This month, he had taken leave at least five or six times for his lawsuit…

And he still got selected as an excellent employee? The other employees must be really slacking then.

"Ahem, it's like this. This time, Vice Dean Wan, against everyone's advice, felt that you were proactive and positive within the nursing home. You also have very good relationships with the elderly, and they have nothing but praise for you…"

The supervisor cleared his throat.

Blushing, he explained, "Although you've taken quite a few leaves, the elderly are in good mental and physical health, even more cheerful than usual. This aligns perfectly with our nursing home's goal of making the residents feel at home."

"Our nursing home needs outstanding, responsible, down-to-earth, and hardworking people like you!"

Qin Mu: "…"

After hearing the supervisor's explanation, two words instantly surfaced in Qin Mu's mind: Outrageous! This is too far-fetched.

He'd been slacking off the whole time, taking leave whenever he pleased.

Although he always finished his assigned tasks before taking leave, he could hardly be described as responsible or hardworking.

The Employee of the Month award, which came with a ten-thousand-yuan bonus, was decided monthly.

It seemed… he had been preselected without even realizing it! And this spot, it appeared, had been personally decided for him by the Vice Dean!

He shook his head helplessly.

Regarding the nursing home's decision, he could only "tearfully" accept it.

Since they were practically forcing the bonus on him, he felt too embarrassed to refuse.

Afterward, he commenced his day's work.

His main duties actually involved managing the seniors' psychological and physical well-being and organizing recreational activities for them.

And over the past two months, ever since Old Zhang and the others had become engrossed in attending court hearings, they smiled noticeably more often.

At the nursing home, they rarely seemed dejected or homesick.

Witnessing injustices being adjudicated seemed to greatly alleviate their pent-up frustrations.

The only downside…

Just yesterday, after a court session ended, Old Zhang and the others had started pestering him again.

"Xiao Qin, when will you find some time to wander around downtown and sue a few people?"

"That's right! We old folks are still quite hale. You don't need to keep us company. You should use that time to get out more."

"We've attended other trials before, but we couldn't understand a thing. They were all just bickering."

"But your cases are thrilling…"

"…"

Listening to Zhang Qingyuan and the others drone on, Qin Mu felt lines of exasperation form on his face.

Casually wander around and sue people? Seriously?

He didn't have a masochistic streak.

He was finally having a few peaceful days and had no intention of stirring up trouble for himself all over town.

"Host, I'll be arriving in Jin City tonight. When are you and your friend free tomorrow?"

Just as he was chatting idly with Old Zhang and the others, Qing Lan sent him a message.

She still remembered her promise to treat them to a meal.

Qin Mu thought carefully and replied with three words: "Noon should be fine."

Breakfast is definitely out. As for dinner… Old Zhang and the others are elderly; they can't stay out too late.

"Alright, you pick the place, and I'll head over."

Qing Lan was very straightforward.

If she chose the location, it would be too much hassle for over twenty people to get there.

It was better to let Qin Mu decide.

Qin Mu nodded and then looked toward Old Zhang and the others.

He told them about the lunch invitation for the next day.

"So soon? Where did you meet this friend? A man or a woman?"

"Don't tell me it's an online romance! I have to see for myself tomorrow. As an older brother figure, I need to check her out for you!"

"Are her thighs thick? Is her butt big? Is she good for childbearing?"

"Xiao Qin, let me tell you, those skinny women might look pretty, but they're not practical. For a wife, you should find someone more robust. I'd say don't even consider anyone under 130 pounds!"

"…"

Zhang Qingyuan and the others' eyes lit up, and they couldn't resist gossiping.

One after another, they offered advice with the gravity of experienced elders, persuading him earnestly.

Qin Mu: "…"

Facing Old Zhang and the others' earnest advice, he made an excuse and quickly fled the scene.

This scene… was so much like the 'concerned' grilling from all the relatives during New Year's. The crucial point was… he and Qing Lan were just ordinary friends. If he had to stretch it, she was, at best, half an apprentice to him.

「The next day.」

At a large restaurant near the nursing home.

Qin Mu, along with Old Zhang and the others, arrived at the designated meeting place by eleven in the morning.

They met Qing Lan.

"These… are your friends?"

Qing Lan looked at the group of white-haired seniors, somewhat dumbfounded.

This was completely beyond her expectations.

She had assumed Qin Mu would bring people his own age.

She never expected… he'd show up with over twenty seniors, all of grandparent age.

"Xiao Qin, I don't think she's the one. She's fine as a friend, but for anything more, she's far from suitable."

"Too skinny. Way too skinny. She probably doesn't even weigh a hundred pounds."

"Her face is alright, but you can't choose a wife based on looks. I learned that the hard way, you know."

"A friend of mine has a granddaughter who's about one hundred and forty pounds…"

"…"

After seeing Qing Lan, Zhang Qingyuan, Li Weiguo, Song Tiancheng, and the others gathered around Qin Mu, lowered their voices, and offered their respective opinions.

Qin Mu, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, looked back at Qing Lan.

This was his first time seeing her in person. She was tall and, indeed, quite thin.

But as a streamer on a popular platform, her looks would easily score over ninety points.

After her initial surprise wore off… she proved to be very sweet-tongued.

She charmingly called out, "Grandpa Zhang," "Grandpa Li," "Grandpa Song."

She even presented some twenty-odd small gifts.

This delighted the group of seniors immensely.

Since everyone was from Jin City, they also had plenty of common topics to discuss.

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