Such a significant matter, Zhou Lina would definitely bring it up with Zhang Shifen.
After learning about it, aside from repeatedly telling Zhou Lina to be careful, she really didn’t know what else to say.
"Mom, don’t worry, I’m just someone good at math. I’m not going to the warehouse."
"I don’t understand the entire manufacturing process of the factory."
"They won’t be keeping an eye on me."
"And I’m not curious, I don’t really get involved in their conversations."
Except for discussing issues related to the coursework, she was constantly calculating data.
Zhou Lina suddenly realized that the many tasks Accountant Feng had assigned had its benefits, "They all know I’m busy, I don’t chat, and they won’t find it strange."
After all, everyone could see her bustling from work, then heading home to work overtime until late, it was noticeable to everyone.
"That’s good then; otherwise, I wouldn’t be at ease," Zhang Shifen thought about delaying a bit, waiting for things to settle down before switching jobs.
But seeing how Zhou Lina was handling things, she felt she could cope, and she also trusted people like Accountant Xiao.
"Not at ease?" Zhou Lina looked puzzled at Zhang Shifen, "Mom, don’t worry. Your daughter, I really am not a reckless person."
"Right, I know, I’m just a little worried because I’m starting work at the municipal trade union next week."
The paperwork would be done tomorrow, but since they urgently needed someone, the handover would definitely be completed this week.
What? Both Zhou Lina and Zhou Xuan looked at Zhang Shifen in surprise, thinking there must be something wrong with their ears, otherwise, how could they have heard her talking about changing jobs.
"Why suddenly go to the municipal trade union?" Although the factory is doing better than government agencies, and the salary is also higher.
Still, some people want to work at government agencies, and Zhou Lina was, of course, absolutely supportive of Zhang Shifen’s work decision.
In another ten years or so, even if she retired, her pension would definitely climb steadily.
"They had asked me before, but I didn’t go." After all, there was quite a difference in salary, and she was worried it might not be enough.
She was also thinking that if Zhou Lina didn’t get a job after graduating, she could take over her position.
Now that she had passed the exam and was working at the steel plant, she was thinking about changing jobs.
Zhou Lina remembered the comments she had overheard people muttering behind the scenes, which seemed to say that the head of the trade union department let Zhang Shifen handle the tough and thorny issues.
Easy tasks that could lead to noticeable achievements and catch the attention of leaders were all handled by the department head or his followers.
The more such tasks were done, the more it disgusted everyone, and Zhang Shifen must have felt uncomfortable, too.
"Mom, I support you."
"I also believe that my mom will do even better, no matter where she works."
With such obnoxious leaders, let alone progress, you never know when you might get set up.
It’s not worth mentioning if there are no opportunities, but if there are, of course, there’s no need to endure.
Even though Zhou Lina didn’t say much, Zhang Shifen knew her daughter must understand the situation, "Actually, I have been quite happy working at the plant, and I’ve helped quite a few people."
"But there are only so many people in the steel plant, and I hope, if possible, I would like to help more people."
"Right." At such a time, the only thing to do was support, and nothing more.
As for other people’s words and opinions, do they matter? Not in the slightest.
After her initial shock, Zhou Xuan also quickly voiced her opinion, "Mom, I absolutely support you."
"I really support you."
"No matter what, we are your family." Zhou Lina gestured to indicate their home which included her, "I also earn a salary now."
"Yeah, yeah." Zhang Shifen looked at the smug expression on Zhou Lina’s face and couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Indeed, she had once brought up this matter with Zhou Dajiang; his first reaction was that the salary would be lower, the benefits less, and then he told her to consider it carefully.
She wasn’t foolish, she clearly understood his meaning: he was opposed to it, he didn’t want her to change jobs.
But in the eyes of Zhou Lina and the rest, they were absolutely supportive, "My future salary will be much less compared to what it is now."
After all, this was a big problem, a very important issue.
"So what." Zhou Lina really didn’t want to see Zhang Shifen being so cautious.
"Aren’t both of our salaries enough for us to spend?"
"If that’s really the case, we’ll just spend more frugally."
"Plus, I believe that in a couple of years, our family’s life will get better."
Zhou Lina inexplicably felt that Zhang Shifen must have consulted Zhou Dajiang’s opinion before.
This guy was definitely against it, which annoyed Zhou Lina greatly. A grown man, not thinking about how to increase his own income, yet still expecting his wife to earn more.
"Mom, our household expenses are just so much; we don’t need to cater to freeloaders, nor deal with distant relatives who we don’t have much to do with."
"I think our expenses can really be reduced a lot."
Because Zhou Lina had become an accountant, she was responsible for all household expenses, and she had a good idea about the monthly expenditures.
"Although my salary alone isn’t enough for household expenses, you don’t need to contribute that much from yours."
"That’s definitely enough."
Zhou Xuan raised his hand to share his opinion, "I can save a bit, too."
"Exactly, even if our income is less, at least we won’t have people scheming against us." Zhou Lina was aware that Zhou Yong was about to get engaged soon. He had clearly complained that the Luo Family’s demands were too much and impossible to satisfy.
Yet, the moment he turned around, he had settled the matter, saying that the parents of both sides should meet and discuss the wedding date.
Thinking of this, Zhou Lina said, "Speaking of Zhou Yong’s wedding, they should inform us, right?"
"Of course they’ll inform us, they have to." Zhang Shifen was not at all surprised by Zhou Dajiang’s actions.
"I don’t want to go." Zhou Lina really didn’t want to spend her only day off on these things.
"Besides, I’ll probably be very busy over the weekend." Zhou Lina sighed lightly; there was no help for it, she really was going to be extremely busy.
Zhou Lina touched her own skin, feeling that it had become much rougher. She wasn’t even 20 yet; how could her skin’s texture have gotten so bad?
It seemed she’d have to make her own face masks, but the problem was whether going to the herbal medicine store and blending her own ingredients would seem very strange to others.
Forget it, don’t think too much about it; after all, those herbs aren’t controlled substances, she could just buy them in batches if necessary.
As Zhou Lina thought about this, she felt it was something to put on the agenda. She looked at Zhang Shifen again. Recently, because of worrying about many things, both at home and at the factory, she had become much haggard.
If she showed up in that state for the wedding discussions, who knew how she might be ridiculed.
"Mom, I’ll go get something to make you look prettier." Compared to her, it was actually Zhang Shifen who needed it more.
Look prettier? Zhang Shifen’s first reaction was to refuse; "I’m already getting on in years."
Zhang Shifen did not like to hear that, "What does being old have to do with not pursuing beauty?"
"Looking spirited makes others and yourself comfortable."
"The most important thing is, your radiant appearance would be the best counter-attack."
"Especially since you’re about to start work at a new unit, shouldn’t you greet your new job and new challenges with a fresh look?"
Okay, Zhang Shifen was persuaded, she knew even if she didn’t agree, it wouldn’t matter.
Zhou Lina would definitely try hard to convince her.