Chapter 55 Chapter 55 Successfully found a job.
Since everyone was so supportive of her work, Liu Suqin didn't want to disappoint them, so she quickly packed up and went out to the photography studio whose English name was "Garden of Eden".
She was lucky. Although it wasn't opening time yet, some employees were already inside preparing to work, and the boss's wife also happened to be there.
To be more precise, the owner of this photography studio was a woman who looked to be in her early thirties. Liu Suqin heard the employee calling her "Ms. Su," and she followed suit. "Hello, Mr. Su. I'm Liu Suqin. I'd like to apply for the position of makeup artist. Are you still shortlisted?"
Ms. Su also has exquisite big waves dyed in the popular wine red color, with flaming red lips, which gives her a very Hong Kong style. She also speaks with an accent from that place.
Although the two places are close and the accents are similar, people from Hong Kong have a distinct trait: they often interject words and prefer to give themselves English names. The beautiful girl Liu Suqin approached and then enthusiastically led to the office to meet her boss was called "Julie" by Mr. Su. It sounds very English, so I guess she's also from the other side of the strait.
This girl must have worked with Mr. Su before, or they must have known each other for a long time, so he could have brought her directly into the office.
Mr. Su was lazily leaning in his boss chair, smoking a cigarette, his slender fingers painted with black nail polish holding a cigarette, and his every move was like a movie scene.
But when she heard the knock on the door, she immediately put out the cigarette she had just taken two puffs of. She looked at the visitor with a cold but not arrogant look, and said slowly, "I am indeed still in need of a makeup artist. I didn't post a job advertisement outside because I plan to directly recruit a senior makeup artist. The salary is not a problem. I want an employee with real aesthetic taste and technical skills. I wonder how long Miss Liu has been in the industry?"
As soon as Julie brought the people over, she quickly went to help the boss open the window for ventilation. After seeing that nothing was wrong, she quietly closed the door and went out, leaving Liu Suqin alone to deal with President Su's sharp gaze that seemed to be invisible.
Liu Suqin really didn't expect that after so much effort, Shenzhen finally had its first photo studio that was very close to the model of later generations. It was the time for her to show her skills, but she didn't expect the boss to have such high requirements. As a rookie, she probably didn't have much hope.
But since she was already here, she had to try her best to win. Liu Suqin actively promoted herself, admitting that although she was a novice, she had come from a formal training institution, not some unconventional one. The training fee of up to 5,000 yuan was quite valuable, and some companies in the industry accepted and recognized their certificates of completion. Liu Suqin tried her best to play to her strengths and avoid her weaknesses. "Please believe me, Mr. Su, all I lack is some experience. My abilities and skills are not behind others. If you only give me a chance, I will prove it to you."
"How are you going to prove it?"
As long as you're willing to give me a chance, Liu Suqin smiled and said, "I brought some simple makeup tools. If President Su is willing, I can try on some makeup on the spot."
The hard-working girl's luck is indeed not too bad. She took the makeup bag before going out just on a whim, and now she is just full of gratitude.
A good cook cannot cook without rice. If she doesn't make any preparations, she will be really at a loss.
"Since you're the first to volunteer, come on." Mr. Su seemed to be in a good mood today. He glanced at Liu Suqin's small handbag and chuckled. "Forget about the tools. I have a complete set here."
As she spoke, she called out "Julie," and a warm and beautiful lady came in, then left again. Five minutes later, she came back with a heavy makeup case and placed it directly on the desk. "Boss Su, your makeup case is here. Any instructions?"
President Su waved his hand and said, "Thank you."
When Liu Suqin saw Zhu Li nodded and ran away, she was a little confused for a moment, "Boss Su, who should I try on makeup for?"
I thought Jolie would be her model. This girl is fair and thin, with three-dimensional facial features. She is clearly a natural model.
Mr. Su pointed at himself and said, "I'll try it myself."
