If her daughter joined the food factory as a temporary worker, the chances of becoming permanent were higher than in the textile factory. If both her son and daughter worked in the food factory, they could look out for each other. She initially thought that, with her long-term employee status, it was a sure thing. She didn't expect the person who got in was Ding Anmin.
At first, Peng was mindful that Ding Anmin had connections, but after some interactions and inquiries, she learned that it was Ding Anmin's elder brother who helped her get in, and that her brother was just a teacher. This made Peng feel unsettled.
As for Jiang Xuemei, Peng didn't approach her directly, but her daughter complained to Jiang Xuemei indirectly for quite some time, hinting that Ding Anmin bribed her way into the food factory.
