Chapter 23

Shen Man worked for a whole morning, she took the afternoon off and went directly to the Red Flag Mechanical Factory for the exam, riding her bicycle.

When she got there, there were already five or six people waiting.

It was half an hour before the exam started.

Shen Man looked around, she didn’t see Shen Ping, it seemed she hadn’t arrived yet.

But she should be here soon.

She just found a place to sit down.

Unbeknownst to her, on the other side.

Lu Zhengguo, with Lu Hongmei, also appeared at the factory gate, “There’s only one chance, if you don’t pass, I can’t do anything, you’ll have to go to the countryside.”

Lu Hongmei raised her chin, “Don’t worry, second brother, I was the top student in school, a small recruitment exam can’t stop me.”

As long as the position isn’t decided, she’s definitely confident that she can pass.

Lu Zhengguo nodded, “Remember to answer carefully.”

Lu Hongmei waved her hand, she was about to say something, but she suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure, her face instantly turned pale.

How could it be Shen Man?

Didn’t they say that not many people knew about this recruitment information, how did Shen Man know?

Could it be second brother…

The more Lu Hongmei thought about it, the more likely it seemed, her tears instantly fell, she pointed at Shen Man not far away.

“Lu Zhengguo, are you still my second brother, you actually told Shen Man about the recruitment information.”

“You know I don’t have a job and I’ll have to go to the countryside, do you want me to die…”

Lu Zhengguo frowned slightly, he followed her gaze and saw the woman sitting by the window.

How is she here?

Lu Hongmei quickly realized that this wasn’t the time to blame him.

She quickly grabbed Lu Zhengguo’s hand, her eyes were swollen from crying.

“Second brother, please help me, please get Shen Man out of here, with her here, I can’t compete with her at all…”

Don’t look at Shen Man’s bad reputation, everyone only remembers her for drugging herself and climbing into bed.

But before that, Shen Man was the most outstanding girl in the mechanical factory workers’ compound, she not only had excellent academic performance, but she was also good at singing, drawing, and dancing.

If it wasn’t for her ruined reputation, she would have gone to the Beijing Military Song and Dance Ensemble.

Otherwise, Shen Man, just with her face, how could she make so many talented young men fall for her.

Faced with Lu Hongmei’s desperate pleas, Lu Zhengguo remained silent.

Even if Shen Man’s reputation was bad and her character was even worse, her own excellence was undeniable.

Hongmei really didn’t have a chance.

Lu Zhengguo sighed, he didn’t say anything.

Lu Hongmei saw her brother’s expression and knew he couldn’t be relied on, she snorted coldly and stopped begging.

She wiped away her tears, she glared fiercely at Lu Zhengguo, “You won’t help me, I’ll help myself, you just stay out of it.”

She left these words behind.

Lu Hongmei walked towards Shen Man, “Second sister-in-law, did my brother tell you about the recruitment information?”

She leaned close to Shen Man, “My second brother said, you’re here to take the exam for me, if you get this position, I won’t have to go to the countryside.”

“You’re so amazing, you’ll definitely pass, I’m here, thank you in advance for your help. After it’s over, I’ll tell my second brother, and he’ll treat you well.”

Shen Man was a little confused at first, but after hearing the last part, she instantly understood.

These words were definitely not said by Lu Zhengguo.

He’s really not a good guy, but as a soldier, he’s not that rotten.

Shen Man smiled, “Okay, then go back and wait, I’ll come back after the exam and ask your second brother myself.”

Lu Hongmei’s face instantly turned ugly, she knew her second brother better than anyone.

He would definitely not help her.

Because of Shen Man’s fierceness, she could only force down her dissatisfaction.

“Second sister-in-law, we’re all family, you already have a job, as my sister-in-law, you can’t just watch me go to the countryside.”

Shen Man raised her eyebrows, “Then it depends on your performance.”

If the Lu family could come up with enough money, she wouldn’t mind selling her job at the textile factory to them.

Lu Hongmei thought Shen Man agreed, she instantly smiled and directly put her arm around her.

“Sister-in-law, you’re so good to me, I’ll go back and have Mom make some delicious food, waiting for you to come back.”

Shen Man nodded, she knew she had misunderstood, but she didn’t say anything.

Suddenly, she caught sight of Shen Ping, this was her opponent today.

Soon, the exam was about to begin, Lu Hongmei went straight back home.

Shen Ping also saw Shen Man, she smiled and walked over, “Sister, are you taking the exam too?”

Unfortunately, this position is mine, my stepsister, who has always been cunning, is destined to come here in vain.

Shen Man nodded, “Hmm, I’m coming to try my luck, maybe I’ll pass.”

“That’s right, I almost forgot, you were the most outstanding person in our class, you’ll definitely pass.”

Although Shen Ping said this, the challenge in her eyes was obvious.

The two of them had already torn each other’s faces off at the Shen family, they were only barely maintaining a plastic sisterhood because everything at the Shen family was still in the hands of their stepmother, Yang Fang.

Shen Man smiled faintly, “That’s right, we were in the same class, I always outshined you, maybe I’ll outshine you again today.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Ping’s face turned black, this was the thing she didn’t want anyone to mention.

She was the biological daughter of the Shen family, but she hadn’t enjoyed any benefits.

Stepmother Yang Fang used all the resources of the Shen family to cultivate Shen Man.

From studying to various dance and vocal music, even calligraphy and painting, as long as she liked it, Yang Fang would let her learn it.

On the other hand, she could only watch Shen Man become more and more beautiful and outstanding under Yang Fang’s cultivation, attracting one excellent man after another.

Even the person she liked, couldn’t help but fall for Shen Man.

If it wasn’t for her rebirth four years ago and her plan to drug Shen Man and make her climb into bed, they would have had children by now.

Shen Ping sneered, “Sister, do you think you’re still the same person you were four years ago, I’ve decided on this position today, just wait and see your own joke.”

She left these words behind and went into the examination room first.

Shen Man looked at her leaving figure, she didn’t say anything.

People always have to fall before they can face reality.

It’s not certain who will be laughing at whom.

Soon, the exam was over.

The scores came out quickly.

Shen Ping glanced at the people around her, she curled her lips and sneered, “Sister, how did you do, are you confident?”

This exam seemed simple, but in fact, if you’re not careful, you’ll go off-topic, and the exam is basically over.

If it wasn’t for her rebirth and remembering the exam questions from her previous life, she would have tripped up too.

Shen Man casually perfunctorily replied, “Of course, it’s quite simple, I think I’m good.”

Shen Ping heard this, she knew that her stepsister probably didn’t even understand the questions, it seems that the person who was once held in high regard by everyone is just like that.

She covered her mouth and smiled, “Sister, I hope you’re still so confident when the scores come out later.”

Shen Man raised her eyebrows, “You too.”

Soon, it was time to announce the scores, out of fifty or sixty people, only the top three could enter the final round of interviews.