Employment and Welcome
The hospital had prepared a new dormitory for him, so he could move in with his luggage when he reported for duty.
Xu Huo took a bag for appearances and followed the robot toward the dormitory. On the way, he saw a middle-aged man being escorted out by a robot. A few pieces of luggage lay scattered on the ground as the man repeatedly begged to see the person in charge of the hospital, insisting that he could improve his performance. The robot stood impassively in his way, issuing warning tones again and again.
"Unauthorized personnel must leave the Staff Dormitory area. This is your fifth warning. If you do not leave, I will forcibly remove you!"
A struggle showed in the man's eyes. Then he noticed Xu Huo arriving with a robot beside him, and immediately understood. The struggle vanished, replaced by utter despair. He stopped arguing with the robot, picked up his luggage, and left.
The robot led Xu Huo into the dormitory.
The surroundings were indeed much better than those in the cabins. The Staff Dormitory consisted of private villas, each with its own gate and yard, offering plenty of privacy. The neighbors were also very friendly. After the robot announced that a new colleague had moved in, a neighbor soon had a housekeeping robot deliver some daily necessities or food. The company had already provided these things, but the neighbors gave them as gifts to show their goodwill.
Each household had its own housekeeping robot. After receiving the gifts, Xu Huo's robot drew up a list for him to review and suggested that he return gifts of equivalent value. If he didn't have time or wasn't sure what to choose, the housekeeping robot could handle it for him.
Xu Huo asked it to