Director Zhong said he had some good news to share.
But Ma Guodong remained unmoved.
He knew that although the country took care of him, it only provided him with some grain, oil, rice, and flour during holidays.
It doesn't solve the actual problems at all.
But he was still very grateful to the country and the government.
He heard that in foreign countries, disabled people like him are left to fend for themselves and no one cares about them.
Ma Guodong considers himself unfortunate, but also fortunate to have been born in mainland China.
At least someone cares; the world hasn't forgotten him.
Director Zhong noticed that Ma Guodong was still looking down, seemingly uninterested in the good news.
Let's take a look at Xiao Cui.
Xiao Cui was still wiping away her tears.
She also had her own unspeakable suffering; the family was on the verge of collapse.
I don't have a job myself, and I live hand to mouth. Today I clean for others, tomorrow I do laundry, and the day after I go to the coal yard to collect coal.
The spare change I earn is simply not enough for the family's normal expenses.
She was tired, both physically and mentally exhausted.
It's not that I'm heartless, it's just that the price of overdrawing my life is too severe.
Ma Guodong naturally understood Xiao Cui's choice.
Ma Guodong's decision to let go is also a form of fulfillment.
Director Zhong exclaimed, "Didn't you hear what I just said? I said I brought good news, why aren't you all excited?"
Ma Guodong smiled wryly: "Director Zhong, just say what's on your mind. It doesn't matter what the news is."
"Hey," Director Zhong said, "You're heartbroken? Our county's Disabled Persons' Federation hasn't forgotten you either."
“I know, I know.” Ma Guodong shook his head and sighed, “I’ve caused trouble for the government.”
"Look at what you're saying." Director Zhong straightened his expression. "What kind of talk is this! Our country is still striving for a moderately prosperous society, and we can't leave anyone behind."
“Ah…” Ma Guodong agreed: “It is indeed a great goal, but I am dragging the country down.”
Director Zhong said, "Don't say that, it's nothing. Hey, you've made such a fuss, I forgot what I was even talking about."
“That’s right,” Director Zhong said with great enthusiasm. “Our provincial Disabled Persons’ Federation launched an initiative to help disabled people find re-employment, and our Chishui County actively responded and did relevant work.”
Ma Guodong said, "Director Zhong, I understand. I will speak properly to the reporters. I won't bring shame to our county."
"Wait a minute." Director Zhong was a little confused: "What are you talking about? What do you mean by 'speak nicely to reporters'?"
“When the reporters came, I told them that the government had helped me find a job.”
Director Zhong was taken aback for a moment: "That doesn't seem to make any mistake."
"Director Zhong, please go back if you have nothing else to do."
Director Zhong got up to leave, then suddenly turned back: "Wait! Something's not right. Do you know where you work?"
"Just say whatever you want, the reporters won't investigate anyway."
"Huh?" Director Zhong sat back down on the kang (a heated brick bed) angrily. "Were you even listening to me?"
"Yes, it's to help the county promote its achievements, I understand." Ma Guodong nodded.
"Oh dear!" Director Zhong slapped his thigh. "Stop messing things up, okay? You've interrupted my train of thought. What I wanted to say was that the government really did help you find a job!"
"Moreover, it's a very good job! It's a regular office job, not tiring, lunch is provided, and the benefits are good."
"The salary and benefits are also top-notch."
Ma Guodong and Xiao Cui exchanged a glance.
Director Zhong, are you out of your mind?
They found me a job? An Lushan playing the erhu? What nonsense!
I'm disabled!
Who would hire me?
He spends all his time in a wheelchair, but his hands are fine.
It's useless at everything; even moving it requires a lot of fiddling with the wheels.
Why use me when there are able-bodied workers everywhere?
That's impossible! Absolutely impossible!
They're already making fun of me before the New Year is even over.
It's not that I haven't tried to find a job.
Even if you're a gatekeeper, people will complain that you can't outrun a thief.
Although Ma Guodong was displeased, he still smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Director Zhong. Let's end the joke here."
Director Zhong looked at Ma Guodong incredulously, then turned to Xiao Cui: "You think so too?"
Xiao Cui sobbed, "If he could earn some money, would this family be in such a state? Forget it, Director Zhong, no one will hire him. Compared to normal people, he's at a huge disadvantage."
Director Zhong raised his voice: "Why don't you believe me? It's true! County Chief Guo personally negotiated this with a company!"
"The boss has agreed to hire people like you, not just you, but also Wang Cheng, Liu Yang, and others!"
Ma Guodong stared wide-eyed at Director Zhong's serious expression.
Deeply puzzled, he asked, "Really? Really?"
"How could it be false? I just came back from the county. County Chief Guo told me personally! He told me to inform you all right away, and we'll go to the factory together the day after tomorrow."
Ma Guodong and Xiao Cui exchanged a glance.
Suddenly becoming excited, he grabbed Director Zhong's hand, and accidentally rolled to the ground.
Director Zhong and Xiao Cui quickly helped him up.
Ma Guodong gasped for breath: "Director Zhong, you can't lie to me! I can't take this kind of stimulation!"
"Hey, when our Disabled Persons' Federation gives you welfare benefits, we never lie about it!"
"It's definitely true! Don't worry!"
Ma Guodong's eyes instantly welled up with tears, and the grown man cried like a child: "Director Zhong, please tell me in detail, what kind of factory is it?"
"I...I really didn't expect there would be such kind people in this society, people who don't look down on us and even let us work and earn money, I...I..."
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