The devious-minded Yuan Si, who had no qualms about kicking someone to the curb once they'd served their purpose, happily sent her visitor away and slipped back into the kitchen. That evening, as she lay in bed with her mother, she finally told her about Li Mubo's job.
This got her mother so excited she shot straight up in bed. "Are you serious? Your brother's job really came through? Was it your mentor who helped?"
"No, a classmate of mine helped. It was Xiao Furen, the one who came to our house for dinner once." Yuan Si didn't hide anything. 'This follower of mine seems pretty useful,' she thought. 'He'll probably be coming over more often in the future. I should let Mom know now that he's capable, so she doesn't take a disliking to him and chase him away later.'
"Huh? That kid? Isn't he just from the neighboring production team? I remember you saying he lives by himself now?" her mother asked hesitantly. It was hard to believe that an orphan could have so much pull.
