Chapter 217 - 212: Gone (1240+)
Fang Pingying’s words left Fang Xiu at a loss for words, "I..."
"Failure to fulfill responsibilities must be met with dismissal as per my rules," said Fang Pingying to Fang Xiu, then turned sternly to Luo Honglan, "And you, Hong Lan, you’re also responsible. A month’s salary will be docked as punishment."
"Sister-in-law, I understand. I am willing to have my salary deducted," Luo Honglan admitted her fault immediately and accepted the penalty.
"Get lost, stop playing the good person here," Fang Xiu couldn’t stand Luo Honglan’s demeanor, shoving her aside petulantly and turning to Fang Pingying, "Elder sister, do you really want me to leave? Is there no room for discussion?"
"There isn’t. You can no longer stay in the shop, but considering that we are family, I won’t dock the wages for the days you’ve worked this month. As for the money from Liu Junting, if you can get it, bring it to me. If not, I’ll ask him for it next time I see him," said Fang Pingying with a stern face.
"You can leave your things here for now. Go see Zhiming today and discuss what to do next. If you’re returning home, come back tomorrow to collect your luggage."
Though Fang Xiu complained from time to time about the low wages when working here, the prospect of her leaving now made her panic. She pleaded with Fang Pingying, "Elder sister, please let me work through this last month. The New Year is approaching, and I want to earn one more month’s wages. After the holiday, I won’t come back."
Fang Pingying looked at her, speaking earnestly, "Fang Xiu, if you knew how to treasure, you should have cherished the job I gave you much earlier. Begging me now is useless. This is a business, and it must have rules. Moreover, the shop isn’t just mine alone. If Uncle Zeng were here, he probably wouldn’t have let this slide so easily; he might even ask for compensation."
Seeing Fang Pingying putting it so bluntly, Fang Xiu knew there was no room for maneuver. Her face cooled, and she began to shout at Fang Pingying, revealing the confrontational attitude she used at home, "Fang Pingying, don’t be so excessive in your actions. We’re family, after all."
Fang Pingying had long known that some people, like Fang Xiu, can never be pleased. However well you treat them, as soon as they deem you of no use, they will turn on you.