Chapter 954 - 951: Temporary Transfer to Lingyun Manor

Chapter 954: Chapter 951: Temporary Transfer to Lingyun Manor

Early in the morning, Gu Xiaoning was called by the manager when she went to work.

Gu Xiaoning entered the office and found out it wasn’t just her.

Together, there were several shifts of waitstaff; the manager and a few team leaders gathered together, speaking in low voices.

Gu Xiaoning kept her hands by her side, quietly standing aside.

"Ahem." The manager cleared his throat, "Everyone listen up, during this period... you will be seconded to Lingyun Manor. The Ling Family has a major event and will be hosting several days of banquets, with many guests to entertain. This is a big deal for our hotel, so everyone should be full of spirit!"

The manager continued chatting at length, and Gu Xiaoning understood that it basically meant changing the location but doing the same job.

"Uniform distribution follows... the uniforms are provided by the Ling Family, you will receive them according to size."

Thus, they lined up, each stepping forward to receive their uniform.

When it was Gu Xiaoning’s turn, she was about to receive the waiter’s clothes.

However, the manager stopped her.

Gu Xiaoning was puzzled but saw the manager smiling at her, "Little Gu, you’ll wear the team leader’s uniform."

"Huh?" Gu Xiaoning was taken aback, why?

The manager already held the team leader’s clothing and handed it to her, "I know you haven’t been here for long, but the Ling Family event is significant... you have a good image, and you’re a credit to our hotel!"

"Uh..." Gu Xiaoning felt uneasy, having only worked for a few days, "Manager, I..."

"Nothing more." The manager interrupted her by shaking his head, "Do well, I believe in you."

Gu Xiaoning had no choice but to accept the clothes.

The manager squinted, watching her as she walked away.

A few days ago, someone from Ling Shao came to inquire about Gu Xiaoning.

Who are they? All familiar with such a scene. This time the Ling Family’s banquet is entrusted to the hotel, possibly involving Gu Xiaoning!

To say it was really for Gu Xiaoning, Ling Shao’s extravagance seems somewhat excessive.

However, young masters from wealthy families always think differently than most.

Anyway, pushing Gu Xiaoning in front of Ling Shao isn’t a troublesome matter? The manager is merely going with the flow... as for how things will unfold, it will depend on Gu Xiaoning’s own luck.

Meanwhile, Gu Xiaoning received her uniform... only to hear the gossip among colleagues.

"Tch, this really is an era focused on looks!"

"Don’t be sour, it’s not your fault if you aren’t good-looking!"

"Didn’t you hear the manager say? A good image is a credit to the hotel!"

To be fair, these waitstaff all look great.

But, Gu Xiaoning... is undoubtedly more eye-catching.

Gu Xiaoning gritted her teeth and held back; she didn’t wish to argue or compete, deep down... she’d long stopped caring about these things. Who could imagine that a young girl like her already felt internally aged as an old woman?

Let them say what they will! After all, she’s endured even greater grievances before.

That afternoon, Gu Xiaoning and her colleagues went to Lingyun Manor together.

Upon arrival, she learned that the Ling Family had scaled this event up for the Ling Family young master’s birthday!

Birthday?

When she heard the reason, Gu Xiaoning couldn’t help but mock!

Is it necessary? Just a birthday. She had once been a young madam in a wealthy family, never seen the Lezheng Family go overboard like this.

Strangely, Gu Xiaoning bore no goodwill towards this Ling Family young master whom she hadn’t met.

The Ling Family valued this banquet greatly; half of a small building was cleaned up, specifically for the servants to stay. Gu Xiaoning shared a room with another colleague; this layout and equipment were better than most hotels.

Throughout the afternoon, she was busy familiarizing herself with the location and checking the items brought over from the hotel without stopping.

That evening, when Gu Xiaoning was about to rest...

The door knocked, and it was the butler, "The tableware has arrived; could you please check it?"

Gu Xiaoning glanced at her colleague; she was new here and wasn’t familiar with the various tableware. After all, this was an aristocratic family’s banquet, and Gu Xiaoning didn’t want to mess it up.

She opened her mouth, "Senior..."

"Hey!" Her colleague raised a hand to stop her from continuing, "Don’t look at me! How would I know? You’re the team leader, go on ahead! I’m just an assistant..."

Gu Xiaoning had no choice but to go out, though she dreaded it.

Behind her, the colleague spouted impertinent words, "I heard someone might be liked by Ling Shao... since that’s the case, why not straight to the bedroom? No need to work as a team leader!"

"You..."

Gu Xiaoning quickly turned around, glaring at the colleague, her fists clenched tightly!

In past times, her temper might have led to punches flying by now!

But, what about now?

She’s a divorced woman, life isn’t easy... if she lashes out, this job she finally managed to hold onto for a while would instantly be lost! Her image in front of Jiujiu is already poor; she can’t be even more useless! Unable to support herself.

Grinding her teeth, Gu Xiaoning swallowed her grievances.

"Tch!"

A voice of scorn from behind, "So pathetic!"

Gu Xiaoning strode out quickly, lest she lose her ability to endure.

...

In the hall, the tableware had just been delivered.

Due to the banquet’s large scale, this tableware was so plentiful it left Gu Xiaoning dumbfounded... so much?

She was here, but why was there only her as a team leader? Where were the others?

The butler nodded towards Gu Xiaoning, "Miss Gu, it’s all on you."

Gu Xiaoning forced a smile and nodded, "Alright."

The butler walked away, and after waiting a while, Gu Xiaoning confirmed that no one else was coming... she understood that the other team leaders had ganged up to bully her.

This is what they call when one is down on one’s luck, even drinking cold water can make you choke?

In the past, Gu Xiaoning was loved by all... yet now, despite doing nothing, she was being treated like this.

Faced with so much tableware, Gu Xiaoning exhaled deeply.

She opened one of the boxes, having no idea where to start... what to do?

The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt, Gu Xiaoning sniffed, "Who is this Ling Shao anyway? I don’t even know him! It’s really strange! Bastard!"

Gu Xiaoning couldn’t help but curse, suddenly...

"Tsk!"

Without warning, someone clicked their tongue, in an extremely impatient tone.

Gu Xiaoning was startled, glancing around, was there someone here?

"Mm." A low man’s voice hummed from the stairway corner, and someone stepped out.

A tall figure, wearing a black shirt with a loosely tied tie hanging on his neck.

This person... Gu Xiaoning’s heart skipped a beat! Wasn’t it the one from the other day... what was his name again? For a moment, Gu Xiaoning couldn’t recall.

Ling Yu walked towards Gu Xiaoning with a frown. The closer he got, the clearer the smell of alcohol from him.

Gu Xiaoning instinctively frowned; had this person crawled out of a vat of wine?

"Hmph." Ling Yu came to a stop in front of her, "Were you cursing just now?"

"Huh?" Gu Xiaoning looked up, shocked.