Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder — I Rise to Female Lead Through Hard Work-Chapter 188: Famous in the Parents’ Group

"Uncle, at your age, it’s very likely that by the time you retire, you’ll still be an apprentice and not an electrician. Why bother? Go on, go on, don’t delay our work," the girl urged Yi Weimin to leave.

Outside the house, Ding Ancheng heard their conversation and stepped inside. The people in the room naturally quieted down upon seeing him, as his imposing presence and sharp gaze made everyone a little intimidated.

The girl was thinking, is this person a leader in the factory? But for a moment, she couldn’t recall.

"Is this comrade here for the recruitment too?" An older man from the personnel department kindly greeted Ding Ancheng, though he felt it was unlikely.

"I came with someone from my family." Ding Ancheng replied, then he looked directly at the girl who refused to take Yi Weimin’s application, "Comrade, has your factory explicitly limited the age for apprentices in the recruitment information?"

"Ah..." The girl was taken aback by the question.

"Can’t you answer?" Ding Ancheng furrowed his brows.

"No limitation, no limitation." The older man realized the situation, walked over, and took the documents from Yi Weimin’s hands, "Comrade, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, our female comrade here is new and doesn’t quite understand these things."

"No matter the age, as long as they haven’t reached retirement age, if someone still wants to improve themselves, they should have the right to apply."

"We have thoroughly reviewed the recruitment information before coming. If it didn’t meet the criteria, we wouldn’t be here to apply. Whether one can officially become an apprentice at your factory is your factory’s decision, but if even the eligibility to apply is denied, I fail to understand the purpose of your recruitment information." Ding Ancheng said seriously.

"I-I’m sorry." The young girl was frightened by Ding Ancheng, but more importantly, she had acted on her own accord. Under the pressure of his imposing demeanor, an apology slipped out from her.

"What’s going on here?" Yin Mingrong entered holding a hot water bottle, witnessing the unusually quiet atmosphere in his department, with workers appearing slightly anxious.

"Director Yin." The staff in the personnel department respectfully greeted him, and Ding Ancheng also turned his head.

Given Yin Mingrong’s age and experience, he could immediately tell that Ding Ancheng wasn’t there to apply for recruitment. Smiling, he extended his hand, "I’m Yin Mingrong, the director of the personnel department at the power plant. May I know if this comrade needs assistance?"

Ding Ancheng shook hands with Yin Mingrong, "Director Yin, I’m Ding Ancheng from County First Middle School. I’m here today to accompany a family member in submitting recruitment documents."

"So, you’re Teacher Ding." A light flashed in Yin Mingrong’s eyes, "I never expected to meet the renowned Teacher Ding from County First Middle School here; it’s an honor."

Ding Ancheng smiled politely, "Director Yin is too kind."

"Our application deadline is tomorrow, the fifteenth, so the interview will be held at the factory at nine in the morning on the sixteenth. You can directly come to the personnel department, and we will take everyone for the interview," Yin Mingrong said with a smile.

"Thank you, Director Yin. We’ll take our leave today." Ding Ancheng nodded politely and then led Yi Weimin out of the personnel office.

After they left, and after everyone else who came for registration left, Yin Mingrong asked for the documents and inquired about the situation.

"Yu, if you encounter such a situation in the future, you don’t need to come to work." Yin Mingrong looked at the young girl who acted on her own with a serious expression.

"I-I’m sorry, Director. I won’t do it again." The young girl responded timidly, tears welling up immediately.

"Director, so that was Teacher Ding." The older man, who had accepted Yi Weimin’s documents, said with a smile.

"Yes, indeed." Yin Mingrong said with a gentle smile, "With our age and kids in high school, who doesn’t know Teacher Ding?"

"Exactly, my son is entering his second year of high school in September. If only he could join Teacher Ding’s competition class." The older man chuckled with squinted eyes.

"My son will also be in his second year in September, but my boy is not as smart as yours."

"Director, you’re being too modest."

...

While reviewing the application materials, Yin Mingrong suddenly remembered Feng Lishu’s words from that day. Upon flipping through, he didn’t find anyone with the surname Yi. Yi? Yin Mingrong suddenly picked up a document: Yi Weimin, Yi Roujing. Could they be the ones Teacher Ding accompanied today? What a coincidence.

Yin Mingrong immediately placed Yi Weimin’s documents in the selected pile.

The power plant recruitment of electrician apprentices had many people trying to pull strings to get relatives and friends in, with quotas already reserved early on. It was just a matter of whose connections were stronger. However, it now seemed that Yi Weimin was guaranteed a spot.

Yi Weijun’s process was relatively smooth. After all, it was initially promised to give him a spot, allowing him to start work from next Monday.

Yi Roujing was unaware of these circumstances. The moment she entered the workers’ hospital, Feng Lishu pulled her aside. Taking advantage of the ten minutes left before work, she first stuffed a handful of milk candies into Yi Roujing’s pocket, then nervously looked at her.

Yi Roujing smiled, "You want to ask about Anguo’s attitude?"

Feng Lishu’s cheeks flushed, "Is he mad at me?"

"That, I can’t say for sure. But even if he were angry, it wouldn’t be at you," Yi Roujing replied, "I talked to him about Liao Shiqi."

"Roujing." Feng Lishu, moved, hugged Yi Roujing.

"After all, in this matter, you’re the one suffering the most." Yi Roujing sighed. In this era, reputation is highly valued, and since ancient times, matters between men and women have always been unfairly biased against women in public opinion.

"Even so, it’s better than being coerced by Liao Shiqi. If he solidified this baseless relationship with me, wouldn’t I be worse off." Feng Lishu said with her head down. If there had been other solutions at the time, she wouldn’t have casually borrowed Ding Anguo’s name. Women need reputation, and so do men. By doing this, she was also hindering his opportunity to find a partner.

"Alright, it’s almost time for work. I’m going now." Yi Roujing glanced at her watch and headed towards the inpatient department.

"Did you hear? Feng Lishu is dating Yi Roujing’s younger uncle."

"You heard too? That Liao Shiqi who previously came to our hospital was dumped. I don’t know what Feng Lishu is thinking; Liao Shiqi is a small leader at the power plant, and his father is the chairman of the Gomei Committee. She didn’t want such a good candidate and chose someone without a background."

"Feng Lishu’s own family probably has a background, maybe she doesn’t care. Besides, Ding Anguo works at the county government, and I’ve heard he’s quite good-looking, a suitable match for Feng Lishu."

Yi Roujing didn’t expect the matter to have spread so widely in the hospital already. How did it happen so fast?

"You shouldn’t spread rumors. When Liao Shiqi came before, he never mentioned being Feng Lishu’s boyfriend. He just said he knew her since childhood, so he brought us some treats. Maybe he just considers Feng Lishu as a sister." The one speaking was Pan Meixin.

"That’s possible too."

Yi Roujing thoughtfully glanced in the direction of Pan Meixin. Judging by this, it seemed the people in the hospital were unaware of what happened at the cinema entrance, but then how did they find out about Feng Lishu calling Anguo her boyfriend?