amaotonovel Chapter 1187 I'll Interview You
Chapter 1187 I'll Interview You
"I've heard that President Shen is easy to talk to, but judging from his demeanor just now, how could he be easy to talk to? He was too domineering!"
"I also think President Shen is assertive, and it's an assertiveness that comes with an air of authority. When she was speaking just now, I really couldn't argue with her anymore."
"Let's not talk about this anymore. What do you suggest we do? Are we just supposed to stay in our current positions and suffer in silence?"
The four of them fell silent for a moment. Jobs were hard to find these days, and they thought it would be much easier to come to Xifulai first, secure a spot, and then transfer internally. They didn't expect that they would have to work for a full year before they could transfer. But they didn't want to stay in their current positions!
Suddenly, someone said, "Pan Shao, didn't you say you have relatives here? Could you ask one of your relatives to put in a good word for you?"
Pan Shao's eyes lit up: "That's right, let's go, I'll take you to find my uncle."
Everyone cheered: "Uncle? They're close, it'll definitely work out. Let's go find him."
"Let's go." Pan Shao led everyone to his uncle's workplace.
His uncle wasn't actually his biological uncle, but rather a very close friend of his father's, who had watched him grow up and they were very close.
"Uncle," Pan Shao called out happily as he entered the office in the workshop.
His uncle was the factory manager of a dumpling factory, a position of authority within the factory, and was highly regarded by Shen Xuening, so everyone in the factory respected him.
"Pan Shao, you should be at work at this hour, why are you looking for me?" The uncle looked up at Pan Shao, his eyes showing confusion and a hint of worry.
In factories, absenteeism will result in wage deductions, affect bonus payments, and even wage increases. Therefore, workers generally avoid absenteeism, as the consequences are severe.
Pan Shao said ingratiatingly, "Uncle, I want you to do me a favor."
The uncle kindly said, "Has someone bullied you? Tell me, and I'll stand up for you."
"No, Uncle, I want to change jobs," Pan Shao explained his purpose.
After hearing this, the uncle fell silent for a moment, looking troubled. After a few seconds, he said, "Pan Shao, do you know that you are a recent college graduate?"
Pan Shao's heart sank slightly: "Uncle, what do you mean?"
The uncle earnestly advised, "What I mean is that you should focus on your work now and make contributions to the company before making demands. You've just started working here, and no company will agree to your requests unless you demonstrate exceptional abilities. Think about it carefully, do you meet those conditions?"
Pan Shao persisted, "Uncle..."
My uncle kindly advised me: "I'm doing this for your own good. Listen to my advice, work hard first, and we'll talk about it again in a year."
Pan Shao hadn't come to terms with reality: "Uncle, you're the factory manager, can't you even help me sort this out?"
Uncle patted Pan Shao on the shoulder: "Although I am the factory manager, I am not the boss. I can't arrange these things. Besides, it was President Shen who said it herself. If I go to President Shen, wouldn't that be slapping her in the face? I don't have the guts."
Pan Shao's expression visibly fell into disappointment: "Uncle, but I really don't like my current job."
The uncle asked, puzzled, "If you didn't like it, why did you even go for the interview?"
Pan Shao lowered his head and said, "I was thinking of joining Xifulai first and then transferring internally, which would be easier. I didn't expect the reality to be like this."
The uncle looked at Pan Shao: "There's definitely no way to switch jobs now. Do you want to continue working here?"
Pan Shao looked at him pleadingly: "Uncle, can't you really help me?"
Uncle said seriously and earnestly, "I'm telling you very clearly, I really can't do anything, Pan Shao. Listen to your uncle, hang in there for a year, and you can apply for a transfer after a year."
Pan Shaoyi said listlessly, "Uncle, I'm leaving."
My uncle still asked with concern, "Are you going to continue doing this?"
Pan Shao shook his head, saying uncertainly, "I don't know, let me think about it. Thank you anyway, Uncle. I won't bother you any longer, I'll be going now." With that, he left the office.
His uncle didn't see him off; he just watched him through the glass door. After the boy had gone far away, his uncle couldn't help but shake his head. Kids these days are too willful.
One day later, Pan Shao did not resign, but the other three all resigned.
Cao Wenyu knew that Shen Xuening was waiting for the follow-up to this matter, so as soon as there was a definite result, he came to tell Shen Xuening.
Shen Xuening didn't react much after hearing this, only giving a faint "hmm".
