Only then did Wang Wanru notice the undisguised disappointment on her son's face. Her heart clenched, and she quickly comforted him gently, "My child, don't be so anxious. Your sister is right. Now that your father and I have both started working again, our family's life will definitely be much better than before. So, you don't need to be so anxious. Just take your time to look for suitable opportunities. As for the small business you mentioned before, let's put it on hold for now. After all, it doesn't have much of a future!"
Lin Zhennan nodded hurriedly in agreement. Actually, he had never really approved of those small businesses from the beginning, always feeling they were beneath him and a loss of face. He had only reluctantly agreed before, out of sheer desperation. But the situation was different now, and he certainly didn't want his son to get involved. However, Lin Lei seemed rather uninterested at the moment, only offering perfunctory responses.
Seeing this, Wang Wanru felt a surge of affection. After a moment's thought, she suggested, "How about this, let's go find the principal and sound him out, see if we can arrange something for Xiao Lei to do at school..."
Before she could finish speaking, several sharp shouts rang out—"Absolutely not!" It was Lin Zhennan who interrupted her. His brow furrowed, and he said sternly, "Don't you know what level of education Xiao Yuan has? How can you let him go to a place like a school! Wouldn't that be both misleading him and creating trouble for ourselves?" Wang Wanru hurriedly retorted, "We can just not let him teach!"
After being loudly reprimanded by her husband, Wang Wanru's face flushed red instantly. She felt she had lost face in front of everyone, but she still tried to suppress her embarrassment and continue explaining her thoughts to her family: "I really didn't say that Xiao Lei had to become a teacher. Look, there are so many other positions in the school, such as administrative and logistical positions. Can't we use our brains, find some connections, and think of a way to get Xiao Lei a job? That would be much better than him setting up a street stall in the wind and sun every day, wouldn't it?"
However, Lin Lei firmly stood by his father, Lin Zhennan. He shook his head and said, "Mom, you don't understand. The school environment is simply not suitable for my personality. Besides, you and Dad have only just returned to work and are already working hard enough. Don't bother running around worrying about me. I can manage on my own. I'll think about other options." Hearing her son's words, Wang Wanru, though still somewhat unwilling, didn't say anything more.
And so, the discussion about Lin Lei's job arrangements came to a temporary end. After dinner, the Lin Zhennan couple, exhausted from a long day's work, quickly washed up and went to bed. Meanwhile, Mo Yuan and Lin Xue, having slept too much during the day, tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. They started chatting, and the topic naturally returned to Lin Lei. Now that Lin Xue's parents' jobs were settled, the only worry at home was Lin Lei's future.
"Look at Xiao Lei at the dinner table tonight, head hanging low, looking miserable. I can guess without even asking that he's been hitting walls again, and finding a job has probably been a huge struggle for him! Mo Yuan, what do you think we should do? Finding a job in the city these days is harder than climbing to heaven!" Lin Xue looked at Mo Yuan with a worried expression, her brows furrowed tightly.
Mo Yuan nodded, indicating that he deeply agreed. He sighed helplessly and said, "That's right. So many people have all rushed back to the city, but the number of job openings hasn't increased much. There are too many applicants and not enough jobs, so the competition is naturally fierce, and it's hard to find a job! Even if some people choose to become self-employed or start their own businesses, the number is limited. Most people can only stay at home and wait for an opportunity to come. Finding a job can't be rushed; you can only take it one step at a time!"
Lin Xue nodded slightly after hearing this. She understood the reasoning perfectly well, but the thought of Xiao Lei, so young yet spending his days idly and aimlessly, weighed heavily on her heart. She said, "I know this is the only way, but watching Xiao Lei waste his time like this just makes me so anxious! This big city is sometimes not as good as our rural hometown. At least back home, we have a few acres of land to cultivate, so at worst we won't go hungry. But if Xiao Lei can't find a suitable job here, how will he survive?"
Seeing Lin Xue's anxiety, Mo Yuan thought for a moment and then comforted her, "Don't be so anxious. How about this, if there's really no other way, I'll ask Li Wenjie again to see if he has any connections or solutions that might help Xiao Lei out of this predicament..." Upon hearing this, Lin Xue's previously dull eyes instantly lit up, as if she had seen a glimmer of light in the darkness. However, just a moment later, the joy on her face was replaced by hesitation.
"Isn't that a bit much..." Lin Xue said hesitantly. "Li Wenjie isn't related to our family, and it's not good to keep bothering him. Besides, what if he can't help us? Wouldn't we be owing him a favor for nothing?"
Lin Xue knew very well that Li Wenjie's identity was extraordinary.
Thinking back to the last time, if it weren't for the fact that Mo Yuan delivered a letter for someone and the other party felt indebted, they probably wouldn't have offered their help at all.
Asking him for help without a reason would be inappropriate. First, it would incur a huge favor; second, if he refused, not only would she be embarrassed, but she might also lose face for Mo Yuan.
Thinking of this, Lin Xue frowned and said softly, "Let's observe the situation further! It's not an urgent matter at the moment."
Mo Yuan understood Lin Xue's worries and concerns, and he knew them all too well.
The last time we were able to resolve the issue smoothly was entirely due to Hao Fengshan. Otherwise, someone like Li Wenjie would have a lot on his plate, so why would he care so much about their affairs?
However, this was just a trivial matter, and it would be inappropriate to rashly visit and ask for help.
But Mo Yuan had no intention of giving up. He thought he would wait and see how things developed, and take it one step at a time.
After all, there would be another chance to meet Li Wenjie later. When they parted last time, the two had already agreed that Mo Yuan would treat Li Wenjie to a meal to express his gratitude.
Li Wenjie readily agreed at the time.
So Mo Yuan thought that at worst, he could find a suitable opportunity to subtly probe the other party's attitude when they met again next time.
Having made up his mind, Mo Yuan comforted Lin Xue, saying, "Don't worry too much, we'll always find a way. It's getting late, go to sleep. There's always a way out. Li Wenjie and I have arranged to have dinner the day after tomorrow. If that doesn't work, I'll ask him first and see what his attitude is. If that doesn't work, we'll think of another way!"
Seeing Mo Yuan's words, Lin Xue nodded and snuggled into his arms.
Before long, the two embraced tightly and drifted off to sleep.
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