The women I let down in those years

The cafe where Qiu Yanru works has a two-shift system. Yesterday Qiu Yanru got off work at 3 p.m., and today she goes to work at 3 p.m., so I can ask her to have dinner with her at noon.

But what surprised me was that the place where she asked me to meet was at the gate of the small pastoral school.

When I saw her, she was carrying a bag. Well, strictly speaking, it wasn't a bag, but a bag that came with buying clothes. There were a few books in it.

"What are you doing?"

"It's class, get out of class has just ended."

"Attend class?"

I glanced behind in surprise. This is a university, that's right.

"Have you been admitted to college?"

"No."

Qiu Yanru's eyes flashed with disappointment, "I'm just a spectator. I listen to whatever the teacher says. The teachers here are also very good and they didn't kick me out."

I didn't know what to say for a moment.

A poor student like me obviously had the qualifications, but refused to study hard. After graduating from high school, I only scored about 300 points in the exam, so I simply went out to work.

However, Qiu Yanru's condition was obviously not good, and it could even be said that he did not have the conditions to go to school, but he still insisted on studying.

Even if there are no conditions, you have to learn even if you create the conditions yourself.

This is the gap.

"Then you've worked really hard, but what's the point of taking classes here? What can you learn?"

"I don't know, but I think I should learn. There is no harm in learning more. Those college students can find decent jobs after graduation, but I can only work as a waiter in a coffee shop."

"But even if you learn something, you still can't find a suitable job without a diploma."

"Graduation certificate..."

The disappointment on Qiu Yanru's face became even more obvious, "Let's learn it first and then talk about it."

I quickly changed the subject, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, let's eat first. You have been here longer than me. Is there anything delicious here?"

"I'm not sure, the cafe is in charge of the food."

"Okay then, I'll come find you."

I should have thought that Qiu Yanru was reluctant to eat outside.

She doesn't earn much as a waitress in a coffee shop, so she must save the money she earns and not spend it carelessly.

Based on my own experience, I found a restaurant that looked pretty good. The per capita consumption was only around 50 yuan, and I ordered a few dishes for about 100 yuan.

While eating, I asked about Qiu Yanru's situation here and found that she was living well here.

Without all the troubles at home, she doesn't have to think so much. She just needs to do her job well and spend the rest of her time studying.

Food can be taken care of in the coffee shop. The coffee shop also provides dormitories. Although the conditions are not very good, it is not bad for Qiu Yanru.

There was nothing to spend on food, clothing, housing and transportation, so most of her salary was saved.

Although her salary is not high, only about 1500 a month, it is definitely enough to support herself. If she saves some money, she can still have some left over.

Many girls working in big cities are in the same situation as Qiu Yanru. Without special encounters, their life trajectories will not change much. They will either go home honestly and get married after a few years, or they will meet here. A person with similar conditions follows the other person home to get married.

Anyway, there are not many girls who make a comeback by working as waitresses or part-time jobs.

Qiu Yanru may be able to turn around, but definitely not now.

Her own conditions were not good to begin with, and she refused to take the easiest path. She had to rely on her own efforts and take the most difficult path.

So to be honest, I really admire Qiu Yanru.

At least she has enough courage.

After the meal, Qiu Yanru rushed to pay, saying that this was her property, how could she let me treat her?

But I didn't listen at all and paid the money before her.

One hundred yuan is nothing to me, but to Qiu Yanru, it is two days' salary.

"What are your plans for the future?"

"future?"

Qiu Yanru smiled and said, "Work here for a while, learn something, and then make plans. I have too many things to learn, and I am still far behind."

"Well, it's not bad that you have such an idea. You are still young. As long as you work hard, there is hope. Maybe you will become a big shot in the future."

Qiu Yanru looked at me and said seriously.

"Thank you!"

I knew what she wanted to express. If I hadn't encouraged her and given her two thousand yuan to leave that miserable family, she might not have had the courage to come out.

"You're welcome, I didn't help much, and at the time I thought... forget it! You're fine now. If you encounter trouble in the future, call me. I may not be able to help you much, but I'll give you some Funding is still possible.”

"No, no, I'm fine here, and I can save some money."

As Qiu Yanru spoke, he took out two thousand yuan from his pocket and said, "I'll give this back to you."

I was stunned for a moment, "That's not what I meant. I really want to help you. You don't have to pay me back the money."

She has only been working for a short time and earns 1,500 yuan a month. It is definitely not easy to save 2,000 yuan.

Maybe this is all her savings.

Qiu Yanru put the money into my hand, "We agreed to borrow it at the beginning. At that time, I was desperate. If I didn't have money, I might not be able to survive. But it's different now. I have a job and can make money. Now When I meet you, of course I have to pay you back.

Okay, I won’t tell you anymore. I have a part-time job in the school cafeteria, so I have to go work. We’ll talk later when I’m done. "

Qiu Yanru turned around and ran away, leaving me in a daze.

Qiu Yanru is the most special one among the many women I have met.

Her family background was not good and she had not received enough care since she was a child. However, she did not choose to fall because of this, but chose another difficult path.

In sharp contrast to her are those female college students who make compromises for money.

They obviously don't need to compromise. As long as they work half as hard as Qiu Yanru, they can create a better future with their own hands, but they still refuse to work hard and want to take shortcuts.

But are there really shortcuts in this world?

Those women who rely on their youth and beauty to work as mistresses for rich men do get money quickly, but they also develop the habit of spending money lavishly. When they get old and lose their beauty, what will they have left?

Another example is Xiaoying, who obviously could study well, but became a princess in order to make quick money. In the end, she got nothing and ruined her life.

Isn’t this worth the loss?

The shortcuts that ordinary people can see are not shortcuts at all, but more like poison.