Chapter 51
At this time, Meng Wanqiu was also walking towards the cafeteria. After she had promised Tian Qianjin, the head of the Finance and Accounting Department, she was directly taken to the Personnel Department, entered into her file, and completed the employment procedures.
After finishing the work, Tian Qianjin took her to visit the Finance and Accounting Department, but there was no one there at this time as everyone had gone off work.
Finally, Tian Qianjin also told Meng Wanqiu the salary issue that she cared about most. It was twenty-nine yuan, much higher than she thought.
Because Meng Wanqiu had just arrived, after knowing her background, Tian Qianjin specially gave her a few more days of leave.
Meng Wanqiu thanked Tian Qianjin sincerely. Tian Qianjin waved his hand, said politely, and went home.
Tian Qianjin's home is in the staff housing complex. When he went to the cafeteria, he saw the 20-meter-high six-story building. The lights from each household shone through the windows, like a huge lantern.
Meng Wanqiu was a little curious and a little envious. She had never lived in such a high house and wondered what it would feel like to live in it.
When she was in Qinghe Village, she often heard villagers talking about the city and the workers in the factory while she was at work, who received salaries, lived in apartments and ate food rationed by the government.
Whenever they talk about it, everyone's eyes are full of envy.
Today, she, a rural person, actually lives a life that is envied by the villagers.
To be honest, Meng Wanqiu didn't have much of a real feeling.
After taking a few glances at the family building, Meng Wanqiu looked towards the male and female staff dormitories. When passing by the girls' dormitory, he heard a lot of playful noises coming from inside.
Very young and lively.
She seemed to have never played with girls of the same age before. Meng Wanqiu was a little curious, but not eager.
Because of different life experiences, she cannot walk the same path as these young girls.
However, it is also a different experience to take a look at other people's lives occasionally.
When we arrived at the cafeteria, we saw big red words "July 15th Staff Cafeteria" hanging on the door, and people were constantly coming in and out.
Meng Wanqiu walked into the cafeteria with the vegetables she bought in her hands. Rows of tables and chairs were neatly arranged. Five or six windows were open, and there was a long line at each window.
Meng Wanqiu was stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened and she stared at the scene in front of her.
This was her first time seeing the inside of the cafeteria.
There were so many people, so many tables and stools that she felt there was more than enough space here to accommodate the entire population of Qinghe Village.
"What are you doing?" A familiar voice came from behind. Meng Wanqiu was not scared. Her body had long been accustomed to Pei Xingzhi's approach.
"There are so many people here. How much food do the cafeteria staff have to cook to feed so many people?"
Meng Wanqiu's eyes widened in shock, her mouth slightly open, and the dimples on her cheeks sunken, making her look very cute.
Pei Xingzhi couldn't help but pinch her face, "Silly girl, there are many people in the cafeteria, and they also get paid, maybe even higher than us?"
Meng Wanqiu smacked her lips and said, "It must be very tiring." During the busy farming season, she felt tired even when cooking for the whole family by herself, let alone cooking for hundreds of people every day without a break. She didn't envy the money.
"Okay, I'll take you to see someone." Pei Xingzhi took the dishes from Meng Wanqiu's hand and pulled her inside.
"Meet someone, who is it?" Meng Wanqiu raised her eyes to look at Pei Xingzhi.
I noticed that his eyes were slightly curved, his eyelids were bulging, and there was a smile on the corners of his mouth. It seemed that he was in a good mood at the moment.
Pei Xingzhi smiled and said, "Remember the master I told you about? The one who taught me about mechanics?"
The canteen is divided into two parts: the hall outside, the kitchen inside, and small private rooms. These rooms are usually used by factory leaders or to receive guests.
Because Bai Fengyao was the deputy factory director, in charge of the 715's technology, and one of the leaders with real power, he usually kept a low profile. He would have attracted too much attention in the lobby, so he had been specially arranged to stay in a small private room.
"Master Bai?" Meng Wanqiu exclaimed, covering her mouth.
"Yes, that's him."
Meng Wanqiu shut her mouth. How could it be such a coincidence? Since coming here, she has been running into acquaintances again and again.
"Surprised, right? I was shocked too. It turns out that the leader that Second Brother mentioned, who vouched for me together with Uncle Song, was actually Master himself."
When he walked out of the room, Pei Xingzhi was about to open the door and go in, but was stopped by Meng Wanqiu.
Pei Xingzhi looked at her puzzledly, "What's wrong?"
Meng Wanqiu bit her lower lip, feeling a little nervous. This was the first time she met Pei Xingzhi's elders, and she felt uneasy unconsciously.
After straightening his clothes, he looked at Pei Xingzhi and asked, "Look at me, is there anything wrong?"
Pei Xingzhi stared at Meng Wanqiu for a few seconds, then suddenly laughed softly, his chest shaking. "So my Wanwan is also afraid of meeting her parents-in-law one day."
Meng Wanqiu's face flushed with anger. She hit Pei Xingzhi's arm in shame and anger, lowering her voice, "What do you mean by ugly wife? You're the ugly one. Look quickly, is there anything wrong? Is your hair messy?"
Pei Xingzhi's eyes were crescent-shaped from laughing, and his shoulders kept shaking. Seeing that Meng Wanqiu was getting a little anxious, he quickly put his hand to his lips, suppressed his smile, and coughed twice, "Not messy, not messy, very dignified and beautiful."
"Really?" Meng Wanqiu couldn't help but ask again.
Seeing Meng Wanqiu's rare lack of confidence, Pei Xingzhi's heart softened. He hugged her in his arms and comforted her softly, "Of course. Don't worry, Master is a very good person. Besides, I told Master about your pregnancy. He likes you very much."
