Zhu Xiudan pushed up her reading glasses and looked up at the door. "Oh, it's Wang Xiu. Come in and sit down. I still have some work to finish."
"Okay, Sister Dan."
Wang Xiu walked into the office, quickly glanced around, paused for a moment on a few cans of dried mangoes in the corner, then looked away and sat on the sofa to wait for Zhu Xiudan.
Zhu Xiudan wrote down the results on today's statistical report, put it in the drawer, got up and sat down in front of Wang Xiu. "Comrade Wang, have you been getting used to living in the compound?"
Wang Xiu smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Sister Dan. Life in the compound is very fulfilling, and the military families are all very kind to me. I really like it here. When I first came, if it weren't for Sister Dan introducing me to everyone, I wouldn't have been able to integrate into the compound so quickly. I'm very grateful to you."
Zhu Xiudan liked the young people who were sensible, well-mannered, and grateful. Seeing Wang Xiu say this, she happily said, "There's no need for thanks. This is what we should do. If you have any difficulties in life in the future, you can come to the Women's Director's office to find us."
Seeing this, Wang Xiu seized the opportunity to bring up the purpose of her visit, "Sister Dan, I've always really liked the military family, and I'm very grateful to you and your wives for taking care of us. I'd also like to contribute to the compound; I wonder if there's still an opportunity to join the sideline group?"
Zhu Xiudan was a little surprised, "I remember you helped out at the bathhouse, why did you decide to join the sideline group?"
"Sister Dan, to be honest, I've always loved cooking, but I never had the chance before. I wanted to join the side hustle group last time, but before I could properly hand over my work at the bathhouse, the side hustle group disbanded. This time, when the side hustle group was recruiting, I happened to be away from home, so I missed it again."
At this point, Wang Xiu said sincerely, "I really want to join the side hustle group, and I hope Sister Dan can give me a chance?"
Wang Xiu was sincere and explained in a few words why she wanted to join the side business group and why she missed the opportunity before. She was generous and her way of dealing with people was impeccable.
To be honest, Zhu Xiudan had a pretty good impression of Wang Xiu. She was a gentle and kind girl, much better than the headstrong and short-tempered Qin Lamei.
However, the decision to hire people wasn't hers to make alone. When she invited Yu Yao over, she promised Yu Yao that she would follow Yu Yao's instructions in all arrangements, including how many people to hire.
The first batch of people has been recruited. Whether Wang Xiu can stay depends on whether Yu Yao needs more people.
Zhu Xiudan did not immediately refuse Wang Xiu, but said, "Wang Xiu, I am very happy that you are willing to join the side business group. However, we have already recruited enough people for the first batch, and we are not sure when we will recruit the next batch. How about this, you work in the bathhouse for now, and I will think about it and give you an answer in a couple of days."
Wang Xiu was surprised that Zhu Xiudan would refuse. She had already planned how to perform, but now she could only wait and see.
She quickly guessed what Zhu Xiudan was thinking and pretended to be hesitant: "Sister Dan, are you asking Consultant Yu for his opinion?"
Zhu Xiudan did not deny it, "That's right. Comrade Yu Yao is now an advisor to the sideline group, and all personnel arrangements need to be discussed with her."
"When you ask Comrade Yu, Sister Dan, could you please apologize to her for me? I was too abrupt before and shouldn't have made things difficult for her. If possible, I hope she will be magnanimous and not hold it against me."
Wang Xiu said this on purpose; it could be considered a calculated move.
If Yu Yao refuses to agree because of her prejudice after Zhu Xiudan learns that she has a grudge against Yu Yao, it will inevitably leave the upright Zhu Xiudan with a bad impression of taking revenge.
It would have been even better if Yu Yao hadn't abused her power for personal gain.
The side business is just starting out and there aren't enough people. She had previously worked with Qin Lamei making dried mangoes and has some experience, so she's someone the side business needs.
Zhu Xiudan shouldn't refuse.
Sure enough, Zhu Xiudan's impression of her improved even more after hearing how understanding she was, but what she said was not quite what Wang Xiu had expected.
"Actually, you don't need to worry. Comrade Yu Yao is not a petty person. She won't take it to heart."
Wang Xiu's face stiffened for a moment, then she recovered. "Then I'm relieved. Sister Dan, I only have a high school education and I studied a little accounting before. If I join the side hustle group, I can help with some data statistics. If I unfortunately can't join, I can teach the skills and methods I know to the people in the side hustle group."
Hearing that she had studied accounting and statistics and was willing to teach others, Zhu Xiudan was both surprised and delighted, and couldn't help but smile and say, "Comrade Wang Xiu is very thoughtful."
"Okay, I'll ask Comrade Yu about your matter tomorrow. I'll give you an answer tomorrow, no need to wait two days."
Wang Xiu looked grateful and said, "Thank you so much, Sister Dan."
Once she joins the side hustle group, she'll have plenty of opportunities to shine, and sooner or later she'll make Yu Yao regret it.
To defeat Yu Yao, one must know both oneself and one's enemy in order to win every battle.
She needs a helper.
I heard that before Professor Cui found Yu Yao, she had taken over the home of someone else's adoptive parents' real daughter. That real daughter must hate Yu Yao a lot.
If I remember correctly, one of the two female comrades who came to visit Yu Yao at the military base a few days ago registered as Yu Yao's sister, who is also Commander Lu's nephew's wife.
Because the identity registered at the time was so unusual, the matter sparked private discussions, with everyone feeling that there must be a story behind it.
The next morning, after drying all the mangoes on bamboo mats and bamboo strips, Zhu Xiudan mentioned Wang Xiu's matter to Yu Yao.
Yu Yao was somewhat surprised when she heard Dan Jie say that Wang Xiu was willing to teach everyone her accounting and statistics knowledge.
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