Because of this, she lost her job at the scholar's house. Her eldest son, seeing that the family's life was getting harder and harder, disregarded the danger and followed his father's example to go out and work on a boat. He would be gone for one or two months at a time. Seeing that her husband could take care of himself now, she thought of finding a job to supplement the family income.
But reality is cruel. She visited many shops, but most of them only accepted men and not women. Even if some shops were willing to accept women, they only accepted young women around twenty years old who were quick and agile.
Although she considered herself no less capable than young people, she was already thirty-five, and many places were unwilling to hire her. When she heard Meng Zhao ask her if she could read, she thought that this time it was not going to work out again, and she was feeling disappointed.
After asking a few questions, Meng Zhao asked her to come over for a trial work the next day, which surprised her greatly.
In Meng Zhao's consideration, literacy was certainly a plus, but the main thing was the person. Lin Qiu's family lived nearby, and it was less than a quarter of an hour's walk to work, which was very convenient.
Meng Zhao observed that although she seemed a little nervous, her voice was at a moderate volume and pace when answering questions, her pronunciation was clear, and her tone was soft and not shrill, which made her sound approachable. This was a significant advantage for someone in the service industry.
Meng Zhao glanced casually at the cotton-padded coat Lin Qiuniang was wearing. There were two patches on it, and the colors were similar. If he hadn't been so close, Meng Zhao would have almost missed them. The stitches were also very dense and neat, suggesting that she was someone who cared about her image and was meticulous.
So he asked her to come and try it tomorrow. Lin Qiuniang was very happy to hear this and repeatedly promised that she would do her best.
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