《【翻译】风弄原著《金玉王朝》》小医Potassium

16、chapter one 13

　　"Let me finish first. Quit your job as soon as the Chinese New Year finished. You barely enough to earn your own life. Do you really think you can make a living teaching forever?" Xuan Daiyun tapped the back of his hand lightly, a hint of cunning in her smile. "Your brother-in-law got some inside info the other day.He's getting promoted to deputy chief after the Chinese New Year. He's been ecstasy these days.I took advantage of his good mood to ask him to get you a position in his bureau."
　　Upon hearing this, Xuan Huaifeng's fine brows couldn't help but furrow. He was just about to speak when Xuan Daiyun cut him off,"There are too many idle hands and too few openings these days.Everyone's scrambling madly to get into the government office. Who wouldn't want a cushy job with a steady paycheck? Your brother-in-law may be up for deputy chief, but there's still the director above him. I'm afraid we'll have to do some networking and send gifts for this. Don't worry about the money,I've got some private savings set aside. And I've had new clothes made for you too in case you may go out to meet people and handle things with smart clothes."
　　As she spoke, she reached out to straighten Xuan Huaifeng's collar although which is already perfectly neat. Her eyes soft with warmth and pride, she murmured, "You are such a handsome thing. A little primping, and you'd put every soul on the street to shame just like Nanny says."
　　Nanny Zhang, tidying up the clothes Xuan Huaifeng had just taken off, chipped in, "I'm just telling the truth."
　　"Listen to me. During Chinese New Year, when your brother-in-law goes to pay his respects to his superiors, you tag along to learn the ropes,seize the chance to curry favor with important people, offer some money as gifts, and secure a proper job for yourself."
　　Xuan Huaifeng's expression soured, his brows knitting as if a dull ache throbbed in his temples. "Sister, you know how I dislike those sorts of gatherings."
　　“What kind of banquets do you mean? This is your chance to turn your luck around. Go to more banquets and such.Who knows you might strike it lucky. Not only could you make a position, but you might even meet the daughter of some director or minister or so.”
　　Xuan Huaifeng felt even more awkward. "What were we addressing?"