The summer sun pours like a torrent of gold in the quiet courtyard. Ah Xing sat on a stone bench in the shade of a tree, holding a cup of tea in his hand, his brows furrowed, as if he was thinking about something.
"Ah Xing, why do you look serious?" his friend Xiaojie walked over and broke the silence.
Ah Xing raised his head and looked at Xiao Jie, a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes: "Xiao Jie, do you believe it? There are many rules in this world that we can't see, those so-called unspoken rules. ”
Xiao Jie smiled and disagreed: "Unspoken rules? Are you talking about those twists and turns in the officialdom? Where will ordinary people like us come into contact with those." ”
Ah Xing shook his head and took a deep breath: "No, it's not just officialdom. In fact, in every corner of our lives, there are unspoken rules. For example, the trading of power and sex. ”
Xiao Jie was stunned for a moment, and seemed to be touched by this topic: "Power and sex trading? Do you mean the kind of transaction that exchanges power for beauty? Does that kind of thing really exist?"
Ah Xing nodded, and his voice was low: "It's more common than you think, it's just that you don't know." ”
Xiao Jie's curiosity was stimulated, he sat next to Ah Xing, and asked eagerly, "Tell me quickly, how did you know?"
Ah Xing sighed and began to tell about his experience. He worked for a large company where it looked glamorous on the surface, but in fact there was an undercurrent. He has seen some senior leaders use their power to have improper relationships with young and beautiful female employees, in order to consolidate their position and obtain more benefits.
"Those female employees, they may be forced by life, or they may be because of the desire for power, but in the end they all fall victim to the power trade. There was a hint of grief and indignation in Ah Xing's voice.
Xiao Jie was dumbfounded when he heard this, he couldn't imagine that such a thing really existed. He asked, "And then, how did you get out of there?"
Ah Xing smiled bitterly: "After I discovered these secrets, I naturally couldn't stay there any longer. I chose to quit my job and leave that place full of unspoken rules. ”
The two fell silent, and the sound of cicadas in the courtyard came and went, as if to add a sadness to this heavy topic.
After a while, Xiao Jie broke the silence: "Ah Xing, how do you think ordinary people like us should face these unspoken rules?"
Ah Xing thought for a while and said, "First of all, we must keep a clear head and not be confused by the superficial brilliance. Second, we must stick to our principles and bottom line, and not compromise for the sake of temporary interests. Finally, we need to learn to protect ourselves and not let ourselves fall prey to the unspoken rules. ”
Xiaojie nodded in agreement. He lamented: "The world is so complicated, we think we know it well, but in reality there are many unknown things waiting for us to discover." ”
Ah Xing smiled slightly and said, "Yes, this world is always full of unknowns and variables. But as long as we maintain a kind and upright heart, we will definitely be able to find our own path. ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, and the summer sun shone on them, as if they were covered with a golden halo. They know that no matter what difficulties and challenges they encounter in the future, they will move forward hand in hand to face the imperfections of this world together.
However, Ah Xing still had a trace of worry in his heart. He understands that power trading is only one manifestation of the unspoken rules, and the unspoken rules themselves are everywhere. It may be hidden in the power struggles of officialdom, it may also permeate the exchange of interests in shopping malls, and it may even lurk in every corner of our daily lives.
Ah Xing thought that maybe we can't completely eliminate these unspoken rules, but we can try to keep ourselves out of them. We can stick to our principles and bottom line, not compromise for short-term gains, and we can maintain a good and upright heart that will not be eroded by the darkness of this world.
At the same time, Ah Xing also hopes that through his own experience, he can awaken more people's vigilance and reflection on the unspoken rules. Only when we are truly aware of the existence of unspoken rules and strive to change them can we make our society more fair and just.
In the summer courtyard, Ah Xing and Xiaojie continued to chat, their voices gradually blending into the breeze and sunshine. Although they can't change the whole world, they believe that as long as everyone can stick to their principles and bottom line, the world will definitely become a better place.
At the end of the story, Ah Xing and Xiao Jie are still sitting in the courtyard, their eyes full of determination and hope. They know that there is still a long way to go, but they will continue to use their own strength to change the world.
And this story also teaches us that although unspoken rules are everywhere, we can't give up on the pursuit of a better world. As long as we maintain a kind and upright heart and stick to our own principles and bottom line, we will be able to overcome those rules hidden in the shadows and create our own wonderful life.