Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

He was just an ordinary braised food seller, with no distinguished family background and no extraordinary talent.

But he always had a dream, hoping to carve out a place for himself in this bustling city.

However, Jia Zhang's crazy behavior shattered his dream.

Qin Huairu's sarcasm made him feel like his heart was being cut by a knife.

He understood that Qin Huairu looked down on him and thought he was just an incompetent little man.

But how could he be willing?

After putting in so much effort and sweat, is this all going to be nothing?

At this moment, Qin Huairu's words came again: "Silly Zhu, I think you should stop dreaming. People like you are destined to live this ordinary life. If you really want to make a difference, then go find Chen Fei, he may be able to help you."

Sha Zhu suddenly raised his head. Although Qin Huairu's words were harsh, they expressed his desire.

He really needs a chance, a chance to get back on his feet.

He stood up, looked at Qin Huairu deeply, then turned and left.

No words were said, but the determination in his heart was firmer than any words.

When I walked out of the house, the streets seemed so empty in the night.

Walking aimlessly, I kept thinking about Qin Huairu's words in my heart.

You have to make a choice: to continue to sink, or to face the reality bravely and pursue that unattainable dream.

Standing in front of Chen Fei's house, Sha Zhu's heart was in turmoil and hesitancy.

This trip means putting aside your self-esteem and seeking help from others.

But the gap between dreams and reality forced him to make such a choice.

Taking a deep breath, Sha Zhu knocked on Chen Fei's door.

After a moment, the door was opened, revealing He Yushui's surprised face.

"Brother? Why are you here?" He Yushui looked at him puzzled.

Sha Zhu forced out a bitter smile and whispered, "I want to ask Chen Fei for help."

He Yushui was stunned for a moment, then made way: "Come in, he's inside."

When he walked into the house, Fade Chen was sitting on the sofa sipping tea. When he saw Sha Zhu, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Is there anything wrong?" Fade Chen put down his teacup and asked.

Sha Zhu gritted his teeth and finally said his request: "Fade Chen, I want you to help me find a job."

"Work? Aren't you selling braised dishes?" Chen Fei raised his eyebrows when he heard this.

"My stall was smashed and now I have nothing." Sha Zhu shook his head bitterly.

Chen Fei was silent for a moment, seemingly thinking.

Sha Zhu clenched his fists nervously, afraid of being rejected.

Finally, Fade Chen spoke: "I can ask for you, but you have to promise me that no matter what job you find, you will do it well."

"I promise you!" A hint of joy flashed in Sha Zhu's eyes and he nodded repeatedly.

The house was brightly lit, but it couldn't hide Sha Zhu's uneasiness.

He stood in front of Chen Fei, and his former pride and self-esteem seemed insignificant at this moment.

His past bad record was like an invisible shackle that bound him firmly to the bottom of society.

Chen Fei looked at Sha Zhu, his eyes revealing a bit of complexity.

He was aware of Sha Zhu's predicament, but in this competitive world, how easy was it for a person with a bad record to find a decent job?

"Do you know what your problem is?" Fade Chen spoke slowly, his voice low and powerful.

"I know I've done some wrong things in the past, but I've really changed for the better."

"It's a good thing to reform, but this world is not as simple as you think. Your records are like a stain that will follow you for the rest of your life."

Sha Zhu's heart sank suddenly, and he felt an unprecedented despair surging in his heart.

Am I really going to be unable to turn things around forever because of the mistakes I made in the past?

Chen Fei's words were like a heavy stone, pressing on Sha Zhu's heart.

He stood there with a confused look in his eyes, as if he saw his bleak future.

"I have a friend who works at a pig farm. They are short of staff. Would you like to go?" Chen Fei's words broke the silence.

Shazhu was stunned. Raising pigs?

This job seemed too ordinary to him, even a little humiliating.

Thinking back to my past dream, it was to make a name for myself in a bustling city, rather than living with pigs.

"I..." He opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.

He Yushui watched from the side and couldn't help feeling a little anxious.

I know Shazhu’s pride, and I also know his current predicament.

She walked forward and said softly, "Brother, don't rush to refuse. The most important thing now is to have a job and settle down first."

Sha Zhu looked up at He Yu Shui and felt that He Yu Shui was right, but his current job was too far from his previous dream and he could not accept such a gap.

Yesterday's pride and dreams seemed to be shattered overnight.

But reality is always cruel, and we have to consider the future.

"Will you go?"

Sha Zhu lowered his head and said nothing, his heart full of struggle.

This is an opportunity, a chance for him to get back on his feet.

"Brother, don't rush to refuse." He Yushui's voice sounded in his ears.

She understood Shazhu's pride and also knew his current predicament.

I hope Shazhu can seize this opportunity and regain his dignity.

Sha Zhu raised his head, looked at He Yushui's eyes full of encouragement, took a deep breath, and nodded.

"I...I'll go."

Looking at Sha Zhu, Fade Chen felt somewhat relieved.

This decision was not easy for Shazhu.

But he also believes that Sha Zhu can regain his own piece of sky through his own efforts and persistence.

The next day, Sha Zhu got up early and prepared to go back to the factory to work.

Walking on the familiar streets, my heart is filled with a sense of strangeness.

Those once familiar faces and voices seemed to become strange at this moment.

At this time, the neighbor uncle came over and looked at Sha Zhu in surprise: "Hey, Sha Zhu, why are you back? Didn't you say you were going out of town?"

Sha Zhu smiled bitterly and did not answer.

The current situation is completely different from the past.

Sha Zhu's thoughts are like the fallen leaves in autumn, layered and difficult to describe.

He walked with heavy steps, passing through the familiar yet unfamiliar streets, as if every step was stepping on fragments of the past, causing unforgettable pain.

The third uncle's surprised gaze was like a searchlight, trying to spy on the secrets in his heart.

Sha Zhu smiled slightly and said casually: "Oh, Third Uncle, I came back to do something and came to see you all by the way."

There was a hint of distance in his words, as if he was deliberately hiding something.

The third uncle didn't seem satisfied with the answer, but he didn't ask any further questions.

"This kid, how come he has become so mysterious?" He shook his head and muttered to himself.

Sha Zhu didn't stop and continued to move forward.

We have to face reality, but we can't completely let go of our past dreams and pride.

Just then, he met an old man in the factory.