Liu Suqin was somewhat flattered and reminded, "Boss Su, I'm better at bridal makeup, which may not be a good match for your style."
She was not worried that President Su would let her go after she said this, because this studio also provided wedding photography services, which would most likely become the mainstay of revenue. After all, apart from getting married, who among the ordinary people would be willing to spend a month's salary on taking personal photos these days?
This is clearly a suitable job for her, so how could the boss not like her?
Mr. Su was indeed very pleasant after hearing this. "It's okay. Just do the makeup you're good at."
Liu Suqin nodded in agreement.
Although the boss, Mr. Su, has a very different temperament, like a big shot that they don't usually meet, the kind of domineering boss in novels and TV who makes millions of dollars in minutes and has a strong aura, Liu Suqin did not shrink back because of this. After all, it's just working, so it's not shameful.
It would be best if she could get this job. If she can't, she will have no regrets as she has tried her best.
Mr. Su himself didn't mind, so Liu Suqin didn't hesitate any longer and went over to open the makeup box and prepare to pick out the appropriate products.
When Liu Suqin saw the makeup case filled with international brands, with the latest and classic models all stored inside, the dazzling array of items was richer and more complete than the counters in shopping malls. She couldn't help but exclaim in wonder.
This seemingly ordinary makeup box is the dream of many colleagues!
President Su glanced over and asked, "You all know how to use it, right?"
Liu Suqin nodded. "Yes, I do. Even if I don't have these products myself, I've seen detailed introductions to them in fashion magazines. It's just that many of the new products from big brands are not available in nearby shopping malls."
"Of course there's nothing in the mainland. These are all brought over from Hong Kong City, and some are even bought overseas." Boss Su seemed very pleased with Liu Suqin's knowledge of goods and said with a smile, "Many of our colleagues are from Hong Kong City and go back to visit their families regularly. If you work here, you can ask them to bring things over in the future. If you perform well, I will even send you to Hong Kong City for training and further studies."
Liu Suqin had always been the one promising Lin Nanjiang and the others a good deal. This was the first time she encountered such a big promise made by the boss, and she said it was really delicious.
Yes, after doing makeup for Mr. Su, Liu Suqin successfully got the job. Of course, the salary was different from that of the makeup artist that Mr. Su was going to hire at a high price. She needed to intern for three months first, and after three months, if she was successfully converted to a regular employee, then the salary would be the same.
Liu Suqin was stunned. She didn't have to start as a makeup artist's assistant. She could start as an intern and become a full-time employee in three months. Her salary would be on par with that of senior makeup artists. How could such a good thing exist in the world?
Moreover, Mr. Su's studio has learned from the models of Hong Kong and foreign countries. Photographers and makeup artists all have a model of base salary + commission + bonus. Liu Suqin also received commission during her internship, but the commission rate was much lower than that of regular employees.
Liu Suqin said that no matter how small a mosquito leg is, it is still meat. After meeting such a generous boss, she couldn't wait to start work and work hard to buy a supercar for her boss.
After discussing the employment and salary issues, she was unable to leave the studio immediately. The boss seemed to particularly appreciate her...work.
Although President Su was dressed glamorously and fiercely, as if she was ready to kill with her beauty, she actually liked the gentle and fairy-like bridal makeup created by Liu Suqin very much.
This is probably what is said on the Internet: no matter how old a woman is, there is always a little girl living in her heart. President Su looked at his brand new image, admiring himself in the mirror for a long time, but still felt unsatisfied, so he pulled Liu Suqin to help her choose a wedding dress.
At the same time, the photography team who were debugging the lighting equipment in the studio also received a notice to quickly set up the scene as the boss would be auditioning in person later.
Liu Suqin thought that President Su really liked this image and wanted to take a photo as a souvenir. Later, on the official opening day, she saw this set of works hanging in the most conspicuous position outside the store to attract countless beauty-loving girls to come in for consultation. Only then did she understand its true intention.
