Chapter 1301: Already Practicing

Seeing her stiff posture while holding the baby, Xiao Mu couldn't help but laugh uncharitably.

Just then, Xiao's eldest uncle's wife, Zhang Haitang, entered with a group of daughters-in-law and daughters. Seeing her nephew in Liu Chuxue's arms, she said, "So you've already started practicing."

Upon seeing them, Xiao Mu smiled and greeted, "Sister-in-law, you've arrived."

Xiao's eldest uncle's wife laughed and said, "Wanxia and Ruirui have been busy at the factory these past few days, so they got off work a bit late."

Xiao Wanxia stepped forward and said, "Second Aunt, your confinement has gone well; you've gained weight and your skin has become fairer."

Xiao Mu, ever good with words, replied, "That's only because your auntie took such good care of me."

These words were overheard by Miao Yiqiu, who had just entered; despite their earlier minor friction, she felt much more at ease in her heart now.

As Liu Chuxue and Miao Yiqiu entered, Liu Chuxue handed the little one in her arms to her cousin, Xiao Wanxia, saying, "Cousin, hold him for a while so my arms can rest."

After Xiao Wanxia took the child, she turned to Miao Yiqiu, who had walked closer, and said, "Come on, Shi Tou, Cousin is holding you. Let's thank Auntie for her hard work these past days."

At that moment, Liu Chuxue also brought in a package of items Fu Yan Cheng had placed on the outdoor windowsill, saying, "Auntie, you've worked hard these past days; this is a small gift I prepared for you."

Having finished speaking, she directly pressed it into Miao Yiqiu's hands, fearing she might refuse.

Inside were woolen fabric bought earlier, ginseng honey she had made herself, and dried fruits made from space-grown fruit; she said, "I hope Auntie will like it."

Miao Yiqiu was not one to be coy; she said, "I accept this gesture of goodwill, and I like it very much."

Setting aside other matters, after eating the ginseng honey Liu Chuxue had given her previously, her health had improved considerably. At her age, besides wishing for family harmony and prosperity, she simply wanted her body to be comfortable and not trouble the younger generation; this gift truly touched her heart.

After talking for a while longer, she left the room with a face full of joy, carrying the items.

Duan Ruirui approached Liu Chuxue and said, "Finally, I get to see you."

Seeing that everyone else was teasing the child, Liu Chuxue pulled her aside a bit and asked, "I heard the factory has been quite busy recently?"

Upon hearing this, Duan Ruirui immediately spoke with indignation: "The workshop has indeed been busy these past few days, after all, the Canton Fair brought in so many orders. But for some unknown reason, the higher-ups ordered all departments to fully cooperate with the workshop. The problem is, no one knows what's going on, making the atmosphere in the factory strange; other departments dare not leave on time, fearing the leaders will say their thinking is problematic."

Liu Chuxue laughed outright: "You getting off work on time, what does that have to do with your thinking?"

Seeing that Liu Chuxue didn't believe her, Duan Ruirui said, "A few days ago, someone who left exactly on time was given a thorough lecture by the newly arrived factory director."

Hearing this, Liu Chuxue said, "Wait a moment, a new factory director?"

Duan Ruirui slapped her forehead and said, "Look at me, I forgot to tell you about this."

She lowered her voice and said, "Director Yang was transferred away for some unknown reason, and a new factory director was sent down from above."

Only the factory leadership and some relevant personnel knew about Liu Chuxue's commendation. Although Director Yang's conduct was improper, the fact remained that Liu Chuxue left the factory due to unfair treatment. With so many honors now having nothing to do with them, and the director having received a punishment, it was hardly a glorious matter, so everyone kept it tightly secret.

Actually, Fu Yan Cheng had already told her about this, but he did not want it exposed.

Duan Ruirui continued chattering: "I think the director deserves it; he previously agreed to let you be seconded from the warehouse. I really don't know what he was thinking?"

Little did she know, this matter was a pain Director Yang could never mention for the rest of his life, after all, it directly ended his career prospects.