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In "Under No Thief," Ge You states, "What is most lacking in the 21st century? Talent!" However, in today's society, Shen Qingyou feels that what is most abundant is the so-called college graduates. In the talent market, even a regular foreign trade assistant position has many highly qualified graduates vying for it. Not to mention positions like designers and engineers; someone with just a bachelor's degree and over a year of work experience has wandered around this crowded talent market for half a day without finding a suitable job. When those so-called recruitment officers see her age and marital status, their first question is, "Why did you get divorced?"
Does this job really have anything to do with her marital status? It seems as if her divorce is a grave mistake, a significant flaw in her character. She smiles and pulls her resume back from their hands. This is a deep-rooted issue among Chinese people; they love to pry into others' privacy, regardless of their motives. She does not want her story to become fodder for idle chatter.
After running around for a whole morning, she has only submitted three resumes. One is for a sales position at a Real Estate Company. In 2011, after the government implemented strict macro-control measures on real estate, the once-thriving industry suddenly wilted like frostbitten eggplants. Consequently, various real estate companies actively recruited to expand their sales teams, hoping to sell more houses and quickly recoup their investments. Shen Qingyou is not particularly interested in this job; her cool demeanor does not suit sales. However, she thinks it would be too unfortunate not to submit at least one resume at this job fair.
Another position is for a designer at a Decoration Company. Although she does not know much about this field, the company is close to where she lives, and their requirements are not overly demanding. With a mindset of giving it a try, she submits her resume.
The last job is the one Shen Qingyou hopes for the most; it’s for a designer at a Ship Design Institute, a subsidiary of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. The benefits are excellent across the board, and they only require one year of relevant work experience. Shen Qingyou believes she meets all their requirements, so she carefully hands her resume to the HR officer.
Looking at the thick stack of resumes still in her hand, Shen Qingyou sighs and then stuffs them into her bag. She does not want to cast her net too wide; she does not want her name to be among those resumes flying around like snowflakes once the job fair ends.
Unlike other anxious candidates, Shen Qingyou appears much calmer. Although she has only a few hundred yuan left in her pocket, sometimes life seems to challenge you; the more anxious you are, the less it comes to you!
Stepping out of the bustling job fair venue, she looks up at the clear blue sky and takes a deep breath before slowly walking toward her rented place. As she passes Lakeside Park, she instinctively walks over and sits by the central fountain. Watching flocks of white doves fly against the azure sky while hearing children’s joyful laughter nearby, she suddenly begins to quietly fantasize about what life will be like three years from now!
In fact, she hasn’t gone anywhere; she remains in Jiangcheng, breathing the same air as Qing Cang. That day when she saw on the news that he had become the youngest colonel general in the entire military region, an overwhelming sense of bitterness surged within her. He stood proudly in his military green uniform, solemnly taking an oath under the national flag with bright eyes full of spirit. His chiseled profile radiated an aura that was captivating. Even through the television screen, she could feel his vigorous presence. In contrast, here she was with messy hair, wearing slippers while eating instant noodles and looking like a panda with dark circles under her eyes—the gap between them had not only remained but had grown wider…
“Hey, big sister, why are you crying?” Shen Qingyou turned to see a cute little girl sitting beside her who looked as if she had been licked by sweetness itself. The girl gazed at her with crystal-clear eyes filled with confusion and reached out with a cold piece of candy.
“Here’s this for you! If you feel bitter, just eat a piece of candy; then it won’t feel so bitter anymore!”
Shen Qingyou took the candy handed to her by the girl and smiled gently, "Thank you, young lady!"
"Sister, I'm leaving now. Remember, when you feel bitter, just eat a piece of candy!"
The girl flashed a sweet smile at Shen Qingyou and then quickly ran towards the young woman waving at her from a distance. As the sun set in the west, the sight of the mother and daughter walking hand in hand deeply touched the softest part of her heart. If that child were still here, what would her life be like now?
The gradually setting sun took away the last hint of color from the city. The bright red sunset, like blood, filled the entire horizon, and orange light sprinkled delicately on the hurried passersby. At this moment, Shen Qingyou felt lonely and melancholic...
She held the piece of candy in her palm, feeling a faint warmth rise within her. A seemingly ignorant child had spoken the most philosophical words: no matter how bitter life is, as long as you add a little sugar, there will always be a hint of sweetness amidst the bitterness!
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