"Aang Jiang, why have you not gotten a job yet?", Aang Yu asked at the dining table during breakfast. "See, all your older siblings have jobs and are trying to support this family. And yet, here you are continuing to leech of them. Even your younger sister is an actress."
Aang Jiang stopped eating as malice began to creep slowly unto the edges of her face. However, this was only for a second and a smile was soon spread across her face.
Facing her father, she said" Dad, I told you I am trying my best to find a job. Today, I will try again at Glimmer Light Fashion Company."
She really hoped she would get accepted this time. It was her dream. She could already imagine herself behind a desk in her own office drawing and making designs. However, good dreams never last long. Aang Yu's piercing voice cut her dream short bringing her back to reality" You unfilial child, I told you to stop going again and again for interviews at that company. You are just wasting your time."
Slowly he continued," Heh, you know you do not have to work if you want. The Song family have proposed marriage, just accept it. Song Tang is..." " Not interested ", Aang Jiang interrupted her father mercilessly, "Besides, do not worry Dad, I will get that job. Wish me luck."
With that, Aang Jiang got up, kissed her father's forehead and continued saying," I know due to old age you spout nonsense, so I will not listen to you. I am going for another interview at the Glimmer Light Fashion Company, Bye." With that, Aang Jiang walked out of the dining hall heading toward the gate.
Aang Yu's pupils dilated.
"You, you..." "Calm down honey. She has always been stubborn. Maybe if she had grown up by our side, she would be sensible and obedient." Aang Bang sighed.
" She is stubborn so what? Are you saying it is my fault? Do not make excuses for her behavior. At age 23, she still lives in her parents' house, does not have a car and not even a boyfriend. She should not dare return without a job. If she does not get a job by the end of the day, I will surely marry her to the Song family whether she likes it or not.", Aang Yu angrily shouted at the top of his lungs.
Aang Jiang heard her father, but she could not be bothered. She was not the one with blood pressure. All that was on her mind now was the interview. She got on a bus.
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At Glimmer Light Fashion Company
"No", Tang Mei, the manager of the Glimmer Light Company, said expressionlessly.
"No? But you have not even asked questions?" Aang Jiang asked, confusion written all over her face.
"Aang Jiang, is it? This should be your third interview at this company, right? I am really getting bored seeing your face now and then. You are like a ghost who keeps haunting me. Please just leave. I do not have the strength anymore to call security" " But manager Tang. Look, my father wants to marry me to an old man if I do not get this job. Please do not disqualify me. I am really good at everything. Please!!" Aang Jiang begged. It was a lie, but who cared. As long it meant she could get the interview.
She got on her knees and begged when Tang Mei got up to leave but Tang Mei just left without even looking at her.
'I cannot believe this is the attitude of the workers of this company. I mean where did the respect in humanity vanish to. Never mind that, now where am I supposed to find another job. I am literally bad with whatever I put my hands to. Ugh'
"Miss Aang Jiang. Miss Aang Jiang"
Aang Jiang turned her head only to find manager Tang running towards her. "Miss Aang.... Miss Aang Ji...ang" "Manager Tang, breathe. Breathe. How can I be of assistance to you manager Tang?"
"There has been some intervention. Why don't we have the interview again in the interview room, please." Aang Jiang immediately had a sly smile on her face as she was led from the reception to the interview room again. Tang Mei did not bother to sit and straight forward informed Aang Jiang "Miss Jiang you have been hired. You can start work tomorrow."
Although Aang Jiang had no idea who had intervened, the moment she saw Tang Mei stopping her from leaving, she knew what Tang Mei would say. Yet, she acted surprised and frowned.
"Manager Tang, you have really placed me in a difficult position. I just got another interview and standing them up will be considered rude."
This was not true, but it really made Aang Jiang happy to see Tang Mei who looked down on her before to suddenly look at her like a savior. So, she decided to gamble on her importance.
Tang Mei's jaw gaped.
No one had ever refused a job from Glimmer Light Fashion Company. This was her first time witnessing someone thinking twice or saying they've been put in a tight situation. Still, she had to make Aang Jiang work here or else she would not.