"Her intentions..." Zheng Sike hesitated. He had not mentioned his fiancée's recent career plans to anyone.
But now that the president and Senior Cao had come together, they clearly had new plans. After thinking it over, he answered, "Several organizations are currently in contact with her, including Xichang City, her hometown."
"Xichang?" Senior Cao frowned and spoke earnestly. "Junior, you're not that young anymore if you're getting married at this age. Take some advice from your senior—husband and wife living apart for long periods isn't good for either of you, and it's even worse for children."
"It won't come to that," Zheng Sike replied with a smile, shaking his head. "Xichang's current proposal is to make her an assistant at their Jiangxia liaison office. She'd still spend most of her time in Jiangxia."
"That won't do," the president said, shaking his head. "Didn't I already tell you? The university will help settle Little Zhu's employment. Can't you wait even this little while?"
Faced with Boss's displeasure, Zheng Sike hesitated before answering, "Even if it's settled, it would be contract work, an appointment-based position. Their offer is a permanent post, and... it's an assistant position."
"Tch, they're really willing to spend," Senior Cao said, immediately understanding. He curled his lip. "So they've promised her a job in advance?"
Zheng Sike gave a dry laugh. They're offering good terms. How could I turn them down?
"Working at the university is great," said another man from the president's office. "Two breaks a year, not much work during the regular term, and good pay... How can you not see that?"
"I told her the same thing, but she has her own ideas," Zheng Sike said helplessly, shaking his head. "She's the only one from her family in Jiangxia, and she lacks a sense of