As expected of a big boss, his mind works very quickly.
Of course, that’s a story for later.
The boss had a request, and the newly-minted Niu Ma actively cooperated, accompanying the other party to try almost all the existing wedding dress styles in the store, and finally selected three suitable sets to bring into the studio. Liu Suqin accompanied the whole process. She needed to touch up her makeup from time to time, and she also had to adjust her hairstyle and veil style appropriately when changing into different wedding dresses.
While she was changing her hairstyle, President Su looked at her profile as she worked diligently. Suddenly, he asked, "Ms. Liu, do you like photography? Your face is small and three-dimensional, which is actually very suitable for photogenic. If you are interested, I will ask Afeng to take a group of photos for you later."
Afeng is the photographer who is currently responsible for photographing the boss. Judging from the information revealed in their conversation, the other party seems to be the boss of all photographers.
Liu Suqin should have been flattered to be treated the same as her boss, but she didn't express her opinion immediately. She just smiled and shook her head, "Boss Su, you're too polite. Just call me Xiao Liu."
"I'm not used to calling you that. It's so unoriginal. Do you have an English name, or what do your friends call you?"
"I only graduated from junior high school and never learned English. My friends usually call me Suqin or Aqin."
President Su wasn't surprised or curious about her education. He just nodded and said, "Then I'll call you Suqin too. Your real name is very nice and sounds much more elegant than Aqin."
Liu Suqin accepted the boss's compliment with a smile, and then responded to the previous invitation, "I won't take wedding photos. An old couple is not suitable for this. But we passed by here on a family trip a few days ago, and we said we would bring the children to take family photos when we have time."
"You misunderstood. I was talking about a personal portrait. Your outfit today is photogenic. The knitted skirt and coat, and the white pearls on your ears are gentle and elegant, revealing a low-key and refined taste." At this point, President Su smiled slightly. "When Julie brought you here, I thought you would be the first customer."
Liu Suqin subconsciously touched the pearl on her ear and said, "Mr. Su, you're too kind. This is my first serious job interview too. I appear calm on the surface, but I'm actually quite nervous. You see, my outfit may not seem very formal, but from the style to the texture, I put a lot of thought into it."
The fact that she only chose this pair of earrings among so many beautiful jewellery pieces was her greatest act of care.
Pearls are not as conspicuous as gold, jade and other gems. They can be noticed at a glance and appear low-key and inconspicuous, but those who truly understand them will not ignore them.
Mr. Su is the latter.
Liu Suqin could feel that when she had been talking to Mr. Su and asked him to give her a chance, the other party's eyes lingered on her ear for a moment longer.
Although the Kelly bag that Ms. Su casually carries is enough to buy many pairs of pearls of this grade, it does not affect the other party's recognition of her taste. It may also be her financial strength that makes her willing to give her this opportunity to show off.
"You said this is your first time looking for a job?" Mr. Su was curious. "So what did you do before? Didn't you stop studying after graduating from junior high school?"
"I came here to work with my relatives in my early years and stayed in the factory for many years. Later, I married the husband I met in the factory and soon had a child..." Liu Suqin answered patiently without affecting the hair-tying movements in her hands. She noticed that President Su was looking up at her with a very focused look in his eyes, and she didn't mind giving a detailed introduction.
Anyway, after working together for a long time, you will know everything you need to know, and there is nothing to hide.
"At that time, many young couples in the factory had wives returning to their hometowns to give birth and take care of the children while the husbands worked at the factory to earn money. Families could only get together for a few days during the Lunar New Year. Sometimes, after not seeing each other for a year, the children wouldn't even recognize their father. I didn't want to live like that with my children in the future, so I persuaded my husband and the whole family to stay in Shenzhen. When it was just the two of us, the factory salary was pretty good. If we worked hard, we could save three to five thousand yuan a year. But when we had children, they needed household registration for school, and we needed to buy a house here. If we continued to work at the factory, we would never be able to afford a house. So we left the factory where we had been working and started setting up stalls to do business..."
