Tasks needed prioritizing based on urgency; having received the order for pineapple jam, Cheng Su advanced the jam-making schedule at a brisk pace.
Hence, she left the house early in the morning without even time for breakfast.
"Yo, Sister-in-law, heading out so early, where are you off to?" At the bus station, she bumped into Hualing who was waiting for the shuttle bus.
"Got some things to handle," Cheng Su smiled lightly. "You’re out early too, huh?"
"What can I do? The hospital is a big unit, and we nurses are considered public servants. Work starts early; not like you, Sister-in-law Qi, who’s got plenty of free time," Hualing chuckled. Her words were both a self-boost and a subtle dig at Cheng Su.
Cheng Su could hear the insinuation but responded with nothing more than an indifferent smile.
So you think you’re great because you’re a nurse? Cheng Su wasn’t about to argue with Hualing over who was winning or losing, better to save her breath.
Seeing Cheng Su’s reaction, Hualing felt like her punch had landed on cotton; it didn’t hurt or itch, so she turned her head away and stopped talking.
The bus arrived, and they boarded one after the other. There were plenty of seats available, and they didn’t sit together. Cheng Su sat at the back, closed her eyes to rest, and planned for the jam.
Hualing pretended to turn her head under the guise of fiddling with her hair and glanced at Cheng Su. Seeing her like that, she couldn’t help but curl her lip.
Act high and mighty, much?
But, her outfit looks quite nice. They look expensive—are they really something she can afford?
"All that’s left is to buy pineapples from Sister Wang," Cheng Su murmured as she massaged her calves.
But thinking of the long distance, her head started throbbing again, though she knew that time was the most expensive cost.
She looked at the sky and hurried back to the restaurant to prepare for the lunch rush. Any later, and there wouldn’t be enough time to cook—the preparations she had specifically asked Qiulan to ready in advance.
It was at this time that Cheng Su realized more profoundly the importance of staff. Without people, it’s hard to accomplish anything.
"Take it step by step! The revolutionary long march is lengthy—keep going!" Cheng Su stood up straight, supporting her waist, and clenched her fist.

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