Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder — I Rise to Female Lead Through Hard Work-Chapter 168: Seeing in a New Light

"Hey, tell me about that girl." Wan Baohua was extremely curious and concerned about what kind of girl could make his son fall for her.

"Anmin, Anmin is good-looking and loves to smile. She works in the finance department of the food factory, and she’s also a high school graduate. Like her brother, she’s very good at studying. Although Anmin is just a temporary worker now, she’s striving to become a full-time employee," said Huang Xiaobao with a bit of embarrassment. "That’s why I’m also working hard now. I want to turn into a full-time worker based on my own abilities."

Huang Qianren glanced at his son upon hearing this, his eyes showing a hint of appreciation. It was impressive that his son was changing for the better because of this girl, and he held her in higher regard because of it.

"It’s just that there’s no college entrance exam right now. If there ever is one, Anmin says she wants to continue studying to learn more and take on more important work in the future," Huang Xiaobao said with a bit of pride that even he wasn’t aware of.

"So that’s why you recently brought your high school textbooks back to your room. Are you thinking that if you have a chance, you’ll also continue studying?" Huang Qianren asked.

"Dad, my grades were so-so, but that’s because I didn’t study seriously. If I really buckled down, even I would be scared, I’m afraid I’d become too good," boasted Huang Xiaobao, making Huang Qianren laugh. His son wasn’t just bragging; if he really applied himself, he could do well.

"When you have some free time, bring the girl home. Let your mom make you some good food," Huang Qianren said with a smile.

"Alright," Huang Xiaobao was extremely happy, "That’s what I was thinking too. Once Anmin has visited our home, I’ll go meet her parents."

"Yes, yes, once you’ve arranged for Anmin’s family to come, we’ll host them, and we can all go to a government-run restaurant for a meal to get acquainted," Wan Baohua said.

"Sure, Anmin’s older brother and sister-in-law both work in the county," Huang Xiaobao agreed readily. "Anmin’s family is outstanding. Her brother is a teacher at the County First Middle School, and her sister-in-law is a nurse at the food factory’s hospital. Their family was able to buy a house in the county and settle down all thanks to her brother."

"Their house in Bright Alley is bought, not rented?" Huang Qianren was a bit surprised.

"Yes." Huang Xiaobao nodded, "Ancheng is very impressive. I’ve seen him twice, and I don’t even dare speak to him, it’s like meeting a senior."

Huang Qianren, hearing his son talk like this, felt a bit curious to meet them.

After hearing his son’s words, Wan Baohua became busy, unable to sleep from excitement at night, and pulled Huang Qianren to chat. The next day at work, whenever he had some free time, he locked himself in the office and called family members one by one—his parents-in-law, his own parents, and then his two sisters-in-law—spreading the news far and wide that Huang Xiaobao had a girl he liked.

The Huang Family’s attitude towards Ding Anmin and her family wasn’t known to the Ding Family, but they would soon find out.

July 1st was the Founding of the Party Day, coincidentally a Tuesday, and the staff hospital held a Party Day event, organizing party member doctors and nurses to provide free check-ups for the food factory staff and their families. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

The party member staff at the hospital were mostly experienced and of a certain age. Many participated in the free clinic, and many came to experience the free services, but as a result, there were fewer people visiting the hospital for regular treatment.

Yi Roujing had been in the operating room for a week now. During this time, Nurse Chief Fan had been personally guiding Yi Roujing, just as Director Zhong Fangrui had mentioned before. She helped her get acquainted with the activities within the operating room, take her to the duty room, and familiarize herself with all the surgical instruments in the operating room.

Nurse Chief Fan was very satisfied with Yi Roujing because she had a solid foundation, knew all the instruments, and had quick reflexes. She initially thought it would take a week to slowly get her familiarized, but to her surprise, she was a natural who could jump right in, which explained why Director Zhong held her in such high regard.

During that week, the operating room only conducted one surgery, an appendectomy. Although Yi Roujing was exceptional, she couldn’t directly assist the doctor as soon as she arrived.

After all, a certain understanding between doctor and nurse is needed. Operating room nurses usually worked with specific surgeons they were familiar with. Surgeons habitually called on nurses they had collaborated with many times before for surgeries.

However, Yi Roujing was allowed into the operating room to observe the surgical process alongside Nurse Chief Fan.

Even though appendectomies were minor surgeries, Yi Roujing had watched many during her previous life’s hospital internship and had been permitted to be the first assistant to the surgeon. Despite this, she watched the surgery with extraordinary focus, considering the surgical instruments were relatively outdated, and learning how to operate with them was quite educational.

During lunch, Yi Roujing didn’t go with her colleagues but changed her clothes and went to the food factory’s cafeteria because today Ding Anmin brought marinated pig trotters in a cold salad. The pig trotters were marinated last night, and this morning, Ding Anmin sliced them and mixed them with cucumber strips, cilantro, some peanuts, and drizzled with Li Hongying’s special sauce, which Yi Roujing had tasted the flavor of in the morning.

Ding Anmin prepared three portions, one for Ding Anguo, one for Ding Ancheng, and the largest for the three of them at the food factory. Naturally, Yi Roujing hurried to the food factory’s cafeteria.

Though Yi Roujing had only worked for nearly two months at the food factory employee hospital, many people knew her. After all, a beautiful and highly capable nurse at the employee hospital was big news that quickly spread. Along her way, many people greeted her, calling her Nurse Yi directly if they knew her, or warmly asking where she was from if they didn’t...

Being beautiful had its burdens, and Yi Roujing’s face was nearly stuck in a perma-smile.

It was lunchtime, and a crowd dressed primarily in blue, black, and gray tones was heading to the cafeteria. Among them, Yi Roujing spotted a familiar face—it was Wang Qiushuang.

She was somewhat noticeable in the crowd because her braided hair had a bright red ribbon, which was especially festive, making her stand out as a unique presence among the crowd.

Yi Roujing saw her, and of course, Wang Qiushuang noticed her too. Her head was slightly raised, her expression was jubilant, clearly showing she was in a good mood and exuding a sort of self-satisfied pride.

"Yi Roujing, why are you coming to our factory’s cafeteria? Aren’t you supposed to eat at the employee hospital’s cafeteria?" Wang Qiushuang loudly asked as she approached.

Yi Roujing was speechless for a moment, wondering why it mattered to her where she ate, "Just because I want to, my sister-in-law invited me to come and eat."

"Qiushuang, do you know Comrade Yi Roujing?" one of the female workers who came with Wang Qiushuang smiled upon seeing Yi Roujing, assuming Wang Qiushuang was familiar with her, becoming more friendly in her demeanor.

"We’re classmates," Wang Qiushuang explained, "and we both married into the Dingping Production Team. My husband Jianshe and Roujing’s in-laws are neighbors."

"Master Ding really, marrying such a pretty wife and keeping her a secret until today."

"Indeed."

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