Chapter 17: Chapter 17: So You’re Just a Janitor Chapter 17: Chapter 17: So You’re Just a Janitor Lin Chuyi indeed had no intention of approaching; after all, every time she came here in the past, Lin Yueqin would constantly remind her of her status, not allowing her to get close to Lady Wen, saying that she didn’t understand the rules and might offend the hostess.
“Oh, Mom, don’t pressure Aunt Lin; she’s always been so proper, you know that. Plus, I don’t think Chuyi really likes sitting next to you anyway. She prefers standing; she’s been like that since she was little. She’s not even used to sitting down!”
As soon as Wen Nianyou spoke, Lady Wen said no more. She doted on her daughter, and whatever her daughter said went on normal days.
Wen Nianyou looked at the face of Lin Chuyi, which bore a slight resemblance to Lady Wen’s, got up, and stepped in front of her: “Chuyi, I heard you started working at Jungle Pharmaceutical? That’s the pharma company that’s been booming these past few years. They only pick top talent when hiring. You studied nursing, so how did you get into Jungle?”
Lady Wen was surprised: “Chuyi is working at Jungle?”
Without even glancing at Wen Nianyou, Lin Chuyi replied only to Lady Wen, “Yes, I am working there now.”
Seeing Lin Chuyi ignore her, Wen Nianyou gave her a fierce glare and then started to act cute towards Lady Wen: “Mom, come on, ask her. She studied nursing—how did she get into Jungle? Her education isn’t enough, right? And her major doesn’t even match! She didn’t take some shady shortcut, did she?”
“What nonsense are you talking about!”
Lady Wen gently and indulgently reprimanded her daughter with a single phrase, then immediately satisfied her daughter’s curiosity by really asking Lin Chuyi: “How did you get into Jungle? Does Jungle now hire people from the nursing field?”
Lin Chuyi looked over Wen Nianyou’s shoulder, watching Lady Wen’s affectionate demeanor toward Wen Nianyou, and a sense of bitterness and envy arose within her. That was the heartwarming image of mother and daughter from her dreams; she’d dreamed countless times that Lady Wen had become her mother, offering her meticulous care and speaking to her with gentleness.
But that was just a dream.
Lady Wen wasn’t her mother; Lin Yueqin was.
Only Wen Nianyou could enjoy Lady Wen’s selfless and warm maternal love.
Suppressing the sourness in her heart, she replied softly, “Jungle doesn’t hire from the nursing field, Madam.”
“Is that so? Then how did you get in? Were you exceptionally recruited?”
Lin Chuyi answered humbly and carefully, “I only do some insignificant tasks there; not all positions at Jungle depend on one’s major and educational background.”
Wen Nianyou widened her eyes in surprise: “Ah? Jungle has positions that don’t require a particular educational background or major? Oh, that’s right! Janitors and security guards don’t need qualifications. You’re not there cleaning or sweeping trash, are you?”
Lin Chuyi did not speak. She only answered Lady Wen’s questions. As for Wen Nianyou, she couldn’t be bothered to deal with her.
Thinking Lin Chuyi’s silence was an admission, Wen Nianyou felt a sudden relief.
It was good that Chuyi hadn’t managed to latch onto some big shot!
Immediately, she looked at Lin Chuyi with disdain: “Ah, so you’re a janitor. Just like your mom, you can only do this dirty, tiring work.”
“This is the disadvantage of having no education. When you were in school, you didn’t study hard, only knowing to run off campus and play. Now you don’t have a single skill and can only sweep trash or mop floors for others, how shameful!”
But Lady Wen said: “Youyou, don’t talk like that. When Chuyi was in school, she worked part-time to earn her tuition fees. When she went off campus, it wasn’t to play around.”
“Besides, being a janitor is also respectable. We should treat every profession equally. The fact that Xiaoyi can support herself through her labor is already very commendable.”
Wen Nianyou pouted: “I know, I know. Being a garbage collector is also great. Since it’s so great, let’s wish her a lifetime of garbage collecting, okay?”
Lady Wen frowned slightly, not liking her daughter’s manner of speaking, but seeing her daughter’s innocent face, she ultimately didn’t say anything.
Lin Chuyi tilted her head slightly to avoid Wen Nianyou’s obstruction. Seeing Lady Wen’s somewhat sallow complexion, she couldn’t help but ask again, “Madam, are you feeling alright? Have you been back to the hospital for a follow-up? Are you still taking your medication?”
“I recently…”
Before Lady Wen could say more, Lin Yueqin sharply scolded, “Lin Chuyi, you learned a bit of nursing and now think you can play doctor? You’re utterly clueless! Madam is in very good health; she doesn’t need to go to the hospital or take any medicine!”
Her uncompromising interruption sliced through the air, her shrill voice echoing around the living room, making those unaware think she was the mistress of the villa!
Lin Chuyi turned to look at her: “So it was you who was behind this.”
No wonder Lady Wen stopped going to the hospital.