The security officer stared in horror at Song Tian, who was lying in the cooling pool not far away.
The entire pool of water was tinged with red, though it was unclear where the blood had come from—it looked terrifying.
“What should I do? My benefactor is dead, and I haven’t even had the chance to thank her!” The security officer stomped anxiously.
He stepped forward and tentatively touched her nose, then was somewhat relieved.
“She’s not gone—thank goodness!”
Immediately, he knelt down and began kowtowing to Song Tian with tremendous force, banging his head against the ground.
“Benefactor, thank you so much! I will never forget your great kindness. I… every holiday, I will come to pay my respects!”
Song Tian, who had been so weak she felt she might pass out, suddenly perked up at these words, her irritation sparking some energy.
“I’m not dead. I’m perfectly fine,” she forced out through a strained smile.
“Huh?” The security officer was stunned. “But you’ve lost so much blood!”
Usually, burns don’t bleed much because the heat causes the skin to stick together, sealing off ruptured blood vessels.
But Song Tian’s blood must have come from inside her body. Internal bleeding, and yet she said she was fine?
She twisted her mouth into a small smirk. “That’s because… I got my period.”
She had been fully immersed in the cooling pool, and her underwear wasn’t spared. When it became wet, blood seeped out, coloring the pool.
Although the scene looked gruesome, it wasn’t serious.
Still, she was sent to the hospital.
When the doctor treated her burns, he sighed in relief.
“Luckily, the emergency measures were done well. These are just minor burns. If you apply the medicine regularly at home, there won’t be any scars.”
Song Tian nodded obediently.
Upon leaving the doctor’s office, the factory director was waiting outside.
The gratitude in his eyes was unmistakable.
“Comrade Song Tian, you are a great benefactor to our factory. Not only did you save the forklift operator, but you also prevented major losses, saving the factory a huge amount. Which unit are you from? I’ll send a banner to thank you personally tomorrow!”
This matter demanded a personal thank-you visit so that everyone would know the magnitude of Song Tian’s good deed.
Hearing this, Song Tian rubbed her hands nervously.
“Director, actually, I came to the factory today to look for a job. I heard you’re hiring casual workers. I’m strong—could you consider me?”
“No.”
The director didn’t hesitate for a second and rejected her outright.
Song Tian froze. She had thought that, given her two good deeds, he might show some leniency.
Well, if not, then not.
She felt disappointed but didn’t press further. “I understand. I’ll leave then.”
If she couldn’t work in the machinery factory, she’d try her luck elsewhere.
Just as she turned, she heard the director say, “You know forklifts and are so familiar with the machinery operations. Wouldn’t it be a waste to have you as a casual worker in the factory?”
“What?!”
Song Tian turned in shock. “Director, do you mean…”
The director nodded and smiled.
“Comrade Song Tian, if you’re willing, you can join our machinery factory as a full-time worker. As for your grade level, we’ll determine that after the on-the-job training, based on your actual skills.”
Heavens, a windfall!
Even the lowest grade full-time worker could earn around thirty yuan a month.
In addition, there was a day off every week and holiday benefits from the factory.
Plus!
The machinery factory had a staff cafeteria and dormitories!
This would cover all her living needs after her divorce!
“Director, thank you so much!” Song Tian was overjoyed. “But I don’t have a reference letter, and my educational background is limited.”
The director waved it off. None of that mattered. He could write a reference letter, and as for her education level?
Chairman Mao had said: in this era of vigorous development, talent must not be restricted by formalities!
Song Tian had limited education but strong skills—and that was enough.
“Go home and rest for a few days. Once your arm has healed, come to the machinery factory office to see me.”
Carrying this good news, Song Tian left the hospital beaming.
Back at the residential compound, Fang Shuqin was loosening soil around garlic sprouts at the door.
She jumped up upon seeing Song Tian. “Xiao Tiancai, whose clothes are you wearing?”
Song Tian felt awkward and tugged at the rough long sleeves.
Her own clothes had been soaked in the cooling pool at the machinery factory and stained with blood—unwearable. The nurse had kindly lent her these long sleeves to cover her arm wounds.
“My clothes got wet, so a kind person lent me these,” Song Tian said succinctly, avoiding the main point.
Fang Shuqin believed her.
Song Tian went inside to change into her own clothes. Turning around, she saw that Fang Shuqin had already washed and hung the nurse’s borrowed set to dry.
During her period, Fang Shuqin hadn’t let her do any work and forbade her from touching cold water.
Song Tian felt genuinely touched. Even after divorcing Lu Beizhen, she would continue to visit Fang Shuqin, buying her more pretty dresses!
After a few more days at home, the wounds on Song Tian’s arm had mostly healed.
Even in short sleeves, her previous injury was hardly noticeable.
It was time to go to work.
Song Tian told Fang Shuqin the news about her hiring at the machinery factory.
Fang Shuqin was naturally thrilled.
She gave Song Tian a thumbs-up. “Xiao Tiancai is amazing! Just with one try, you got into the machinery factory. In the future, you’ll surely rise through the ranks.”
Once she became a leader, she could stand alongside Lu Beizhen.
Heavens!
Wouldn’t that be a love story of a female factory director and a top commander? Two people, both excelling in different fields.
During the day, they might seem unrelated, but at night… they’d stick together closely.
Just thinking about it made Fang Shuqin’s heart race with excitement!
She wanted to personally see Song Tian off to work.
Song Tian panicked. If she went, the director might bring up the accident, and her injury would be revealed.
Fang Shuqin cared for her so much; she’d cry if she found out.
“Mom, everyone takes the crowded bus to work now. You don’t have to come—it’s uncomfortable,” Song Tian said casually.
But Fang Shuqin took it to heart. A bike for Xiao Tiancai would be better than always squeezing into the bus!
Meanwhile, Song Tian went to work.
After reporting to the director, she was led to the production workshop.
She first went through some technical assessments, then operated the machines.
Although she wasn’t familiar with the oldest-style instrument panels, her foundation allowed her to manage. Clumsily at first, but the final data was perfect.
The director slapped his thigh in excitement.
“Comrade Song Tian, I hereby announce that from today, you are a full-time worker in our factory. Your grade level is set at…”