Siheyuan: Silly Pillar is Kind

He Yuzhu stood at the door of the company building, holding the cold dismissal notice in his hand. The sun was glaring, but his heart felt like it was in an ice cellar. Years of loyalty and hard work seemed meaningless at this moment.

"Yuzhu, we regret to inform you that due to company restructuring, we have to make some difficult decisions." The words of the HR manager echoed in his ears, and every word hit his heart like a hammer.

He Yuzhu opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't make a sound. He swallowed hard, trying to find his voice: "I...I have given so much to the company, how could this happen?"

The HR manager avoided his gaze, and there was no sympathy in her voice: "We understand that this is difficult for you to accept, but this is the company's decision."

A feeling of powerlessness surged in He Yuzhu's heart. He turned around and staggered out of the office, feeling that countless pairs of eyes were watching his failure from behind.

After returning home, He Yuzhu faced the empty living room and remained silent for a long time. His wife Li Hua heard the door open and came out of the kitchen with concern on her face.

"Yuzhu, what's wrong with you? Why did you come back so early today?" Li Hua noticed the notice in his hand and his heart sank.

He Yuzhu sat weakly on the sofa, his voice hoarse: "I...I'm unemployed."

Li Hua's face turned pale in an instant: "What? What about our mortgage and the children's tuition?"

He Yuzhu's heart was filled with guilt: "I will find a new job. I will find a way."

Late at night, He Yuzhu lay in bed, tossing and turning. His mind was in a mess, thinking about the various possibilities and uncertainties of the future. Li Hua comforted him softly: "Yuzhu, don't worry too much, we will get through this together."

But his heart felt like it was weighed down by a huge rock, so heavy that he could hardly breathe. He knew that starting tomorrow, he would have to start a new battle for himself and his family.

The next day, He Yuzhu began to organize his resume and prepare to submit his job application. He sat in front of the computer, his fingers hesitating on the keyboard.

"Where should I start? What can I do?" he muttered to himself, his heart full of confusion.

The phone suddenly rang. It was my old friend Zhao Gang calling: "Yuzhu, I heard that you have encountered some difficulties recently. Do you need any help?"

A warm feeling welled up in He Yuzhu's heart: "Zhao Gang, thank you, I really need a job now."

Zhao Gang encouraged him: "Don't be discouraged, I know some people who may be able to help you."

The news of He Yuzhu's unemployment was like a bombshell, causing a huge shock in the family. He sat on the sofa in the living room, facing his wife Li Hua and children, and the atmosphere seemed extremely heavy.

"Yuzhui, this news comes too suddenly for us. Our living expenses and our children's tuition are all realistic problems that we must face." There was a slight tremor in Li Hua's voice.

He Yuzhu took a deep breath, trying to hide his anxiety: "I know, I will make everything fine. Give me some time."

Their eldest son He Qiang, who is about to go to college, also feels the pressure: "Dad, I can go out to work and help share some of the burden."

He Yuzhu looked at his son, feeling touched and guilty: "Qiangqiang, you should focus on your studies. I will find a solution."

The youngest daughter, He Miao, didn't fully understand the seriousness of the situation, but she felt the tense atmosphere at home: "Dad, what's wrong with you? Are you unhappy?"

He Yuzhu forced a smile: "It's okay, Miaomiao, Dad just encountered a little problem at work."

It was late at night, and He Yuzhu lay in bed, tossing and turning. Li Hua said softly, "Yuzhu, we need to have a good talk. We can't let this family break up."

He Yuzhu turned around and faced Li Hua: "I know, I will find a new job as soon as possible. But before that, we need to cut some expenses."

Li Hua sighed: "I know we have to make sacrifices, but the children's education cannot be affected."

The next day, He Yuzhu began to send out resumes everywhere, but the results of each interview were not satisfactory. He felt an unprecedented sense of frustration.

"Yuzhui, I heard that you are looking for a job recently. The job market is very tight. You should be mentally prepared." A friend reminded him on the phone.

He Yuzhu was silent for a while: "I know, I will stick to it."

A few days later, one evening, the family sat at the dining table, the atmosphere was a little awkward. Li Hua broke the silence: "Yuzhu, we need a plan. We can't just sit there and wait for death."

He Yuzhu nodded: "I understand. I am considering accepting some short-term work, at least to ease the financial pressure."

