Seeing his delicate face, steady demeanor, and smooth manner, she realized he seemed older than his actual age. At his age, he should be energetic and cheerful. Perhaps it was because his parents had passed away when he was young, and he had to shoulder the burden of the family alone, that he had become precocious and sensible. He had to take the lead in everything at home, which made her feel sorry for him. Now she could understand why he was able to help Wang Tingting with the pressures of life and work, because he had experienced them all at a young age.
Jiang Shuya glanced at his yard, where she heard knocking sounds. The yard was piled with wood and sand, and several people were building a house inside. Outside, a lot of things that hadn't been used for a long time were being cleared out. Sun Qi was wearing gloves and an apron, and those things must have been what he cleared out.
"Will we go to Shanghai again?" Jiang Shuya asked.
Sun Qi smiled and said, "I'm not going. I plan to find a job in Jinling so I can take care of my family. My younger brother is too young, and my grandparents can't control him anymore. He also needs help with his studies."
"Wang Tingting and I get along very well; I consider her a very good friend," Jiang Shuya said tactfully.
Sun Qi instantly understood what she was going to say, and her ears turned slightly red, but she remained calm and said, "She came to Shanghai to see me a few days ago, and I took her there for a few days. On the day she was leaving, she asked me if I liked her. I told her no, because given my current situation, I can't give her anything. I don't have a job yet, and my family situation doesn't allow me to do that. If she stays with me, she will only feel more wronged and be a burden to me."
"So you just told her you have someone you like, to make her give up on you?" Jiang Shuya asked again.
Sun Qi looked somewhat helpless, her expression complicated, and said, "I think this is the only way I can say it; it's the fastest solution."
Jiang Shuya shook her head and said, "If you put aside the family factors you think about, would you consider her? Or ask yourself if you have any feelings for her at all."
“…I…” Sun Qi stammered for a long time before being unable to speak.
The two stood and sat silently for a while. Then, Tangtang in her arms became impatient. She refused to sit any longer, pointed ahead, and wanted to leave. Jiang Shuya glanced at him but didn't say anything more. She took Tangtang home. At that moment, she understood that Wang Tingting hadn't moved him. She thought that Sun Qi, a considerate and gentle boy who had experienced the trials of society and endured hardships that most people couldn't, had gotten into a prestigious university in Shanghai on his own. He must not only be opinionated but also have his own unique perspective. Perhaps ordinary people just wouldn't catch his eye.
Nowadays, every family is building illegal structures. It's not surprising that Grandma Sun would definitely ask him to come back and handle such a big event as building a house.
Before they knew it, it was the end of November. The autumn chill was coming, and winter was not far away. The autumn clothes in the stores had been replaced with new winter styles. Jiang Shuya took a few more photos and sent them to Software Avenue. Her younger sister, Jiang Shuting, had resigned and was now completely focused on running an online shopping agency. Chen Lin would sigh from time to time when he came home from work, feeling that she was wasting her talents.
She had been doing clothing reselling for over a month. That day, she arrived at the mall early to take her fourth set of photos. The MODA store manager smiled and brought her a cup of hot coffee, saying, "This month's sales have increased by 20% year-on-year, a full 100,000 yuan more in sales. It seems that this online store is really not to be underestimated."
Jiang Shuya took the coffee and nodded with a smile.
She and her sister had already discussed it yesterday. The total sales of their online store over the past month had reached 170,000 yuan, and they each received 7,800 yuan. This was just the beginning, and it was already twice the amount earned by an ordinary office worker. Jiang Shuya was very satisfied. She took on several more menswear brands and worked with them. During this time, she had been constantly visiting various brands, looking for opportunities.
As usual, I returned to Xixia Village that day. I had just ridden my bike to the bridge in front of my house when I saw Sun Qi dressed in a proper outfit. He was wearing a well-fitting suit with a clean white shirt underneath, which made the suit look more layered. He was a bit thin and gave the impression of being tall and slender. He was carrying a briefcase. He turned around and saw that it was Jiang Shuya. He was surprised for a moment, but then nodded with a smile.
"You've arrived in downtown Nanjing, dressed so formally?" Jiang Shuya asked.
"Yes, I've submitted a lot of resumes recently, and today I went for an interview." Sun Qi looked helpless; you could tell from his expression that the result wasn't very satisfactory.
"Did you try going to Software Avenue?" Jiang Shuya asked again.
"I submitted my resume several days ago, but haven't heard back," Sun Qi replied.
No reply means no hope. Although their line of work in computers is promising, it's just a drop in the ocean for Jinling City. Unlike metropolises like Shanghai, where electronic technology is world-class, Jinling City only has two leading companies in this field. Many top students are already internally selected before they even graduate, as there aren't many opportunities for external recruitment. This is true for Chen Lin and Jiang Shuting, who were already internally selected and approved before graduation.
Nanjing has a long history and boasts a top university, attracting many talented individuals every year. This creates a situation where there are too many applicants for too few jobs. There are also other electronics and technology companies that are not well-known. These small companies are picky and choose their employees, offering low salaries and endless overtime.
Jiang Shuya pointed to his file folder and asked, "How are your computer skills? Have you taken any certification exams?"
Sun Qi didn't expect her to ask this. Holding the file bag, she said, "When I was in college, I was busy with part-time jobs. I worked whenever I had time to earn money. I didn't have time to take the exam. Later, after I started working, I used my spare time to study for a while. Since I didn't officially register for the exam, I can only write 'average' on my resume, but I believe my level is perfectly fine."
"So what's your English level? Do you have level eight?" Jiang Shuya asked again.
She had heard before that her younger sister, Jiang Shuting, was not at level eight in English, but had a high level in computer skills. Although she did not enter YiYun like Chen Lin, she was still quite good at entering Software Avenue.
"Which company is your ideal company?" Jiang Shuya asked.
Sun Qi scratched his head, feeling somewhat depressed, and muttered, "At first, of course I wanted to join Yiyun, but the resumes I sent out have disappeared without a trace. I also sent one to Software Avenue, but there was no response there either. Today I went to the assembly line interview in Jiangning, but the questions they asked were completely unrelated to the job content. They must not have been satisfied with my answers!"
At this moment, Jiang Shuya realized that she had asked a lot of questions, and he had told her so much without any attempt to hide it. After all, she was not very familiar with him, but he was worrying about this matter like an older sister.
"Alright, I'm going back now. I'll see if I can ask my friends for help and let you know if I have any news." Jiang Shuya left with those words.
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