Xiao Zhang left clutching the soda bottle; he couldn't bear to open it.
After Xiao Zhang left, Fang Qiao and Xiao Jing also returned to the family compound.
With a basket slung over her arm, Xiao Jing said with a look of relief, "Luckily, I was careful. When I saw them coming from afar, I asked Sister Wang next door to take the meat I bought home for me. Otherwise, they might have searched and taken it too."
Fang Qiao smiled upon hearing this, tapped her nose, and teased her with a smile, "You stingy little thing."
"I'm stingy!" Xiao Jing snorted. "They treat you like this, so I can't be generous to them."
"Sister-in-law, do you think they'll come back in a few days since they left empty-handed?"
Fang Qiao: "If you know what's good for you, you probably won't do it."
They might not have realized it at the time and were fooled by her, but once they got home, they could understand her attitude after a little thought.
They returned empty-handed time and time again, and if they had any temper, they wouldn't have come back to be turned away.
Of course, they will definitely curse her behind her back, calling her unfilial and an ingrate.
But that doesn't matter, Fang Qiao doesn't care.
Being criticized a few times won't hurt you.
Moreover, they value their reputation and need Cheng Bodong, a capable son-in-law, to uphold their image in the courtyard. They wouldn't publicize their conflicts with him, as that would be humiliating.
Back at the nursery, the children had finished their snacks and were having their midday meal. Qi Miao was washing the spoons and bowls the children had used.
Fang Qiao put on an apron and helped her wash the remaining dishes and chopsticks.
After washing up, the two of them took turns cleaning the countertop and sweeping the floor. Once they finished, it was time to leave work.
Fang Qiao went next door to pick up some children to go home, and Wang Yun locked the door and went with her.
On the way, Wang Yun said, "Xiao Qiao, Minister Gu urged me to take the childcare worker certification exam today. I'm a little nervous, could you come with me? To give me some courage?"
Fang Qiao asked, "When?"
Wang Yun replied, "Tomorrow."
"Tomorrow," Fang Qiao said hesitantly. "Tomorrow isn't a holiday, so I can't give you a definite answer. After all, there's only Qi Miao and me in the kitchen right now, and she's just a temporary worker. It might not be enough for one person to manage, so it might be difficult for me to ask for leave. I'll try first and see if I can get leave. If I can, I'll go with you."
"I know, that's why I told you in advance. Give it a try first, and if you can't get it, then forget it."
"Okay."
After arriving at work in the afternoon, Fang Qiao first went to ask her supervisor for leave. After explaining the reason, her supervisor readily approved it.
"You can take leave, but you need to make sure you have work arrangements in place."
"Thank you, boss. Please rest assured, I will make sure to arrange the work in advance."
"I have no worries about what you do," the leader said with a smile. "Qi Miao has been with you for a month now. It's good to give her a chance to train on her own. Anyway, the children still need to go home for lunch. Even if she is not thorough enough, it doesn't matter."
Despite what the leader said, Fang Qiao still carefully discussed the lunch arrangements for tomorrow with Qi Miao after returning home, trying her best to be thorough and avoid any mistakes.
The next morning, Xiao Jing took the children to the daycare, and Fang Qiao and Wang Yun also took the bus to the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau.
The exam for childcare workers is not difficult, and Fang Qiao has already taken it once before. This time, she came with Wang Yun, so she was even more familiar with the process.
Wang Yun was a top student in her class when she was in school. She was very good at memorizing and writing, and theoretical written tests were a piece of cake for her.
The practical operation was not difficult for her either.
Because she gave birth to Xin Xin after the New Year, she personally raised the child from five or six pounds at birth to more than ten pounds in the past few months. She also worked as a temporary worker in a daycare center, so she knew exactly how to care for and look after a child. Therefore, she passed the test smoothly.
After passing the test, the proctor told her to come back in a month to pick up her certificate.
Fang Qiao had already told her about this, and Wang Yun nodded calmly.
As soon as Wang Yun came out of the exam room, she excitedly jumped into Fang Qiao's arms and hugged her tightly: "Qiao, I passed!"
Fang Qiao smiled and said, "Congratulations!"
Wang Yun waved his hand generously and said, "Let's go to the state-run restaurant, I'll treat you to dinner."
"No need for you to invite me, I can do it myself..."
"I must." Wang Yun grabbed Fang Qiao's hand and shook it, then said in a soft, coquettish voice, "Good Qiao Qiao, please give me a chance to treat you. You have no idea how bland I've been these past few months. Breastfeeding and not being able to eat this or that, I'm so suffocated!"
Fang Qiao raised an eyebrow, a playful smile playing on her lips: "So you're bribing me?"
"Yeah, yeah~" Wang Yun chuckled, "You ate the meal I treated you to, but you have to keep it a secret~"
"Alright, alright."
Fang Qiao, having been through similar experiences, knows that sometimes it's necessary to let loose and say whatever you want, otherwise holding it in can easily lead to a bad mood.
However, there are some things that need to be reminded.
"But you have to be careful and not eat everything. Otherwise, if Xin Xin gets a sore throat from drinking milk when you get back, even if I keep it a secret, you won't be able to cover it up."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Wang Yun said confidently, patting his chest.
Later, Fang Qiao looked at the Mapo Tofu, Spicy Stir-fried Pork Intestines, and a bowl of mutton soup with a large spoonful of chili oil that she had ordered, and her lips twitched speechlessly.
Yes, that's quite 'well-mannered'.
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