novelsite Chapter 1123 A flash of disdain
Chapter 1123 A flash of disdain
As soon as he entered the door, a middle-aged woman dressed elegantly came to greet him. "Old Zhao, you're back. Who is this..." She looked at He Yudong in confusion.
"This is a young man I met on the road, his name is He Yudong. He encountered some difficulties, so I brought him back," Zhao Gang explained.
"Oh, I see." The middle-aged woman looked He Yudong up and down, a trace of disdain flashed in her eyes, but she still smiled and said, "Young man, welcome to our home."
He Yudong stood there awkwardly, feeling like a beggar who had strayed into a wealthy family.
"Mom, what are you doing? They are guests, it's very rude of you to stare at them like that!" Lin Xiaoyu grumbled in dissatisfaction.
"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more." The middle-aged woman smiled helplessly, turned around and told the servant, "Xiao Zhang, take this guest to the guest room to rest."
He Yudong followed the servant to the guest room, which was large and exquisitely decorated, larger than the entire house he had rented before. He sat on the soft big bed, feeling a little unreal.
In the evening, Zhao Gang and his family had dinner with He Yudong. During the meal, Zhao Gang and the middle-aged woman kept asking He Yudong about his family situation and work experience. He Yudong answered truthfully with a hint of inferiority in his tone.
"Xiao He, I think you are an honest man. How about this, my company is in need of a security guard. If you are willing, you can come to work tomorrow." Zhao Gang said.
He Yudong was overjoyed when he heard this and nodded in agreement. "Thank you, Uncle Zhao, thank you, Uncle Zhao!"
"You're welcome. It's just a piece of cake." Zhao Gang waved his hand. "As long as you work hard, you will get benefits in the future."
The middle-aged woman snorted coldly and said nothing.
Lin Xiaoyu kept eating in silence, occasionally looking up at He Yudong with a complicated look in her eyes.
In the next few days, He Yudong started his security work in Zhao Group. The daily work was very easy, just patrolling, standing guard, and occasionally dealing with some minor disputes.
Although the work is easy, He Yudong dare not slack off. He knows that this job is hard-won for him and he must cherish it.
He completes his work conscientiously every day, never comes late or leaves early, and never complains.
Gradually, he won the respect of his colleagues and the appreciation of Zhao Gang.
One day, Zhao Gang called He Yudong to his office and said, "Xiao He, your performance has been good recently. I am very satisfied with you. I plan to promote you to be the security captain. What do you think?"
He Yudong was flattered and said quickly: "Thank you, Uncle Zhao, I will definitely not let you down!"
"Well, I believe in you." Zhao Gang patted his shoulder, "Work hard, there will be more room for development in the future."
He Yudong came out of the office, feeling like he was dreaming. He didn't expect that he would be promoted so soon.
He returned to the dormitory excitedly, and couldn't wait to tell Lin Xiaoyu the good news.
However, when he arrived at the door of Lin Xiaoyu's room, he heard a voice that shocked him.
"Xiao Yu, do you really want to marry that old man? He's older than your father!"
This is the voice of Zhao Gang's wife.
"Mom, I...I have no choice." Lin Xiaoyu's voice was tinged with tears.
"How can you not have a choice? You are the apple of our Zhao family's eye. How can you marry an old man?"
"But...but Dad's company needs his help..."
"Even if the company goes bankrupt, you can't sacrifice your whole life for it!"
"Mom, stop talking, I've already made up my mind..."
He Yudong stood outside the door, trembling all over, as if a basin of cold water had been poured over him.
Only then did he understand the helplessness and pain hidden behind Lin Xiaoyu's gentleness and smile.
He clenched his fists, his heart filled with anger and unwillingness.
He wanted to rush in and question Zhao Gang why he treated Lin Xiaoyu like this.
But he finally endured it.
He knew that he could do nothing now.
He is just a humble security guard and has no right to interfere in other people's lives.
He turned and left silently, his heart filled with despair and powerlessness.
He walked aimlessly on the street, letting the cold wind blow on his face.
He didn't know where to go or what to do.
He felt like a lone boat drifting on the vast ocean, unable to find direction or hope...
Suddenly, a black car stopped in front of him.
The car window slowly lowered, revealing a familiar face.
"boarding."
It’s Lin Xiaoyu.
He Yudong was stunned for a moment, then he opened the car door without hesitation and got in.
"Where to?" he asked.
Lin Xiaoyu did not answer, but started the car and drove towards an unknown direction...
He Yudong followed Zhao Gang and Lin Xiaoyu, walking step by step. He was hunched over, his ragged clothes fluttering in the wind, like a shivering butterfly. He was in sharp contrast to the two bright and beautiful people beside him. He secretly looked at Lin Xiaoyu from time to time. The girl's fair skin, delicate features, and the gentleness that she inadvertently revealed made him feel inferior and ashamed.
Zhao Gang's home was in a villa on the outskirts of the city, decorated luxuriously and magnificently. He Yudong had never seen such a luxurious residence before, and he didn't even dare to step in, fearing that his dirty shoes would stain the smooth floor.
