Chapter 243: Refusal

Li Zhaodi noticed Yu Pengfei's nervousness, and immediately smiled to comfort him, saying: "Don't worry, Master and the others are very nice; they will respect our choice."

Yu Pengfei heard this and instantly relaxed; he knew how much Li Zhaodi cared for Master Su Ruo, so he feared Su Ruo would not approve of them being together.

Li Zhaodi eased her emotions and asked: "You came to see me so early this morning; is there something you need?"

Yu Pengfei then remembered his purpose, but looking at Li Zhaodi, he momentarily didn't know how to speak.

Seeing Yu Pengfei's expression, Li Zhaodi knew he had something on his mind, and a strange feeling arose in her heart, but years of experience in the mall kept her composure as she smiled at Yu Pengfei and said: "Whatever it is, just say it directly; it's fine."

Yu Pengfei silently encouraged himself; his mother and sisters were right—he and Zhao Di would soon be family, and family naturally has nothing they can't say.

Then, as if making up his mind, he said: "Zhao Di, you know my third sister graduated high school and has been unemployed; she wants to work in our factory's Promotion Department. Could you arrange a position for her?"

Yu Pengfei, fearing Li Zhaodi might refuse, hurriedly said: "My third sister is not only beautiful but also sweet-talking; rest assured she will do this job well."

Li Zhaodi frowned slightly, involuntarily recalling yesterday's words—could it be that the Yu family members are already unable to restrain themselves, wanting to cling to her and suck her dry?

If the person in front of her weren't Yu Pengfei but someone else, Li Zhaodi would have already splashed water on him to sober him up.

The Promotion Department of their clothing factory not only requires youth and beauty; most importantly, the people inside are all college graduates with relevant majors.

What would Yu Pengfei's third sister even do in there—just be a vase?

But she ultimately had feelings for Yu Pengfei, so the words she was about to say came out a bit more tactfully.

"But the Promotion Department currently has no shortage of staff, and your sister lacks experience in this area, so I'm afraid it wouldn't be suitable."

Yu Pengfei's face immediately darkened, and he muttered to himself: "Like this..."

He had originally thought this would be a very simple matter, but he didn't expect Li Zhaodi to actually refuse; he felt a bit flustered, wondering how he would explain this to his mother and sisters when he got home.

He also worried that his mother and sisters would, because of this, develop a prejudice against Li Zhaodi, thinking she was deliberately refusing to let his third sister enter the factory and making excuses to pacify them.

"How about this, Zhao Di: let my third sister work in the Workshop as a female laborer for a period as a transition; when the Promotion Department hires or another suitable position opens, you can transfer her there."

Yu Pengfei thought this was the best solution he could come up with so far.

Although letting his third sister work as a female laborer in the Workshop would wrong her a bit, it was unavoidable, and since it's only a transitional period, his sister should understand.

Yu Pengfei thought his idea was good, but he didn't see that Li Zhaodi's face immediately sank upon hearing his words.

First of all, when Su Ruo established the factory, the factory had to implement a nepotism avoidance system; even Li Zhaodi herself absolutely would not allow turning the clothing factory into a small workshop or family enterprise.

Now, Yu Pengfei's repeated meddling in her work affairs has already touched Li Zhaodi's bottom line.

Li Zhaodi has always kept public and private separate—public is public, private is private; although she is dating Yu Pengfei, she will absolutely not mix work and personal matters.

Moreover, she would not, just because she likes Yu Pengfei, stuff his family members into the factory.

Li Zhaodi bluntly said: "I think this is inappropriate; if I let your third sister come work in the factory today, would she be a leader or an ordinary worker?"

"If she merely wants to be an ordinary worker, she can apply directly and get in without going through me."

"If she cannot meet our factory's hiring standards, I will absolutely not give her a backdoor just because she is your sister."

"Moreover, have you considered that if I really made an exception for her today because she is your sister, how would the workers below think, and how would they regard her as an ordinary worker?"

"By then, workers wouldn't be workers, leaders wouldn't be leaders, and the Workshop would be completely chaotic."

"If your sister really wants to find a job, I can help her look, or even pay to buy her a job— that's not impossible."

"But her wanting to enter our factory is absolutely impossible—not just your sister; any member of your family could possibly."

"Today is the first time you've brought this up with me; I hope it's also the last. If there is ever a next time, let's break up! You know me—I always follow through on what I say."

Yu Pengfei panicked at once; he had never seen Li Zhaodi so stern before, so he immediately grabbed her hand and said: "Zhao Di, it's my fault; rest assured, this is the only time—I will never do it again, and I'll go back and explain clearly to them."

But this time Li Zhaodi did not soften at Yu Pengfei's words; she still kept a cold face and said:

"In my heart, the most important thing is my work, then my money, and finally my feelings; if anyone tries to tamper with these two, I will fight them to the death—including you!"

With the Master's reminder, Li Zhaodi felt she must make her bottom line clear to Yu Pengfei from the start, so he wouldn't harbor fantasies later—this time it's his third sister; next time maybe his eldest and second sisters, and then all those aunts and cousins would come.

Li Zhaodi didn't want to invite those troubles upon herself, so from the outset she couldn't open this loophole; she directly made them completely give up that idea.

Yu Pengfei nodded repeatedly, saying: "Yes yes yes... Whatever you want to do, I will support you!"

"You don't want them coming to work in the factory; I'll go back and tell them clearly, guaranteeing there won't be a next time."

Li Zhaodi's face eased a little: "Also, regarding our relationship, for now don't tell anyone at the factory."

"From now on, unless there's something special, don't come to the office to find me; that's not good for work."

Yu Pengfei, at this moment, feared saying something wrong and making Li Zhaodi unhappy; naturally, whatever Li Zhaodi said was what he would agree to, and as soon as she finished speaking, he promptly assented repeatedly.

"Alright, nothing else—go back first; I still have work to attend to."

Yu Pengfei then left, but all the way he was uneasy.

Li Zhaodi here has temporarily stabilized, but thinking about how to explain this to her mother and sisters when she goes home makes Yu Pengfei feel a headache just thinking about it.