In the evening, Wang Yitong was going to meet a friend to chat about something, and Xu Chengwei accompanied Wang Yitong's parents and fourth aunt's family for dinner.
Wang Yitong drove to meet Wen Fang. The two had met once since Yitong had a miscarriage, and had not seen each other since then.
This time, Wen Fang knew she had returned to Chengdu and asked her out for a date. Wang Yitong thought about it and decided to go out. Because of Zhang Benyuan's incident, their friendship had long since gone from what it was at the beginning. However, this time, Wang Yitong agreed to go out. She also wanted to know about Wen Fang's current life.
Wen Fang had already arrived at the hot pot restaurant and ordered a shuangyuan hot pot, and saw Wang Yitong arrive.
Wen Fang took out the gift she had prepared for Wang Yitong and said, "Yitong, this is a birthday present for you. I hope you like it. Seeing you now, you are getting better and better, and you have become more confident. I am very happy for you."
Wang Yitong also took out her own gift from her bag and handed it to Wen Fang. It was a bottle of perfume. She opened the gift from Wen Fang and found it was a pearl necklace. "Thank you for your gift. I like it very much. How are you doing now? I heard that you are a lecturer at a cosmetics company."
Wen Fang's eyes sparkled as she spoke brightly. "Since my ex-boyfriend and I separated, I've been working for a cosmetics company, starting as an assistant and then moving up to a lecturer. It's essentially a disguised sales pitch, but our clients are beauty salons and image management shops."
I didn't know how to write a speech at first, so I learned from senior employees. Later, I started learning on my own. I also took a speech class to improve myself, but I'll just take it slow. In our industry, you also have to manage your image and get certifications.
That's why I asked you about my associate's degree last time. I only have a high school diploma, which is definitely not suitable for my desk. Now I don't have time, so I had to pay for adult education classes. Fortunately, it worked, but it will take more time to get my associate's degree, and then it will take more than two years to get my bachelor's degree.
Wang Yitong listened to Wen Fang's story and said to her, "Sister Fang, I'm so happy to see you become a career-oriented woman. I still remember when I first joined the newspaper, you took me under your wing. At that time, you told me that you wanted to start your own business and not be looked down upon by men. I knew you would be able to do it in the future."
"Yitong, I'm sorry. My past behavior hurt you, and I kept persuading you to be with Zhang Benyuan. Relying on men is never reliable. Only your own is the most reliable. Now I'm just busy, and I want to make more money so that my brother can learn a skill and not be like me who only went to high school and then dropped out." Wen Fang talked about her plan.
The two of them were eating duck intestines and tripe, chatting while eating.
"Sister Fang, people always say that men are afraid of choosing the wrong career, and women are afraid of marrying the wrong man. This is true for both men and women. You and I both came from rural areas and cannot change our origins. Only through studying can we change ourselves and have more choices. You and I didn't cherish our studies. Although I only have one more college degree than you, the gap between me and those who study hard is huge.
I'm currently studying for a bachelor's degree in Shanghai, and I'm only taking adult courses. These big cities' 985 and 211 universities, as well as other excellent domestic and international universities, offer numerous learning opportunities and a variety of excellent platforms. The classmates and friends I connect with are their personal networks, and the job opportunities I encounter are at major domestic and international companies. Their starting point is much higher than most of us.
You see, one of my good friends also graduated from a key university, and another friend of mine is working after graduating from graduate school. Their starting points are different.
Of course, we can't say that only those who go to good universities can make it or succeed. But for most ordinary people, studying is really an opportunity to change their destiny.
This learning isn't just about rote memorization; it's about thoughtful learning. It can be about improving your skills, boosting your emotional intelligence, and enhancing your cognition. In short, if you strengthen your horizontal abilities, your vertical thinking, or increase your risk-taking abilities, then it's never too late.
After hearing what Wang Yitong said, Wen Fang said, "Yitong, I didn't expect that in just over a year, your thoughts have really changed. I think I need to get to know you again."
"Sister Fang, I used to be trapped by certain things. You know, my family always expected me to work hard, find a reliable partner, get married, and live life. After I really experienced it, I realized that I was just passively jumping into a box and continuing to raise my children with this idea. This is not what I want. I don't want to be surrounded by firewood, rice, soy sauce, vinegar and tea all day long.
Honestly, meeting Zhang Benyuan was both my misfortune and my fortune. Unfortunately, this relationship was filled with deception, but fortunately, he gave me a chance to change myself. He taught me to invest in myself, to enrich myself, and gave me the opportunity to start my own business, which is how I am today.
After listening to this, Wen Xin raised her cup of cold tea and said, "Yitong, let's toast to our own changes."
Wang Yitong and Wen Fang clinked their glasses and drank them all in one gulp.
"Yitong, you're right. We must continue to learn and improve ourselves. I now understand that relying on ourselves is the most reliable.
My last job was as a sales manager at a company with a six-month probation period, which was a bummer. The salary was pretty high, but they said it would be 20% off during the probation period, which I understood. Initially, I felt my boss was pretty nice, with no hidden rules or messy stuff. At most, he'd have to attend more social events and work more overtime, which I was fine with.
When I was about to be officially promoted to a full-time employee, HR came to talk to me, and their attitude changed. They pointed out various issues with my work and said I didn't meet their expectations. Finally, they said the company was going to fire me. However, the department manager finally intervened and said I had secured a full-time position, but since I didn't meet the requirements, I would have to take a pay cut. I could still get a job if I did well, and the company wouldn't let me down.
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