alas... it wasn't her; my dream of wealth and status has shattered once again.

There's no need to go back to Yu Xin to find Zhou Haiwei.

"Sorry, we don't hire liars here."

Zhou Shufen stared at her.

"Your real name is Hu Lifang, but you used someone else's name to apply for the job. You're really dishonest."

"If someone dares to lie to me today, they'll dare to steal from the store tomorrow. I can't afford to work with people like that."

After she finished speaking, she gently pushed the crossed-out registration form aside.

Hu Lifang's face flushed red and then turned pale.

So this person in front of me is the owner of the biggest and most popular supermarket in Ningcheng?

She had heard of the name "Shufen Chain Supermarket" and knew that the owner's surname was Zhou and that he was a formidable figure.

But she never dreamed that the person Zhou Haiwei disliked was actually the legendary Zhou Shufen!

Zhou Shufen is so rich, Zhou Haiwei must hurry up and latch onto her!

Countless thoughts flashed through her mind in an instant.

Once you establish this connection, you won't have to worry about anything, not only about finding a job, but also about where you'll live and how much money you'll have.

She could even use this connection to get a job as a manager at a supermarket and easily earn a high salary.

But when she thought about herself, she felt discouraged.

If only I had just asked for that gold bracelet when we got married.

At that time, Zhou Haiwei's mother brought a pair of gold bracelets from the countryside, saying they were family heirlooms.

She clearly had her eye on it, but she insisted on putting on airs and saying, "I don't care about these things."

And what was the result?

The bracelet was returned, and she didn't get a single penny of benefit from it.

"Mom, I'm your daughter-in-law!"

Hu Lifang suddenly knelt down with a thud.

"I changed my name so I could find a better job! If I had known it was your shop, I would never have dared to use a fake name!"

“If you don’t believe me, I can write a guarantee, I can swear! I, Hu Lifang, swear to God that I will never lie again!”

"Daughter-in-law?"

Zhou Shufen chuckled softly.

"I don't even want my son anymore, so where would I get a daughter-in-law?"

That sounds absolutely absurd.

She had long since pretended that she had never given birth to a son who had abandoned her family.

"Haiwei is your own son! I'm his wife, so why am I not your daughter-in-law?"

"Haiwei is my biological son, I don't deny that. But what about you? Did you and Zhou Haiwei officially register your marriage? You're standing here now calling me 'Mom,' what makes you think you're on any grounds? Didn't you two separate a long time ago? I heard it's been two years. What makes you think you're my daughter-in-law? What are you trying to gain by calling me 'Mom'?"

"No, we didn't get divorced! We didn't even go through the formalities!"

Hu Lifang was eager to explain, but her eyes were fixed on the dazzling array of goods in the room.

These are all hers!

As long as she stays, these things will eventually be under her control!