After arriving at the hospital, Luo Keke headed straight for the Personnel Department office as if she knew the place by heart.
She turned to Ye Shiyao beside her and said, “Sister, wait here for a moment. I need to go in first and explain the situation to Section Chief Zhang from the Personnel Department.”
Ye Shiyao immediately looked displeased and muttered, “Why can’t we both go in together…?”
Luo Keke secretly laughed, but on the surface, she put on an exasperated expression and said, “You really don’t understand, do you? Section Chief Zhang doesn’t know you at all. I need to speak with him privately and explain everything properly. Do you really think it’s that easy to have someone take over a position like assistant to the hospital director…?”
Although Ye Shiyao was still unhappy, she was afraid that she might genuinely anger Section Chief Zhang and cause the matter to fall through. So she tightly shut her mouth and said nothing more.
Seeing this, Luo Keke was satisfied. She raised her hand and gently knocked on the office door.
A clear voice came from inside.
“Come in…”
Luo Keke gently pushed the door open and walked in calmly.
Section Chief Zhang was no stranger to Luo Keke.
Back then, whenever Luo Keke’s grandfather went out to meet people, he would always bring her along. He knew that the world was complicated and hoped that by introducing her to more people, she could build connections and better protect herself in the future.
Therefore, Section Chief Zhang recognized Luo Keke at a glance.
The moment he saw her enter, he immediately stood up from behind his desk and greeted her warmly.
“Keke, you’re here! Come, have a seat. Are you here about the job? Director Wang already gave me instructions. Since you’ve reached the required age, he wants you to come to the hospital and take over the position of his previous assistant…”
Luo Keke smiled and walked over to the chair opposite him before sitting down.
“Uncle Zhang, I did come today because of the job, but I’m not here to arrange the transfer of the position…”
Section Chief Zhang froze slightly, a puzzled expression appearing on his face.
“You’re not here to arrange the transfer? Keke, what do you mean? Director Wang specifically instructed me to make the necessary arrangements for you. You…”
Luo Keke took a deep breath, her face filling with helplessness.
“Uncle Zhang, it’s like this. Something suddenly happened in my family. My father said that my mother arranged a marriage for me in the countryside when I was young, and he wants me to go to the countryside and marry my fiancé there. He wants me to give this job to my older stepsister, Ye Shiyao.”
After hearing this, Section Chief Zhang looked even more confused.
He slowly sat back down, his expression becoming serious.
“Keke, this is no small matter. Director Wang spent a long time preparing the position of his assistant and specifically chose you. First, because he was an old friend of your grandfather’s, and second, because he values your family’s connections. Suddenly replacing you with someone else… I’m afraid Director Wang won’t agree to it.”
Luo Keke deliberately looked troubled and squeezed out two tears.
“Uncle Zhang, there’s something you don’t know. Ever since my mother and grandfather passed away, my father has never treated me well. I barely managed to finish high school.
“My stepsister has had her eyes on this job for a long time. If I refuse to give it to her, my father might even kill me.”
Hearing Luo Keke’s words and seeing her tears, Section Chief Zhang angrily slapped the desk and quickly stood up from his chair behind it.
“This is outrageous! Does Zhou Wangzheng think the Luo family belongs to him now?
“Keke, don’t cry. As long as I don’t agree and Director Wang doesn’t agree, they can’t take this job away from you.”
Seeing that she had successfully aroused Section Chief Zhang’s sympathy, Luo Keke wiped away her tears and said pitifully, “Uncle Zhang, I know this puts you in a difficult position.
“But I really have nowhere else to turn. You may not know what my father is like. When he says something, he means it.
“If I refuse to go along with him, I’m afraid I won’t even be able to live peacefully at home.
“Although my sister isn’t related to my father by blood, he treats her like his own daughter. Whatever she wants, he gives her.
“This time, too, it was my father who insisted that I give the job to her.”
Section Chief Zhang’s brows furrowed deeply. After thinking for a moment, he said, “Keke, just tell me whether you’re willing to give up this job. I’ll figure out the rest for you…”
“Uncle Zhang, I won’t beat around the bush with you. I really don’t want to give up this job. But if I refuse, my life will definitely become unbearable in the future.
“So, I’d like to ask you for a favor. Help me sell this job. I’ll go to the countryside to find my fiancé.”
“Keke, you really intend to sell the job and go to the countryside to get married? Don’t you know how many people would kill for a position like yours?” Section Chief Zhang asked, unable to understand her decision.
“I know! That’s precisely why I don’t want to give it to my stepsister.
“Besides, with my status as the daughter of a capitalist, staying here in Shanghai is far too sensitive. My fiancé’s family in the countryside has a clean background, so I think it actually suits me quite well…” Luo Keke explained.
Seeing how sincere Luo Keke sounded and the determination in her expression, Section Chief Zhang realized that she had truly made up her mind to sell the job and go to the countryside.
His thoughts immediately began racing.
He suddenly thought of his eldest daughter, who was nineteen years old this year. She had graduated from high school two years ago but had remained unemployed ever since, unable to find a suitable job.
If he did not find a way to help her soon, she might have to go to the countryside as an educated youth.
Since Luo Keke was determined to sell the position, why not buy it himself and give it to his daughter?
As for Director Wang, he had a fairly good personal relationship with him. If he personally went to explain the situation and ask Director Wang for some flexibility, it should not be a problem.
Section Chief Zhang fell into deep thought.
After a moment, he slowly said, “Keke, since you’ve already made up your mind, I won’t try to persuade you anymore.
“To be honest, rather than selling this job to someone else, you might as well sell it to me. My daughter is quite a handful. She graduated from high school two years ago and has been sitting at home ever since.
“I’ve always wanted to find her a job, but finding work in these times is no easy matter.
“And a position like assistant to the hospital director is extremely rare. I was thinking that if I could get this opportunity for my daughter, it would be wonderful.
“What do you think? Would that be alright?”
“Of course! Uncle Zhang, whether I sell it to you or someone else, it’s still a sale. I’d feel much more comfortable selling it to you. I know what kind of person you are, so I’m sure your daughter can’t be too bad either.
“Besides, with you personally stepping in, I’m sure Director Wang won’t have too many objections.”
Luo Keke was secretly delighted.
This was exactly what she had hoped for.
Originally, she had been worried that asking Section Chief Zhang to help transfer the job to someone else would involve countless complications and take a great deal of time.
Who would have thought that Section Chief Zhang would take the initiative to offer to buy the position himself?
That would save her a great deal of trouble.
Moreover, she was planning to ask Section Chief Zhang to help her put on a little performance in front of Ye Shiyao.
Seeing Luo Keke agree so readily, Section Chief Zhang hurriedly asked with barely concealed eagerness, “Keke, since you’re willing to sell it to me, how much are you planning to sell the job for?”