Chapter 1: Unemployed!

Wang Yu gradually felt his body returning to his control. Although his eyelids were still heavy, he still managed to open his eyes and slowly sit up from the bed. Seemingly remembering something, he sighed deeply. A faint smell of alcohol emanated from his mouth. Smelling the alcohol in his breath, a bitter smile appeared at the corner of Wang Yu's lips, and a determined look appeared on his face. Then, he suddenly threw off the blanket covering his body and quickly put on a set of clothes. Normally, he was not a lazy person who would linger in bed, but he knew that with his current mood, if he didn't do this, he might just sleep through the cold season. Walking to the window, he habitually pulled the curtain a little, and sunlight seeped through the small gap.

"Is it already morning?" Wang Yu muttered to himself, somewhat lost. Just yesterday, he had said goodbye to the job he had held for two years. Two years, not long but not short, and even he, who usually remained calm in the face of events, felt somewhat at a loss. A night of drunkenness...

He had studied computer network technology. The reason for leaving his job was simple—money.

As an outstanding graduate in computer science, finding a job in this network era was quite convenient. Two years ago, as an excellent computer network talent, he chose the company with the best benefits from among many that extended offers to him, earning around 30,000 yuan per month on average. Of course, the daily work required handling was not much, and this job naturally attracted the envy of many.

Of course, times are changing. In an era of information explosion, maintaining a well-paid job is not easy. Seeing the generous benefits offered by network companies, parents began to urge their children to apply for computer science majors. Of course, students had no resistance to the computer network major. For them, who were already accustomed to frequenting internet cafes, learning this major was the best thing possible. In a short time, the computer science major, which had only been established for a few years, became the most popular major in universities. When countless students were rejected by professional computer universities, various computer training bases emerged.

These training bases had no other purpose but to train "specialists" in computer science, while charging a considerable tuition fee. Unlike regular universities, which had other tedious subjects, a student's journey from enrollment to graduation took less than two years. In less than two years, a large number of computer talents were absorbed by companies.

Companies gradually discovered that these trained "talents" actually had strong work abilities. Although their overall quality might not match that of graduates from regular universities, their work capabilities were no less impressive. With the continuous influx of students from computer training bases into the job market, the original buyer's market gradually turned into a seller's market. Originally, students chose companies, but now companies could choose students. At the same level, those with lower salary requirements were given priority.

Thus, Wang Yu's company also began to cut costs. Wang Yu's salary was reduced again and again, but he never quit. Until yesterday, the company's supervisor told Wang Yu—his salary would be reduced again. If he did not accept this pay cut, a young man willing to accept the reduced salary was ready to replace him.

This time, Wang Yu did not choose to continue enduring. It had already reached his limit. Over the past few months, his salary had been cut by four times. This time, the supervisor told him that his salary would be reduced to 2,000 yuan per month! In the past, 2,000 yuan was not even enough for his bonus! So he resolutely chose to leave, telling himself that when there was no more to endure, there was no need to endure anymore.

Shaking his still slightly dazed head from the previous night's hangover, Wang Yu went downstairs, thinking about his future...

Walking alone in the neighborhood, the breakfast stalls on the roadside were already set up early. Although it was just beginning to get light and the air was cold, these vendors, who relied on hard work to support their families, did not dare to slack off. After all, missing this time slot would mean losing a lot of business!

Seeing these people busy with their lives and the steaming food on the roadside stalls, Wang Yu's taste buds seemed to be stimulated. So he said to the stall owner, "Boss, give me a set of pancakes and fried dough sticks, and a bowl of tofu pudding."

"Hey, young man, you're here. I haven't seen you for a few weeks. Have you been busy with work?" The stall owner, a man in his forties, recognized Wang Yu as a regular customer. As he handed Wang Yu a set of pancakes and fried dough sticks, he asked about Wang Yu's recent situation.

"Yeah, work has been busy. I only had time to come here today," Wang Yu replied habitually as he took the pancakes and fried dough sticks from the owner. However, it wasn't until he finished speaking that he realized he was already unemployed.

Is today already the first day of my unemployment? With the answer confirmed in his heart, a bitter smile appeared on Wang Yu's lips.

"Hey, young man, do you want spicy tofu pudding?" The owner's voice interrupted Wang Yu's thoughts. Wang Yu quickly smiled and replied, "A little, but no scallions." This familiar dialogue had been repeated countless times, but each time the owner would ask, and Wang Yu would answer, as if it had become a routine. Wang Yu couldn't help but think about the past. He realized that being unemployed also had its benefits, at least he could enjoy a good breakfast without being constrained by time.

When Wang Yu was in college, because the school was close, he commuted and always came here for breakfast. Later, when he started working, although he was very busy, he would still come here to satisfy his stomach whenever he had the time. For Wang Yu, these traditional Chinese delicacies were the ultimate delicacies. Thinking about this, the bitterness in Wang Yu's smile lessened. It seemed that this choice might not be such a bad thing after all...

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