Chapter 122 Transportation
These days, a job is truly a secure job. Even factory managers can't fire employees without a reason. Employees of this era have high retirement pensions and good benefits while they're working. So when the wave of layoffs came, many employees couldn't accept it and preferred to stay in the factory even if it meant accepting lower wages or other conditions.
Ning Xuan said to Jiang Xiaohong, "Job openings in the city are very tight right now. I have a job opening that I can sell for 1,200 yuan. You can tell her that I can help you get a permanent position and give you an additional 200 yuan discount. It's a two-pronged approach."
“That means you’ll earn 200 yuan less. If you really get me a permanent position, I’ll make up the 200 yuan.” Jiang Xiaohong didn’t want Ning Xuan to suffer a loss.
"Oh, that's not important. I don't need the 200 yuan. I got this job by accident. No matter how many I sell, it's all free money."
The matter of capturing Dieter needed to be kept secret, so she didn't tell Jiang Xiaohong. However, in Ning Xuan's opinion, she had indeed obtained this job opportunity very easily. Moreover, she didn't lack even 1,000 yuan. But since she had already gotten it, she certainly couldn't give it away for nothing.
"Why don't you take advantage of your lunch break now and see if she's eating in the cafeteria, then you can talk to her first?" Ning Xuan still wanted to resolve this quickly so she wouldn't have to worry about it anymore.
Jiang Xiaohong nodded, having just finished her meal. "Then I'll go look for it now."
Liang Moli was quite surprised to see Jiang Xiaohong looking for her. She knew Jiang Xiaohong, after all, this person had "stole" her job. However, her uncle was right, she was not ambitious enough. If she could have ranked first or second, she wouldn't have been rejected.
Jiang Xiaohong's exam results were so good that even if she was unhappy, she couldn't do anything else, otherwise even her uncle wouldn't be able to save her.
Although her uncle would sometimes pull strings to get her into the factory, it was always within the factory's rules. She still had to go through the normal exams and procedures to get in.
Curious about what Jiang Xiaohong wanted to see her about, Liang Moli readily followed Jiang Xiaohong to a corner.
Jiang Xiaohong quietly told her about her work.
When Liang Moli heard that it was a job at the provincial food factory, and an office job at that, her first reaction was happiness, and her second reaction was that something was strange.
"But why don't you just go for such a good job yourself?" Liang Moli asked, puzzled.
Jiang Xiaohong, of course, wouldn't tell Ning Xuan the truth. Instead, she made up an excuse for herself: "I don't want to be too far from home, and my brother isn't married yet. I'm a little worried about him."
Jiang Xiaohong never forgets to reinforce her persona as a brother-supporting demon.
Upon hearing this, Liang Moli's concerns were dispelled. After all, Jiang Xiaohong's reputation had spread throughout the factory. Originally, many single male employees in the factory were eager to try their luck with Jiang Xiaohong because she was beautiful and had a respectable job. However, one after another, bizarre remarks made by Jiang Xiaohong during blind dates were reported.
At first, some people thought it was a rumor, but they didn't give up. After experiencing it firsthand, several more quotes about Jiang Xiaohong's "brother-supporting demon" emerged.
These colleagues' personal experiences finally confirmed Jiang Xiaohong's persona as a "brother-supporting demon".
Liang Moli was already resentful about missing out on the office assistant job, and she paid more attention to Jiang Xiaohong than to others.
She said to Jiang Xiaohong, "How about this, come with me to the factory manager's office now, and we'll discuss some work-related matters."
Liang Moli was also afraid that things might change if she waited too long, so she wanted to settle on a job as soon as possible. Her family had the money to buy her a job, and she wanted her uncle to give her his approval. Besides, her uncle also needed to agree to make Jiang Xiaohong a permanent employee.
Jiang Xiaohong naturally had no objections. Fortunately, she had already told Ning Xuan before leaving that if things went smoothly, she might have to go to the factory manager's place, and told Ning Xuan to wait for her news in the dormitory.
For convenience, and because she trusted Jiang Xiaohong, Ning Xuan had already given Jiang Xiaohong the job offer letter.
She wasn't afraid that Director Li and his gang would bully her and snatch the letter of introduction. If they dared to snatch it, she would make sure he couldn't stay in his position as director. Besides, it would be easy for her to get the letter of introduction back.
Things went smoothly afterward. Li Mingde looked at the letter of introduction in Jiang Xiaohong's hand, confirmed that the information and official seal on it were genuine, and then agreed to Jiang Xiaohong's conditions:
"We're pressed for time this afternoon, so it definitely can't be done. The earliest we can process your official appointment is Monday morning."
"Please write an application this afternoon, then I'll have a meeting with HR and the union to go through the procedures. Tomorrow is Sunday, no day off. Prepare your documents by Monday, and I'll have HR process your official employment paperwork. Starting next month, your salary and benefits will be based on the new level."
Jiang Xiaohong clenched her fists secretly, her palms sweating with nervousness.
She calmed herself down and said, "Factory Manager, I'll give the letter of introduction to Comrade Liang after I've completed the formalities next Monday."
Li Mingde nodded, "Of course, we'll prepare the money when the time comes. Also, remember to keep this a secret and don't tell anyone else."
Jiang Xiaohong quickly agreed, "Then I'll head back now, Factory Manager."
Li Mingde gestured for Liang Moli to see Jiang Xiaohong off. After she returned, Li Mingde also instructed Liang Moli not to tell anyone else about the matter.
"Until everything is settled, don't tell anyone except your parents, understand?"
"Can't we tell my aunt either?" Liang Moli asked.
Li Mingde sighed, “I’m here with her. Just be careful and don’t tell anyone what they ask.”
After missing out on the job last time, Liang Moli had become much more composed and knew the seriousness of the matter. She nodded solemnly.
Ning Xuan knew that the formalities wouldn't be completed until the day after tomorrow, and she also knew that this was already very fast, so she didn't say anything.
However, she would have to take the letter of introduction back with her first, since it would be safer to keep it with her than anywhere else.
Jiang Xiaohong breathed a sigh of relief. She had been under a lot of pressure carrying such an important item on her person for so long.
With things mostly settled, Ning Xuan decided to head back first. "I'll head back now and come back the day after tomorrow morning."
Since she was already there, Ning Xuan went to a state-run restaurant to order takeout and take home some food to change things up.
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After Han Dongling finished fighting the zombies and traded the crystal core to Ning Xuan, her spiritual power was almost exhausted. She quickly found a place to meditate and recover her spiritual power.
After her spiritual energy recovered, she ate something and continued searching for zombies or mutated animals. She had already planned that during the day, when visibility was good, she would fight monsters to earn resources and improve her combat abilities. She would use the nights to cultivate.
However, as she walked, she suddenly remembered that she might ask Ning Xuan if there was any transportation available, which would improve efficiency.
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