dognovel Chapter 96 Recruiting New Employees
Chapter 96 Recruiting New Employees
A new day dawned, and the sun had just risen, its golden rays streaming through the window onto Su Yuning's cozy little bed. As usual, she quickly woke up, stretched, got out of bed, washed up briefly, and then sat down at the table to enjoy her delicious breakfast. Today's breakfast included steaming hot buns and sweet soy milk, which Su Yuning ate with great relish.
After finishing breakfast, Su Yuning was in a particularly good mood. A bright smile graced her face as she walked briskly to the factory gate. Skillfully taking out her keys, she opened the gate and entered the factory. First, she picked up a broom and diligently swept the factory floor, leaving no corner untouched. After sweeping, she carefully tended to the green plants placed in the corners, watering them one by one, allowing these green lives to flourish. Next, she meticulously inspected each potted flower, gently turning over the leaves to catch any pests hiding within.
While Su Yuning was busy, the employees gradually arrived at the factory. They greeted each other, chatted as they walked to their workstations, and the entire factory was instantly filled with energy and vitality.
Just then, Zhou Dong, who had rushed over from behind, ran up to Su Yuning and said, panting, "Sister Yuning, we have a guest! You should go and see him!"
Upon hearing this news, Su Yuning's eyes lit up, her heart filled with joy. She couldn't help but ask with a curious smile, "Who is it? Do you know them?"
Zhou Dong winked mischievously, then said in suspense, "You'll see when you go watch it."
Seeing Zhou Dong's mysterious expression, Su Yuning was even more eager to find out what was going on. So she walked quickly towards the door with great joy. When she reached the door, the scene in front of her surprised her greatly—it turned out that the village chief's wife was standing there with several villagers, looking in their direction.
Upon seeing them, Su Yuning's face immediately lit up with a smile brighter than the sun, and she greeted them warmly, "Auntie, Jundong, Zhuangzhuang, welcome! Please come in and have a seat."
The village chief's wife also had a big smile on her face. She looked around the brand-new factory with great interest, her eyes showing curiosity and admiration. She couldn't help but ask, "Yu Ning, is this your new factory? It looks really impressive!"
Hearing this, Su Yuning felt a surge of joy and quickly nodded in agreement, "Yes, Auntie, this is my new factory. I'll have to rely on you for support in the future! You're all welcome to come and visit anytime!" With that, she warmly welcomed everyone into the factory…
“Oh dear, you’ve got it wrong! We’re not here for sightseeing or sightseeing, but specifically to find work! Your mother said that we’re short-handed here, is that true?” the village chief’s wife asked expectantly.
Su Yuning was stunned when she heard this, thinking to herself: I never mentioned hiring anyone, how could my mother make such a decision on her own? However, she quickly recovered and replied with her usual warm smile, "Of course, no problem, you are all welcome to work here!"
Upon hearing this, the village chief's wife was overjoyed, her mouth practically stretching to her ears. She clapped her hands repeatedly and exclaimed, "Oh my, this is wonderful! To find a job as soon as we arrive is just too lucky!"
At this moment, Jun Dong, who had been standing silently to the side, also stepped forward and said, "Yu Ning, I think I heard before that this place not only provides job opportunities, but also free meals and accommodation, right? So where are we going to stay tonight?"
Su Yuning was completely dumbfounded, inwardly lamenting: When did I ever say such a thing? I don't even have a place to stay myself, where would I get extra rooms for them? But facing the expectant gazes of everyone, she didn't know how to explain herself for a moment.
The factory building looked quite spacious, but the overall atmosphere was rather gloomy and oppressive. The lighting was dim, and the air was damp and humid, making people feel very uncomfortable. The village chief's wife frowned, turned to the person beside her, and suggested, "This place is big, but it's really dark and damp. Why don't we just live with you?"
Upon hearing this, Su Yuning's face immediately showed an embarrassed expression. She pursed her lips and replied somewhat awkwardly, "But... the Princess's residence has a rule that outsiders are not allowed to stay at will."
Upon hearing this, the village chief's wife's face instantly darkened. Her eyes widened, and she questioned him with obvious displeasure, "Yu Ning, you're not right about that. The village chief and I have always treated you well! Besides, we've helped your Su family quite a bit. All we want now is for you to arrange a place to stay, and you won't even help with this small favor?"
Faced with the village chief's wife's aggressive questioning, Su Yuning inwardly groaned. She stood there, her mind racing, trying to think of a solution. After much deliberation, she finally decided that she could only ask Zhao Shouyi for help in finding a way to let everyone stay temporarily at the mealtime area.
So, Su Yuning took a deep breath and said in a calm tone, "Alright then, you guys work here for a while. I'll go out and look for a suitable place to stay." After saying that, she turned and left in a hurry, her steps quick and hurried, as if she wanted to escape this headache-inducing situation as soon as possible.
When Su Yuning rushed to the restaurant, her eyes eagerly scanned every corner of the establishment, but to her disappointment, Zhao Shouyi was not there. Only Nangong Xue'er sat quietly at the front desk, intently observing the situation inside.
Su Yuning felt a little uneasy, but since things had come to this, she could only take a deep breath, steel herself, and walk towards Nangong Xue'er, cautiously saying, "Your Majesty, may I ask you for a favor?"
