Susan was taken aback again.

Monday to Friday? Why have the working days changed? When I applied for the job, didn't it say work would be on the weekends? otherwise, I wouldn't have submitted my resume.

She could not help thinking that it was odd. Nonetheless, since the other party had already stated their requirements, she began doubting herself and wondering whether she had made a mistake. In the end, she had no choice but to leave dejectedly.

Ring... Ring...

Just then, her phone started ringing.

Hearing that, she took it out of her bag and answered the call. "Hello?"

"Aunt Susan, where are you? We just got back from fishing, and we caught lots of fish! Come back soon, okay? Kurt says we can cook up some barbecued fish tonight."

The call was from Vivian, and Susan's lips subconsciously curved into a smile when she heard the former's voice.

Although Vivian was oblivious to the point of heartlessness, she was very affectionate toward others, and Susan adored her.

Temporarily casting aside all thoughts about the failed job interview, she hailed a taxi and hurried home.

Indeed, it'll be nice to have a barbecue in this cool spring weather, and it'll be even nicer since we'll be having those freshly-caught fish.

She was about to reach the apartment when she deliberately made a little detour to the supermarket to purchase some vegetables for the barbecue before heading upstairs.

When Vivian opened the door, she was delighted to see Susan. "Aunt Susan, you're back! Kurt has already cleaned and prepped the fish."

kitchen. But as soon as she stepped inside, her gaze moved past the living room, and she was surprised

"He-"

her brother. "Oh, Ian? You don't

the thing. Ian is too lazy. Back when we used to go out and play, we'd always eat ready-made food. This

of vegetables from Susan, Vivian skipped over to the balcony

keep you company, Ian. Hurry up with that.

Ian remained silent.

afar, Susan

pleased

Susan saw Kurt draining the blood from the fish. Taking the fish he had cleaned and prepared, she

did the two

a securities firm. After grabbing a bite,

“An interview?"

heard those two words, he tilted

fountain pen at the auction yesterday, so I need to return the

silent for a few

And?

said they didn't want students. But when I submitted my

that, Kurt

Forget about fifty thousand. Even if it were only five thousand or five hundred... There probably still wouldn't be anyone in Atlantius who'd dare to hire

fish silently as those thoughts crossed his

an hour. By the time Ian finished prepping everything, it was already evening, and the sun was almost setting. They also made some stew with the fish. As soon as they lifted the lid from

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