After seeing Wang Mengqi and Ning Bufan off, Xu Xiu took out an ear thermometer to check Xiao Ruoyan's temperature. He had specially bought it online yesterday, and it was delivered on an express basis.
He was relieved to see that her temperature was around 37 degrees Celsius. He sat with Xiao Ruoyan for a while before getting ready to go to class.
"Xiu, are you coming back to stay tonight?"
Xiao Ruoyan couldn't help but ask another question.
"I'll go to the dorm after you're asleep tonight, since the dorm doesn't close that early anyway."
"Judging from your condition, you can go to class tomorrow. The final exams are in a few days, so don't fail."
"Yes, I know."
Xiao Ruoyan saw Xu Xiu to the door, took out the class notes that Du Yuanyuan had secretly given her that morning, and began to read them seriously.
As soon as he arrived in the classroom, Pang Wenjun came over to him.
"Old Xu, tell me honestly, are you keeping a mistress in a gilded cage?"
"......"
Since Pang Wenjun asked this question, he must have received definite information. Sure enough, as long as one person knows, the risk of the leak becomes infinitely high.
"The house assigned by the school."
"Old Xu is being unfair! He didn't even consult us about such a big thing?"
"What are you discussing?"
Xu Xiu looked at Pang Wenjun with a puzzled expression.
"Shouldn't you offer to treat people to a meal when you enter a house?"
"......"
Xu Xiu was speechless. Some people really have no shame when it comes to food.
"Old Pang, are you going to give a wedding gift?"
"Godfather, aren't we practically family?"
"We'll talk about it when I have time. I'll treat you guys to a meal before the holiday. I'm really impressed with you."
After hearing Xu Xiu's agreement, Pang Wenjun quickly took out his phone and sent a message in group 203: "Brothers, let's have a get-together before the holiday. Old Xu will arrange it."
"receive."
Xiao Xu replied instantly.
"Why is Old Xu treating us again?"
Wen Zhicai asked in the group chat, puzzled.
"Old Xu got an apartment from the school, so he treated us to dinner..."
Xu Xiu looked at the chat history in the group and his face darkened.
Xiao Xu didn't come to class in the afternoon, so Wen Zhicai was called to help her by the counselor.
After class, Xu Xiuzheng was about to leave, but Pang Wenjun clung to him like a leech.
"What does Lao Pang mean?"
"Is Lao Xu's studio still hiring?"
"What? You want to recommend someone over?"
"Mr. Xu truly lives up to his reputation..."
"Don't flatter me, just get to the point."
"Han Yun's family had some trouble and urgently needed money, so I asked my family for some money and gave it to her without asking her to pay it back. Although she accepted the money."
“But she’s been looking for part-time jobs these past few days. I’m worried she might get bullied. If all the part-time jobs are available, I’ll feel a little more at ease if you can help me out here, Lao Xu.”
Hearing Pang Wenjun's words, Xu Xiu looked at him with new respect.
"Old Pang, are you serious about Han Yun?"
"Old Xu, what are you saying? Do you think I'm that kind of scumbag?"
"Yes, yes, you're not a scumbag, you're a scumbag."
"Old Xu, don't think that just because I need something from you, you can attack me personally without restraint."
"Alright, since you've already spoken, Old Pang, what else can I say..."
"Tell her to come to my studio later."
"Alright, Lao Xu, from now on, I, Pang Wenjun, will go through fire and water for you, as long as you say the word."
"Don't be too happy yet. I need to meet with Han Yun and talk to her before I can decide whether to use her."
"Okay, Lao Xu, I'm satisfied with what you said."
“I know there are some things that brothers shouldn’t touch, but we know you’re different.”
Xu Xiu patted Pang Wenjun on the shoulder with a smile, "Old Pang, I didn't expect you to be so reliable sometimes. I'll do my best in this matter. There's no need for too much talk between brothers."
The two chatted for a while about Han Yun before Xu Xiucai and Pang Wenjun parted ways and headed towards the studio.
There was only one class in the afternoon. After class, he originally planned to go directly to the staff dormitory, but since Pang Wenjun had already spoken up, Xu Xiu decided to find out more about the situation from Han Yun first.
This wasn't a big deal. Xu Xiu wanted to hire people because his business was growing rapidly, but he preferred to hire students from impoverished families or those who worked part-time while studying.
These people are generally very serious about their work. The pressure of responsibility gives them motivation, making them a perfect fit for the current studio.
Han Yun came over after waiting in the studio for a while.
Han Yun seemed a little nervous when no one else was around.
He immediately greeted her with, "President Xu."
Xu Xiu smiled and said, "Isn't it a bit too formal for Han Yun to call me President Xu?"
"Just call me Lao Xu, like Pang Wenjun does."
"Would you mind telling me about your family situation?"
Hearing Xu Xiu's words, Han Yun managed a weak smile.
"Actually, this is an unsolvable problem in my family."
"I have a younger brother..."
Han Yun had barely begun when Xu Xiu interrupted her, saying, "Han Yun, I'll finish the rest."
"Your family favors boys over girls, and your parents are biased towards your younger brother. You must have gotten into Hangzhou University on your own, and you probably even raised the tuition fees yourself."
“This time it must be your family asking you for money. Your younger brother is probably a good-for-nothing, and a bottomless pit of money.”
Han Yun was so shocked by what Xu Xiu said that she couldn't say a word.
He hadn't told Pang Wenjun about this, so why did Xu Xiu know so much about it?
Looking at Han Yun's expression, Xu Xiu knew that he was pretty much right.
These days, if you have a younger brother and your family lives in a remote rural area, there's a high probability that they'll favor boys over girls.
He had left messages about Han Yun during their previous meals. Pang Wenjun was his brother, so naturally he would pay more attention to his girlfriend, Xu Xiu.
Moreover, he had Bai Yushu investigate secretly, which is why Xu Xiu was able to tell the whole story so accurately just now.
"Old... Xu, how do you know so much?"
"I guessed."
Han Yun: "......"
She didn't believe it at all, but since Xu Xiu said it was a guess, she decided to take it as a guess.
"Han Yun, I was originally planning to hire someone, but now the volume of mail being sent is getting bigger and bigger, and we just happen to be short of a manager."
"To be honest, I had someone investigate your background."
"It didn't mean anything by it. It was just to help my brother make a decision."
Han Yun didn't react much when she heard that Xu Xiu had someone investigate her.
Instead, he smiled and said, "Wenjun is really lucky to have a roommate like you."
"His good fortune is built on my misfortune..."
Upon hearing this, Han Yun covered her mouth with one hand and chuckled softly.
"Try to use your spare time before the holiday to get familiar with the job and see if you are suitable for it, especially since you are studying art."
"Our job is dirty and tiring..."
"Thank you, I can do it. I've done dirtier and more tiring jobs during my summer part-time job."
"Alright, then come and officially report for duty tomorrow."
"Okay, thank you, Lao Xu."
"You're too kind. I'm also looking to hire someone, and I trust someone like you who I know well."
"However, let me make this clear from the start: if you don't perform well or if I feel you're not suitable for this job, I will fire you without hesitation."
Xu Xiu put away his smile and became very serious when he said this.
Han Yun was startled, but she remained calm on the surface.
"I understand, Lao Xu. If I hadn't done a good job, I would have left even without you saying so."
"Okay, let's just talk about the matter at hand and don't take it too seriously. I'm the kind of person who likes to keep public and private matters separate."
Xu Xiu then put on an innocent and harmless expression.
I understand.
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