Zhou Weiguang wanted Qin Hanshu to rest at home today, but Qin Hanshu insisted on going to work, so Zhou Weiguang had no choice but to take her.
Qin Hanshu thought it was just a matter of being taken to town to catch a bus, but Zhou Weiguang got on the bus with her.
“I’ve thought about it, and I’m really worried about you. I’ll accompany you to your workplace.” Zhou Weiguang raised his hand. “The main thing is that I have to carry the fish tank and flower pots, and it’s inconvenient for you to go alone.”
Qin Hanshu agreed, "Will that interfere with your work?"
Zhou Weiguang said, "Don't worry, it's nothing."
Throughout the journey, Zhou Weiguang kept an eye on the road conditions.
The bus runs several times a day from the town to the city, so it's not too crowded on any of the trips. The bus is a little bumpy when it goes through a section of gravel road, but then it becomes a flat provincial highway, and the road is even smoother and wider once you enter the city.
Overall, there are no major safety concerns.
Qin Hanshu felt a little uncomfortable after smelling the diesel fuel, but she didn't vomit as much as she did last night.
Zhou Weiguang couldn't help but suggest, "Xiao Shu, why don't you take a long leave from work first? The doctor said that pregnancy symptoms usually don't last forever. How about we go back to work when we feel better?"
Zhou Weiguang paused for a moment, then added, "Leave the leave to me, I'll handle it."
Qin Hanshu patted his chest and shook his head weakly.
Seeing Qin Hanshu insist on going to work, Zhou Weiguang couldn't help but click his tongue. If his wife worked for a while longer, she could be nominated for a model worker award.
In fact, Cao Jing's workplace was not far from the department store, so she could go to work with Qin Hanshu, which would allow Qin Hanshu to have someone to look after her on the way.
However, the department store's working hours are fixed, from nine to five. The dance troupe's hours are more flexible, with half the month spent performing at factories. Therefore, the two rarely have the opportunity to work together.
Zhou Weiguang watched with a worried expression as Qin Hanshu walked into the bustling department store.
***
Upon arriving at the office, Qin Hanshu placed the clivia on the windowsill, next to Wu Yingxia's bottle orchid.
Wu Yingxia said that she no longer needs to prepare watering cans; one can be used for all.
Wu Yingxia arrived a few minutes late and, seeing the fish tank already placed on her table, immediately came over happily and hugged Qin Hanshu's shoulder.
"I was just wondering yesterday if you'd go to the market while you were on break, and then I saw goldfish as soon as I arrived today!" Wu Yingxia was genuinely happy, laughing heartily.
Everyone else in the office looked over.
Although Wu Yingxia is not the kind of person who acts arrogantly or is difficult to get along with just because of her seniority, she has never been seen to be so affectionate to anyone.
The new employee, Qin Hanshu, seems to have some skills.
Not long after starting work, a middle-aged man in his thirties entered the office and walked straight to Wu Yingxia's side.
"Old Wang isn't in the office, where did he go?"
Wu Yingxia glanced at the visitor and laughed, "Oh, Director Ye, our section chief doesn't report to me where he goes, you've asked the wrong person."
Director Ye adjusted his glasses and smiled good-naturedly, "Alright then."
Just as he was about to leave, he saw Qin Hanshu sitting next to Wu Yingxia and his eyes flickered. "This lady looks unfamiliar."
"This is our new colleague, Qin Hanshu, from the Labor and Wages Department."
After introducing them, Wu Yingxia said to Qin Hanshu, "This is Director Ye from the General Manager's Office. Director Ye is a well-rounded talent in our unit and a favorite of the General Manager. Qin, you should learn a lot from Director Ye."
Qin Hanshu stood up. "Hello, Director Ye."
"Hello, Qin Hanshu." Director Ye smiled kindly at Qin Hanshu, glanced at her subtly, and then turned and left.
Wu Yingxia glanced at the door and, after confirming that Director Ye had left, said to Qin Hanshu, "Ye Zhongping and our Section Chief Wang have known each other for many years; they were classmates since university."
Qin Hanshu clicked her tongue and said, "They're all college students?"
“Yes,” Wu Yingxia sighed, “Back then, you could still take the college entrance exam, and those who could get in were the cream of the crop.”
No wonder Ye Zhongping and Wang Yinghui both became middle-level managers in their respective units at around the age of thirty.
"However, Director Ye and our Section Chief Wang have very different personalities."
Qin Hanshu nodded.
Wang Yinghui looked serious and rigid, while Ye Zhongping was much more amiable. Of course, this was only on the surface. Qin Hanshu didn't have a deep understanding of them at the moment.
Qin Hanshu, who was nodding, suddenly noticed that Wu Yingxia's expression was somewhat subtle.
She pondered Wu Yingxia's words again: "Director Ye and our Section Chief Wang have very different personalities."
This seems to be more than just a statement; it implies something deeper.
Qin Hanshu's heart stirred, and she looked at Wu Yingxia. Wu Yingxia smiled, returned to her seat, and buried herself in her work.
It seems that Director Ye and Wang Yinghui don't get along.
As a member of the labor relations department, she'll have to pay more attention to this in the future.
While Qin Hanshu was grateful for Wu Yingxia's advice, she also felt a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a complex feeling of mixed emotions, including regret and reflection). She realized that in the workplace, one had to ponder the words of anyone several times before understanding their true meaning, which was truly... quite a test of one's character.
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