Chapter 406: Confirming the Master-Disciple Relationship

After Old Man Liu sighed, he said, "However, this matter is likely not that easy. Setting aside whether the eldest couple agrees, the second one probably won't agree easily either, not to mention we have now cut off our kinship."

"Even if we have cut off kinship, so what? I don't believe they won't be tempted. Before, they were desperate for it."

"But anyone can see at a glance what this is for. Even if Shanliang wants it, I'm afraid his wife and those daughters of his won't agree."

After all, if Dongzi is truly adopted, that means adding another person to fight for the property.

"You know how much the couple wanted a son before. Such a good thing is delivered right to their doorstep; I don't believe they won't be tempted."

"But now that the relationship is so tense, who will go to speak of this, and how will they say it?"

"Tell me, do you agree or not?"

"I naturally have no objection."

"Then that's fine. You are responsible for persuading the eldest couple and making things clear to Dongzi; I will find someone to speak to the second one."

Seeing Old Man Liu nod, her face was full of a triumphant smile: "Let me tell you, as long as the second one agrees to adopt Dongzi, sooner or later I will make Chuxue give her job to Dongzi."

"That might be difficult. Don't forget Chuxue's partner is no ordinary person. I saw him from far away before; he was wearing a military uniform with four pockets, and on the day of the proposal, his parents came together, which shows they favor this daughter-in-law."

"With such a good in-law family, she is even more afraid of bad rumors spreading. Rest assured."

Old Man Liu thought about it and agreed: "Alright then. Later I will speak to the eldest couple and Dongzi about this matter."

Chuxue entered the office ten minutes early today. After all, she was a newcomer, and she was willing to give these seniors the bare minimum of respect.

After wiping all the desks, she carried the two thermos flasks from the office and walked toward the water room.

As soon as Hong Chunmei entered the office, she saw Chuxue coming in early with the thermos flasks: "Went to fetch water?"

Chuxue smiled at her: "Mm."

Seeing no one else in the office, Hong Chunmei pointed to the chart posted on the wall: "Do what you are supposed to do from now on, understand?"

Chuxue looked at the chart; it was the office duty roster. Besides Section Chief Li Xiaoyan, the remaining six people were exactly one person per day: "So which day will I be on duty from now on?"

Hong Chunmei smiled: "I will tell them in a moment. From now on, you are the floating personnel. Whenever someone asks for leave, you just take their place."

Chuxue knew this was Sister Hong protecting her in disguise. After all, asking for leave meant deducting wages; in these times, unless something major happened in the family, people rarely asked for leave.

After sincerely thanking Hong Chunmei, Chuxue sat back down at her own desk.

Not long after, the others in the office came in one by one.

When Section Chief Li arrived, Hong Chunmei spoke up: "Section Chief, when I arrived today, this girl Chuxue had already cleaned the office and brought back hot water. Previously, our six people exactly filled a week of duty. Now that we have added Chuxue, I suggest making her the floating personnel; whenever anyone has business and asks for leave, she will take their place. Do you think that is acceptable?"

How could Section Chief Li not understand Hong Chunmei's meaning? She had only brought her in for one day and was already protecting her: "Alright, let's do as you say."

Chuxue was very grateful to Hong Chunmei, not expecting her to bring it up directly to the Section Chief: "Thank you, Section Chief. Thank you, Sister Hong."

Li Xiaoyan smiled and looked at her: "How is it? Did you finish reading what your master gave you yesterday?"

With that remark, she firmly established the relationship between the two.

She did it on purpose. Although Hong Chunmei did not let the newcomer become an apprentice yesterday out of good intentions, just based on Hong Chunmei's heart to protect the little girl, this master role is worth taking.