When Zhang Yumei saw Huang Qinqin return, she quickly went over to help her out of the car and asked, "Qinqin, how was your first day at work? Are you adjusting well?"
Huang Qinqin helped Zhang Yumei off the bicycle, smiled gratefully at her, and said, "It's alright. Today, we just need to get the goods on the shelves. We'll arrange the work assignments when we get back this afternoon."
"I estimate the department store will officially open in the next couple of days. I wonder if prices will be lower then."
"Mom, I saw so many fans, bicycles, and radios at the department store today! There were a few outfits I thought would really suit you!"
"Really? I definitely have to go check it out after it opens!"
"Okay, I'll see if I can get an employee discount and buy one for you and my mom, and I'll give it to you as a gift~"
When Zhang Yumei heard that Huang Qinqin was going to give her clothes, she felt as happy as if she had eaten honey. What daughter-in-law would be willing to buy ready-made clothes for her mother-in-law?
Buying some fabric wouldn't make them happy at all!
As for your point about Huang Qinqin buying things for her mother, isn't that only natural? Her mother-in-law raised her to this age, so there's nothing wrong with her being filial to her parents.
If Huang Qinqin only buys things for her and completely forgets about her parents, then Zhang Yumei would feel something is wrong.
Xu Junhui watched as the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law chatted happily, as if they didn't even see him. He was a grown man, after all; how could his mother and wife act like they couldn't see him?
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Fang Chuchu finally saw Huang Qinqin; she had spent the whole morning checking the orders in the warehouse.
Although she was also in the logistics team, Manager Gao still gave her a little preferential treatment and arranged for her to check the quantity of goods.
It wasn't particularly easy, but at least it didn't involve any heavy lifting. Relatively speaking, it was a bit easier.
The afternoon meeting was being held by all the department store employees, so Fang Chuchu quietly sat down next to Huang Qinqin.
"Qinqin, are you all busy moving and arranging goods in the morning too?"
Huang Qinqin had caught a glimpse of her coming out of the corner of her eye and replied softly, "Yeah, everyone was moving and arranging goods this morning. I don't think I saw you this morning?"
"I'm at the very back of the warehouse, responsible for checking the quantity of the goods before letting you move them. That's why you didn't see me."
"I feel so tired at work... It's not what I expected at all."
Fang Chuchu thought that going to work meant sitting in an office, drinking tea, and writing things.
But this morning, although she was writing, she was constantly walking around and hardly sat down to rest at all.
Huang Qinqin didn't know how to comfort her, because Huang Qinqin herself also felt a little out of place, but it was only the first day. They had always been studying and had never worked before, so it was normal for them to feel uncomfortable.
"You'll get used to it. Today is only the first day. You should be able to adapt in a few more days."
Fang Chuchu said with a blank face, "Maybe in a few more days, before I've even adjusted, I'll be exhausted..."
Well... it's not impossible. After all, Fang Chuchu clearly comes from a well-off family. No matter what, Huang Qinqin will still cook at home, but Fang Chuchu probably won't.
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Ever since Grandpa Xu and Grandma Xu came back to live with us, Chen Ermei feels like she's going crazy.
Grandma Xu not only wouldn't help her with anything, but she would also frequently find fault with her. Chen Ermei used to only need to finish her chores around the house; Lin Chunyan didn't help, but she wouldn't criticize her.
As long as things were alright, Lin Chunyan wouldn't bother with her, much less scold her. So actually, she was more comfortable at her husband's house than at her parents' house.
But everything changed after Grandma Xu came back!
She complained that Chen Ermei used too much soap and water when washing clothes. Fine, Chen Ermei changed her ways. Then Grandma Xu started complaining that the clothes she washed weren't clean, especially Xiao Bao's clothes, which still had stains.
Chen Ermei really wanted to pry open her head and take a look. Without soap, it definitely wouldn't be as clean! Especially since Xiao Bao always rolls around on the floor and gets food all over his clothes; how could he get properly clean without using plenty of soap?!
Then there's cooking. One minute they say she wastes oil, the next they say her cooking is bad and a waste of food!
What Chen Ermei found most unacceptable was that Grandma Xu wouldn't let her eat her fill!
After Chen Ermei married into the family, what made her happiest was that she ate much better than she did at her parents' home. She could eat her fill at every meal and had meat every few days.
Now, Grandma Xu prepares the meals for her and Xu Daya at every meal. Yes, only she and Xu Daya receive this treatment; everyone else, including Grandma Xu herself, eats normally.
Moreover, the excuse that Grandma Xu used was utterly ridiculous in Chen Ermei's eyes.
They actually said that women shouldn't eat too much and should save the good food for the men! They also said that since Chen Ermei doesn't have a job and isn't earning money, she should learn to save money for the family.
Why isn't she starving?! She doesn't have a job, she doesn't earn money, does she?! And the Xu family isn't short of food, so why shouldn't she be allowed to eat?!
Chen Ermei went to talk to Xu Jingui, and he actually told her to listen to his grandmother, saying she was ignorant and unfilial. He also said that Grandma Xu wasn't targeting her specifically, and that Xu Daya was the same way.
Who cares about Xu Daya! Chen Ermei only knows that she's not getting enough to eat!
Chen Ermei asked softly, "Brother Xu, are you sure you won't help me? I'm starving every day, and I'm pregnant with your child."
Xu Jingui was quite impatient. He clicked his tongue and turned around, only to be startled by Chen Ermei's expression.
Forcing herself to calm down, she casually reassured her, "Okay, I know. I'll talk to Grandma about it tomorrow. You should go to sleep now; you won't be hungry if you're asleep."
After saying that, he turned his back to Chen Ermei and closed his eyes.
Chen Ermei stared at Xu Jingui's back, deciding to trust him one more time. If she still didn't have enough to eat tomorrow, then she wouldn't be so rude to the Xu family.
It's unclear whether Xu Jingui actually said anything to Grandma Xu, but starting the next day, although Grandma Xu was unhappy, she stopped restricting Chen Ermei and Xu Daya's meals.
However, she had more and more complaints about Chen Ermei on other matters. Chen Ermei didn't care, she had figured it out, Grandma Xu just had a problem with her.
No matter what she did, Grandma Xu would cause trouble. Since that was the case, she'd just ignore her. As long as Xu Jingui didn't say anything, she wasn't afraid.
She married Xu Jingui, not Grandma Xu. Once she has a son, she'll definitely teach that old hag a lesson!
Otherwise, it would be a disservice to her hard work during this time!
Every day, Chen Ermei works while cursing Grandma Xu in her heart.
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