Her Cultivation Diary

For some people, the New Year is a wonderfully delightful holiday, but for others, it's a burden of layered pressure.

Chen Yuan's family is the latter.

The relatives and friends all know about his situation.

Plus, since he's been home until the New Year without any talk of a job, now during this festive time of visiting relatives, every family they meet feels compelled to ask about it.

Even though some well-meaning relatives attempt to introduce him to opportunities, and some even more direct ones dial up their contacts or relatives on the spot to inquire about job openings.

Chen Yuan's parents couldn't stop them in time, only standing there awkwardly.

Feeling this awkwardness, Chen Yuan once again felt grateful that he seized that job opportunity before the New Year.

Now, when a relative hung up the phone with an apologetic look toward his parents, Chen Yuan finally organized his words in his mind.

Just as he was about to speak, the relative said:

"You see... Chen Yuan, it's not that we don't want to give you a hand, but the fact is, your situation is kind of tricky..."

"But, don't fret. Your uncle here has quite a solid network, with many company and factory bosses being good friends of mine. I'll put in a word, and we can arrange a dinner sometime, get you into a factory, being a security guard would be quite all right."

"You shouldn't look down on being a security guard, quite a few college grads are keen on doing it these days, it's rather relaxing."

Chen Dad and Chen Mom finally couldn't hold back the desire to say that Chen Yuan had already found a job, happiness reaching their brows, just as they were about to speak, they heard Chen Yuan speak first:

"Thank you, uncle. A security guard is a great job; I like it too."

"But my work is already settled, just haven't taken the position yet."

What?

The relatives perked up their ears: "What job? Where is it? How much per month? Can you physically handle it?"

A flurry of questions came from all directions, everyone looking over with eager eyes, clearly very curious.

Chen Dad and Chen Mom wanted to say it was also being a security guard, but the salary seemed decent enough.

Then they heard Chen Yuan calmly say: "It's just some security work... it's out of town, not convenient to divulge, and the place is quite remote..."

"Who introduced it? Oh, some past connections of mine..."

"Salary? The pay isn't high, just 4000 RMB. I didn't ask about the rest, I'll follow whatever the arrangement..."

Wow!

Everyone listened carefully to this statement, suddenly feeling they grasped something incredible.

Security work—wow! See how accomplished Xiao Yuan is, even with his leg like this, he's given such important tasks... maybe he was one of those TV soldier heroes before?

The place is remote and can't be disclosed...

They get it! All of them are frequent internet users, some places just can't be mentioned, can't be found on maps, they understand.

Hey! Having a bright future, what does remoteness matter? Salary isn't really a big issue.

After all, in that environment, the salary might just be a minor part of the benefits, the unseen perks are more important.

Xiao Yuan certainly has insight!

See how he says it? Always obedient to arrangements!

Listen! So trustworthy, isn't it!

The atmosphere instantly became more congenial.

The relatives, who were bustling around trying to help him find work, now eagerly offered tea, served fruits, and asked again: "Chen Yuan, you're 30 now, have you thought about relationships?"

And the honest Chen Dad and Chen Mom sat there, seriously pondering their son's words.

Nothing seems wrong, but somehow everything feels a bit off.

It is security work, the place is indeed quite remote, and the former comrades are indeed some past connections...

Surrounded by the lively atmosphere, they felt even more confused.

That night heading home, Dad and Mom rode one electric scooter while Chen Yuan followed on a shared one.

With no one on the road at night, they rode slowly, chatting as they went, one ahead and one behind.

"Xiao Yuan, why did you make your job sound so mysterious?"

"Aren't we just watching over rice fields and cattle as security in the village?"

"I didn't.," Chen Yuan said quite seriously:

"My classmates hinted at me, even if I'm watching rice fields, maybe the rice isn't meant for ordinary people... saying it that way should make you feel more at ease."

Chen Mom murmured: "I'm just worried that if relatives ask about your job later, I won't know what to say. If there's an introduction for a partner or something, I should at least know what you're doing."