He Qiang suddenly said, "Dad, I can apply for a scholarship or a loan. I don't want you to worry too much."

He Yuzhu felt warm in his heart: "Son, thank you for your understanding. Let's work together and everything will be fine."

He Miao also blinked his big eyes: "Dad, I will study hard and try to get good grades."

Li Hua held He Yuzhu's hand and said, "We are a family. No matter what difficulties we face, we will face them together."

He Yuzhu's job search was full of hardships and uncertainties. Every day, he would put on a neat suit, carry a carefully prepared resume, and walk through the streets and alleys of the city to attend various interviews.

"Hello, my name is He Yuzhu, and thank you very much for giving me this interview opportunity." He Yuzhu introduced himself during an interview at a well-known company.

The interviewer nodded and said, "Mr. He, please briefly introduce yourself."

He Yuzhu took a deep breath and began to talk about his work experience and professional skills. However, after the interview, he always left with disappointment. The fiercely competitive market made him feel unprecedented pressure.

"Yuzhui, how was your interview today?" Li Hua asked with concern on the phone.

He Yuzhu tried to make his voice sound optimistic: "Not bad, the interviewer was very interested in my resume and asked me to wait for notification."

After hanging up the phone, He Yuzhu sat on a bench in the park, looking at the busy crowd around him, and a feeling of powerlessness surged in his heart.

"Yuzhu, how is your job search going recently?" asked old friend Zhao Gang when they met by chance.

He Yuzhu smiled bitterly: "Not so good, many companies are laying off employees, and finding a job is harder than expected."

Zhao Gang patted his shoulder and said, "Don't be discouraged. I heard that there is a company that is recruiting people. I will introduce you to it."

He Yuzhu looked at Zhao Gang gratefully: "Thank you, Zhao Gang, I really need this job."

A few days later, He Yuzhu attended the interview introduced by Zhao Gang. During the interview, he tried his best to show his ability and enthusiasm.

"Mr. He, you have extensive experience, but our position requires some specific skills," the interviewer said at the end of the interview.

He Yuzhu's heart sank: "I understand. If there is a chance, I am willing to learn new skills."

After the interview, He Yuzhu walked down the street with a heavy heart. He began to doubt his abilities and wondered what the future would hold.

"Yuzhui, don't worry too much. There will be a job." Li Hua comforted him on the phone.

He Yuzhu sighed: "I know, but I can't keep you waiting too long."

Just when He Yuzhu was about to give up, he received a call from a company: "Mr. He, we are impressed by your interview and we are willing to offer you this position."

He Yuzhu was so excited that he could hardly speak: "Really? Thank you, I cherish this opportunity very much."

After hanging up the phone, He Yuzhu stood on the street with tears in his eyes. He knew what this job meant to him and his family.

After returning home, He Yuzhu excitedly told Li Hua and the children the good news: "I found a job, and we don't have to worry anymore."

Li Hua hugged him tightly: "Yuzhu, I knew you could do it."

The children also gathered around him, with smiles on their faces: "Dad, you are awesome!"

He Yuzhu's job search seemed to have come to an end. Failure after failure made him feel depressed. However, just when he was about to give up, Aunt Zhang from the community appeared and brought him a glimmer of hope.

One afternoon, He Yuzhu was sitting on a bench in the community park, staring blankly ahead. Aunt Zhang came over and sat next to him.

"Yuzhui, I heard that you are looking for a job recently. How is it going?" Aunt Zhang asked with concern.

He Yuzhu sighed: "Aunt Zhang, it's not very optimistic. I submitted many resumes, but there was no response."

Aunt Zhang was silent for a while, then said, "Yuzhu, I have an opportunity here. My small supermarket is short of staff recently. Are you willing to come and help?"

A gleam of light flashed in He Yuzhu's eyes: "Aunt Zhang, you are really my savior, of course I am willing."

The next day, He Yuzhu came to Aunt Zhang's small supermarket and started his new job. Although this was not his ideal job, he cherished this opportunity.

"Yuzhui, the shelves over here need to be restocked, and the customers over there need help with checkout." Aunt Zhang instructed him.

He Yuzhu quickly devoted himself to his work, and his diligence and enthusiasm were recognized by Aunt Zhang.

"Yuzhui, you did a great job. I feel much more relaxed with you around." Aunt Zhang said with a smile.

As time went by, He Yuzhu became more and more adept at his job in the supermarket. He began to enjoy his job and learned a lot here.

