At that time Hsu Chang Ai-lien saw herself as a novice, who would not act lightly or blindly, and decided to gain broad exposure, choosing in turn to serve on the Finance, Defense, Economic Affairs, and other committees.
當時許張愛簾認為自己是「菜鳥」，不宜輕舉妄動，便決定廣察門路，輪流加入財政、國防、經濟… … 各委員會。