After having breakfast, Shen Mianmian went to the shop where she spent the entire morning. At lunchtime, Shen Mianmian repeated her plans in front of the three employees.
Dajun and Zhang Qian were happy to hear that the shop would continue to operate.
"From now on, Xiaocui will manage the payroll. When I’m not here, Xiaocui will be in charge, and Zhang Qian, you will follow Xiaocui’s arrangements. Starting next month, your salary will increase to fifty yuan a month, and Dajun’s will be one hundred and twenty," Shen Mianmian announced.
Xiaocui initially was pleased to hear about the salary increase, but her expression stiffened when she learned she would be the one making decisions for the shop, showing clear signs of unease.
Shen Mianmian saw through her thoughts but didn’t point it out. Instead, she said to Xiaocui, "You can post a hiring notice outside tomorrow. If you have suitable relatives or friends who want the job, you can hire them. Anyway, you’re in charge of the shop. If someone doesn’t follow instructions, you can fire them and find a replacement yourself. Make decisions based on the situation, and if you can’t decide, you can call me."
She said these things intentionally for Zhang Qian to hear because Zhang Qian had worked there for two or three years, and Shen Mianmian was worried that without her presence, Zhang Qian might not follow Xiaocui’s lead.
As expected, after hearing this, Zhang Qian’s attitude toward Xiaocui softened considerably.
After all, Xiaocui would be somewhat of a boss to her in the future.
Xiaocui wasn’t foolish; she understood Shen Mianmian’s intentions and was moved. Even though Mianmian was leaving, she had arranged everything meticulously for her.
Indeed, Shen Mianmian’s worries were justified. Sometimes, Zhang Qian really didn’t respect Xiaocui much, which Xiaocui could feel. Xiaocui was good-natured and didn’t want to confront Zhang Qian about it.
Because Mianmian was there to assert authority, Zhang Qian didn’t behave too inappropriately on the surface.
Now that Shen Mianmian had made things clear, Zhang Qian would be even less likely to cause trouble.
"Mianmian, my sister is currently not working and is also looking for a job. Do you think she could work here?" overhearing the two, Zhang Qian couldn’t help but have some thoughts.
Xiaocui also looked at Shen Mianmian.
"Doesn’t your sister need to take care of her child? While the job here isn’t strenuous, it requires getting up very early in the morning. If she comes to work here, she definitely won’t be able to take care of her child. If she wants to find a job, it would be better to look for something more relaxed. This job isn’t suitable for someone with a child," Shen Mianmian tactfully declined Zhang Qian’s suggestion. If Zhang Qian’s two sisters worked at the shop, they might band together in the future, which wouldn’t be good for Xiaocui’s management. Shen Mianmian understood this.
Hearing Shen Mianmian’s words, Xiaocui felt relieved. Mianmian was smart and had taken care of all her concerns.
Zhang Qian was somewhat disappointed but didn’t say anything at first. After a while, she spoke up again, "Mianmian, I’ve set my wedding for the month after next. I might need to take a few days off for the wedding leave." Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅✦𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾✦𝗇𝖾𝗍
"You’re getting married?" Shen Mianmian showed a hint of surprise. She had just heard about someone introducing a suitor to Zhang Qian not long ago and was surprised that they were already planning a wedding in just half a year.
"Yes," Zhang Qian’s face blushed slightly, "We get along really well. His family is eager, and the matchmaker has come to ask several times. My sister thinks I’m at the right age, so she agreed to set the wedding date for the twenty-sixth of the month after next. They say that’s a lucky day."
In the countryside, people look for auspicious days to get married, and this date was chosen after consultation by both families.