“Job?” Shen Ran raised an eyebrow, curious. “What kind of job?”
Sun Zhengfei chuckled: “The veterinary station in the outskirts of Beijing! You take my spot, and I can go out and explore the world!”
Shen Ran: ……
“You’re not recommending a job, you’re getting me into trouble. Your grandfather will be the first to disagree.”
Jobs weren’t easy to come by in this era; otherwise, why were there so many “sent-down” youth a few years ago?
Besides, the Beijing suburban veterinary station had only Sun Laoye and Sun Zhengfei.
Though nominally state-run, it was really just an internal family operation. An outsider like her? They’d never agree.
Sun Zhengfei saw her expression and guessed what she was thinking.
“Comrade Shen, you’re overthinking. Our Sun family may be hereditary veterinarians, but there’s no rule forbidding outsiders.
Besides, my grandfather admires you. After you left last time, he even said you’re naturally suited for veterinary work!”
Sun Zhengfei was usually a bit unserious, sometimes speaking just to achieve his own goals.
But these words were sincere. Sun Laoye indeed liked Shen Ran and had a sense of valuing talent.
After all, not everyone could have a natural affinity with animals—a rare gift in any century.
In the Sun family’s centuries-old records, only one person had a similar experience.
Such talent only comes once in a hundred years.
Sun Zhengfei added:
“Don’t mind our shabby veterinary station and its remote location.
We have backing from higher-ups. You’ll have a secure job—a lifelong iron rice bowl!”
The Sun family had once run a famous veterinary clinic in the city, business booming.
After nearly ten years of setbacks, only the grandfather and Sun Zhengfei remained.
Last year, with the relaxation of policies, they were brought back from the countryside and assigned to the suburban veterinary station.
They were well-supported by an old family friend in authority, which kept the station safe and stable despite low business.
Now, with the situation even more stable, the station could operate indefinitely.
Hence Sun Zhengfei felt confident promising Shen Ran a secure placement.
Hearing this, Shen Ran was genuinely tempted.
Of course, she wasn’t chasing a secure job—the resources in her space meant she’d never go hungry.
She was simply curious about the Sun family’s veterinary legacy.
Besides, since she planned to study veterinary science in university, why not learn a bit in advance?
The only issue: the suburban station was far from her home.
A round trip by bus took over three hours, eating up almost half a day.
Shen Ran expressed her concern, but Sun Zhengfei waved it off:
“No problem! Go a bit later, come back earlier. Consider it a half-day shift. The station isn’t busy anyway.”
Shen Ran agreed—she just wanted to return early to study in the evening.
“What about your grandfather?” she asked.
Sun Zhengfei waved his hand:
“Don’t worry. I’ll tell him tonight. He’ll be thrilled to have you there!”
If it were anyone else, he wouldn’t have guaranteed that. But Shen Ran had his grandfather’s admiration—success was almost certain.
After some discussion, Shen Ran decided to visit the veterinary station in person the next day.
Whether she succeeded or failed depended on this visit.
After bidding Sun Zhengfei goodbye, Shen Ran walked straight home.
The last scrap yard was only a 20-minute walk from her house.
Not far from her door, she spotted two familiar figures: the fake heiress Shen Yunrou and her sycophant Bai Man.
The two strolled arm-in-arm, laughing intimately like conjoined twins.
Shen Ran’s lips twitched.
Two days ago, when she had just arrived in this world, Shen Yunrou had persuaded Bai Man to report her for allegedly stealing a jade bracelet—only for Shen Ran to turn the tables.
Bai Man had been forced into the spotlight, publicly apologized, and promised to repay 100 yuan within three days.
Shen Yunrou had stayed hidden, offering no assistance.
Now, only two days later, the two were back together.
Shen Yunrou’s manipulative skills were impressive—just a few sweet words and Bai Man was back under her influence.
“Big sister, why are you back? Didn’t you go to the army with your brother-in-law yesterday? Where is he?” Shen Yunrou asked, feigning surprise, though a hint of malicious glee flashed in her eyes.
Bai Man rolled her eyes and answered:
“Do you even need to ask? Someone quarreled with Commander Qin again and sulked back home alone.”
Shen Ran: “Cut the crap. Did you come here to pay me back today or not?”
She had planned to track Bai Man down if the money wasn’t repaid. Now, since Bai Man had come voluntarily, she would make her pay.
Bai Man’s face stiffened. Through gritted teeth, she said:
“Shen Ran, are you obsessed with money? You talk about nothing but cash!”
Shen Ran crossed her arms, a mocking smile on her face:
“Some people forget easily. Must remind them, otherwise if someone refuses to pay and comes running here yelling, I’d think it’s a rabid dog!”
“Shen Ran, you’re calling me a dog!”
Bai Man’s face twisted in anger, ready to slap her.
Shen Yunrou frowned in disapproval: “Big sister, you can’t just insult people like that… what if our parents know?”
“Shut up!” Shen Ran snapped. “All day yapping like a mosquito. You think you’re special? You’re just a cheap fake! I don’t have a fake, acting sister like you!”
“Big sister…” Shen Yunrou’s eyes turned red.
Bai Man immediately intervened: “Enough, Shen Ran! Yunrou hasn’t done anything to you. How can you talk to her like that?”
Shen Ran smiled:
“Oh, you really are a loyal dog.
So devoted, yet your master can’t even give you a hundred yuan to help you.”
“Don’t talk nonsense! Yunrou lent me 50 yuan today!” Bai Man protested.
Shen Ran clapped her hands twice, laughing loudly:
“Haha! See? I told you—you’re a dog!
Your master throws you a single bone, and you wag your tail endlessly.
You probably don’t know, Shen Yunrou has over a thousand yuan. She only lent you 50 to pacify you.
Bai Man, in her eyes, you’re not even a dog.”