"Now that I've bought a house, I've asked my mom and an aunt to come over and take care of the kids. The kids' dad can also handle the store business, and I can go out and work."
President Su asked, "It seems that your life has improved and you are not short of money. Why don't you stay at home and be a pampered housewife?"
Liu Suqin shook her head. "If I had returned to my hometown like everyone else, I wouldn't have found a job within a ten-mile radius, and I'd have no choice but to be a housewife. But this is Shenzhen, where countless poor people have become rich overnight. It's the only place many people think their dreams can come true. And here I am. If I sit on a mountain of treasure and do nothing, wouldn't that be a waste?"
"That's right. We have such conditions, why not take advantage of them?" President Su applauded lightly.
It was already past ten o'clock when Liu Suqin finished doing Mr. Su's makeup, and it was almost one o'clock when she finished taking the second wedding dress photo.
President Su called a halt at halftime, changed into his clothes, and led everyone to eat first.
Liu Suqin felt no sense of disobedience among them. After working together for half a day, she found that this group of young people were easy to get along with and very energetic.
Besides talking the most with Mr. Su, she also had a lot to talk about with her female colleague, Julie. Mr. Su had booked a seafood restaurant across the street, and as they were walking across the street, Julie casually took Liu Suqin's arm and asked, "You look so young, how come you're married and have children?"
"In my hometown, if you don't go to school, you get married very early. I got married at the legal age, which is considered relatively late."
Julie asked her how old she was, then exclaimed, "She's three years younger than me!"
Liu Suqin also turned her head in surprise, "I can't tell, I thought you were in your early twenties at most."
"It just means I'm naturally beautiful." Julie confidently held her face in her hands and continued, "Aqin, you too, dress too maturely now. Wearing a T-shirt, jeans, and a ponytail, many people would believe you were 18. You don't look like a mother at all."
Liu Suqin was actually interested. "I haven't dressed like this in a long time. It's worth a try."
"Don't try. Let's go shopping sometime and I'll dress you up like you're sixteen."
"Okay." Liu Suqin couldn't help laughing, "By the way, are you also a makeup artist?"
Julie shook her head. "I'm President Su's assistant, but President Su has many businesses. Once this place gets on track, she may not be able to come here often. When that happens, I'll have to help President Su coordinate work. I need to understand everyone's work processes clearly."
Liu Suqin complimented Julie on her youth and ability, saying she was highly regarded by her boss. Then, she changed the subject and asked, "Do you know anything about photography? We're thinking of buying a camera to record our child's growth, but we've never had any experience with it, and we don't have anyone around to learn from."
Julie smiled and said, "I do know a little bit, but you're going too far to ask me for advice. Brother Afeng is the real expert on this. I'll take you to ask him later."
She was a decisive person. As soon as she sat down in the restaurant box, she took Liu Suqin to find Afeng.
Afeng must have received many requests for help in this regard. He skillfully asked about the needs, purpose and approximate budget, and then recommended several imported cameras with prices ranging from two thousand to four thousand, and let them make their own decision.
It also introduces two photography-related books and magazines, which are suitable for beginners with zero basic knowledge.
Liu Suqin took out a pen and paper from her bag and wrote down the brands, models and book names mentioned by the other party. When she and Julie returned to sit next to President Su, she was still sighing with emotion. She said that she had gained so much today. She had successfully found a job, confirmed her working hours, and even asked a professional to copy her homework. The professional had defined the scope so clearly for her that she would not make a mistake even if she chose with her eyes closed.
The meal the boss treated us to was also delicious, the seafood was of good quality, and after eating and drinking to our heart's content, everyone eagerly returned to the store to continue working.
After accompanying President Su to take photos of her last wedding dress, Liu Suqin did not refuse her proposal and went up to take two sets of personal photos. Something the other party said deeply touched her.
