Su Xiaoxiao didn’t bother wasting words with her: "Let’s just wait and see." She put down her bicycle and turned her head towards the department store. She was in a pretty good mood today and didn’t want her mood to be affected by certain people. Zhang Dongmei felt like she was hitting a soft spot and angrily spat on the ground: "Ugh, shameless, who are you dressing up to entice at work?" She had already asked around and knew that the department store would receive a batch of stainless steel cups and flashlights today, but most of them had been internally digested, with very few available for sale. Su Xiaoxiao was bound to lose this time. Such a good opportunity, Zhang Dongmei wasn’t going to let Su Xiaoxiao off the hook easily. Immediately she caught up: "Xiaoxiao, I heard that there aren’t many stainless steel cups and flashlights available for sale today. You better hurry up, don’t cry later when you lose the bet." While they were talking, they looked up and saw a long queue at the entrance of the department store. A woman recognized them as sales staff at the department store and eagerly called out: "Comrades, I’d like to ask, how many of these stainless steel cups and flashlights have arrived today?" Zhang Dongmei looked at Su Xiaoxiao, completely troubled: "Ma’am, I’m afraid I’ll disappoint you. The number of items arriving this time is limited, so I suggest you wait for the next batch." The woman had come early in the morning before daylight to queue up, and upon hearing that she might not be able to buy them again, she was visibly frustrated. Zhang Dongmei looked at Su Xiaoxiao smugly: "See? Even if you’re an employee at the department store, it doesn’t mean you can get your hands on them." Who knew, before the words finished, Su Xiaoxiao just turned her head and walked away. "Ugh, acting all high and mighty? Wait until you’re crying later." She had already instructed her uncle’s family that if Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t get the items, they’d go make a scene at the Su Family. Let’s see who dares to ask Su Xiaoxiao for favors then. If by chance she really had another way to get them, she had a backup plan too. Anyway, Su Xiaoxiao would end up falling flat this time, no matter what. Zhang Dongmei was feeling pleased with herself when someone suddenly pushed her: "Sorry, comrade, step aside, I have urgent business." Before she could react, the person squeezed past her. "Comrade, wait a minute, I’m here to buy a flashlight from you." Zhang Dongmei steadied herself with difficulty and heard the girl calling out while running. Who in the department store had such influence? Now the country was turning a blind eye to private vendors, so even if someone secretly sold items at the department store, it wasn’t a big deal. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝗇𝖾𝗍 On the contrary, everyone might fight to establish good relations with them. After all, someone with such channels definitely had a strong backing. Zhang Dongmei craned her neck curiously, wanting to see who the person was looking for. But there were too many people, and the girl disappeared into the crowd like a rabbit. For some reason, Su Xiaoxiao’s confident face suddenly popped into her mind. Could the girl be looking for Su Xiaoxiao? Immediately, she shook her head as if she had seen a ghost; how could Su Xiaoxiao’s poor relatives possibly have such connections? If they did, she wouldn’t have been replaced during her interview? On the other side, Chen Yun grabbed Su Xiaoxiao’s arm: "Comrade, about the flashlight I bought from you last time, can you help me get another one? My cousin also wants one." Su Xiaoxiao turned around and recognized the girl she met while queuing last time. Chen Yun scratched her head awkwardly, knowing flashlights were in high demand, she felt a bit guilty asking Comrade Su, but her cousin had been pestering her relentlessly, so she was trying her luck. Her cousin worked as a nurse at the hospital, often taking night shifts, and wanted a flashlight for a long time. Unfortunately, she had queued several times but never managed to get one. "Here, I bought some beef jerky, it’s quite tasty, Comrade Su take it home to eat." Chen Yun eagerly stuffed a small packet of beef jerky to Su Xiaoxiao, looking at her pleadingly. "What’s so special about beef jerky? Comrade Su, try this, it’s imported chocolate." A strong man she’d seen before also approached eagerly; he wanted a flashlight too. Within a working shift, Su Xiaoxiao had reservations for several flashlights again. Entering the office, her arms full of items. Seeing her coworkers in the office, she generously distributed the shortbread she had just received. Zhang Dongmei rolled her eyes disdainfully: "It’s just some lousy shortbread, it’s not like no one’s eaten it before, stop pretending." After distributing the shortbread, Su Xiaoxiao took out the imported chocolate the strong man had given: "I heard it’s imported, everyone take a piece and have a taste." Zhang Dongmei was uninterested in shortbread, but a bit tempted by the imported chocolate. Rumor had it that it tasted pretty good, and she hadn’t had it even once. No way, if everyone else had it, she should try too. She thickened her skin and reached out, but then Su Xiaoxiao put away the box when she got to her: "Sorry, none left." That villain must have done it on purpose. She gritted her teeth in hatred, fine, let that villain be proud a bit longer. "Everyone, quiet down, the training session starts now." Right in this moment, a woman with a neat appearance and bobbed hair entered. Su Xiaoxiao looked up, surprisingly it was someone she knew. Manager Xu followed behind Huang Mei, raising his voice: "Today’s training will be conducted by Comrade Huang Mei. She’s a veteran at our department store, you must learn well." Upon hearing the name, Zhang Dongmei’s eyes lit up. She had heard of Comrade Huang Mei, said to have a brother in the military who became a political commissar at a young age, a bright future ahead. With such an excellent brother, Huang Mei was given extra attention wherever she went. Therefore, she always carried herself with an air of superiority at the department store. This time the department store had her responsible for new employee training, likely as a favor to her brother. Thinking of this, Huang Mei instantly stood up eagerly to applaud: "Welcome, Teacher Huang, to guide us." The flattery was so loud, it could be heard two miles away. Huang Mei was quite pleased with being called Teacher Huang and looked kindly at Zhang Dongmei, her sweet-talking was a promising seed. Just as she thought this, Zhang Dongmei spoke up: "Teacher Huang, I’d like to report, I just saw a new employee of our department store secretly receiving goods from a customer, giving them preferential treatment." Huang Mei slapped the table and, prompted by that title, felt compelled to pull out this black sheep. They hadn’t officially started yet and dared to take bribes, who knows what could happen once they’re formally employed? She turned to Zhang Dongmei immediately: "Comrade, tell me, who is that person?"