Chapter 9: Plants (1/2)
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Su Yuan’s parents are all university teachers. Her ordinary family is from the working class, and not nuevo rich. When she was studying abroad, she was very self-reliant. When she was free, she would go out to work. Now when she returns to work in Haicheng, she will not rely on her family.
The New East District is a short distance from the place where they meet, and the taxi fare is high at night. It is indeed a more economical choice to catch the last subway.
Although Zhang Siyi was very keen to say, “Hold on, she can taxi home instead,” but he couldn’t.Because at the moment, he is nothing but a new trial salary worker with 4,500, and no capital.
When Su Yuan left, Ren Mengyu could not wait either. Since they lived together, there was no need to gather there with Fu Xinhui and Jiang Hai.
Zhang Si Yi hung up the phone, feeling empty.
Frustrated, he let the driver turn around and go home. A little later, he checked the messages from the beginning to see the chat record. He witnessed his friends having fun from the start until the end. He felt anxious and then when his friends scattered, a deep sense of loss welled up in inside of him.
Zhang Siyi: “I’m so sorry.”
Zhang Siyi: “I didn’t think I was going to work overtime on the first day …”
Zhang Siyi: “Next time I’ll treat you!”
There were two minutes of silence in the group. Zhang Siyi looked like a prisoner waiting for a judgment, and pitifully sent a few crying expressions in the group.
Finally, Fu Xinhui first replied: “Kneel down to forgive your crimes.”
And then the class responded.——
Jiang Hai: “kneel!”
Ren Mengxi: “kneel!”
Su Yuan: “kneel!”
Zhang Siyi broke into laughter and quickly sent a look of “cry and cry.”
Su Yuan: “it’s hard to find the time when people are working so late. Maybe next time.”
Jiang Hai suddenly said with a deep emotion: “I am afraid that everyone will be busier in the future and gather less.”
This realization poked at Zhang Siyi sensitive point and felt The Hurt of Spring and Autumn.
Fu Xinhui casually asked him if he had dinner. Zhang Siyi returned the sentence “I was too hungry”.
Ren Mengyu: “Today Fu Xinhui treated, but don’t forget that you already owe us two meals! Zhang Siyi”
Zhang Siyi was thankful. Fu Xinhui helped him recover a little face. His buddy didn’t care about it. He quickly promised to make it up to them next time in the group, and then he took the initiative to tell them about the morning interview.
Su Yuan said after listening to it: “The average company now asks about your relevant skills, and what courses have you studied in college, and any real work you have done. They don’t normally ask ‘why you studied architecture’. Looking for a job is not a college entrance exam.”
Zhang Siyi felt the same feeling: “I was also confused about it at the time. I was anxious to say that it was influenced by the high school alumni. I didn’t expect that the person who interviewed me was the senior! I didn’t recognize him!”
Ren Mengxi: “This is too good!”
Fu Xinhui: “It must be the back door!”
Zhang Siyi: “Get out of the way! He specially told me when he was eating at noon that he didn’t want me to think that he hired me because of the relationship of ‘high school alumni’!”
Fu Xinhui: “[white eyes]”
Su Yuan: “But since it is high school seniors, then you the work in the future will be easier.””
“No! ！”Zhang Si Yi hysterically replied in the group of friends about how Gu Yu is shameless, including the previous day’s coffee event triggered the deduction of wages.
Ren Mengxi: “Hey, you broke up?”
Zhang Siyi: “The breakup is not the point!”
Ren Mengxi: “Hey, the girlfriend who just broke up is not as good as the one who has deducted you for 500 yuan. I suddenly want to give your ex-girlfriend a candle.”
Jiang Hai: “But 500 bucks is nothing for you. It’s just the money for the next restaurant in the UK.”
Zhang Siyi: “I thought he was joking at the time.”
Su Yuan: “I see, 500 dollars is not the point, the point is that you are not happy that he is a senior but still treats you so ruthlessly”
Zhang Siyi: “yes, you understand!”
Zhang Siyi subconsciously blamed Gu Yu’s fastidiousness for making him miss his appointed time tonight to meet with his friends. If Gu Yu were more laid-back, he would let him leave early. Besides, how can someone make them do overtime on he the first day of work!
Fu Xinhui joked: “You know… did he deliberately recruit you to give you a hard time for spilling coffee on him?”
Zhang Si Yi was frightened by Fu Xinfei’s speculation that he was right. It did make some sense since his name and profession and the fact he was looking for a job had been exposed that morning when his ex-girlfriend vented her frustrations on him, but if Gu Yu had read his resume in advance, he would leave an impression on his mind.
But he soon felt it was impossible. No one would be so vengeful for a cup of coffee. He would have said something at that time, not later. So frustrating, looking for a job is not a trifling matter!
Everyone chatted and went to their homes. Zhang Siyi was closer to the residence from the company, so he was a step earlier than Fu Xinhui.
He was so tired he didn’t even feel hungry. He didn’t eat supper, but he felt he needed to eat something to replenish his strength. He was just about to order take-out when Fu Xinhui and Jiang Hai came back. Fu Xinhui had brought him a package of fried rice.
Zhang Siyi rushed to the ground and asked: “How do you know that I have not eaten yet??”
Fu Xinhui: “Didn’t you just say it in the group?”