Back to 1984: Earning Money, Raising Kids, and Keeping the Household Busy

Chen Ruiyu pursed her lips, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "How about I don't go to Hong Kong and just stay at home with Grandpa?"

“Then I won’t go to the capital either. I’ll stay home with my grandfather,” Chen Xinyue immediately said.

Lin Yi was both angry and amused. "Alright, alright, stop with the act. Even if you stayed, you could keep your bodies but not your hearts. If you want to leave, then leave. You'll only realize how precious home is after experiencing setbacks outside. I've saved up some money here, take it."

The brother and sister both shook their heads.

"Grandpa, please don't give us any more money. We've saved up quite a bit over the years. It's not safe to carry too much money with us. If we really can't make ends meet, I'll definitely call you and you can transfer the money to me then, okay?" Chen Xinyue kept urging her anxiously.

Over the years, Lin Yi has provided them with enough fixed assets. The old lady didn't save money easily, so she had no face to keep scavenging.

Chen Ruiyu nodded repeatedly, "Grandpa, just wait for me to make money for you to spend. The money you've spent on us over the years should be paying off."

Lin Yi was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "Alright, alright, since none of you want it, I'll save it."

As for his grandson's talk of repayment, he didn't take it to heart at all.

After the brother and sister had dealt with Lin Yi, they both breathed a sigh of relief and turned to pack their luggage.

I bought the earliest available flight to leave.

In October, the capital city is different from Anshun, where the summer heat has not yet subsided. It already has the feel of autumn, especially in the evening when a cool breeze blows and you have to wear long sleeves.

Chen Xinyue took a taxi alone to a hotel near her house.

After checking in, I immediately called home to let them know I was safe, then quickly washed up and lay in bed, planning for tomorrow.

Now that I'm back, the first thing I'll do is contact some of my university professors, classmates, or alumni to find out about job openings in the capital, and then make further plans. I'll deal with the housing issue after I've settled on a job.

If the workplace is far away, it's better to continue renting out the house.

Having made up her mind, Chen Xinyue quickly closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, she bought some things and went to school. She originally wanted to find her counselor, but unexpectedly ran into her homeroom teacher, Yu Anhe.

"Xinyue? It really is you! You're back at school?" Yu Anhe called out to Chen Xinyue in surprise.

Chen Xinyue recognized her and quickly went up to greet her, changing her tone, "Teacher Yu, I'm so glad I found you! I thought I'd come all this way for nothing. Do you have class later? Would it be convenient for us to grab a bite to eat?"

Yu Anhe nodded. "I just finished class and was about to go home. Come on! I'll treat you to dinner!"

"No, no, I should be the one treating you to dinner, Teacher Yu. These are specially brought for you." Chen Xinyue naturally handed the things to Yu Anhe.

Yu Anhe's smile deepened. "You silly child! You rarely come back, why did you bring anything?"

The two chatted as they walked toward the student street.

"I heard you went abroad to study and got your degree!"

Chen Xinyue nodded, "Of course, otherwise I wouldn't be able to come back. I came back this time to ask if there are any large companies in the capital that are recruiting English majors. I want to give it a try."

Upon hearing this, Yu Anhe couldn't help but laugh. "You've come to the right person. I do have a job that I haven't been able to find a suitable candidate for because the other party is too picky. But with your qualifications, you might be a good fit." "Hmm?" Chen Xinyue became interested.

Yu Anhe immediately rummaged through her bag and took out a document. "This is it. We're here. Let's eat first and look at it while we eat."

Chen Xinyue nodded and followed Yu Anhe into a hot pot restaurant.

The two found a spot near a corner.

Chen Xinyue began to study the job posting: "SY Multinational Group is recruiting a president's secretary."

Yu Anhe nodded and pondered, "SY Multinational Group mainly deals in jewelry and clothing. Now it is also venturing into fast-moving consumer goods, which has a very good development prospect. In addition, the boss behind this group has an unusual identity. I heard that he has a red background. I did not inquire about the specifics, but generally, groups with strong backing have a strong ability to withstand risks."

The company now needs a CEO's secretary who is fluent in English (both spoken and written), understands business etiquette, knows how to appreciate wine and music, has some basic dance skills, and is also attractive, as she may be needed as the CEO's date at parties.

Chen Xinyue became increasingly puzzled as she listened. "Wait a minute, Teacher Yu, is the other party hiring a secretary? Something feels off to me. We're respectable people!"

Yu Anhe laughed in exasperation and couldn't help but roll her eyes elegantly. "He's a decent person too! I heard that this president is a bit of a germaphobe, and the secretarial department only hires male secretaries. The few female secretaries he hires are older, have families, and don't have any philandering thoughts."

But you have to understand that you can't always attend business events alone. If you do that, it's like blatantly telling other women that you're single, attracting unwanted attention everywhere, which annoys them. Plus, if you're not around women for a long time, all sorts of messy and unpleasant rumors will start circulating in your circle.

The CEO was under immense pressure and extremely annoyed, which is why he hired a young female secretary.

To be honest, I've recommended several groups of people before, and only three passed the interview, but they didn't even make it through the probationary period! Besides me, other schools have also recommended people, but their requirements are strict, and none of them truly meet the criteria and are completely honest and focused on their studies without any ulterior motives!

Since you're not interested in this, you should give it a try. You know, the salary is 30,000 a month! If I weren't too old, I'd definitely give it a shot.

Yu Anhe's lament about being born in the wrong era left Chen Xinyue both amused and exasperated.

"Teacher, may I ask why those three didn't pass their probation period?"

Yu Anhe's eyes flickered slightly, and her expression darkened a bit. "What else could it be? This president is young, handsome, and has a clean reputation. He also has such a prominent family background. Which unmarried woman wouldn't be tempted?"

Even if things go well at the beginning, once you actually get to know them, you can't control yourself.

The first one couldn't help but find excuses to get close to the president on his very first day of work. After being warned, he restrained himself for two days but still couldn't change his ways. He even created various coincidences and made a lot of jokes. Do you think he can stay?

The second one was bolder; he confessed his feelings to someone after only a week of working, and the result was predictable.

The third one was even more unbelievable. He actually tried to drug the CEO, but was caught red-handed and still denied it. In the end, the police took him away.

Because of her, I've become a laughingstock in the industry. I'm holding my breath, Xinyue, you have to make me proud, don't follow their example!

Chen Xinyue nodded emphatically, "Don't worry, teacher. I'm not some naive girl who hasn't seen the world. I definitely won't let you down."

"I believe you!"

The two exchanged a smile, and just then the waiter brought out the food, so they ended their conversation. (End of Chapter)