Life is more than just living

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little tense, Fang Jia quickly changed the subject, "Do you know where the school is responsible for introducing jobs to work-study students?" After a few seconds of silence, Chen Xu wiped his feet and said without raising his head: "The Work-Study Department of the Student Union should be responsible for this matter." He said and went out with the foot washing water. Li Yanan looked up at Fang Jia who was in the clinic, "Do you want to work-study?" Fang Jia nodded a little sheepishly. Li Yanan added, "You can apply for a student loan." Fang Jia scratched her head, "Hey, it's quite troublesome to apply for it."

When Chen Xu came back and lay down on the bed to rest, Jin Yu suddenly said, "Sisters, let's have a heart-to-heart talk and talk about how much living expenses your family gives you per month? My parents are too stingy. I'm going to use everyone's living expenses to beat them." Face." Lin Zihan couldn't stand Jin Yu's behavior. Fang Jia had just said that she wanted to work-study, and now she had to pay for her living expenses. How could she be so worried! So he said sarcastically: "We don't dare to say it. How can we compare with your eldest lady, who has gold in her name!" Jin Yu seemed to not understand and said to himself: "I have been fighting before the start of school. My mother At first, they said they would give me 500 yuan a month, but I made trouble several times, and my dad tried to intercede again before giving me 2000 yuan. I was really speechless.”

Wang Yuqi sneered, "Hey, it's a naked show of wealth." Li Yanan said dullly, "I'm subsidizing student loans." Lin Zihan snorted, "I refuse to answer." Fang Jia and Chen Xu remained silent. Jin Yu suddenly turned towards the wall, "It's boring." Everyone was silent for a while.

Chen Xu closed his eyes and calculated: School food is not expensive, and he only attends school for ten months a year. 3000 yuan is enough for him to eat normally. Tuition, accommodation, books, medical insurance, etc. are about 7000 yuan. Daily necessities and necessary seasonal clothing are also needed. After paying for the first academic year, I have a little more than 5 yuan left. But Chen Xu was fed up with living without a penny, and planned to save 4 yuan to use while looking for a job after graduation. This would leave more than [-] yuan, which is not much different depending on how he spends it. Chen Xu didn't want to work too hard to get a part-time job. She wanted to learn as much knowledge as possible in college. Those who could get into this key university would have good grades. She couldn't take it lightly, otherwise she would be left behind by everyone. Chen Xu wanted to find a part-time job casually on weekends. He would be satisfied with an income of two to three hundred yuan a month. He would then find a suitable job during the winter and summer vacations.

Chen Xu had planned before enrolling in school that he would work part-time in an inconspicuous place as much as possible and be able to leave at any time, just like before. If you have a day off this Saturday, go out and look for it. Don't rely on the school's work-study arrangement. On the one hand, the school arranges little money, and on the other hand, it is necessary to deal with people from the student union and the Youth League committee. It is important not to let interested people know that you are short of money. Although Chen Xu hates people saying that beauty is the original sin, it is undeniable that beauty and poverty are more likely to be bullied. He has suffered enough in this regard, so it is better to avoid it if possible.

Chen Xu started working as a nurse in the first grade of junior high school. During the winter vacation of the first grade of junior high school, the head teacher asked Chen Xu to help in the tutoring class she ran and provide food and accommodation there. As the Spring Festival approaches, the tutoring classes have closed their doors for the holidays. Chen Xu wanted to go home, but found that the place where her grandma lived was full of junk, and she had nowhere to go. Chen Xu walked aimlessly on the street. She was cold and hungry. The street lights were all out late at night, and only the Beicheng County People's Hospital was brightly lit. Chen Xu walked in and wanted to warm up. Many people in the hospital could not sleep at night. There were patients and attendants in the corridor. Chen Xu silently stopped near a heater by the stairs on the second floor and leaned against it to keep warm. The room facing the stairs is the quilt warehouse. In the middle of the night, a young woman ran to the quilt library and asked Sister Li if she could quickly find a caregiver to take care of her mother. She said she had received a call from home and her child had a fever and she had to rush back. Sister Li, who was yawning all day, said, "Where can I find someone for you? It's so late. If you want to find someone, you have to tell me in advance." The woman anxiously said to Sister Li, "Sister, can you help me take care of you for one night?" ? I'll give you 30 yuan." The eldest sister shook her head, "I don't know when someone will come to pick up things and rent a bed. I don't have time!" Chen Xu heard from the side and mustered up the courage to step forward, "You see, I can do it. Really?" Seeing her carrying a schoolbag, the woman couldn't help but ask, "How old are you?" Chen Xu lied for the first time in his life. The young woman asked worriedly: "What are you doing here?" Chen Xu had to continue lying in order to be hired, "My family is hospitalized on the third floor, and there are many people taking care of me. I have no place to stay, so I came here for a walk. ." The woman thought for a while and had no choice, so she said: "Come with me!" So Chen Xu was led to the ward. The patient in the hospital was an old lady in her 60s who had suffered a stroke. The young woman gave a brief explanation. , said: "If she pees at night, you can help clean up. The infusion will be completed tonight. If she wants to drink water or eat, the food is here. I will come over tomorrow morning." He said and left in a hurry. The ward was full of people, and there were many people accompanying him on other beds. Fortunately, there was a chair in front of the hospital bed, so Chen Xu could sit down and take a rest. The room was very warm. Chen Xu didn't sleep all night, but she cheered up and looked at the patient seriously.

The next morning, the young woman came and paid 30 yuan to Chen Xu in a very trustworthy manner. Chen Xu suppressed his excitement and took over the first money he earned as a caregiver. When he was about to leave, his employer said: "I may not be able to be here tonight. Can you come again? Where can I find you? Do you have a phone number?" Chen Xu shook his head and said, "If you want to find me, you are still old." place."

Chen Xu went out and bought two steamed buns, and ordered a bowl of tofu puffs from the breakfast stall. After filling his stomach, he grabbed the remaining 20 yuan in his hand and felt more at ease. This money is enough to live on for a few days. I hope there will be someone who needs a caregiver tonight. For the next week, the woman will find Chen Xu to be a caregiver every night and pay her the next morning. When Chen Xu had nothing to do during the day, he went to help Aunt Li, who was in charge of the bed linen, and helped her put the changed sheets into the washing machine and take the washed sheets to dry. In order to get help, Chen Xu told Aunt Li his life experience and true age. The kind-hearted Aunt Li shed tears of sympathy. From then on, he gave Chen Xu a lot of help.

There is a small bed in the quilt library, where Chen Xu sleeps or reads during the day when he has nothing to do. On the night of New Year's Eve, the patient's family took the initiative to increase the amount to 50 yuan. From that time on, Chen Xu would go to the hospital to work as a nurse during holidays to support himself.

Military training continued as usual on Saturdays and Sundays, so Chen Xu had to put off finding a part-time job for a while. Fang Jia found a job first through the work-study department. She helps in a cafeteria in the school at noon every day. She is responsible for cleaning tables and emptying plates, because some students do not put their plates in the recycling area as required after eating, but leave them in On the table. The working time is about one hour, and you can get a free lunch and get six yuan as a reward. Chen Xu felt that six yuan was enough for breakfast and dinner. Most people could work hard at noon and earn enough food for the day. But he was not good enough and this job was not suitable for him.

Although she does not regard beauty as a burden, it does bring inconvenience sometimes. She feels that beauty is not the original sin, but poverty is.