Chapter 47: Chapter 47 - 47 47 Onboarding Procedures

Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Onboarding Procedures Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Onboarding Procedures Guoan Kang: “In that case, before starting the work, you’ll have to ask Comrade Qi for help.”

Kang Li: “I need Auntie Qi’s help, after all, we need to stop the water supply before starting the work; otherwise, it’s sure to turn into a big mess.”

At that moment, Captain Kang said, “Since you’ve made up your mind, dad and your big brother will naturally help you get everything sorted.”

Guoan Kang: “What about me? Don’t forget me; I can also help.”

“Little brother, don’t forget you’ll have to start your job formally after you complete the onboarding process.”

The tone light, Kang Li, leaning on one hand, said somewhat playfully.

A smile played on Guoan Kang’s lips as he was about to say something more when a noise came from the gate.

“I’ll go open the door.”

Kang Li was about to get up, but Guoan Kang was quicker: “You sit, little brother will go.”

Opening the courtyard door, indeed, it was Comrade He Feng at the door.

“It’s Comrade He, come in, come inside and have a seat.”

Guoan Kang invited He Feng into the courtyard and casually shut the courtyard door.

As they entered the living room and He Feng had greeted Captain Kang and Big Brother Kang, he said directly to Kang Li, “Comrade Kang Li, I came over to tell you that Director Song has arranged for me to bring Comrade Guoan Kang to North City Petrochemical this afternoon to finalize the onboarding process. Unless you have other instructions, we can set off now.”

Kang Li asked, “Can my dad and my big brother come along to see it as well?”

“Certainly.”

He Feng had no objections and said, “The car is parked outside the gate. Comrade Guoan Kang, if you have any luggage, bring it along.” This last part he obviously said to Guoan Kang himself.

“Just a moment.”

Holding back his excitement, Guoan Kang quickly went back to his room to pack his bedding roll and then came out with a large travel bag in one hand and the bedding roll in the other. “Comrade He, I’m ready.”

Unexpectedly, Kang Li spoke up then, looking at He Feng: “Comrade He, could I trouble you with one thing?”

He Feng: “Comrade Kang, there’s no need to be so polite, just speak freely.”

“Well, I guess there must be a supply and sales cooperative or a department store near North City Petrochemical. If it’s convenient on the way, could you stop the car and take my little brother to buy some daily necessities?”

“Sure.”

“Then just wait a moment.”

Without another word, Kang Li turned and walked toward the master bedroom.

About two or three minutes later, she came out with fifty yuan and several industrial coupons and certificates: “Comrade He, take this money and coupons.”

He Feng didn’t take the money and coupons but said, “It’s better if Comrade Guoan Kang holds onto them. When we get to the department store, I’ll stop the car and take Comrade Guoan Kang inside.”

“Alright then.”

Kang Li nodded and then handed the money and coupons toward her little brother Guoan Kang, but he declined: “I have money and coupons.”

Captain Kang: “Li Bao, before dad came to North City, your mom gave dad some money and coupons, so you don’t need to worry about those small matters for your little brother.”

“Having them is having them, but this is my own gesture. Besides, our family doesn’t have many industrial coupons. Right now, my little brother needs to buy things like a thermos, a wash basin, drinking cups, lunch boxes, tooth mugs, toothbrushes, towels, and so on. It wouldn’t hurt to have a bit more money and coupons.”

Ignoring Guoan Kang’s refusal, Kang Li stuffed the money and coupons into his pocket: “Stop dawdling, Comrade He is waiting.”

“Alright, I’ll keep the money and coupons you gave, and I’ll pay you back later.”

Guoan Kang didn’t put on airs any longer. He smiled at Kang Li and then, carrying his luggage, followed Captain Kang and Big Brother Kang out of the living room with Comrade He Feng.

At the gate, as Kang Li watched Captain Kang and the other two get into Comrade He’s car and as the vehicle drove off, she was about to withdraw her gaze when she noticed a pair of eyes locked on her.