Married to a mechanic, she shocked the world
Chapter 586 - 130: Shocking! _6

Chapter 586: 130: Shocking! _6

Song Jiu had a strange personality; he rarely played with girls, except for Shen Lijun.

"He just lives next door to us. He went back to Shanghai City a while ago and won’t be able to come over until after the winter break," Shen Lijun said nonchalantly.

Zhou Tongtong, however, was very curious, "Why did Song Nanjing go back to Shanghai City?"

"His grandfather passed away."

Zhou Tongtong’s eyes widened, "His grandfather was in good health last year, how could he just pass away all of a sudden?"

Shen Lijun sighed, "He died of a cerebral hemorrhage, didn’t even make it through the surgery, passed away on the operating table."

After Old Master Song passed away, the Shen Family’s parents also went to pay their respects.

Because of her busy course schedule, Shen Lijun didn’t go back with them.

Hearing this, Zhou Tongtong shook her head in dismay.

Soon after, Loo Xiyue came back from outside. She was very surprised to see Zhou Tongtong, "When did Tongtong arrive?"

"Hello, Auntie, I just got to Qing City this morning," Zhou Tongtong looked at Loo Xiyue and replied politely.

Loo Xiyue was about to say something when suddenly her phone in her bag began to ring. She answered the call, and whatever was said on the other end changed her expression, "I’ll be right there!"

After hanging up the phone, Loo Xiyue turned to Shen Lijun, "Junjun, Mommy has to step out for a bit, take good care of Tongtong at home!"

Loo Xiyue was always calm and composed, so seeing her like this made Shen Lijun somewhat worried, "Mom, what’s wrong?"

"Nothing," Loo Xiyue gave Shen Lijun a smile, "Your Aunt Wang invited me out to play cards!"

With that, Loo Xiyue turned and left.

Watching Loo Xiyue’s back, Zhou Tongtong’s eyes held a complex expression.

She was a guest at the Shen Family, and Loo Xiyue should have been a warm host, but unexpectedly, she ran off to play cards instead!

What did this mean?

Was this the Shen Family’s way of treating guests?

Shen Lijun also felt that her mother’s behavior was somewhat inappropriate, and an ominous premonition surged in her heart.

But she couldn’t figure out what exactly was amiss!

Zhou Tongtong turned to look at Shen Lijun, "Junjun, shall we go out for barbecue tonight?"

Shen Lijun nodded, "Sure!"

Zhou Tongtong had just come to Qing City today, and as a friend, naturally, she should host her properly.

As she spoke, Shen Lijun smiled, "I know where the best barbecue is!"

The Shen Family was wealthy, and Shen Lijun usually frequented star-rated Michelin restaurants. Thinking of this, Zhou Tongtong said excitedly, "Great, let’s go now!"

After getting into the Shen Family’s luxurious car, they arrived at the destination in about half an hour.

Looking at the barbecue stand hidden under the overpass, Zhou Tongtong was stunned.

Was this the good place Shen Lijun had mentioned?

This kind of classless street stall was something she wouldn’t even spare a second glance usually, and she never imagined Shen Lijun would bring her here to eat!

It seemed, she was becoming less and less important in Shen Lijun’s eyes!

Shen Lijun, arm in arm with Zhou Tongtong, said with a smile, "I often come here to eat with Xiao Wu and the others; the taste is especially good! Once you try it, you’ll definitely fall in love with it!"

Zhou Tongtong forced a smile, "Then I’m really looking forward to it!"

Looking forward to hell!

If the person next to her weren’t Shen Lijun, she would definitely turn around and leave.

**

Sun Family.

Today was Lin Guimei’s birthday, and the relatives from the Sun Family had all come to celebrate with her.

Sun Fang, who worked at the city hospital, was also there.

Usually, Lin Guimei’s birthday would just be celebrated privately behind closed doors.

But this year was different.

After all, Lin Guimei was soon to become the manager of Beauty Chant.

Even the Second Uncle Sun and Second Aunt Sun, who always looked down on Lin Guimei as a country person, had come.

Second Aunt Sun looked at Lin Guimei with a face full of smiles, "I knew Guimei was a fortunate girl, Dingbang, you didn’t marry the wrong person!"

Lin Guimei scoffed to herself.

Now you realize she’s blessed?

