Volume One, Chapter Eight: Applying to Cheng Corporation

“Cheng...” The manager hurried over, bowing and nodding to Cheng Zhengchu, about to speak when Cheng Zhengchu gave him a sharp look.

“Manager, they can’t even afford it themselves but still come here to show off. I just wanted to teach them a lesson, to make them remember! Otherwise, if we let these kinds of people bother us, how are we supposed to do business in the future?”

“Slap—”

The manager slapped her directly. “You’re supposed to be a senior here, yet you have no eyes, flattering those above and looking down on others. Get out of here immediately!”

If he hadn’t been quicker, it would have been him getting kicked out.

“Manager...” Chen Jie was in disbelief, trying to say something, but the manager interrupted, “If you want to continue working in Yun City, leave now, or else...”

Chen Jie knew how formidable the manager was. She immediately covered her face and ran away, her retreat looking rather desperate.

The manager grinned warmly as he approached. “Sorry for the unpleasant experience today. All your purchases will have an employee discount, and I will personally serve you!”

Employee discount?

It was the first time hearing that gold jewelry offered employee discounts.

“How much is this?”

Yu Yaxuan cautiously pointed to a slender bracelet nearby, curious about the size of the discount.

The manager glanced at Cheng Zhengchu and promptly said, “Ten thousand... no, one thousand yuan!”

“And this one?”

Yu Yaxuan pointed to a finely crafted large gold bracelet weighing three hundred grams.

“Thirty... no, thirty thousand!”

Yu Yaxuan was stunned. Wasn’t that bracelet worth over three hundred thousand? How come the employee discount was so big?

The manager quickly explained, “The price on that big bracelet is inflated; it’s actually pure silver inside, and the gold content is only worth thirty thousand.”

“Oh, I see...”

Yu Yaxuan hesitated. Cheng Zhengchu beside her pointed at a necklace set worn by the model. “This, along with the bracelet and this ring, all packaged together!”

Following his gaze, Yu Yaxuan saw him pointing at a diamond ring.

“Diamonds are all a scam. Don’t buy those; just some gold is enough.”

Yu Yaxuan wanted to help Cheng Zhengchu save money, but he waved his hand decisively. “Package it all. How much is it in total?”

The manager glanced at the store’s prized treasure worth thirty million, then hesitatingly said, “With the employee discount, it’s a total of 188,000...”

“Okay, put it on the card.”

Before Yu Yaxuan could stop him, the manager was already swiping Cheng Zhengchu’s card through the POS machine.

Although the combined weight of the bracelet and necklace exceeded five hundred grams, it was still very expensive...

“Boss, can I return these?”

Yu Yaxuan timidly asked.

“Sorry, ma’am, no refunds without quality issues.”

Hearing this, Yu Yaxuan reluctantly took the heavy gold bracelet.

Well, she could save it as dowry for Cheng Zhengchu’s daughter someday.

“Can this order be given to that young girl just now?”

She was about the same age as her own daughter, and that girl had a good heart. She didn’t deserve to be slapped...

“Sure, Xiao Tang, this is your order, and by the way, you’ve been promoted!”

Hearing this, Yu Yaxuan smiled contentedly.

Seeing Yu Yaxuan smile, Cheng Zhengchu’s mood lightened as well. He took her hand and left the mall.

A couple who had witnessed everything stood there stunned for a long time before cautiously stepping forward.

“Hello, I want to ask, can we use the employee discount?”

The manager was stunned for a moment. “Are you kidding? That’s our boss!”

“...”

Back home, Yu Yaxuan immediately put the items away, afraid of losing them.

It was the first time she owned something so valuable.

Looking at Cheng Zhengchu, hesitating to speak, she said, “You bought me such expensive things. You must have spent all your savings, right?”

“You really don’t have to do this. But gold holds value. I’m keeping these to give as dowry to my daughter someday.”

Even at this moment, he still thought of his daughter.

Cheng Zhengchu’s gaze softened. “These are for you. You deserve them. After all, you had a wedding; you shouldn’t walk away with nothing.”

Yu Yaxuan was deeply moved, her eyes reddening.

She never expected him to treat her so well.

She had to find a job in the afternoon—she couldn’t let him bear all the pressure alone!

“By the way, how did an electrician like you get the jewelry store manager to come out?”

Cheng Zhengchu’s face showed a trace of awkwardness. He hurriedly explained, “The manager’s number is posted in the corner of their store. I just tried calling, didn’t expect he would actually come.”

“Oh... their mall’s attitude is really good,” Yu Yaxuan said sincerely.

Cheng Zhengchu breathed a sigh of relief.

“I’m going to cook.”

Yu Yaxuan wiped her tears and entered the kitchen, planning to show off her skills, but Cheng Zhengchu squeezed in as well.

“What’s up?”

“I’m cooking with you. We’re family now. I can’t just sit back and enjoy.”

Yu Yaxuan felt a warmth in her heart, her gaze toward the man burning a little brighter.

She never expected someone his age to have such awareness.

In all her twenty-five years serving the Lin family like a beast of burden, it was the first time she’d heard such heartfelt words.

Perhaps Lin Jingsheng never truly considered her family, merely regarded her as a free housekeeper.

Fortunately, she had come out of that and found her own happiness.

They prepared a large table of dishes.

Tasting each other’s cooking, they both gave positive feedback.

He looked like a mere ornament, but his cooking was surprisingly delicious.

“The house is mostly cleaned. I want to find a job this afternoon.”

Yu Yaxuan looked at Cheng Zhengchu, feeling a bit uneasy.

She hadn’t noticed it during a busy morning, but now, after dinner, there was an awkwardness in the air.

No matter how fast their relationship developed, they were still strangers to some extent.

Neither really knew the other deeply.

He was a good person; they would gradually understand each other over time, but that required time.

He was polite about providing for her, but she didn’t want to rely on him completely.

Besides, after twenty-five years as a housewife, she’d had enough.

Now that they had no children and nothing pressing at home, she might as well find a job.

One, to pass the time; two, to contribute financially.

“Find a job? It’s not easy in today’s world. Even if you find one, the pay’s low. You don’t need to work. I don’t need living expenses; I can give you twelve thousand a month. If that’s not enough, I can work overtime...”

“No, I’m just too idle at home. I want to pass the time. I know you’re sincere about living together, and I’m sincere about finding a job to fulfill my own value.”

“Okay, what did you study before?”

“Fashion, but I’m too old now, and no company wants me. I plan to do cleaning work.”

She had looked it up online. For someone her age, companies rarely hired, especially since her age and outlook couldn’t keep up with the younger generation.

“You can try Cheng Group.”

Though she was a housewife, she had heard of Cheng Group.

Cheng Group was the largest conglomerate in Yun City, with an incredibly powerful background.

Even Lin Jingsheng had only managed to secure a deputy manager position at a subsidiary after so many years.

Could she really make it there?

Yu Yaxuan frowned. “Forget it. I know my limits. Cheng Group even requires a bachelor’s degree for cleaning. I never went to university due to special circumstances, so I can’t even meet their basic requirements.”

“I’m an electrician at Cheng Group. The boss is very kind. Maybe they’ll agree. You should give it a try.”

With Cheng Zhengchu’s repeated encouragement, Yu Yaxuan decided to try applying at Cheng Group.

She had no job anyway. Trying wouldn’t hurt.

What if... she actually got the position?