Chapter 2282 Two Scholars
There were still not many literate people in the back, and those who lined up here looking for work were all from families of modest means.
If someone is truly capable, they would definitely be queuing on the right.
However, two down-on-their-luck students came to apply for the job; one was twenty-three years old and the other was over fifty.
The former suffered a family tragedy; shortly after passing the imperial examination, both his parents died. Having devoted himself to his studies for years, he lacked any life skills, dismissed the servants, and learned everything from scratch. Unexpectedly, his wife couldn't bear the hardship and left him, becoming someone else's stepmother, leaving him with only their two-year-old daughter to depend on.
He can no longer study; he has no money and no time, and his daughter depends on him for a living.
Fortunately, he was a student who had passed the imperial examination at the lowest level. Whether he worked as an accountant or copied books, he was still able to earn some money to make ends meet.
His daughter was too young to take with him while he was working, so he asked the aunt next door to take care of her. But one time when he came home, he saw the aunt pinching and scolding his daughter, telling her that her mother didn't want her anymore and that she was being naughty.
He was furious on the spot, scolded his aunt, and kicked her out.
However, he dared not ask anyone else to take care of his daughter after that. Later, after discussing with his employer about reducing his wages, his employer agreed to let him keep his daughter with him.
But he was always busy, and in the blink of an eye, his daughter, who was sitting obediently by the door, was kidnapped by a child trafficker.
Fortunately, the authorities had been searching for these beggars, and after the daughter disappeared for a night, the thieves were caught, and the daughter was finally out of danger.
After these two mishaps, the scholar was still shaken and didn't know what to do. Later, someone suggested that he remarry, so that he would have a mistress of the house and someone to take care of his children.
But after experiencing so many things, this student did not think it was a good method.
However, his daughter became increasingly silent, and the slightest noise would frighten her like a startled bird. Just as he was about to give in, news suddenly came from Zhenglu Academy that they were recruiting.
If one could work at the academy, one would naturally avoid encountering beggars. My daughter is four years old now; as long as she has a small area to play in, her safety is not a concern.
Moreover, the academy is full of students. Regardless of how good their individual character is, they are all scholars, and most of them are reasonable and kind-hearted, so there is no need to worry about anyone bullying her.
He also inquired about the situation of the headmaster, Meng Zhuangyuan. He was even on Fenghuai Street when Meng Zhuangyuan got married that day, and he clearly heard many of his answers about women giving birth.
If someone like that still needs to worry, then he really can't find a more suitable place to go.
So this time, the student brought his daughter with him to the interview.
Shu Yu has always been patient with children, especially after hearing about the hardships this child went through in his childhood, which always reminds her of her younger siblings.
She had someone deliver candy and snacks to the little girl, and after hearing her thank her in a childish and cautious voice, she smiled, patted her head, and looked up at the young scholar, saying, "Chang Jiayi, you've been hired."
Chang Jiayi's scholarship is beyond question, and as for his character, one can tell from his attitude towards his daughter—there are no major problems. As for the rest…
"However, our practice here is a three-month probation period. If you don't perform well after three months, we won't hesitate to keep you. Don't worry, you'll be paid during these three months. If you can stay after three months, your salary will increase."
(End of this chapter)
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