Chen Meilan cleared her throat and began, "Starting today, anyone who signs up to participate in the city-wide department store gala can leave work an hour early each day for rehearsal. This time will be counted as regular working hours and included in your salary.
As soon as she finished speaking, the room erupted.
"Why's the management so generous this year? If I had known, I'd have signed up too."
"Exactly, those who signed up got really lucky. I wonder if I can still sign up now?"
"Why didn't they tell us about this benefit earlier?"
Chen Meilan cleared her throat again, interrupting the chatter below, and continued, "Additionally, everyone participating in the gala will receive extra material rewards. However, what's going to be offered hasn't been decided yet."
"Alright, everyone, back to work. That's all I had to say."
As she spoke, she looked at Su Xiaoxiao, "Comrade Su, come over here for a moment."
Su Xiaoxiao nodded and immediately followed her to a quiet corner.