Ms. Su said she was still limiting herself. Life isn't about dogma; just do what you want. What's the connection between taking a solo photo today and taking a family photo later? Just like herself, she can still take beautiful wedding photos alone. Without someone around, the pictures actually become more beautiful.
Liu Suqin thought it made sense. Why would she refuse to record her youth and beauty, such a good thing?
Shoot, shoot right now!
Unfortunately, she couldn’t get the photo album immediately after taking it. Liu Suqin said hello to everyone and went back empty-handed.
Using the key to open the door, Liu Suqin found that the group of people who went to pick up Aunt Zhang outside the city had already returned. It seemed that they had just arrived home not long ago. There were many things on the table that had not been cleared away yet.
She had just glanced at the living room and was about to look away to change her shoes when a big face came into view. "Wife, why are you back now? I was wondering if something had happened and was going to go out and look for it."
Qian Juxiang, instead of caring about educating her daughter who was dawdling outside and not coming home, asked anxiously, "Have you found a job?"
Liu Suqin said concisely, "I found it. It's the photo studio I saw last time. The owner said it will open next month, but I need to come to the store for a week of training before the opening."
After saying that, he looked at Lin Nanjiang and said, "It's okay. I just happened to stay over there to help out and get to know my colleagues in advance. They even recommended a few suitable cameras to us."
As he said this, he handed the notebook containing the recorded information to the other party, then walked past them and went to greet Aunt Zhang, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
Aunt Zhang was holding little Fangfang, reluctant to let go. She kept saying everything was fine, then excitedly shared with her, "Suqin, let me tell you, Fangfang is really smart and clever. I haven't seen her for more than half a month, but she still recognized me."
"Really?"
Aunt Zhang nodded vigorously. "It's true. So many people came over to tease her, but Fangfang reached out to me and asked me to hold her."
Liu Suqin didn't know if this was a coincidence or if her daughter was truly so intelligent. Seeing Aunt Zhang in high spirits, she naturally didn't hesitate to offer her compliments, "That's as it should be. You've been taking care of her since she was even a month old. Fangfang has always been very close to you, almost like a real grandmother."
Even Xiao Fangfang's mother confirmed their relationship, and Aunt Zhang smiled even more widely.
Unfortunately, little Fangfang, who was praised by her as a flower, refused to cooperate. Seeing that her mother was just standing in front of her and talking without coming to hug her, the child decided to take matters into her own hands and took the initiative to stretch out her hand and call her mother.
Liu Suqin immediately put her hands behind her back and took a small step back. Facing the child's incredulous eyes, she slowly explained, "Mommy just came back from outside and is covered in dust and bacteria. She needs to take a shower and change clothes before she comes to hold my dear."
Xiao Fangfang didn't know whether she understood what her mother said, or simply heard her mother gently calling her "good girl", but she slowly put her little hand down.
Liu Suqin instantly understood Aunt Zhang's feelings. Even if the emperor came, her daughter was also gifted and extremely smart! Delighted, she called her a few more "good boy" and successfully coaxed the child into a pouty smile before leisurely returning to her room to wash up.
Qian Juxiang was originally standing by, hoping to have a chance to ask her daughter about her work situation in detail, such as what time she started and got off work, whether meals were provided, and how much she was paid.
The most important thing is the last one. She needs to find out as soon as possible so that she can call and tell the old man the good news.
As a result, the dead girl left without even looking at her.
Qian Juxiang was dumbfounded. The next second, she turned around and said to Aunt Zhang, "Fangfang just came back from the countryside and is also covered in dust. Let's go wash up a little bit, shall we? We should prepare dinner later."
Aunt Zhang actively responded, "Sister Qian, let me do it. I can help Fangfang take a bath and wash her hair by myself. You sit down and rest for a while."
