A few days passed in a flash, and no one noticed that Su Qingyun had to return to work.
It was the same this time. Except for Ji Yue, she did not let her family see her off because she did not want to face the sadness and reluctance of parting.
"Okay, I'm leaving." On the station platform, Su Qingyun said goodbye to Ji Yue with a bright smile and a deliberately relaxed tone. "Wait until I come back next time. It shouldn't be too long."
"Okay, I know." Ji Yue nodded with a smile, "It won't be long."
"Yeah." Su Qingyun breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he didn't show any sadness on his face. "Then I'll get in the car?"
"Okay." Ji Yue nodded, "Be careful."
"Know."
Su Qingyun turned around, got on the train, found a seat and sat down. Then, he waved to Ji Yue through the window.
Ji Yue also responded with a smile.
Soon, the whistle sounded, and the train, carrying longing, began to rattle towards the distance.
Ji Yue waited until the train was out of sight before he withdrew his gaze. What he had just said was not words to comfort himself. The next time he and Qingyun met, it wouldn't be too long.
He turned and left.
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When Su Qingyun left, Su Aiguo and the others also wanted to go home. They had been away for so long and they missed home. Once they left, the Su family became deserted.
"It's been so lively for so long, I'm a little uncomfortable now that this person is gone." Wu Guixiang sighed and said, "When they were here, I still had some things to do. When they're not here, I don't even know where to go when I go out."
She is familiar with the surrounding area, so there is no point in going out.
Seeing that his mother was bored, Su Aimin frowned and thought for a while, then decided to find something for her to do.
"Mom, why don't you help me run the store?" Su Aimin thought for a moment and said, "Aying and I have been discussing finding someone to help run the store. It's a good opportunity since you don't have much to do. Why don't you go and help out? I'll pay you a salary."
"Forget it then." Wu Guixiang curled her lips. "I don't know how to introduce the clothes sold in your store to customers when they come. I can't do what you have, so forget it." She liked to join in the fun, but she still didn't want to get involved in her children's business affairs. It would be fine if she could help, but she was afraid of making things worse.
"Besides, that clothing store must hire young and beautiful girls. If I, an old woman, were to run the store, no one would want to come in."
Su Aimin thought about it and it seemed to be the case.
"Then let me think about it and find you a job that will allow your abilities to be put to good use!" Su Aimin assured her.
"Okay." Wu Guixiang didn't care and said casually.
But neither of them expected that before they even went out to look for it, an errand would come to them.
The director of the street office in charge of the Oak Alley area came to visit and specifically asked Wu Guixiang to go to the street office to help with their work.
"What? My mother?" Su Aimin couldn't believe it. "How can my mother help you?"
Wu Guixiang was also confused. How could she help the street office?
"Hey, that's a lot of help," said the director of the neighborhood office. "We have a lot of alleys here, and a lot of people living there. With so many people, it's easy for trouble to arise. You don't know how busy our neighborhood office is. We're running around all day, one getting into arguments over trivial matters, another getting into arguments over trivial matters. It's exhausting."
"We thought about finding a mediator among the residents in this area to help us with our work. We considered it for a long time and finally chose Comrade Wu Guixiang."
"Mediator?" Su Aimin and Wu Guixiang said in unison.
"Yes." The director nodded with a smile. "We chose Comrade Wu Guixiang because, firstly, she has a strong base among the people and is familiar with the situations of every household. Secondly, Comrade Wu Guixiang has only been in Beijing for a short time. No matter what happens, she will be able to remain neutral, not favor any family, and mediate fairly and impartially."
"Really?" Su Aimin found what he said reasonable and well-founded, but still found it hard to believe.
He had been in the capital for so long without a formal job, but his mother, on the other hand, had only been here for a short time, yet she had someone come to her house to invite her. Although it was just a mediator's job, it was a sign of the organization's trust in the Su family, which was not easy.
In fact, the director had two other reasons that he didn't say out loud. One was that they had heard about the reputation of the old lady named Wu Guixiang in this area. Although she had not been here for long, she was not someone who was easily provoked. She had frightened many people. If she became a mediator, she would definitely be able to calm down those who liked to stir up trouble.
The second reason is naturally because this is the Su family. The Su family has informed their street level above, asking them to pay more attention and report any problems in a timely manner. If they bring the person in front of them, wouldn’t it be easier to observe and pay attention?
"Although this mediator's job isn't considered a formal one, it still enjoys the same treatment as our street office staff. The salary and other things won't be bad. Moreover, if you do an outstanding job, you'll be recognized as a model or a pacesetter, and you'll receive bonuses."
"No need to say more, I'll do it!" Wu Guixiang agreed impatiently.
She was just feeling bored and bored, so isn't this a great opportunity that has come her way?
Being a mediator is good, as she can always care about the lives of the people. She doesn’t care about salary or bonus, she just likes doing this kind of work!
"You mean you agree?" the director asked with a smile.
"Of course!" Wu Guixiang said without hesitation, "When can I start working?"
As she reached old age, Wu Guixiang burst out with unprecedented passion for work and was extremely excited.
"If you're willing, you can report to our street tomorrow," said the director.
"Okay." Wu Guixiang nodded like a chick pecking at rice. "I'll go tomorrow."
"Okay." The director stood up. "See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow." Wu Guixiang happily saw the person off.
When Qin Ying came back in the evening, she saw Wu Guixiang trying on clothes non-stop.
"Okay, you've tried it over and over again, and it's all the same." Su Dalin couldn't bear to watch it anymore.
"What do you know?" Wu Guixiang ignored him.
"Third brother, bring me two pieces of clothes tomorrow that fit me." Wu Guixiang looked at her clothes and felt that they were not worthy of her job.
"Okay." Su Aimin was a little helpless.
In the past, no matter what he asked his mother to bring back clothes, she would refuse, saying that he was wasting money. But now, for the sake of a job, she would take the initiative to ask him for them.
But this is also a good thing. She can have something to do, and she can rest assured that Su Aimin is busy outside.
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