Master Zhou was working there, silent for a long while.
Master Jiang glanced at Li Chuchu. She immediately understood and began to flatter him, "Master Zhou, if you don't go, it'll be such a great loss to our program! Many of our colleagues are hoping you'll show your skills!"
Hearing this, a smile finally appeared on Master Zhou's face. "What's so special about it? What we do is just simple work. What's there to see from an old codger like me performing on stage? But if you're willing to watch, then sign me up."
He sounded rather reluctant. If it weren't for the big grin on his face, others might really think he was too bothered to go.
Master Jiang gave him a look and sighed silently. It was really not easy for the young comrade to be so patient and good at talking that she managed to cheer up this grumpy old man.
Li Chuchu immediately responded enthusiastically, "Sure! I'll sign up both of you masters for the 'Blindfolded Valve Installation' competition." Before coming here, she had already investigated that this competition was the most suitable for Master Zhou and Master Jiang's professional abilities, so there was no way she'd make a mistake.
Master Jiang seemed very easy - going and had no objections.
Li Chuchu wrote down the names Zhou Tai and Jiang Sulin after "Blindfolded Valve Installation".
After that, she went to the next workshop according to the information on the list.
To handle this matter well, Li Chuchu ran to several workshops and finally found all the master craftsmen on the list. The master craftsmen were quite surprised when they heard Li Chuchu's intention. They were no longer young. How could they perform on stage?
However, most of them were willing to join in the fun. Except for a few who were on leave and happened not to be in the factory, the master craftsmen were so delighted by Li Chuchu's silver - tongued words that they basically all signed up for the competition.
After a busy afternoon, Li Chuchu's mouth was so dry that it was smoking. She rushed back to the office to drink some water.
Coincidentally, Mu Wan was already in the office.
She was a bit surprised when she saw Li Chuchu.
"You haven't left yet? I was wondering why your stuff was still on your desk."
Li Chuchu didn't have time to respond. She first picked up the water cup on the table and gulped down several mouthfuls. The cool water went down her throat, and she finally felt alive again.
Mu Wan stared at the empty water cup in disbelief. "What on earth have you been doing?"
Li Chuchu sat in her seat, catching her breath for a while. Then she said, "I've been to every workshop in the factory to recruit people for the Mid - Autumn Festival evening show."
It felt like she had said all the words she would say in half a month this afternoon. At this moment, she was so hoarse that she could only speak briefly.
Mu Wan immediately sensed something was wrong. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her tone was solemn. "Recruit people for the show? Isn't this the responsibility of the art and propaganda team? Why do you have to do it? Did they bully you?"
There were indeed a few girls in the art and propaganda team who were not easy to get along with.
But in Mu Wan's view, with their little tricks, they were definitely no match for Li Chuchu. How could her Chuchu be bullied like this?
To prevent her senior sister from worrying, Li Chuchu downplayed what had happened in the morning.
Unexpectedly, Mu Wan got even angrier. She was extremely annoyed. "How dare they treat you like this? Don't they know you were personally signed up by me to be the host? These people are using such underhanded tricks, and the Youth League Committee teacher doesn't even care. Wait for me. I'll go and settle the score with them right away!"
She slapped the table and stood up, about to go and have it out with the art and propaganda team.
Li Chuchu quickly stood up and tried to calm her down. "Senior sister, I know you're worried about me getting wronged. But the task I'm doing now was assigned to me by the vice - chairman of the trade union. Although it started because of them, it has nothing to do with them now. And if I can do a good job in this show, I'll be able to outshine them."
Mu Wan calmed down and thought that Li Chuchu was right.
The show proposed by Li Chuchu was fully approved by the trade union teachers. And the trade union teacher assigned this task to Li Chuchu right in front of Zhu Yuxi. That was enough for her to learn a lesson.
Mu Wan patted her on the shoulder. "You're really resourceful. I knew you wouldn't easily suffer a loss at others' hands."
Li Chuchu thought to herself: Is this a compliment?
Mu Wan then said, "If you need any help, just ask. Don't be so polite to your senior sister."
Li Chuchu said, "There's actually one thing."
Mu Wan replied, "Tell me."
"I told them that they can sign up for the event at the cafeteria entrance three afternoons from now. During this period, someone needs to be there..." As she said this, Li Chuchu stole a careful glance at her.
Her cute and shy look made it impossible for anyone to blame her.
Mu Wan thought: Why do I feel like I've boarded a pirate ship?
It seemed that having a beautiful and capable junior sister wasn't always a good thing. Not only did she look appealing when doing her proper work, but even her careful look when asking for help was so cute that it was impossible to refuse any of her requests.
She gritted her back teeth. "Fine. Anyway, I have nothing to do in the office after the broadcast. I'll help you keep an eye on it."
Li Chuchu immediately beamed with joy, showing a bit of coquettishness. "Thank you, senior sister. But you don't have to go to so much trouble. I'll be there these afternoons. I'm just afraid I'll be too busy. As long as senior sister Mu Wan can give me a hand occasionally."
One should take on as much responsibility as one's ability allows. Since Li Chuchu had taken on this task, it would be unreasonable for her to let senior sister Mu Wan handle everything for her.
Mu Wan patted her on the shoulder. "Then what else is there to say? If you need help, how could I ignore you?"
Li Chuchu grinned and said, "I knew senior sister is the kindest!"
The effect of Li Chuchu's "flattery" skills, which she had been using all afternoon, hadn't worn off yet. Mu Wan was instantly overjoyed, feeling that she was constantly needed by her junior sister.
She was so dizzy that she didn't think about anything else. All she wanted was to help Li Chuchu make the show a success.
...
Li Chuchu packed up her things and left work.
She still remembered that she had to go back and cook for Shen Yanshan today. But usually at this time, most of the things in the non - staple food store were sold out.
As Li Chuchu passed by, she casually glanced at the lazy salesmen in front of the counter, waiting to get off work, and the empty shelves inside. She didn't stop for a moment.
When she reached the alley entrance, she bought twelve eggs, a piece of pork loin from the mall. Then she selected three or four tomatoes and a bunch of small green vegetables. The things in her hands were quite heavy. Li Chuchu estimated that these should be enough for dinner.
When she got home, she found that Shen Yanshan had already come back early.
He was sitting on the rattan chair by the bay window.
When he saw Li Chuchu, his expression softened a bit. He naturally stood up and took the things from her hands.