Too late!

"Second Aunt, I remember when I married Dingbang, you didn’t speak like this." The current Lin Guimei was no longer afraid of offending these people.

In the entire Sun Family, she was the only one who could be a store manager at Beauty Chant. With her capabilities, she might even become a branch manager, regional manager, or general manager in the future. What did these people from the Sun Family count for?

She used to be the most inconspicuous person in the Sun Family, with no family background and no good job. Everyone in the Sun Family was stronger than her. Hence, she was accustomed to being humble and submissive.

But today’s Lin Guimei finally had her moment of pride and no longer needed to endure in silence.

Upon hearing this, Second Aunt Sun’s face took on an awkward expression, so she had to change the subject, "Guimei, when do you plan to take up your position at Beauty Chant?"

"The procedures should be completed before New Year’s." She had just spoken over the phone with Gu Shufen last night, who said her initial review had passed.

Since the preliminary review had passed, the rest of the review process was just a formality. She just needed to wait at home for her appointment letter.

Startled by this, Sun Fang exclaimed, "Sister-in-law, that was fast, wasn’t it?"

"Yes." Lin Guimei nodded with a look of triumph in her eyes, "My classmate has already been promoted to regional manager, and I was recommended by her, so the process is just a formality."

Sun Fang hugged Lin Guimei tight, "Sister-in-law, you are the first among my friends to become a store manager at Beauty Chant! A while ago, a classmate of mine also interviewed for a position at the new Beauty Chant store but got turned down!"

The main reason was the fierce competition!

Beauty Chant was a rising industry with a very promising future and huge potential for appreciation, which is why many master’s and doctoral graduates applied, leading to queues just for interviews.

Currently, even the regular staff members at Beauty Chant are required to speak English!

Moreover, financial experts have predicted that Beauty Chant will surely go public within five years.

Second Aunt Sun squinted her eyes, looking at Lin Guimei, "Guimei, when you get promoted to manager, could you also give our Xiaowei a hand?"

Second Aunt Sun was talking about her daughter-in-law, Zheng Xiaowei.

Zheng Xiaowei had been a full-time housewife since giving birth, and after being out of touch with society for so many years, she faced constant rejection when looking for a job!

Lin Guimei did not reject the request outright but responded with a meaningful tone, "Second Aunt, why didn’t you say so earlier? I already promised Susu in advance."

Second Aunt Sun frowned subtly.

She hadn’t even become the store manager at Beauty Chant yet, and she was already putting on airs!

What would she be like after assuming the position?

Regrettably, Second Aunt Sun had no outlet for her frustration.

Upon hearing that, Mother Sun chimed in with a smile, "Guimei, Xiaowei is, after all, family. We can postpone Susu’s matter because, after all, the water should flow into our own field first."

In the past, Lin Guimei wouldn’t dare to ignore Mother Sun’s words.

But now, things were truly different!

She was now the head of this family.

Lin Guimei glanced at Mother Sun, "I’ll think about it."

Mother Sun saw her daughter-in-law’s temper growing and decided not to say anything more.

The next day.

It was the day Lin Guimei had arranged to meet Gu Shufen and pick up her appointment letter.

At one o’clock in the afternoon.

She drove her car to the cafe where she had agreed to meet Gu Shufen.

She had just parked when she saw Lin Guixiang and Xiao Li walking side by side toward her.

Lin Guimei did not recognize Xiao Li. She looked at Lin Guixiang and assumed Lin Guixiang was following her, so she walked over, "Wait a second."

Lin Guixiang stopped in her tracks as Xiao Li frowned slightly, about to say something, when Lin Guixiang stopped him with a look.

"What is it?" Lin Guixiang asked with a smile.

Lin Guimei continued, "Here’s some good news for you. I’m about to become a store manager at Beauty Chant. Today, I’m here to get my appointment letter. If you’re sensible, you’ll kneel before me right now, and perhaps I can find you a job cleaning floors at Beauty Chant."

With that, Lin Guimei crossed her arms and looked at Lin Guixiang with a face full of pride.

Xiao Li was dumbstruck!

Was this woman insane?

Did she not know who Lin Guixiang was?

To ask her to kneel, just to get Lin Guixiang a cleaning job...

Could this woman have escaped from a mental hospital?