Chapter 2280: Shu Yu Comes to Recruit Workers

Chapter 2280: Shu Yu Comes to Recruit Workers

"Of course, we're recruiting," Meng Yunzheng smiled. "Anyone interested in working at the academy, please head to the left side. There will also be students to guide you to the first room on the left, known as 'Naxian Hall.'"

Upon hearing this, the crowd felt relieved.

Quickly, the crowd split into two groups. Most people went to the right side, towards Peach and Plum Hall. A smaller group, obviously there for job opportunities, headed to the left.

The right side had a large number of people, leading to a long queue. In contrast, Naxian Hall on the left quickly formed a queue, with anxious individuals waiting for interviews.

Zhenglu Academy had just been established, and while they had arranged for reception staff, most of them were like Shu Rui, serving as guides and introducers. When it came to hiring workers, even if they could spare some personnel, they didn't have suitable candidates.

Therefore, Shu Yu was eventually tasked with conducting interviews.

At this moment, Hou Shi stood behind her and asked in a low voice, "Why do you have to do this?"

Shu Yu sighed, "No choice. The capable ones have to do more. I am Ah Yun's wife, so I naturally support him and help him when he needs it."

On the side, Ying Xi, who was silently maintaining order, twitched her mouth slightly. Miss, is that really your true intention? It's quite obvious that they need more workers in the workshop, and you're using this opportunity to recruit laborers for it, a win-win situation.

In front of Shu Yu was a table with paper, pens, and books neatly arranged on it.

Once the queue outside was organized, she invited the first person inside.

The first person to enter was a young man dressed in coarse hemp clothing, but he looked very clean.

He was very nervous, and the first thing he said upon entering was, "I, I've studied and can read."

Shu Yu was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Is that so? Alright, I have a book here. Please read a passage for me."

The young man's forehead instantly started sweating, and he wiped it away with his hand. Soon, he felt that this action seemed somewhat guilty and quickly explained, "It's just very hot today, and I... I'm a person who sweats a lot."

Shu Yu nodded in agreement and then smoothly opened the book in front of her. It was a very basic book - the Three-Character Classic.

After opening it, she gestured for the young man to start. He swallowed hard, then began haltingly, "At the beginning, people's nature is inherently good, their natures are similar... Practice... doesn't... lead to the... mistakes of... their... parents..."

His voice grew softer, and his sweat increased.

Shu Yu understood. This person must have learned a few characters and hurriedly tried to memorize some words after hearing about the job opportunity.

The Three-Character Classic was quite basic, often used as a children's primer. He probably heard some students reciting it, so he remembered the first few lines.

"How many days have you been studying characters?" Shu Yu asked.

The young man's voice abruptly stopped, and his face turned red. "Eighteen days..."

He felt extremely regretful and rubbed his hands together, looking dejected. "I'm sorry for wasting your time. I'll leave now."

He knew he had no chance. He sighed and, disappointed, turned to leave.

Shu Yu, "..."

"Wait, I haven't finished asking yet. Why are you leaving?" Shu Yu said.

The young man paused and quickly turned around. "Didn't you say that the academy is recruiting people who can read and write?"

Shu Yu was speechless. "Knowing how to read and write is just one of the preferred criteria for recruitment. It doesn't guarantee employment. We're ultimately looking for people who can work, not just read. The most important factors are character and ability. If you have the skills, the academy will still hire you."