Qian Juxiang came to her daughter's house to work. After receiving her salary, she was very good at adjusting her attitude and only treated Xiao Zhang, who had returned to work, as a colleague. "Why should I take a break? I've been here day after day and there's not much work to do. I'm almost falling apart from sitting. It's faster for two of us to work together."
As she spoke, she stood up and went to the master bedroom to find some clean clothes for the child. Aunt Zhang followed behind with Fangfang in her arms, and agreed, "That's right, there's no easier job than this. Now with Sister Qian, I don't know what else I can do in the future." She felt more and more guilty about the salary she received.
Lin Nanjiang had just followed his wife back to her room, unnoticed, hoping for a chance to bathe together, but was promptly rejected. He was staring at the closed bathroom door when he heard the two old ladies' conversation and turned back to continue, "I feel free now because everyone is home, vying to play with Fangfang. But when everyone goes to work in a few days, you two will know what busy means. Besides helping all of us with laundry, cooking, and cleaning, you also have to stay by Fangfang's side. You have to find time to even take a breath."
"Nonsense, our Fangfang is so well behaved, she's not as clingy as you say."
Lin Nanjiang patiently explained, "Suqin said the child needs to go outside for a walk. Fangfang happens to be a child who likes to run outside and make friends. If you take her to a place where there are many children, she probably won't want to go home unless she has fun. Won't you two have to watch her outside for most of the day?"
"That's not too hard. Fangfang can find friends to play with while I chat with the adults who are taking care of them. Isn't that a good thing?" Qian Juxiang was even looking forward to it. She wished they could all go out to work and earn money tomorrow so she could take her granddaughter around to visit relatives. "But I should also get familiar with the surrounding area over the next few days so I know where to take Fangfang to find more friends."
Seeing his mother-in-law's enthusiasm, Lin Nanjiang encouraged her. Aunt Zhang also thought it was good that the boss's mother was taking on so much responsibility. She didn't have to worry about anything, as if she had returned to her comfort zone. She couldn't help but smile expectantly, "Then I'll just follow Sister Qian from now on."
Qian Juxiang is a strong person, and she had to suppress her temper because she was new to the place. Now that she had Aunt Zhang who was willing to follow her in everything, she instantly felt less sore in her waist and legs, and she felt full of energy. She took Xiao Zhang to wash her granddaughter from head to toe, changed her into new clothes, dried her hair, put her next to her father, and went straight to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
When Liu Suqin came out of the shower, she saw that her daughter, who was lying on the sofa watching cartoons, had turned into a sweet and soft milk ball. Her eyes lit up, and she went up to hold her in her arms and sucked her hard. She sucked Xiao Fangfang, who was originally looking forward to being close to her mother, so hard that she looked depressed and even felt that her mother was disturbing her while watching cartoons. Finally, she stretched out her chubby little hands and put them on her mother's face to stop her from burying her head, expressing her meaning of "ugly rejection" with her actions.
Liu Suqin had to stop sucking the baby with regret, but still held the little one on her lap and let her continue watching animation. She turned her head to find Lin Nanjiang to discuss what she had seen and heard today, but she caught a glimpse of Lin Quansheng sitting alone on the single sofa, daydreaming.
Thinking about it carefully, it seemed that she hadn't heard him say anything since she returned home. Something was wrong.
Liu Suqin teased, "What happened to Brother Quansheng? Did you lose your soul after going out?"
A joke was made, but the other person's face turned red in response.
Speaking of which, after opening the shop for more than half a year, the two men's dark skin has slowly returned to normal. Lin Nanjiang has a standard creamy face, and his skin color has not returned to its peak. He can still be praised for his fair complexion when he goes out. People who don't know him would think he is a white-collar office worker.
Lin Quansheng's foundation is not very good. After raising his skin for so long, he is only slightly whiter than wheat color now, but you can clearly see that his face is red and his neck is thick.
Seeing the other party's reaction, Liu Suqin sat up straight. The next second, Lin Nanjiang also spoke up to confirm, "You know what, it's almost like losing your soul."
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