Li Ming stood in front of the window of the rental house, looking at the snowflakes falling outside, and an indescribable feeling welled up in his heart. The Spring Festival, which was supposed to be a time of family reunion and laughter, became an unspeakable pain in his heart. He took out his mobile phone from his pocket, and the screen displayed a message from his father: "Ming, can you come back for the Spring Festival this year? ”
Li Ming's fingers lingered on the reply button, but he couldn't press it for a long time. He has been unemployed for three months, and his resume has been thrown out like a stone in the sea, and there is not even a response. He didn't want his family to know about his predicament, let alone his father.
"Ding Dong-" The mobile phone suddenly rang, and it was a message from my friend Zhang Qiang: "Brother Ming, let's spend the Spring Festival together this year, don't be bored at home alone." ”
Li Ming replied with a wry smile: "Qiangzi, I may not be able to go back." ”
Zhang Qiang quickly replied: "What's wrong?
Li Ming hesitated, but still told Zhang Qiang about his unemployment. Zhang Qiang was silent for a while, and then sent a voice: "Brother Ming, don't worry, there will always be work." You come to me first, let's celebrate the New Year together, and by the way, help you find a job. ”
Li Ming's heart warmed, but then he thought again: "Qiangzi, thank you, but I still want to be alone." ”
Zhang Qiang seemed to hear Li Ming's helplessness, and sent another message: "Brother Ming, don't think too much, we are brothers, and we will share difficulties." If you don't come, I won't be able to, so I'll accompany you. ”
Li Ming had mixed feelings in his heart, and he didn't want to affect Zhang Qiang because of his own affairs. He was about to reply, but the phone rang again, this time it was his colleague Wang Li: "Li Ming, I heard that you haven't been going well recently, just say if you need help." ”
Li Ming looked at Wang Li's message and was a little moved in his heart, but he still replied: "Sister Li, thank you, I'm fine." ”
Wang Li quickly replied: "Li Ming, don't see each other, colleagues should help each other." If you have any difficulties, just let me know. ”
Li Ming's heart was warm, but his self-esteem made it difficult for him to speak. He replied: "Sister Li, it's really fine, I'm fine." ”
Just then, there was a knock at the door. Li Ming opened the door and found that it was his neighbor Zhao Min. Zhao Min was carrying a bag of things in his hand, and said to Li Ming with a smile: "Brother Li, this is the dumplings made by my mother, for you to taste." ”
Li Ming was a little surprised, he and Zhao Min were not familiar with each other, and only occasionally said hello in the corridor. He took the dumplings and said gratefully, "Thank you, Zhao Min." ”
Zhao Min waved his hand: "It's okay, we are neighbors, and it is right to help each other." By the way, I've heard you've been having a rough run lately, so if there's anything you need help with, just let me know. ”
A warm current surged in Li Ming's heart, he didn't expect that in this strange city, there were so many people who cared about him. He looked at the snowflakes outside the window, and suddenly there was a glimmer of hope in his heart.
The winter in Beijing is particularly cold, Li Ming wrapped his coat tightly and walked on the bustling streets, but his heart felt as if it was frozen. He had just finished an interview, and the results were not ideal. The interviewer politely told him that they needed a candidate with more experience and a better match for the background. Li Ming smiled and thanked him, but when he turned to leave, he felt an unprecedented frustration.
"Hey, Brother Ming, how is the interview?" Zhang Qiang's voice came from the other end of the phone, with concern.
"Hey, it's still no fun. Li Ming sighed, with helplessness in his tone.
"Don't be discouraged, find a job slowly, if not, come to me, let's celebrate the New Year together, and it will be lively." Zhang Qiang tried to comfort him.
Li Ming smiled bitterly, he didn't want his loss to affect his friend's mood, so he said, "Qiangzi, thank you, but I still want to try again." ”
Hanging up the phone, Li Ming's mood became even heavier. He thought of his parents, who were far away from home, who were always so optimistic and supportive. But now, he doesn't know how to face them. He was afraid that they would be worried, and even more afraid to see their disappointed eyes.
"Li Ming, how are you doing?" Wang Li asked with concern when she met him in the pantry.
"Fortunately, the job hasn't been settled yet. Li Ming tried to make himself look relaxed.
"Don't worry, I can help you ask, maybe there is a suitable position in our company. Wang Li said enthusiastically.
A warm current surged in Li Ming's heart, but his self-esteem made it difficult for him to accept help, and he shook his head: "Sister Li, thank you, I want to rely on myself." ”
Wang Li nodded understandingly: "Okay, tell me at any time if you need to." ”
Li Ming smiled gratefully and turned to leave. He knew he couldn't rely on others all the time, and he needed to pick himself up and regain his worth.
At this moment, his mobile phone rang, and it was a message from his ex-girlfriend Xiaoxue: "Ming, let's break up, I don't think we are suitable." ”
Li Ming's heart sank suddenly, he didn't expect that at this juncture, even love would leave him. He trembled his hands and replied with a message: "Xiaoxue, thank you for being with me during this time, I wish you happiness." ”
He looked up at the sky, and the snowflakes were still falling, but he knew that spring would always come.
Li Ming sat at a small table in the rental room, and the vibration of his mobile phone interrupted his musings. He picked up his phone, and the screen showed a call from "Daddy". He took a deep breath and pressed the answer button.
"Ming, how are you doing, how are you finding a job?" said his father's voice over the phone, full of concern and anticipation.
Li Ming clenched his mobile phone, and his voice trembled a little: "Dad, I'm still looking for it, there are many opportunities here in Beijing, don't worry." ”
The father was silent for a while, and then said, "It's good at home, I just miss you." Your mother talks to you every day, and you have to come back for the Spring Festival this year no matter what. ”
Li Ming's heart was sour, he didn't know how to tell his father his true situation, so he could only say vaguely: "Dad, I'm still thinking about the Spring Festival." ”
Hanging up the phone, Li Ming's mood became even heavier. He knew he couldn't go on like this, and he had to find a solution to the problem.
