Chapter 234 Wrapping Zongzi
Shen Zhixia was doing well at her job at the factory. When the Dragon Boat Festival came, the factory organized a rice dumpling making activity. The factory provided free bamboo leaves and glutinous rice, and the rice dumplings that you made could be taken home by yourself.
There are people who come specifically to teach you how to wrap zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).
Shen Zhixia was clumsy with her hands, and the rice dumplings she wrapped were crooked and ugly, but she still managed to wrap twenty rice dumplings in the end. She took all twenty rice dumplings back with her, intending to cook them for everyone.
The rice dumplings she makes are all filled with red dates; she really likes sweet rice dumplings.
When it was time to leave work, Shen Zhixia prepared to go. She was against leaving get off work anyway, and as soon as it was time, she would slip away faster than anyone else.
But this time she was caught. The factory manager actually came over. The factory manager was a middle-aged man in his forties, a bit overweight. He had personally transferred the job to Shen Zhixia, so he knew all of Shen Zhixia's information and was quite respectful to her.
"Xiao Shen, where are you going? If you're not busy, we're planning an event for the Dragon Boat Festival, would you like to come and help?"
Shen Zhixia was a city girl who had received some education. Her husband was Commander Huo, so the factory director thought she was a talented person with many ideas, which is why he approached her.
This kind of opportunity is actually quite rare. After all, letting her organize the event is a chance for her to shine, and there's even a possibility of a promotion.
Shen Zhixia refused: "Factory manager, as you know, I'm a mother of two. I'm usually very busy. Where would I find the time to do this?"
She had no desire to be in the limelight; it wouldn't do her any good, and besides, working-class people disliked such things the most.
In her previous life, she hated team building activities when she was working. This was no different from team building. Given that time, she would rather stay at home and relax.
Thinking about it this way, Xiao Bao's lazy personality must have come from her.
The factory manager said helplessly, "I was just saying I wanted you to help with the planning. You're educated, you can definitely do this well. No one else has your ability."
Shen Zhixia was taken aback for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Factory manager, what are you saying? There are plenty of capable people in the factory. I'm nothing special. I'm a newcomer and I still need to learn from them."
The factory manager's words didn't mean anything by themselves, but if others heard them, they would inevitably overthink it, so Shen Zhixia quickly and humbly steered the conversation away from it.
She coughed and said, "I'm so sorry, I'm not able to take on this task right now. Let's talk about it later."
She really didn't want to take on this job; it was just too much trouble. Although she was willing to work, she didn't want to be a free laborer for something like this that didn't offer overtime pay. Besides, she didn't want to stand out in the factory.
Shen Zhixia has lived two lives and understands life very well. She doesn't like to compete for anything. She just wants to be a low-key person, have a stable job, and earn a salary.
To be honest, she didn't really need the salary, but people need to integrate into society. She didn't want to stay at home as a housewife forever, so she came to work at this factory.
However, her foundation is still weak, so she shouldn't do anything unnecessary.
"Factory manager, let me organize this Dragon Boat Festival event. I have a lot of experience and many new ideas that I guarantee will be fun for everyone."
Huang Lu, who had been listening nearby, couldn't help but stand up and speak.
The factory manager looked at Huang Lu and remained silent for a long time. He knew Shen Zhixia's resume and knew that she was an outstanding person. Moreover, he had asked Shen Zhixia to organize the event this time because he wanted to curry favor with her. After all, Shen Zhixia's status was evident. As Commander Huo's wife, if he could get along well with Shen Zhixia, it would probably be very useful in the future.
He originally thought Shen Zhixia would accept the suggestion, after all, who wouldn't want to be in the limelight, but Shen Zhixia really didn't want to.
Shen Zhixia smiled and said, "I think this female comrade is very intelligent, so let her take on the task. Factory director, you give her the task, I think she will do a good job."
She had only been there a few days and didn't know many people. She didn't even know Huang Lu's name, but Huang Lu kept passing by, so she still recognized her somewhat.
She actually admires people who are willing to step forward and take on work, since she doesn't like working herself, and therefore the factory needs more people like Huang Lu.
Huang Lu glanced at Shen Zhixia and snorted coldly.
Shen Zhixia: "?"
She and this woman have no conflict, so why does Huang Lu look angry at her?
This is really baffling.
The factory manager could only say, "Alright then, I'll leave this to Huang Lu."
He said that, but his face was full of disappointment.
After saying that, the factory manager left without even glancing at Huang Lu.
Huang Lu: "?"
So she was practically begging for it?
Although she had received the mission, she was not happy at all.
What does the factory manager mean by this? When he was looking for Shen Zhixia, he had a kind smile on his face and even seemed to be trying to please her. Why is the factory manager's expression so unpleasant when he comes to her?
She was willing to organize activities free of charge, and she genuinely had ideas. Shouldn't the factory manager praise her for this? But the factory manager didn't seem to care about her at all.
He was completely ignoring her.
No one can tolerate passive-aggressive behavior.
Huang Lu was truly resentful. She was originally the most beautiful girl in the factory. Before Shen Zhixia came, everyone said she was the prettiest, and several men pursued her, but she didn't like any of them. She felt that she deserved better.
As a result, when Shen Zhixia arrived, everyone's eyes were on her, and some people even whispered behind her back that Shen Zhixia was prettier than her.
Oh……
How is Shen Zhixia prettier than her?
Are those people blind?
The factory manager has also gone blind.
Huang Lu was sullen, but she didn't dare to offend the factory manager. After all, if the factory manager got angry, she would lose her job. This job was something her family had found for her with great difficulty through connections, and she absolutely couldn't lose it.
When it was time to leave work, Su Qiang, the purchasing manager, came to find her. He offered to help Huang Lu with her bag, saying, "Huang Lu, you've had a long day. Let me take you home."
Huang Lu ignored him. Although Su Qiang had a good job, he was not good-looking, dark-skinned and fat, and not Huang Lu's type. So even though he was very nice to Huang Lu, she only occasionally kept him hanging on.
Huang Lu was in a bad mood today and didn't want to talk to him.
Su Qiang said, "I heard you're going to organize Dragon Boat Festival activities..."
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