Lin Jin asked with some confusion, "Didn't you have a job before? How come..."
Xiao Pingping said with some disappointment, "The No. 3 factory where I worked didn't do very well last year, so it merged with the No. 1 factory. I was among the first batch of laid-off workers, and I've been doing odd jobs ever since! When I saw this job posting for shop assistants, I thought I'd give it a try!"
“I need people here, and you meet the requirements, but I’m offering time off in lieu of leave. Do you want to discuss this with your family?” Lin Jin asked.
Xiao Pingping quickly replied, "No need to discuss it, I'm in charge of my own household!"
Li Jin knew that Xiao Pingping was married, and it seemed that she was doing well in her husband's family.
"Okay, let me tell you about the salary and benefits! My monthly salary is 45 yuan, and for every 100 yuan of clothes you sell, you get an extra 5 yuan, that's called commission! The internship period is one month! Then you get one day off per week, but that day isn't fixed! As for meals, you have to cook for yourself. There's a kitchen in the back of my shop, and I'll give you a living allowance every month! If you're okay with it, come to work at nine o'clock tomorrow morning!"
Xiao Pingping never imagined she could find such a great job! Not only does it offer weekly days off, but the salary is also so high! Plus, there's a living allowance!
She quickly realized what was happening and asked, "Dr. Lin, is this shop yours?" Lin Jin nodded and said, "Don't call me Dr. Lin anymore. I've changed my surname; it's now Li. Besides, I rarely treat patients anymore. I'm younger than you. Just call me Xiao Jin!"
Xiao Pingping didn't hesitate and said, "Okay, from now on I'll call you Xiao Jin!"
"Okay, go back and get ready. Come to work tomorrow morning!"
After Xiao Pingping left, Tian Tian returned shortly after. Lin Jin told her that a new employee would be joining the store tomorrow and that Tian Tian would need to mentor her. Tian Tian happily agreed.
Back home, Xiao Pingping was overjoyed. Her mother-in-law, He Yuhua, seeing her happy expression, quickly asked, "Pingping, why are you so happy today?" Xiao Pingping excitedly grabbed He Yuhua's arm and said, "Mom, I found a job, and the salary isn't bad!"
When He Yuhua heard that Xiao Pingping had found a job, her eyes lit up immediately. She quickly asked, "What kind of job? How much does it pay?" Xiao Pingping replied excitedly, "I'm a shop assistant at Li Jin's clothing store. It's 45 yuan a month, plus commission, a monthly living allowance, and one day off a week!" He Yuhua's smile widened. "That's a great job! Pingping, you're so capable! Who is Li Jin?" Xiao Pingping explained, "She's Dr. Lin, who treated my brother before. She's changed her surname to Li now." He Yuhua suddenly realized, "Oh, it's her! That girl is kind-hearted and a good doctor. You have to work hard at her store." Xiao Pingping nodded emphatically, "Mom, don't worry, I'll definitely work hard. It'll just be a lot of work for you at home from now on!" What work? As long as you and Ming'er are doing well, Mom is happy!
That evening, Zhao Ming was happy to hear that Xiao Pingping had found a job when he got home from work. He was pleased; their factory wasn't doing well, and rumors circulated that they might not even be able to pay wages next month. However, as a skilled worker, he was sure the factory would at least pay him. Now that Xiao Pingping had found work, he felt less pressured. The next morning, Xiao Pingping arrived at the clothing store early. Li Jin, seeing her, smiled and arranged for Tian Tian to show her around. Tian Tian enthusiastically guided Xiao Pingping through the styles, prices, and placement of the clothes. Xiao Pingping learned diligently and quickly, soon getting the hang of it.
During the lunch break, a stylishly dressed woman entered the store. She browsed around, picked up a dress, and nitpicked, saying, "The workmanship of this dress is terrible." Xiao Pingping quickly stepped forward to explain, but the woman wouldn't let it go. Li Jin, hearing the commotion, came out from behind and smiled at the woman, saying, "You have excellent taste. This dress does have a minor flaw, but we can offer you a discount." The woman's attitude softened, and she eventually bought the dress.
When Li Jin finished work that evening, she tallied the day's sales figures and found they were significantly higher than usual. She smiled and said to Xiao Pingping and Tian Tian, "Thanks to you both, the results were excellent today." Xiao Pingping smiled shyly, secretly vowing to work hard and not let Li Jin down. Li Jin also felt that with Xiao Pingping's addition, the plan to open a second store could proceed much faster.
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