You have to follow the rules and regulations to work for her, otherwise how can she manage so many people?
……
After the fans who wanted to try the lotion were settled, it was late July, and the rice harvest began.
The mountainous areas here are not plains; the fields are terraced, one after another. Looking down from above, they resemble layers of golden artistic steps, layer upon layer, with emerald green and golden yellow intertwined, like a colorful tapestry woven by the earth.
Shen Xuening arrived at the mountaintop and filmed the terraced fields below with Shen Baohong. Such a beautiful view can only be seen once a year, and only for a few days, so she had to show it to her fans.
In the bountiful fields, everything is golden, with drooping rice ears that shimmer like golden waterfalls, showcasing the abundance and bounty of nature.
Shen Baohong used a drone to film the scene, and he also loved the beautiful scenery in front of him, his face full of bright and sunny smiles: "It's so beautiful, I have a feeling that today's video will receive a lot of likes and shares."
Shen Xuening stood next to Shen Baohong and took a picture with her phone: "I think so too." After taking the picture, she sent it to Qin Zizhou.
Qin Zizhou quickly replied on WeChat: "I'll come over tomorrow and watch it with you."
Shen Xuening replied: "You probably won't see it tomorrow, we're going to start harvesting the rice. You'll only see some beautiful scenery with a touch of imperfection."
"That's fine too." Qin Zizhou didn't care about any of that. "Anyway, as long as I can watch it with you, that's all that matters."
Shen Xuening was sweetly coaxed: "Then I'll wait for you."
Qin Zizhou said, "I'll book the tickets right away. I'll pack my bags when I get back and fly over first thing tomorrow morning."
Shen Xuening said, "After you book the tickets, give me the flight information and I'll pick you up at the airport."
"Okay." This time, Qin Zizhou didn't refuse. He was really happy and pleased that Xue Ning remembered him. "Drive carefully tomorrow and be sure to be safe."
A slight smile appeared on Shen Xuening's lips: "I know, you don't need to worry about me, I'm a very good driver."
Qin Zizhou said, "Alright, I'll hang up now. I can't come empty-handed tomorrow, so I'll go prepare some gifts."
Shen Xuening said, "Don't prepare any gifts. Your family has given enough. Just come over, and we can all have a meal together. This is your first time visiting as a son-in-law."
Qin Zizhou unexpectedly replied, "That's true, then I definitely have to prepare a gift."
Shen Xuening: “…”
Qin Zizhou hung up the phone and immediately started preparing gifts. As the new son-in-law, he couldn't be impolite on his first visit!
Shen Baohong looked at Shen Xuening and asked, "What did you say? Why are you so happy?"
Shen Xuening waved her hand: "You continue filming, I'm going down to prepare the farm tools needed for harvesting rice."
“Okay, leave this to me.” Shen Baohong nodded.
Shen Xuening then went down the mountain.
The farm tools were stored in the basement storeroom at home. Shen Xuening went to the storeroom, where Liu Juan was already tidying up: "Mom, let me do it."
Liu Juan quickly waved to Shen Xuening: "I'll do it, I'll do it. It's all dirty here, don't get your clothes dirty."
Shen Xuening wasn't afraid of getting dirty. She went straight to help Liu Juan carry the grain buckets, get the baskets, the sickles, and so on. She cleaned out all the farm tools needed and placed them at the warehouse entrance.
They hadn't touched these things in a long time, and as soon as they did, they were covered in dust, which made them both choke a little.
Liu Juan said, "Ningning, go to the side, it's too smoky in here."
"I'm not afraid." Shen Xuening fanned the dust in front of her with her palm and continued cleaning.
Harvesting rice is a huge undertaking, requiring many farm tools. It took the two of them a while to clear everything out. Next, they needed to use brooms to sweep away the dust on the surface.
It's quite hot now, and after working for a while, Shen Xuening was covered in sweat. She raised her arm to wipe the sweat from her face and then continued working.
Liu Juan asked, "Ningning, are you going to continue harvesting rice this year?"
“Yes, I’m a farming blogger, so of course I have to do it,” Shen Xuening replied matter-of-factly. “I was supposed to go pick corn, but all the corn has been sold out, so I had to give up.”
Liu Juan said, "I originally thought you wouldn't do it personally."
Shen Xuening said, "No, as long as I am still a farming blogger, I will always do it myself, otherwise I would be letting down my fans who support me."
