CHAPTER 102: CHAPTER 102: GET THEM OUT

At this moment, he desperately wanted to rush forward and give the old lady a princess hug, quickly sending her away.

But before he could act, it was too late.

A group of leaders wearing black Zhongshan suits, walking with square steps, came in.

Yang Baoguo quickly winked at Su Xiaoxiao: "Quickly, get the person out of here."

If the leaders saw an old beggar here, it would greatly affect the department store’s facade.

He plastered a stiff smile on his face, trying hard to block the old lady behind him with his body: "Welcome, dear leaders, to guide us."

Just as he finished speaking, he saw the leading leader’s gaze land on something, and his face immediately changed.

He turned his head to follow the leader’s gaze, his face turning dark.

No way, why is this old woman still here?

Not only did she not leave, but she stood in place with an owner-like posture, accepting the scrutiny of the leaders’ gazes.

His brain stalled for a few seconds before starting up with difficulty: "Dear leaders, let me explain..."

Seeing the leading leader about to head towards the old lady, Yang Baoguo quickly caught up.

"Secretary Zhao, I’ll get her out right away; usually, our department store pays great attention to image and would never let such people sneak in."

Zhao Xuefeng’s face immediately turned cold upon hearing this: "Who are you planning to drive out?"

Yang Baoguo was startled by his cold eyes and didn’t know how to explain.

Then Zhao Xuefeng’s expression changed in a second, the previously stern face instantly plastered with a smile: "Director, how come you’ve come first by yourself? And dressed like this?"

Sun Chunhua snorted coldly: "If I didn’t dress like this, how would I know the head of this department store and the salesclerks are so outrageous?"

Upon hearing their conversation, Yang Baoguo was dumbfounded. No way, did he just hear wrong? The director from the Commerce Bureau actually addressed the shabby old lady as director?

Just as he was in a state of shock, Sun Chunhua clasped her hands behind her back and leisurely moved in front of Yang Baoguo: "I wasn’t aware our department store, a unit serving the people, learned to look down on people, when the public is here to shop, not to be mistreated."

She spent half the afternoon observing, and it was that little comrade who greeted her with the most enthusiasm.

Regardless of how the person was dressed, she always greeted with a smile, and her manner and tone clearly showed she was there to serve the people.

Unlike some individual salesclerks at certain counters, who look down on people, toss things to customers as if the customers owed them a few hundred bucks.

Up top, they’d actually heard long ago about this atmosphere in department stores, which is why they sent people from the Commerce Bureau for regular visits and inspections.

Unexpectedly, a problem was really revealed upon inspection.

Yang Baoguo was sweating now, never expected this old lady to actually be the director of the Commerce Bureau. It’s over, he felt like he’d be done in the next second.

Sun Chunhua stopped in front of him: "Director Yang, right? Do you have anything to say about today’s incident?"

Yang Baoguo: "..."

What else could he say, other than wanting to kowtow to the director, clinging to her leg begging for forgiveness? He doesn’t want to say anything now.

Swallowing hard, he forced himself to speak: "Director, I’ll definitely review myself properly when I get back today, strictly manage the attitude and etiquette of salesclerks, and strive to lead everyone to positively adjust their mindset, becoming good comrades serving the people."

Sun Chunhua didn’t even look at him, instructing Zhao Xuefeng behind her: "Inform all department stores, a salesclerk skill assessment will be held in a month, those who don’t meet the standards will be directly dismissed."

Hearing this, Yang Baoguo breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately, it’s just a salesclerk assessment.

Who would’ve thought as soon as this thought settled, Sun Chunhua’s gaze landed on him: "Director Yang, right? Temporarily you’ll be demoted to a regular salesclerk starting tomorrow, once you realize your mistakes, you’ll be reinstated."

Yang Baoguo almost spat out old blood. He’s almost fifty, to have him return to the counter as a salesclerk, he really couldn’t bring himself to do it?

"Director, can we..."

He tentatively started, meeting Sun Chunhua’s blank stare: "If you don’t want to work, then get lost!"

Yang Baoguo: "Don’t just make me a salesclerk, I won’t complain even if it’s cleaning or guarding the door."

He’s now just a brick for national construction, wherever there’s a need, he moves there.

After dealing with him, Sun Chunhua leisurely walked back to the counter.

Wang Lili realized her identity now, scared stiff. Had she known this old lady had such a big background, she’d definitely serve her obediently.

Facing Sun Chunhua’s scrutinizing gaze, she felt chills running down her spine, managed to squeeze out a smile: "Di... Director, today’s incident was all a misunderstanding, something happened at my home, I was in a bad mood, not intentionally treating you differently."

Sun Chunhua looked at her with a faint smile: "You mean, your attitude as a salesclerk serving the people is entirely dependent on your mood?"

After a pause, she stood straight, her gaze sweeping over the people present: "You must be clear about one thing, your livelihood comes from the people, so you should serve the people. Give the public a hard time, look down on people, then don’t do your jobs."

Finally, her gaze fell on Su Xiaoxiao, smiling as she spoke: "Little comrade, what’s your name?"

Su Xiaoxiao now saw the old lady’s face clearly, couldn’t help but internally exclaim damn, wasn’t this the old lady she helped when signing up for a department store salesclerk position?

Geez, this old lady actually likes role-playing?

Upon hearing her name, she immediately straightened up: "Reporting to the leader, my name is Su Xiaoxiao."

Couldn’t help but feel excited inside, ahhhh... never thought one day she, Su Xiaoxiao, could also hold onto a golden thigh.

Sun Chunhua nodded at her with satisfaction: "Good, good, work hard, I have high hopes for you."

"Thank you for the leader’s praise."

Su Xiaoxiao’s voice was powerful, startling the downcast Wang Lili next to her.

Couldn’t help but secretly roll her eyes, silently cursing madness.

Because of this little incident, the salesclerks, who usually doze off and goof off at the end of their shifts, all perk their ears now, each smile as passionately as they see a customer walk through the door.

Seeing it’s almost time to clock out, Su Xiaoxiao casually took out her satchel, ready to go anytime.

Turning her head, she found normally the salesclerks are more eager to leave than her, yet now each remained steady as an old dog.

Su Xiaoxiao: "..."

Seriously, suddenly feels like back to modern times where colleagues are working overtime, even if she has nothing to do, she must stay.

Oh well, numb about it, just wait.

If none of them leave, she shouldn’t appear too unsocial, right?

Sighing, she set her bag down, and it’s finally after work time when the department store’s door was pushed open again.