Chapter 75 Fluffy Daily Life: No kitten will bite for no reason...
Su Qing's decisive and efficient nature was further demonstrated after she had Xiao Zhang as her capable assistant.
With almost no delay, she took Xiao Zhang and all the office supplies and moved into the bright and clean office that had been prepared in Zone 2.
In her own words, "Being close to the production line makes things more efficient."
She was even more concerned about boundaries and privacy than Shi Wan had expected. Apart from necessary work communication, Su Qing almost never set foot in the office building in Zone 1.
She returned that idyllic space to Shi Wan.
Thus, it was as if District One had returned to the time when Shi Wan and Aunt Li "depended on each other for survival".
But clearly, things are different now.
With the farm's growing reputation, the number of orders on the online store has increased dramatically. Aunt Li packs the orders all by herself, often so busy that she barely has time to breathe, and she even has to squeeze in time to drink water.
Shi Wan saw this and took the initiative to help process the orders. But one afternoon, when she sealed the last box, straightened her aching back, and looked at the empty packing warehouse with only her, Aunt Li, and a few cats left, she subconsciously sighed.
Aunt Li sighed when she heard her sigh, and rubbed her lower back. "Boss Shi, you also feel uncomfortable, don't you? Before, it was just the three of us, you, me, and Xiao Zhang, chatting and laughing as we finished our work. Now that Xiao Zhang has gone to a new position, I'm really a bit lonely."
Aunt Li's eyes reflected both her longing for the lively atmosphere and her感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a deep sense of emotion or reflection) at the moment.
Before, with Su Qing around, Xiao Zhang who would occasionally come to report on the progress, and Huanhuan and the others surrounding them, it always felt lively and vibrant.
Now Su Qing and Xiao Zhang have opened up a new world in Zone 2, and even Huanhuan seems to prefer running around on the wider cement ground there.
The area seemed to become much quieter all of a sudden.
This feeling was fleeting, but it made Shi Wan make up her mind.
She thought for a moment and said to Aunt Li, "How about this, Aunt Li, we have more orders than before, and it's too hard for you to work alone. I was thinking of hiring another part-time packer? Mainly to help out in Zone 1. What do you think?"
Aunt Li nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, "That's great, it will give my old back a break."
The candidate was selected shortly after the job posting was released.
She is a young woman named Lin Xiaomei who lives in a nearby town. She just graduated from junior college and is preparing to take the accounting certificate exam at home. She wants to find a part-time job that is close to home and has flexible hours.
It was similar to Xiao Zhang's original intention.
Speaking of which, she and Aunt Li's family have some distant, roundabout relatives who are barely related.
The girl was pretty and spoke softly. She was a little shy and didn't dare to look Shi Wan in the eye during the interview. She answered questions in hushed tones, her voice barely audible.
But seeing that her resume stated her hobby was reading, Shi Wan felt that she must be a girl who could calm down and work seriously, so she decided to hire her.
On Lin Xiaomei's first day at work, Aunt Li treated her like a long-lost daughter, showering her with warmth and hospitality.
"Xiaomei, come here, let Auntie teach you how to pull this tape like this, so it's easy and secure!"
"Look, for fragile items like this, you have to wrap them in three layers of bubble wrap first, and then stuff them with filler!"
"Are you tired? Thirsty? Auntie brought some chrysanthemum tea, let me pour you a cup!"
Aunt Li not only taught her step by step, but also chatted with Lin Xiaomei during breaks, talking about everything from the weather to family matters, and quickly figured out the girl's basic situation.
I just turned 22 this year, I'm still single, have a quiet personality, and love reading online novels.
This really hit Aunt Li's "matchmaker" instincts.
One afternoon, when Shi Wan went to the packing warehouse to see if she needed any help, she overheard Aunt Li whispering something mysteriously to Lin Xiaomei, who was diligently pasting shipping labels.
"Xiaomei, you're not getting any younger, you should start thinking about your personal life! Let me tell you, they've hired a lot of young men in the second section next door. They were all handpicked by Boss Shi and Manager Su, and they're all very energetic! If you see anyone you like, tell Auntie, and Auntie will help you inquire about them!"
Lin Xiaomei's face instantly turned as red as a ripe tomato. She lowered her head even further, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, her voice barely audible, "Aunt Li... I... I'm still young, there's no rush..."
"Oh, what's there to be embarrassed about! Men should marry when they're of age and women should marry when they're of age!" Aunt Li got more and more excited as she spoke, and even started to list things off, "Look at Xiao Zhang from before, what a good young man he was, so hardworking and reliable, and now he's Manager Su's assistant!"
She seemed determined to succeed in playing matchmaker.
Lin Xiaomei's ears turned bright red. She couldn't sit still any longer. Like a frightened little rabbit, she said, "Auntie, I'm going to the toilet!" and fled in panic, almost bumping into Shi Wan who was standing at the door.
Shi Wan suppressed a laugh and quickly stepped aside.
Seeing Aunt Li's unsatisfied expression, as if she had the entire village's list of eligible young men in her hands, Shi Wan's alarm bells went off. She was afraid that this overly enthusiastic aunt would turn her "marriage-urging" fire on her, the "older" boss, in the next second.
She quickly pretended not to hear anything, slipped away, and made her escape.
Back in the main house, she pushed open the door, and the scene that greeted her instantly dispelled her slight sense of crisis, making her burst out laughing.
