allonlinenovel Chapter 860 New Nanny Interview
Chapter 860 New Nanny Interview
The afternoon sun shone through the clear glass windows of the housekeeping company, casting a soft golden edge on Shen Qing.
She nodded slightly and said goodbye politely to the manager who escorted her to the door. "Then I'll trouble you, Manager Zhang. I've already made a preliminary decision on the candidate. Please have her go directly to my house at 3 pm."
Manager Zhang put on a professional smile and said, "Mrs. Shen, you're too polite. This is what we should do. Don't worry, Sister Li is experienced and quick. We've also checked her character and she's absolutely reliable."
"Yeah," Shen Qing responded lightly, with no extra emotion between her delicate eyebrows.
She was wearing a well-tailored off-white dress today, with a thin knitted cardigan of the same color over it. Her long hair was loosely tied behind her head, revealing her slender and graceful neck.
Her every gesture revealed the dignity and aloofness of a wealthy family's mistress, but also a hint of barely perceptible fatigue.
Shen Qing drove back to the Yan family villa.
The car was filled with her usual white tea aroma, quiet and comfortable, but it couldn't dispel the vague irritability in her heart.
She still couldn't bear to let Liu Ma leave, after all, they were already very familiar with each other.
But you still have to face it and accept the next new nanny.
Return to the Yan family villa.
The car slowly drove into the carved iron gate, passed through the carefully manicured garden, and finally stopped in front of the main villa.
At this time, Aunt Liu was standing at the door.
Shen Qing got out of the car.
"Madam is back." Aunt Liu also knew what Shen Qing was doing.
Shen Qing nodded.
Aunt Liu said with some self-blame, "Madam, did you go to find the nanny smoothly?"
Aunt Liu knew that her sudden departure would indeed cause some trouble for Shen Qing.
Shen Qing curled her lips and said, "She'll come over for an interview this afternoon. If she's suitable, you can hand over the job to her later."
"Okay, ma'am." Aunt Liu agreed readily.
Shen Qing sat on the sofa. She didn't turn on the TV, nor did she touch the magazine on the coffee table. She just sat quietly, her eyes fixed on the carefully tended lawn outside the window.
The sun was shining, the lawn was bright green, and a few unknown birds were jumping and singing among the branches, making the scene full of vitality.
At this time, Aunt Liu brought a glass of water and handed it to Shen Qing.
"Ma'am, have some water! It's just the right temperature."
Shen Qing took the water and said, "Thank you, Aunt Liu."
Aunt Liu said you're welcome and turned away.
She took a gentle sip. The water was just the right temperature, just like everything else in this house, demanding precision and perfection, with no room for error. She needed a reliable nanny, a stranger who would give her peace of mind and not cause any trouble.
The wall clock was ticking, and every tick was clearly heard in the silent air and in Shen Qing's heart.
She felt very heavy-hearted. This might be because Liu Ma was leaving.
It is indeed a blessing for a large family to have a suitable nanny.
She doesn't know whether they will get along well with the next nanny.
……
Had lunch.
Shen Qing rested for a while.
It's time for the new nanny to be interviewed.
Shen Qing sat on the priceless Italian handmade sofa in the living room, her fingertips unconsciously running across the cool leather armrests. The sunlight from outside filtered through the huge French windows, casting a shadow on her, outlining her delicate yet slightly aloof figure.
She took the book and started reading it boredly.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, the doorbell rang on time.
Shen Qing, who was reading in the living room, closed the book and said to Aunt Liu, "Please ask her to come in."
Soon, Aunt Liu came in with someone. It was Zhang Cuilan from the photo.
She was wearing a clean and tidy light blue shirt and khaki pants, her hair was neatly tied back, and she was carrying a simple cloth bag in her hand. There was a hint of restraint on her face, but her eyes were still calm.
"Hello, Madam Yan, I am Zhang Cuilan." She bowed slightly, her voice not loud but clear.
Shen Qing gestured for her to sit down, her eyes calmly observing her. Zhang Cuilan before her looked even more down-to-earth than in the photo, without any unnecessary adornments. She exuded a reassuring sense of homeliness.
"Aunt Zhang, I've read your resume and understand your basic situation."
Shen Qing spoke slowly and calmly, "I asked you to come here today mainly to have a face-to-face chat with me. I want to see what you think about this job and whether you can adapt to some of our family's requirements."
"Okay, Mrs. Shen, please ask, and I will answer truthfully." Zhang Cuilan sat upright, with her hands on her knees, and her attitude was sincere.
The sun was still shining brightly. In the spacious living room, an interview began, seemingly ordinary but crucially concerning the daily life of their future family. Shen Qing's questions were detailed and direct, ranging from daily household chores to handling special circumstances and even to requests for personal routines and privacy.
Zhang Cuilan answered all the questions one by one in a clear and humble manner. She did not embellish herself too much and only stated the facts and her own experience. The love for housework and respect for her employer that she occasionally revealed made Shen Qing's eyes gradually more satisfied.
After the communication, Shen Qing nodded with satisfaction.
"Aunt Zhang, if you have nothing else to do, I'll take over from you today!"
"Okay, Madam Yan."
"..."
To Shen Qing's left sat the departing nanny, Liu Ma. Her eyes were slightly red, and she clutched the corner of her apron tightly in her hand. Her face was filled with reluctance and a hint of unease about her new surroundings. Having worked at the Yan family for so many years, she had long since considered it half her home, and knew Shen Qing, Yan Bei, and the children's habits like the back of her hand.
To the right was the new nanny, Aunt Zhang. She was in her early forties, dressed in a neat blue work uniform. She folded her hands slightly on her knees, looking a little reserved, but her eyes shone with seriousness and anticipation.
Shen Qing raised her eyes, her gaze gently falling on Aunt Liu first, her voice soft but clear: "Aunt Liu, you've worked so hard these past few years. Everything at home, including my husband's daily life, is thanks to your careful care."
Aunt Liu quickly waved her hands, her voice choked with sobs: "Madam, you are too polite. It is my duty. Over the years in the Yan family, you and Mr. have treated me like family, and I..." She couldn't continue and wiped the corners of her eyes with the back of her hand.
Shen Qing nodded slightly, handed her a tissue, and then turned to Aunt Zhang. Her tone was still calm, but with a bit more solemnity in her instructions: "Aunt Zhang, from today on, I'll leave the daily life of the family to you.
Aunt Liu has been here for many years and is very experienced. She knows some things best, so I'll ask her to explain everything to you in detail."
Aunt Zhang quickly stood up and bowed slightly: "Yes, ma'am, I will definitely study hard, don't worry."
"Sit down and talk," Shen Qing said, then opened her notebook. "First, let's talk about Mr.'s diet." She looked at Aunt Liu, "Aunt Liu, you should tell me about Mr.'s taste and taboos."