Upon hearing the voice, Nangong Xue'er slowly raised her head, a warm smile blooming on her face, as gentle as a spring breeze, a smile as comforting as the spring sun. She responded in a soft, sweet voice, "Please speak freely. May I ask what brings you here that you require my assistance?"
After receiving permission, Su Yuning quickly explained the whole story: "Your Majesty, several new employees have recently joined my factory. Since they are new to the area and unfamiliar with the place, they haven't been able to find suitable accommodation. So, I would like to ask if it would be possible for them to stay temporarily in the dormitory in the backyard of our restaurant?"
After hearing Su Yuning's words, Nangong Xue'er's smiling face faltered slightly, and she instantly fell silent. In truth, she wasn't too keen on playing the peacemaker, as it might bring her unnecessary trouble and responsibility.
Seeing that Nangong Xue'er did not answer for a long time, Su Yuning became increasingly nervous. She quickly added, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, if I could be so kind as to pay their rent. Of course, as long as the price is reasonable and not too expensive, that would be fine."
Hearing this, Nangong Xue'er's eyes softened. She gently shook her head and said in an extremely gentle tone, "Oh dear, why be so polite between us! Since we're all friends, there's no reason for us to accept money. Just let them come and stay. However, the accommodation is limited, and we only have regular staff meals available on weekdays. There are no delicacies."
"Thank you so much! Okay, that's perfect!" Su Yuning's face lit up with a bright smile, and she readily agreed without hesitation. Then, like a cheerful little bird, she ran with light steps, laughing all the way to the village chief's wife's house.
Before long, men, women, and children from the village arrived at the restaurant entrance, carrying large and small bags filled with food and supplies. The area in front of the restaurant was bustling with activity, filled with laughter and chatter.
Under Nangong Xue'er's methodical arrangements, the villagers quickly and smoothly moved into the backyard. Seeing that everything was settled, Su Yuning finally felt relieved.
"Auntie, let me tell you something. You really need to explain this to everyone from our village. While staying here, you must strictly abide by all the rules of the shop. Don't touch anything without permission, and absolutely no staying up late and making noise to disturb others. Also, please pay special attention to hygiene; clean your room frequently and try not to cause any trouble for the shop's staff." Su Yuning patiently and repeatedly gave her instructions.
The village chief's wife nodded with a smile and replied, "Okay, no problem! Don't worry, Yu Ning, we will definitely do as required."
After receiving a positive reply, Su Yuning felt much more at ease. She then turned and headed towards the Ni Chang Pavilion, eagerly anticipating seeing Ye Beichen. However, to her disappointment, when she entered the Ni Chang Pavilion, she found that Ye Beichen was not in the shop. Su Yuning looked around the shop for a while, then selected several bolts of fabric to have new clothes made.
Afterwards, she inquired about Ye Beichen's whereabouts from the shop assistants, but they were all clueless and said they didn't know where he had gone. Helpless, Su Yuning could only leave the Ni Chang Pavilion with a sense of disappointment and boredom.
As fate would have it, just then, Ye Beichen walked towards them. He was tall and straight, with a steady gait, and a young woman dressed in gorgeous clothes and looking radiant followed closely by him. The woman had a beautiful face, outstanding temperament, and exuded a captivating charm in every gesture.
Seeing this scene from afar, Su Yuning felt a surge of intense jealousy, as if a huge rock was pressing down on her chest. Enraged, she rushed forward, her eyes fixed on Ye Beichen, and demanded sharply, "Ye Beichen, who exactly is this person?" Her voice was shrill and piercing, as if it could shatter the surrounding air.
Ye Beichen remained calm and composed, his signature smile still on his face. He replied gently, "Oh, this is my childhood friend, named Xuanyuan Rong'er. We grew up together and are very close." After saying that, he turned to look at Xuanyuan Rong'er beside him, a hint of doting in his eyes.
"Hello," Xuan Yuan Rong'er greeted Su Yuning with a smile, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere. However, Su Yuning showed no appreciation whatsoever. Her face was stern and frosty, completely ignoring Xuan Yuan Rong'er's greeting. She then strode away without looking back, seemingly wanting to escape this unpleasant scene as quickly as possible.
"Su Yuning, where are you going? Are you heading back to the factory?" Ye Beichen called out, his face full of doubt, watching Su Yuning's retreating figure. But Su Yuning didn't stop; instead, she quickened her pace, muttering resentfully, "Hmph, it's none of your business where I go! You should just stay with your childhood sweetheart!" Her words were filled with bitterness and dissatisfaction.
Seeing this, Xuan Yuan Rong'er was completely bewildered. She turned to Ye Beichen and asked curiously, "Who exactly is this young lady? Why does she seem so unhappy?" Ye Beichen shook his head helplessly and replied irritably, "Her name is Su Yuning. You don't need to pay her any attention. She's incredibly petty; she gets jealous and throws a tantrum at the slightest provocation. It's unbearable!" After saying this, Ye Beichen sighed softly, his gaze remaining fixed on the direction Su Yuning had left, a complex emotion in his eyes.
Just then, Xuan Yuan Rong'er's lips curled up slightly, and she let out a clear and melodious laugh: "Hehehe, this is so funny! Does she think of me as some kind of imaginary enemy?" Her laughter, like silver bells, echoed in the air.