"Come in, you're welcome." Zhao Gang saw He Yudong's restraint and said with a smile.
He Yudong then walked in cautiously, like a child who had done something wrong, with his head lowered, not daring to look around.
"Xiaoyu, take He Yudong to the guest room to rest." Zhao Gang ordered.
"Okay, uncle." Lin Xiaoyu said to He Yudong with a smile, "Come with me."
He Yudong followed Lin Xiaoyu to a guest room on the second floor. The room was large and warmly and comfortably furnished with a large, soft bed, a spacious wardrobe, and an LCD TV.
"You rest here first, and call me if you need anything." Lin Xiaoyu said, turned around and left the room.
He Yudong stood in the room blankly, feeling like he was dreaming. He couldn't believe that he would live in such a luxurious room. He walked to the bed and gently stroked the soft bedding, and a feeling of comfort he had never experienced before came to his heart.
He took off his worn-out shoes, lay down on the bed, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath. A light fragrance filled his nose, making him feel extremely relaxed and comfortable.
He felt like a homeless person who was suddenly taken in by a kind-hearted person and lived in a paradise-like residence.
However, he did not forget his situation. He was still an unemployed vagrant with no money and no future.
He didn't know what to do, nor did he know what the future would be like.
He only knew that he needed to seize this hard-won opportunity and work hard to change his destiny.
In the evening, Zhao Gang asked He Yudong to come downstairs for dinner.
The table was filled with sumptuous dishes, which were so delicious and beautiful that He Yudong was dazzled.
"Come on, Xiao He, don't be polite, eat more." Zhao Gang greeted warmly.
He Yudong picked up the chopsticks somewhat nervously, picked up a piece of braised pork and put it into his mouth. The meat was delicious and melted in his mouth, leaving him with an endless aftertaste.
He ate voraciously, as if he wanted to make up for what he had not eaten in the past few days.
"Eat slowly, no one is going to snatch the food from you." Lin Xiaoyu said with a smile.
He Yudong then realized his own gaffe and his face turned red.
"Xiao He, what are your plans for the future?" Zhao Gang asked.
He Yudong put down his chopsticks, thought for a moment, and said, "I think... I want to find a job and start over."
"Well, you have great ambition!" Zhao Gang nodded approvingly. "I know quite a few business owners. I can introduce them to you."
"Really? Thank you, Uncle Zhao!" He Yudong said excitedly.
"You're welcome. It's just a small favor." Zhao Gang waved his hand. "But it's hard to find a job nowadays. You have to be mentally prepared."
"I know, I will try my best." He Yudong said firmly.
In the next few days, with the help of Zhao Gang, He Yudong interviewed several companies, but was rejected because of his low education and lack of work experience.
He began to feel frustrated and desperate. Could it be that he really couldn't find a job?
Just when he was about to give up, Lin Xiaoyu brought him a piece of news.
"My uncle said that his friend's company is hiring security guards. You can go and try."
He Yudong was immediately excited when he heard this. Although security guard was not a good job, it was better than having no job at all.
He immediately expressed his willingness to give it a try.
The next day, He Yudong followed Lin Xiaoyu to Zhao Gang's friend's company.
The company is located in a high-end office building in the city center, with an elegant environment and extraordinary style.
He Yudong felt inferior and uneasy again.
He felt that he didn't fit in here, like a country dog that had strayed into a wealthy family.
The interview process went smoothly, and the company boss hired He Yudong directly for Zhao Gang's sake.
He Yudong finally found a job, and he was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes.
He secretly vowed to work hard to repay Zhao Gang and Lin Xiaoyu's kindness.
However, he didn't know what kind of challenges and changes this job would bring to him...
On his first day at work, He Yudong was assigned to work the night shift in the building's underground parking lot.
The empty parking lot and dim lights made him feel a little scared.
In the middle of the night, he heard a strange sound, like someone crying.
He followed the sound and found a scantily clad woman huddled in a corner, shivering...
He Yudong bravely approached and saw the woman's face clearly in the dim light. She was heavily made up, with tear marks on her face, her eyes were blurry, and she smelled of strong perfume. When the woman saw He Yudong, she seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw and cried, "Save me... Someone is trying to hurt me..."
He Yudong was at a loss. He was just an ordinary security guard, and had never seen such a scene before. He subconsciously took a step back and stammered, "You...what's wrong with you?"
The woman grabbed He Yudong's arm and cried even harder: "They drugged me...they wanted to kill me...wuwuwu..."
He Yudong immediately understood that this woman might have been plotted against. Although he had never experienced such a thing, he had heard many similar rumors. The underground parking lot, the dim lights, the scantily clad woman, and her incoherent crying all pointed to a terrible truth.
He Yudong's heartbeat began to speed up, and he felt a sense of fear, but also a hint of excitement. He felt like a hero in a movie, about to save an innocent woman.
"Don't be afraid, I will help you." He Yudong said calmly, but he was actually very nervous.
He helped the woman sit against the wall, then took out his cell phone and prepared to call the police. At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard, and several men in black appeared at the entrance of the parking lot.