Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

"Comrade Xiao Qiao, I am Guo Youfeng from the trade union. Do you remember me?"

"Hello, Comrade Guo, I'm Qiao Manman. It's an honor to be your colleague!"

Guo Youfeng excitedly grabbed Qiao Manman's hand: "Are you hungry? Hurry up, let's go to the cafeteria to get food!"

Qiao Manman was a little embarrassed: "Comrade Guo, I came in a hurry and didn't bring a lunchbox."

As for money and tickets, they're all hidden in the space.

Moreover, HR gave her this month's salary and benefits directly, so food won't be a problem.

Guo Youfeng patted the lunchbox in her hand: "Don't worry, I found you one, it's already washed!"

Qiao Manman thanked him with a smile and put the materials back in the cabinet. Just as she was about to lock it, Yan Chengke returned.

He was also holding a brand new aluminum lunchbox.

"Comrade Xiao Qiao, I just bought this for you, take it and use it!"

If you don't understand anything, just ask Comrade Guo. She's the know-it-all of our machinery factory!

By the way, your dorm is on the third floor, room 307. Here's the key; Comrade Guo will take you there to familiarize yourself with the room in a bit.

"Work starts at 3 PM, don't be late!"

Qiao Manman pouted: "Didn't you say we were just reporting in today?"

Yan Chengke laughed it off: "It just so happens that I have a mission, and you're very capable!"

Don't worry, don't worry, once this busy period is over, you can go back and rest. Come back to work in a month!

Qiao Manman was satisfied, but Guo Youfeng raised her objections: "Director Yan, how could you be so shameless?"

It's bad enough that they poached someone our union had their eye on, but they even made me show her around the place! You...you...you've gone too far!"

"So, are you going to bring it or not? If not, I'll ask Xiao Zhang for help!"

Xiao Zhang, whose full name is Zhang Shuhan, is Qiao Manman's male colleague sitting at the next table.

Hearing the director call him, he quickly stood up: "Yes, yes, I'll take Comrade Xiao Qiao to the cafeteria."

I heard they're making braised pork today; if you're late, there won't even be any broth left!

Reminded, Guo Youfeng raised her finger and poked it angrily, then grabbed Qiao Manman and ran away.

Qiao Manman's gaze lingered on the table for a moment before Yan Chengke waved his hand, "Go on, I'll help you tidy up!"

In fact, after everyone left, he couldn't wait to pick up the plan and read it.

Everyone else in the office gathered around to check out the new colleague's skills.

After a moment, he nodded: "Director, you truly have a keen eye!"

They're convinced by this level of skill!

Qiao Manman left the office building and was dragged by Guo Youfeng as they ran wildly through the factory.

Many people greeted her on the street: "Little Guo, the good guy!"

"Oh, Chef Chen's off work! Right, let's go to the cafeteria for braised pork."

This is our new factory clerk, Xiao Qiao! She's a really good writer!

Qiao Manman quickly greeted him: "Hello, Master Chen!"

"Oh, good, what a lovely girl! Go eat quickly, don't go hungry!"

Qiao Manman was introduced to many people. Everyone knew that a new person had joined the factory.

Many young men jogged over to see what was going on, and saw Qiao Manman following behind Guo Youfeng, carrying half a box of braised pork and half a box of stir-fried green beans.

Add a tiny bit of rice, and it's astonishing—we simply can't afford to feed them!

The two found a corner to sit down, and Guo Youfeng invited Qiao Manman to try the braised pork.

Qiao Manman picked up a piece and put it in her mouth, finding that it melted in her mouth and was fragrant but not greasy.

Nodding eagerly, "It's delicious!"

"Right, right? This is Master Li's specialty!"

There's also braised shrimp, but he doesn't make it often. He says it's too much trouble to prepare, and the people in our factory aren't used to seafood!

Qiao Manman smiled and said, "Then when I have the chance, I'll definitely have to try it!"

Don't worry, there's still a long way to go, and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future!

Director Yan told me you plan to officially start work in a month. What's going on?

Qiao Manman said, half-jokingly, "My dad broke his leg, and it's only been a little over a month since his surgery. My mom isn't in good health either."

I wasn't comfortable leaving them both in the production team. I was thinking of waiting until my father's leg was almost fully healed before I could throw myself back into work.

Guo Youfeng nodded understandingly: "That's how it should be, you're so filial!"

Little Qiao, just let me know if you need anything. I've worked in the machine factory for seven or eight years, and I haven't been wasting my time!

Qiao Manman nodded and asked in a low voice, "Sister Guo, are you very familiar with our Director Yan?"

Guo Youfeng said somewhat shyly, "Well, it's alright!"

She leaned closer and said, "Actually, I went on a blind date with him!"

Qiao Manman looked surprised: "Huh?"

Guo Youfeng blushed and said, "Everyone in the factory knows about this."

When I was a child, I fell into an ice hole, and they said I caught a chill and became infertile.

Director Yan's wife had a difficult childbirth during their second pregnancy and went to see him. So the factory wanted to match us up.

"Sister, don't you want to be a stepmother?"

Guo Youfeng nodded, then shook his head.

Finally, she sighed and said, "Being a stepmother is fine, but you know what it's like to love someone else's child so much, yet you can't have children yourself. How painful must that be?"

When she was young, her family wanted to hide her health condition and take advantage of an honest man.

But Guo Youfeng was not happy, saying that everyone wants a biological child.

Rather than being disliked as a hen that doesn't lay eggs and being abandoned, it's better to be honest with each other from the beginning.

If she's willing to get married, she can adopt or be adopted. If not, she has a job and can live a stable and comfortable life.

Qiao Manman's eyes lit up, thinking to herself, "Looks like we're getting some work!"

He hurried over to Guo Youfeng and said, "Sister, it must be a special fate that brought us together."

"Huh?" Guo Youfeng was a little confused.

I wondered why Xiao Qiao was so excited. Could it be that she had taken a liking to that guy Yan Chengke?

Wow, the Yan family is really lucky!

Qiao Manman noticed Guo Youfeng's sour expression but didn't pay it any mind. She leaned close to Guo's ear and said, "Sister, really, meeting me is your good fortune!"

Good heavens! My mother just got the secret formula for having a child, and now I've met someone who needs it.

Motherland must have seen my kind heart and sent me to rescue you!

"Hmm?" Guo Youfeng thought Qiao Manman had gone crazy, and even doubted whether what Qiao Zhenzhen had said back then was true!

"Host, calm down! If you don't calm down, they'll think you're crazy!"

Qiao Manman quickly took a deep breath and said with an awkward smile, "Sister, I was just a little excited because I thought I could help you."

Really, I'm not a scammer. If you don't believe me, you can ask Fu Xianling at the city's glass factory.

That medicine is amazing; it really can make someone pregnant. It's just a bit pricey!

Seeing Guo Youfeng's wary expression, Qiao Manman's face fell: "Alright, alright, never mind!"

If the fertility pills couldn't be sold, her merit points would just quietly slip away.

Guo Youfeng smiled and continued eating. Although she felt that Qiao Manman was exaggerating, a slight ripple of emotion still stirred within her.

I just can't say it out loud, afraid that disappointment will lead to even greater despair.

After finishing their meal, the two went to the dormitory building together.

The dormitory building is located 200 meters outside the machinery factory.

A four-story building housing nearly a hundred people.

There are young men and women, as well as married couples who have not yet been allocated welfare housing, with the whole family crammed into single dormitories.