The LCD TV in the living room is playing the classic cartoon "Tom and Jerry".
On the carpet, led by Tangyuan, along with Mianmian, Bingbing, Oreo, and even two little black and white cats who don't usually come into the main house, all sat in a row, each tilting their fluffy heads back and staring intently at the screen.
Tangyuan sat with the most dignified posture, his eyes unblinking, only the tip of his tail occasionally lightly touching the ground, revealing his mood.
Although Mianmian was still sitting very upright, her eyes were already fixed on the blue cat on the screen that was being tormented.
Bingbing was the most engrossed. When she saw Tom get smashed or blown away, she would make excited gurgling sounds in her throat, and her chubby body would sway slightly with the plot.
The two little black and white cats were completely mesmerized, their whiskers twitching.
The sight of a group of furry creatures so intently observing the "tragic" fate of their kind is truly hilarious.
Shi Wan immediately took out her phone, quietly moved to the side, and snapped several photos to record this precious moment of the "cat group watching the movie together".
She was admiring the photos and didn't notice Huanhuan quietly passing by.
Even though Huanhuan was running around the living room like a little whirlwind, her agile movements were so light that you couldn't hear any thumping sounds on the ground.
When Huanhuan passed by Shi Wan's feet again, she suddenly stopped without warning, turned her head, opened her mouth, and inexplicably gave Shi Wan's ankle a light bite.
It didn't hurt at all, not even a tooth mark was left. It was just wet and itchy, with a strange sense of provocation.
After finishing her munching, Huanhuan sprang back like a spring, staring at Shi Wan with her round eyes, and hopped away several steps.
Shi Wan was both amused and exasperated by its sudden "attack." She deliberately put on a stern face and pretended to grab it, saying, "You little Huanhuan, you dare to bite me? See how I deal with you!"
Seeing that things were not going well, Huanhuan immediately let out a "meow" and turned to run away. Shi Wan, also in a playful mood, laughed and chased after her.
The two, a human and a cat, chased and played around the sofa in the living room. Huanhuan ran very fast, occasionally making sharp turns, trying to shake off Shi Wan.
In the end, just as Shi Wan was about to "succeed," Huanhuan wisely chose to "surrender."
She plopped down on the ground with a "thud," her paws in the air, revealing her soft, snow-white belly. Her four little paws, each with pink pads, waved wildly in the air, trying to reach Shi Wan's outstretched hand. She let out a soft, affectionate "meow," as if to say, "You can't argue with a cat..."
Shi Wan then stopped, satisfied. She squatted down and grabbed the four restless little paws without any politeness, kneading each of the soft pads and squeezing them to her heart's content.
Huanhuan felt comfortable being rubbed and squinted her eyes until Shi Wan released her. Then she rolled over, shook her fur, and ran out in a flash.
She hadn't run far when her attention was drawn to the "teaching activity" taking place in the yard.
Big Yellow was solemnly instructing his dog on some mysterious canine life skill.
Huanhuan immediately crouched down, hiding itself behind the thick grass, its round eyes fixed on its target, and the tip of its tail trembled slightly with excitement.
After lying in ambush for a while, she seized the opportunity and charged out like a small cannonball, heading straight for Gouwa!
"Awooo!" The dog was so frightened by the sudden "attack" that it jumped three feet high and let out a terrified cry.
Da Huang glanced helplessly at his cat friend who always did things the wrong way, his face full of speechless frustration.
She gave a symbolic growl and chased after Huanhuan for two steps. Seeing that Huanhuan had already run away triumphantly, she went back to comfort the frightened dog and continue her unfinished educational work.
Huanhuan, having successfully completed the "scare the puppy" achievement, was so happy that her tail stood up like a flagpole. She swaggered off towards Zone 2 with an arrogant gait, probably to find new "fun".
Shi Wan watched all of this and laughed until her stomach hurt.
She returned to her study, selected a few of the most interesting photos from the "cat movie-watching group" she had just taken, and posted them on the farm's social media account.
"Cat Paw in Business V: I caught a group of furry people 'watching cat videos' together, they were watching even more intently than I was! [laughing and crying.jpg]"
The post immediately attracted a large number of fans.
"Hahaha, help! Tangyuan's movie-watching posture is so cool and domineering!"
"Bingbing: I'm really getting into it, I'm already starting to get angry!"
"Wait! Who's that black and white cat in the corner, only showing half its butt and the tip of its tail? Is it a new cutie?"
"The person upstairs has sharp eyes! I saw it too! There's another photo where it looks like there's a pair of reflective eyes hiding behind the curtains!"
"No way, how many cats have you been hiding behind our backs?! How many hidden cats are there on the farm?! Hand them all over!"
"Do they really understand it? They all look so serious, hahaha!"
"Maybe they're learning how to more effectively 'manage' human beings? (Just kidding)"
The comments section was filled with laughter and excitement, with people even spontaneously starting a "find the cat" game, searching for more hidden furry figures in the corners and edges of the photos.
Shi Wan's mood brightened completely as she read these amusing comments.
She picked through the interesting comments from netizens and replied to them while turning on her computer.
Su Qing had already sent her the preliminary plan for setting up and operating the animal feeding points, and Shi Wan was prepared to push forward the implementation of this matter and the stray cat sterilization foundation as soon as possible.
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