At this moment, there was a knock at the door. Li Ming opened the door and found that it was his neighbor Zhao Min standing outside the door, holding some ingredients in his hand.
"Brother Li, I see that you don't seem to be very happy lately, here are some of the dishes I made myself, you can try them. Zhao Min said with a smile.
Li Ming was a little surprised, he didn't expect Zhao Min to notice his state, he took the ingredients gratefully: "Thank you, Zhao Min, really thank you." ”
Zhao Min waved his hand: "It's okay, neighbors should help each other." By the way, I heard that you have been looking for a job recently, I have a friend who works for a company, I can help you ask. ”
Li Ming's heart warmed, but his self-esteem made it difficult for him to accept such help, and he shook his head: "Zhao Min, I understand your kindness, but I still want to rely on myself." ”
Zhao Min was a little disappointed, but she still encouraged Li Ming: "Okay, if you change your mind, feel free to tell me." ”
Li Ming nodded and closed the door. He knew that he couldn't go on like this, he needed to pick himself up and regain his worth.
However, things did not go as smoothly as Li Ming imagined. Zhao Min's kindness spread in the community, and some people mistakenly thought that Li Ming was using Zhao Min, and some people even began to talk about it. Li Ming felt very embarrassed and helpless, he didn't want to cause trouble to Zhao Min because of his own affairs.
"Zhao Min, I'm really sorry, I didn't expect to cause you so much trouble. Li Ming apologized to Zhao Min on the phone.
Zhao Min was very calm: "Brother Li, don't care, these are trivial matters." I'm sure you'll get through it. ”
A warm current surged in Li Ming's heart, and he knew that he could no longer disappoint the people who cared about him. He decided that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, he would go on bravely.
At night in Beijing, the lights are brilliant, but they can't hide the gloom in Li Ming's heart. At Zhang's repeated invitations, he attended a small party in an attempt to relax. At the party, everyone talked and laughed, but behind Li Ming's smile was a deep helplessness.
After a few glasses of wine, Li Ming's mood gradually relaxed, and his words increased. He began to confide in Zhang Qiang, Wang Li, and Zhao Min about his predicament, with a hint of drunken bluntness and helplessness in his words: "I really don't know what to do anymore, I feel like I'm worthless." ”
Zhang Qiang patted Li Ming on the shoulder and encouraged him: "Brother Ming, it's just unemployed, it's not a big deal." You have the power, but the time has not yet come. ”
Wang Li also joined the conversation, and she said seriously: "Li Ming, I understand your feelings, but sometimes we need to look at things from a different angle. You can try something new or improve your skills. ”
Zhao Min comforted Li Ming with her gentle voice: "Brother Li, everyone has a low point, the important thing is not to give up hope. I'm sure you'll get through it. ”
Li Ming listened to the words of his friends, and a warm current surged in his heart. He began to re-examine his situation, and perhaps, he really needed to change his mind and find a new way out.
After the party, Li Ming walked alone on the way home, and the cold wind cleared his mind a lot. He recalled the words of his friends, and gradually had an answer in his heart.
Back at home, Li Ming sat at his desk and began to reflect on himself late at night. He opened his diary and wrote down his feelings and plans: "I can no longer escape from reality, I have to face problems bravely and find solutions." ”
He decided that starting tomorrow, he would actively look for new job opportunities, while also upgrading his skills and enhancing his competitiveness. He believes that as long as you don't give up, there will always be hope.
The Spring Festival is getting closer and closer, and the streets and alleys of Beijing are hung with red lanterns, which is full of festive atmosphere. Li Ming sat in the rental house, staring at the calendar on the screen of his mobile phone, and his heart was mixed. He knew that he couldn't go back to his hometown for the Chinese New Year this year, but he didn't want his family to worry about it, and he didn't want them to see what he was like now.
"Dad, Mom, I won't go back during the Spring Festival this year. Li Ming's voice came through the video call, with a hint of trembling.
On the screen, Li Ming's parents looked a little lost, but they quickly adjusted their emotions: "Ming, you also have to pay attention to your body in Beijing, find a job slowly, everything is fine at home, don't worry." ”
Li Ming's heart was warm, and he said firmly: "Dad, Mom, I will work hard, and I will definitely go home for the Spring Festival next year." ”
Hanging up the phone, Li Ming took a deep breath, he knew that he couldn't be depressed anymore. He began to actively submit his resume and attend various interviews. With the help of Zhang Qiang and Wang Li, he finally received an offer from a well-known company. He excitedly called Zhang Qiang and Wang Li to thank them for their help.
"Brother Ming, congratulations! I knew you were fine. Zhang Qiang said with a smile on the other end of the phone.
Wang Li was also very happy: "Li Ming, you are really good, this job is very suitable for you." ”
Li Ming's heart was full of gratitude, and he knew that without the help of his friends, he would not have been able to find a satisfactory job so quickly.
At the same time, the relationship between Li Ming and Zhao Min also took a turn for the better. In a casual chat, Li Ming explained the previous misunderstanding to Zhao Min, who expressed understanding and encouraged Li Ming to have confidence.
"Brother Li, I believe you will be able to do a good job. We'll be good friends forever. Zhao Min said sincerely.
Li Ming nodded gratefully, and the misunderstanding between them was finally clarified.
The New Year's bell is about to ring, and Li Ming sits in the office of the new company, looking at the fireworks outside the window, and his heart is full of hope. He knows that in the new year, he will usher in new challenges and opportunities. He believes that as long as he does not give up and works hard, the future will be better.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat