C1 (1/2)

My name is Zhou Yu, and I come from a remote village. I have been working here and there in the city for several years, but nothing has been accomplished.

I had to find another way out because my factory was not doing well and eventually went out of business.

Although the city was not small, it wasn't that easy for me to find a good job without having all my skills at my disposal. After walking through the streets for a few days, I still found nothing.

One day, I was on my way to a construction site to see if I could find something to do when I saw a job ad posted on the steel gate of the construction site. I immediately ran over to check it out.

Recruitment: For today's needs, specially recruited a male security guard, healthy and strong, between the age of 18 to 50 years old. The treatment was excellent. Contact: Zheng Hai. Phone: 186.

Security? I was just worrying about not being able to find a job, and I didn't expect to encounter such a good thing!

Without another word, I took out my cell phone and dialed the number listed in the advertisement.

He didn't expect Boss Zheng to be so responsible. It was almost dark, and he was still guarding the construction site. So I followed the instructions on the phone and walked straight into the construction site, toward a simple shed.

Clang

”Boss Zheng, are you there?”

”Come in!”

”Hello, Boss Zheng. I'm Zhou Yu, the person who just called you.”

Seeing me arrive, that Zheng boss immediately let me into the house, pouring water for me and also for me to smoke, so warm! Like I'm hiring him!

Even though this Boss Zheng seemed to be very enthusiastic and his words were quite proper, but in his eyes, I could see the shrewdness that belonged solely to a merchant. This made me feel as though I was sitting on pins and needles, afraid that I would fall into his trap if I were to be careless.

”We have two security guards here. One of them is on leave and won't be back for a few days. The other had resigned two days ago, so now he needed a security guard. The security guards will shift at 6 PM every day. After work at 8 AM the next day, they will be paid 6,000 yuan per month. What do you think? ”

When I heard about the salary of six thousand a month, my eyes went wide. Without a word, I immediately nodded my head in agreement.

Seeing that I agreed readily, Boss Zheng passed me another cigarette and pushed the contract directly in front of me.

However, just as I was about to sign the contract, he suddenly said to me with a serious expression, ”Before signing the contract, I have two things to remind you of.”

As soon as I heard Boss Zheng's request, I immediately sat upright and listened to Boss Zheng's lecture, afraid that the duckling that was about to talk was going to fly away.

Seeing that I was serious, Boss Zheng smiled and signaled me not to be so nervous. Then he said, ”First, after midnight, no matter what happens, no matter who knocks on the door, you can't open the door.”

Hearing this, I immediately recall the news about the oil tanker at the construction site being robbed at 2am on the news. I hastily nodded my head in agreement.

”Second, no matter which room you enter, you must knock on the door first.”

This second point did not sound like it had anything to do with the security regulations, but it was the most basic form of etiquette. Although I don't understand why Boss Zheng would make such a request, for the sake of the white and beautiful silver, I didn't think much and immediately nodded my head in agreement.

”Alright, since that's the case, then sign this contract and start working tonight. What do you think?”

Six thousand a month. I get so excited just thinking about it. Why would I even care about such a request? After signing on the contract, I get a taxi back to the rented room and bring a blanket over.