“So, as a user and also a beneficiary, I think Lin’s shop’s products are really great. I also know that they are very popular online, with many people competing to buy them. However, the quantity is limited. If the supply could be increased, that would be even better.”
Po Li answered earnestly, unaware that the interviewers were exchanging odd glances.
This was the first time Lin Huanyan had been complimented so directly. She felt a little uncomfortable, so after Po Li finished speaking, she quickly moved on to the next question.
“Can you accept working in a more remote location?”
“Yes.”
“Can you accept having only one holiday a year?”
Perli hesitated for a moment but nodded and said, “Yes.”
…
The interviewers continued asking a series of questions, and Lin Huanyan made notes on her paper.
“Alright, we have a basic understanding of your situation. Please wait for further notification.”
“Next.”
The next candidate was Gan Xia, who had a fair complexion, was slightly chubby, and had a natural smile that made him seem very approachable.
He wasn’t nervous at all during the interview. He answered all the questions with ease, leaving a good impression on the interviewers.
His interview ended quickly, and the next candidate was his wife, Zhou Ling.
Zhou Ling had been working as a nanny at her employer’s home, and because she had little contact with the outside world, she was not used to such situations, which affected her performance. Compared to the others, she did not do as well, let alone the steady performances of Po Li and Gan Xia.
However, Lin Huanyan valued another ability of hers.
“I heard you’re good with kids. Do they listen to you?”
Zhou Ling nervously rubbed her hands but still tried to answer loudly, “Yes, yes, I’ve always had a good rapport with children, and they usually like to stick around me.”
“Do you think other animal cubs like you, aside from humans?”
“Ah,” Zhou Ling was a bit confused, “I don’t know, I’ve never tried.”
“Well, try it now.”
Lin Huanyan asked her to exit the holographic mode and had the staff randomly bring over some animal cubs for Zhou Ling.
The video was on, so it was easy to see. The kitten, which had been struggling and meowing loudly, immediately stopped when Zhou Ling gently stroked it from head to tail. The kitten lay comfortably in her arms, no longer making a sound and looking like it was enjoying itself.
The staff switched to another cub, and after a short while, it also quieted down in her arms.
This happened with several cubs in a row.
Even An Jie, who had previously doubted Lin Huanyan, had to admit that this seemingly ordinary middle-aged woman did indeed possess some unique skills.
“Alright, your interview process is finished. Just wait for the notification.”
“Next.”
—
After two busy days with several interview panels working together, they finally completed the interviews for the staff they were hiring.
Lin Huanyan sighed in relief. She was glad that she no longer had to deal with these tasks, which were not her strong suit.
With this new batch of staff, the biological breeding base could increase its output, and the vacant rooms could finally be put to use instead of going to waste.
Po Li, Gan Xia, and Zhou Ling finished their interviews and headed home, discussing their experiences.
Po Li and Gan Xia’s interviews went through the standard process, with only slightly different questions. Zhou Ling’s, however, was more special.
Gan Xia slapped his thigh after hearing the details. “Wife, you’ve got this in the bag! That interviewer must have seen your ability.”
“I don’t know, but the young lady sitting in the middle, she’s the one with the stunning looks, and she was really gentle. I was so nervous, but when she smiled, I felt a lot less tense.”
Gan Xia immediately knew his wife was once again being influenced by her looks. She always liked good-looking people and tried to get close to them. He reminded her, “Don’t be silly. That young lady was sitting in the middle. That’s the lead interviewer’s spot. The other interviewers are all older than her and listen to her. She must have a high position, so don’t go trying to get close for no reason.”
“Ah, I know, I just mentioned it. Do you think I don’t know the difference? I’m not stupid.”
The applicants waited all day and still heard nothing.
The next day, some of them couldn’t wait any longer and went to the government to inquire. The response they got was that the interviews for this planet were over, but the ones for other planets hadn’t finished yet, so they would have to wait another day.
The applicants waiting for the results received two conclusions: one was that the company was really big and was hiring many people, and the other was that they would have to endure another day of waiting. Fortunately, the government told them when the results would be out, so they didn’t have to keep checking the intelligence brain every moment.
An hour before the results were released, at the San Shui District Government Department on Poyang Star, Employee A and Employee B were chatting at their desks.
“Hey, do you think any of our district’s applicants will get hired? Do you think the Gan couple will make it?”
“I don’t know, but they probably have a good chance. After all, they’re the most accomplished people in our district. Gan Xia is the head of the bird section at the zoo, and Zhou Ling is just a step below the gold medal nanny.”
“Then why are they applying for this job if they already have such good positions?”