"Aunt Zhang, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I have learned a lot here." He Yuzhu said gratefully.

Aunt Zhang patted his shoulder and said, "Yuzhu, I am very pleased to see you working so hard."

One day, He Yuzhu met an old friend while working in a supermarket.

"Yuzhui, long time no see. I heard that you work here, so I came here to see you." said old friend Li Ming.

He Yuzhu greeted him with a smile: "Li Ming, thank you for coming to see me, I am working very well here now."

Li Ming looked at He Yuzhu and said seriously: "Yuzhu, I heard that a company is recruiting people, do you want to try?"

He Yuzhu hesitated: "I am doing well here now, but I don't want to miss the opportunity either."

Li Ming encouraged him: "Yuzhu, you should not give up any opportunity. I believe you can do better."

He Yuzhu thought about it for a while and finally decided to give it a try. He explained the situation to Aunt Zhang.

"Aunt Zhang, I have an interview opportunity and I don't want to give it up."

Aunt Zhang nodded in understanding: "Yuzhu, go ahead, I support you. You can always come back if you need."

On the day of the interview, He Yuzhu walked into the interview room with Aunt Zhang's blessing. After the interview, he felt very relaxed.

"Mr. He, your performance is excellent and we have decided to hire you," the interviewer told him on the phone.

He Yuzhu held the phone excitedly: "Thank you very much, I am very happy to join your company."

After returning home, He Yuzhu told his family and Aunt Zhang the good news.

"Aunt Zhang, I found a new job. Thank you very much for your help and support." He Yuzhu said gratefully.

Aunt Zhang smiled and responded: "Yuzhu, I am proud of you. Your hard work has paid off."

He Yuzhu's new job not only brought him financial stability, but more importantly, it helped him regain his confidence. In the community market, he became active again and became a beautiful sight among the neighbors.

One morning, He Yuzhu put on his newly bought suit and stood in front of the mirror to adjust his clothes. His wife Li Hua came over and helped him adjust his tie.

"Yuzhu, you look much more energetic." Li Hua said with a smile.

He Yuzhu looked at himself in the mirror and said with emotion: "Yes, with the new job, I feel like a completely different person."

Their conversation was heard by their son He Qiang, who walked out of the room and said, "Dad, congratulations on finding a new job. I will study hard in school."

He Yuzhu patted his son on the shoulder and said, "Qiangqiang, let's work hard together, and the future will definitely be better."

The youngest daughter He Miao also ran over and held He Yuzhu's hand: "Dad, you look so handsome today!"

He Yuzhu bent down and kissed his daughter's forehead: "Thank you, Miaomiao. Daddy is going out. You have to listen to mommy."

The new job was a middle management position in a well-known company. With his experience and abilities, He Yuzhu quickly integrated into the new working environment.

"Mr. He, your understanding and suggestions on the project are very professional. We are very happy to have you join us." The department manager spoke highly of He Yuzhu's performance at the meeting.

He Yuzhu responded modestly: "Thank you for your recognition. I will do my best to contribute to the team."

As time went by, He Yuzhu became more and more adept at his work. His suggestions and plans were adopted by the company many times, bringing significant benefits to the company.

"Yuzhu, how is your work going recently?" Li Hua asked with concern during a dinner.

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Very good. I feel like I have found myself again and my confidence has returned."

Li Hua also showed a long-lost smile: "Seeing you like this, I feel relieved."

However, He Yuzhu did not forget Aunt Zhang who helped him in the most difficult times. One day after get off work, he went to Aunt Zhang's small supermarket on purpose.

"Aunt Zhang, I'm here to see you." He Yuzhu greeted warmly as he entered the door.

Aunt Zhang saw He Yuzhu and said with surprise: "Yuzhu, I am really happy to see you like this."

He Yuzhu held Aunt Zhang's hand and said, "Aunt Zhang, you gave me help and support when I was in the most difficult time. I have found a new job now, but I will never forget this place."

Aunt Zhang was touched and said, "Yuzhu, I am very happy that you came to see me. Your success is also my pride."

He Yuzhu offered to help Aunt Zhang organize the shelves, and the two chatted about the past and the future while working.

"Aunt Zhang, I would like to help you with something when I am free in the future." He Yuzhu said sincerely.

Aunt Zhang smiled and waved her hand: "I am very satisfied that you have this intention. You should spend your time on your family and work."