After saying that, he lowered his head and placed a kiss on Meng Wanqiu's brow, "No one would dislike you."
"You just talk nonsense!"
Meng Wanqiu pursed her lips, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously rose. A smile slipped out from her eyes, playfully jumped up to the top of her eyebrows, and finally fell into the intoxicating dimples, and into Pei Xingzhi's heart.
Regardless of whether it was nonsense or not, Meng Wanqiu was indeed calmed down by Pei Xingzhi.
When she opened the door, Meng Wanqiu saw Bai Fengyao sitting on a chair and reading a book.
The man had silver hair, a gentle and elegant face, fine lines at the corners of his eyes, and his eyes revealed a calm wisdom. He was dressed simply and plainly, and even had patches on his cuffs, but it did not affect his transparent and peaceful temperament at all.
While Meng Wanqiu was observing Bai Fengyao, the other party was also looking at Meng Wanqiu.
The first impression of Meng Wanqiu is that she exudes a simple, pure aura, completely different from everyone else. She's like a pure soul who's strayed into society, a person who feels at odds with it yet also blends in perfectly, a deeply contradictory personality.
"It's Xiaowan, right? I'm Xingzhi's master, so you should call me that too." Bai Fengyao said with a kind smile.
"Hello, Master!" Meng Wanqiu gave a dignified smile and sat down with Pei Xingzhi.
"How are you? Did it hurt you and the baby in your belly to follow this kid to such a far place?" Bai Fengyao looked at Meng Wanqiu with concern.
Meng Wanqiu pursed her lips and smiled slightly, then shook her head. "No, I'm not wronged. We took the train all the way, so it wasn't very bumpy. Xingzhi also took good care of me and is in good health. The child and I are both fine."
Hearing this, Bai Fengyao felt relieved. "That's good. I heard from Xingzhi that you bought a courtyard in town. You've just arrived, so if you need any help, just tell the master. You're pregnant, and the elders at home are not around. The master is your elder, so don't be polite to him, understand?"
"Also, if Xingzhi dares to bully you, tell Master, and Master promises to take care of him for you."
Meng Wanqiu smiled and nodded. "Don't worry, I won't be polite to you if there's anything I need to say." Then, she grabbed Pei Xingzhi and said proudly, "Did you hear that? Master said, if you dare to bully me in the future, Master will back me up and deal with you."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone laughed and the atmosphere relaxed.
Bai Fengyao nodded and pretended to be serious as he warned Pei Xingzhi, "That's right, Xiao Wan is right. Don't think that just because Xiao Wan's family is not around, there's no one to support her."
Pei Xingzhi also acted like a prankster, saying in an aggrieved tone, "It's unfair! When have I ever bullied you? You're the leader of our family, how dare I do that?"
Meng Wanqiu's ears turned red, and she pinched Pei Xingzhi with her hand under the table.
"Okay, the food is getting cold. Let's eat first. Xiaowan can't go hungry."
After chatting and joking, Bai Fengyao hurriedly picked up the bowl and was about to serve rice to Meng Wanqiu. Pei Xingzhi and Meng Wanqiu stood up quickly. It was unreasonable to let the elders serve rice.
"Master, please sit down, we will take care of it." Pei Xingzhi took it from Bai Fengyao.
"Yes, Master, please sit down. How can we let the elders serve us food?"
Bai Fengyao: "Alas, why are there so many details?" Although he said so, Bai Fengyao still handed it over to Pei Xingzhi, "Xiao Wan, sit down, let Xingzhi come."
"By the way, Xiaowan, which department do you plan to enter, considering her current health? Would you like Master to help you arrange it?"
Meng Wanqiu swallowed the food in his mouth and said, "Well, no need, Master. I joined the accounting department."
Then Meng Wanqiu told the two of them about her previous encounter with Tian Qianjin.
"The Accounting Department, Section Chief Tian took the initiative to recruit you. It seems that you have the ability, Xiaowan." Bai Fengyao praised.
Pei Xingzhi added proudly, "Master, when Xiaowan was in Qinghe Village, she was the village scorekeeper and often helped the accountant with cashier work. You haven't seen how well she uses the abacus. She's almost mastered it, and she even types blindly."
"Besides using an abacus, Xiaowan's greatest talent is in mathematics. She's naturally very sensitive to numbers, even I have to admit she's better than her."
"Oh, is that so?" Bai Fengyao became interested. Both he and Pei Xingzhi were extremely smart people. As long as they wanted to, they could achieve something in any aspect.
Studying mechanics naturally requires mathematics. Bai Fengyao had achieved considerable success in mathematics, and Pei Xingzhi wasn't far behind. But now, Meng Wanqiu's mathematical talent was so impressive that even Pei Xingzhi had to admit defeat. So, just how talented was Meng Wanqiu?
Meng Wanqiu glanced at Pei Xingzhi quietly and gave Bai Fengyao a shy smile, "Master, don't listen to what he said. It's not as exaggerated as he said."
"Xiao Wan, that's your fault. We're not proud, but we can't be overly modest either. Having talent is a good thing, and others won't have time to envy it. You should be bold enough to admit it."
Bai Fengyao said disapprovingly.
Pei Xingzhi also nodded and echoed, "That's right."
Meng Wanqiu had no choice but to nod in agreement, but secretly gritted her teeth, feeling that Pei Xingzhi was a little too active today.
Did Pei Xingzhi feel his own activity?
Of course there is. He is now like a child who has found a treasure and can't wait to show it off to the elders he trusts, and Meng Wanqiu is his treasure.
It was like belated puberty. But Pei Xingzhi was really happy to meet his long-lost master. It made him feel like he was back home with his family, with someone to rely on, and he could let loose a little.
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