“Sigh, you don’t know? I actually know this. They both had great jobs, but they had to live in separate places. They didn’t dare to quit, worried they wouldn’t find another job with the same salary, so they kept going. When they heard about this job with good pay, not worse than their previous positions, they thought it was perfect. If they both get hired, they won’t need to live apart anymore, so they took time off to try it. If they get the job, they’ll quit their previous ones.”
“How do you know all this?”
“Well, during the job posting, the company didn’t mention much about itself except for the job info. Gan Xia was worried it wasn’t reliable, so he asked someone to inquire, and they found out from me.”
Employee B answered. He was, in fact, the cousin of the classmate of Gan Xia’s wife’s sister’s aunt.
Employee A, hearing this, became curious.
“So how did you tell him?”
“How else? I just told him the truth. I said this mysterious company is cooperating with the Imperial government, has a huge background, and is very reliable. I reassured him to go ahead and apply.”
“You’re not wrong. Just look at the district chief’s attitude—you can tell. If the other party didn’t have a strong background, would he be so obsequious?”
Employee B nodded in agreement, clearly sharing a similar sentiment about the district chief.
“You know, if it weren’t for my whole family being here, I’d consider applying myself. I don’t know which company this is, but the benefits are amazing—better than what we get as public employees.”
“Exactly, that salary alone is enough to make anyone envious. Those who got hired are really lucky.”
As they chatted, the office AI system suddenly chimed.
【You have a new email. Please address it promptly.】
Unknowingly, an hour had already passed.
“Is it the recruitment results? Check it out!”
Urged by Employee B, Employee A quickly opened the email to take a look.
“Ah, it really is! Look, the Gan couple must be thrilled.”
Hearing this, Employee B immediately leaned over to take a closer look.
On the large AI screen, only a few names were listed—Gan Xia and Zhou Ling among them, along with others like Po Li and Hu San.
“Quick, send the acceptance letters to them as soon as possible. These applicants must be waiting anxiously.”
“Right, I’m sending them right away.”
While speaking, Employee A began operating the AI system, selecting all the listed names and sending out the information.
—
Meanwhile, at Gan Xia’s home, three people were sitting together, anxiously waiting for the results.
【Gan, there’s news! Gan, there’s news!】
【Ding-dong, ding-dong.】
【Mei Lü, there’s news! Mei Lü, there’s news!】
The three notification tones rang simultaneously. Gan Xia and Zhou Ling, being husband and wife, even had matching ringtones, while Po Li’s ringtone stood out as different. However, none of them cared about that at the moment. They all immediately checked their AI devices.
“Woohoo! Honey, I got accepted!”
“I did too! We can work together!”
As Zhou Ling threw herself into her husband’s arms in excitement, Gan Xia comforted her while also asking Po Li, “Po Li, how about you? Did you get in?”
Po Li looked at the message on his device:
【Dear Mr. Po Li, we are delighted to inform you of some exciting news. After several rounds of testing, your results were outstanding. Thus, All Things Grow Interstellar Ecological Company has decided to hire you as one of its employees. Please prepare your belongings and report to the Old Times Sorting Center on Poyang Star at 8 a.m. on Stardate XX-XX. Welcome aboard! As an added bonus, you’ll have access to read tens of thousands of historical novels for free. Please gather at the entrance of the Star Government’s highest-level office. A special shuttle will be there to pick you up and transport you to the company. Welcome to the team!】
“Yes, I got accepted too. The message says to meet at the top-tier government building at 8 a.m. in two days, and a shuttle will pick us up.”
“We all got in! Working together means we can look out for one another—this is great news!”
Po Li was just as happy, though he didn’t show his emotions as openly. Deep down, he felt a tremendous sense of relief. Ever since recovering from his health issues, he’d been carrying the heavy weight of uncertainty about his future. But now, he was finally about to start working. He could repay the Gan family’s kindness and stop worrying about how to support himself and his son.
Although it was his son who had borrowed money from Gan Lin in a desperate moment, the Gan couple had been gracious, saying it didn’t matter and could be repaid later. But Po Li, as an adult, felt deeply uncomfortable owing money to a child.
—
The release of the recruitment results brought both joy and disappointment.
Families like the Gan couple and Po Li, who were accepted, were overjoyed. But many others, the majority of applicants, were not as fortunate. Among the rejected, some quickly accepted their fate and started searching for other jobs, while others blamed the company, accusing it of lacking vision for not selecting them, and even went so far as to spread negative rumors about the company.
Fortunately, individuals like that were filtered out. Otherwise, even if hired, they might have caused trouble down the line.
But such matters had nothing to do with the Gan couple and Po Li. With only two days left, they were busy packing and arranging their affairs.
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translation works:
ARTTEDSBGT (After Rebirth The True Eldest Daughter Starts Brewing Green Tea):
main story – completed translating
extras/side stories – i still dont have money and account to access this
ATISIUP:
ongoing
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