Liu Juan seemed to understand what Shen Xuening meant: "Mom supports you."
Shen Xuening smiled warmly: "Mom, thank you for your companionship and help over the years. We will definitely get better and better in the future."
Liu Juan nodded emphatically: "Mom believes in you, but things are already very good, Mom is very satisfied."
Shen Xuening knew that Liu Juan was not a greedy person, and she felt happy listening to her words: "Mom, we should be ambitious. Things are good now, and we should strive for even better in the future."
Liu Juan said, "Mom isn't very capable, but I'll just listen to you."
As they talked, the two of them cleared out all the items, piling them up in a huge heap outside the warehouse, giving the impression that they were about to do something big.
Shen Dong arrived at the warehouse and saw the tools scattered all over the floor. He laughed and said, "I was planning to tidy up, but I didn't expect you to have already done it all. Leave the rest to me. I'll move them all to the edge of the field and we'll go there to harvest first thing tomorrow morning."
Liu Juan agreed, "Sure, I'll help you move it."
Shen Xuening offered to help with the move, but she was called away by a phone call, so only Liu Juan and Shen Dong moved it.
The tools were moved to the edge of the field and placed in the grass. When the other villagers saw this, they also went back to prepare their harvesting tools. They wanted to follow in Shen Xuening's footsteps and harvest the rice together.
So the once peaceful fields soon became lively, with villagers carrying farm tools coming and going on the paths.
From the mountaintop to the foot of the mountain, there are terraced fields everywhere. It's definitely not just Shen Xuening's family's property; most of the village's farmland is located here, which is why everyone gathers here.
At the mountaintop, Shen Baohong piloted a drone toward a villager and said, "Third Master, let's do an interview."
Third Uncle also has the surname Shen. There are many people with the surname Shen in their village, but they don't have any special relationship; they just share the same surname.
"Hongwazi." Third Master waved to Shen Baohong on the mountain, then looked at the drone. "Why did you call me? Just say what you need. I'm free right now."
Shen Baohong's smiling voice came through the drone again: "Third Master, I just want to interview you."
Third Master chuckled, found a rock, and sat down on it: "Go on."
Shen Baohong cleared his throat and continued, "Third Master, how is your rice harvest this year?"
Third Master replied with a smile, "Great! I'll take you to the fields in a bit. The rice stalks are bent so deeply, and the grains are plump. It's a delightful sight."
Shen Baohong smiled and asked, "Is it that good?"
Third Master looked extremely happy, and said in a loud voice, "Of course, would I lie?"
Shen Baohong said, "Third Master would never lie. I believe you. Third Master, I just saw you take the basket to the edge of the field. Are you getting ready to harvest the rice?"
Third Master replied, "Yes, the rice has turned yellow, and many birds have already gone to eat it. We need to bring it back quickly."
Shen Baohong said, "Yes, there are many birds in the mountains. We need to collect them quickly, or we'll suffer a great loss."
Third Master said cheerfully, "The weather is good now. If it gets any later, it's likely to rain, and harvesting the rice will be too tiring."
Shen Baohong agreed, "That's right, this is the most troublesome problem for everyone."
Third Master waved his hand and said, "Hongwa, Third Master has to go now. Your Third Aunt is calling me. If I keep talking to you, I'll get scolded."
Shen Baohong quickly replied, "Alright, Third Master, go ahead and get busy."
Third Master got up and headed home. Shen Baohong looked around and found another interviewee...
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On a country road.
Villager Gao Hui called out to Liu Juan, who was standing in front of her: "Juanzi, this year my rice seeds were bought from Ningning, and they seem to be growing very well."
Liu Juan nodded: "This year, many families bought rice seeds from Ningning, and everyone says they are very good."
Gao Hui said, "I feel that the rice grains are larger this year, but I don't know if it's just my imagination."
Liu Juan said, "Ningning's rice seeds are very good. We noticed this when we first planted them at home. The rice grains we grew were larger than usual. The rice seeds you bought are the same as the ones we grow at home, so the grains will definitely be the same as them."
Gao Hui suddenly remembered: "I remember now, in the first year, everyone said that your millet was bigger, and a lot of people came to see it."
Liu Juan nodded: "Yes, and some people have come to eat my rice and said that my rice tastes better. The following year, more and more people started planting it, and this year even more, almost the whole village is planting it. I went to the fields and everyone's rice is doing well."