Chapter 20: A Promising Talent, Xu Kai

“What’s going on? Could someone be praising my beauty behind my back?” Lu Qingqiang muttered to herself.

At that moment, she was looking at a painting while glancing in the mirror.

The painting was the deep-sea piece Song Li had painted earlier.

After finishing it, she quietly handed it to Lu Qingqiang.

Lu Qingqiang had it framed and hung it in a spot in her office where she could easily see it.

To be honest, the painting truly had a certain charm.

Lu Qingqiang grew more and more fond of it.

As she gazed at it, her eyes fell on the mirror on her desk.

The reflection of herself now was quite different from when she first arrived.

Aside from the change in height, her skin had become much more delicate and clear, her face was rosy, and her hair was much smoother and darker.

Her hair volume had also increased significantly.

She looked very healthy, as if she had been meticulously cared for.

As for her clothes, unless she had to work, she would choose something suitable from the wardrobe Madam Lu had prepared for her.

Since they were given to her, it would be a waste not to wear them.

Whether it was due to the design of the clothes or the system’s transformation, her aura had improved.

Either way, as she stared at herself in the mirror, she liked what she saw more and more.

“Knock, knock, knock.”

A knocking sound came from the door.

“Come in.”

“Director, it’s me.”

“Doctor Feng, what brings you here? Please, have a seat.”

“Director, I have two things to discuss with you.”

“Go ahead.” Lu Qingqiang leaned forward slightly, looking attentive.

“I’ve seen the news online. After interacting with Teacher Yuan these past few days, I believe she’s not that kind of person.”

“The online slander against her is getting worse, and some have even started attacking our orphanage.”

“What do you think? Should we do something about it?”

“Doctor Feng, I’ve been keeping an eye on this as well. Don’t worry, I’m already addressing it.”

Lu Qingqiang continued.

“Let’s observe for a few more days. If the news persists, I have other plans.”

Hearing this, Doctor Feng knew she had a plan in mind and didn’t press further.

“There’s another matter I want to discuss with you.”

“Given that our orphanage doesn’t have many people, and I don’t have much to do in the infirmary, how about I take everyone to the mountains when we have time to teach them how to identify medicinal herbs?”

“Besides herbs, I can also share some basic first aid knowledge and medical fundamentals.”

“I’ve noticed we have a promising medical talent in our orphanage.”

“Oh? Who is it?” Lu Qingqiang was curious.

“It’s Xu Kai. When I casually mentioned some medical knowledge, he remembered every word.”

“Alright, I’ll keep an eye on him.”

“Okay.”

Although Doctor Feng is a pediatric chief physician, she is actually trained in both Western and traditional Chinese medicine and has studied under the national medicine master, Xie Qi.

She has made significant achievements in Western medicine diagnosis and treatment and is also highly skilled in traditional Chinese medicine.

Once, a child with a persistent fever, who couldn’t be cured elsewhere, was brought to Doctor Feng. She used a combination of massage and acupuncture to treat the child successfully.

Since then, Doctor Feng’s reputation soared.

Her specialist appointments were always fully booked early.

Some even resorted to scalpers to secure an appointment with her.

The registration fee, originally less than twenty yuan, was eventually inflated to two hundred yuan.

Under such pressure, Doctor Feng fell ill.

After recovering, her family didn’t want her to return to work.

Given her age, it was indeed time for her to retire.

Doctor Feng agreed outwardly but secretly went to work at a private top-tier hospital.

Not long after, Lu Qingqiang recruited her.

“Director Feng, I think your proposal is excellent and should be implemented soon.”

Lu Qingqiang fully supported the idea.

“Since you agree, Director, I’ll start preparing the materials.”

“Alright, Doctor Feng, you handle it as you see fit.”

Seeing Doctor Feng still a bit hesitant, Lu Qingqiang asked.

“Doctor Feng, is there anything else? Feel free to speak.”

“Well, you know, my family worries about my health and doesn’t want me working.”

“I told them I’m now employed at a small orphanage.”

“The environment here is good, and there’s not much work, but they don’t believe me and want to come see for themselves…”

“Then let them come visit when they have time. They can learn about our orphanage and feel reassured.” Lu Qingqiang suggested.

The orphanage was still under renovation but had taken shape.

The mountain they contracted was cleared, and plans were underway to plant fruit trees, build bamboo houses, construct hot springs, plant flowers, and raise small animals.

“Will it disturb everyone?”

“No, if there’s time, you can even have a simple meal with your family in our cafeteria.”

“Alright, I understand.”

Not long after Doctor Feng left, two people arrived for the security personnel interviews.

Upon seeing Lu Qingqiang, they initially thought she was the HR responsible for hiring at the orphanage.

After she introduced herself, they were both surprised.

Such a young director?

Which orphanage has someone this young in charge?

Isn’t this just some rich family’s heiress taking over an orphanage for fun because she’s bored?

Though they had these thoughts, Yan Fang and Zhang Qiang didn’t show it on their faces.

“Hello, Director. I’m Zhang Qiang. I spoke with you over the phone about coming with a friend to apply for the security positions.”

“Yes, I remember. Please, both of you, have a seat and enjoy some tea.” Lu Qingqiang poured them tea and returned to her seat.

“Our orphanage’s security job isn’t too difficult. Besides the daily gatekeeping, you need to ensure the safety of everyone in the orphanage.”

“Whether day or night, if you notice anything unusual, you must inspect and report it promptly.”

“The orphanage is currently expanding, and we’re installing cameras everywhere. Generally, any anomalies can be seen through the surveillance.”

“If possible, I’d like you both to occasionally teach the children some self-defense techniques.”

“That’s the job description. Do you have any questions?”

Hearing this, Yan Fang asked.

“Director, I’m a woman. Is that really okay?”

“Why wouldn’t it be? Being a woman doesn’t affect your punching speed, does it?”

“It doesn’t.”

“Then there’s nothing to worry about,” Lu Qingqiang said calmly.

“You’re right, Director. Don’t worry, I can definitely do this job well!” Yan Fang stood up straight and promised.

“Director, if I may ask, does this position include meals and accommodation?” Zhang Qiang inquired.

“Yes, it includes meals and accommodation, but the current living space is small. Once the expansion is complete, there will be dedicated staff quarters.”

“In that case, I have no questions.”

“Alright, let’s sign the contract then.”

“What? We’re signing the contract already? Director, aren’t you going to test us further?” Zhang Qiang was surprised.