Kinsley Cheng was surprised at the time, because Tian Tian had always studied hard, and she had thought that becoming a teacher was Tian Tian's dream.
However, Kinsley Cheng was indeed puzzled as to why someone like Elowen Tian, who was extremely socially anxious and disliked children, would aspire to become a teacher.
But for Kinsley Cheng, as long as it is something his friends want to do, there is no need to ask too many questions, just support them. When Elowen Tian was studying in the dormitory, Kinsley Cheng didn't even play music out loud. Whenever Elowen Tian was sleeping or studying, she didn't make any noise. This was by no means easy for Kinsley Cheng.
After holding it in for so long, Tian Tian said she didn’t want to be a teacher? Or even "maybe don't want to"?
Kinsley Cheng frowned: "'Maybe not wanting' means wanting or not wanting?"
"I have no idea."
"How could you not know this?"
"But what would you do if you're not a teacher? An evolution factory? It's bad for your health, and you have to work in shifts."
"Why don't you try teaching and training?" Kinsley Cheng said, "If you are afraid of speaking in front of a lot of people, you can try one-on-one teaching and training first."
Elowen Tian looked at her: "What's the difference between this and joining the national army in 1949?"
"Or maybe you don't have to choose a major. Many people do jobs that have nothing to do with their major." Kinsley Cheng continued to give advice, "Management trainee, sales, operations---there are so many companies in Zhong City, just apply."
"That's not stable. What if it goes bankrupt or lays off employees?"
"Then look for another job."
"What if you are laid off after the age of 35? Which company will hire employees over the age of 35?"
"Wow, Elowen Tian, you make me feel strange." Kinsley Cheng looked at her with disdain, "When did you start thinking so long-term?"
The difference between Elowen Tian and others is that she can clearly understand that Kinsley Cheng's words are meant to play a trick on her: "Is it okay to live in such a muddle-headed way like you? What's wrong with thinking long-term? These are all practical issues."
"So you just want stability, right?" Kinsley Cheng finally got it. "Then why don't you try career and civil service?"
"It's too late to learn now." Tian Tian rubbed his face tiredly, "And I feel like it's not me who wants stability, but my mother who wants me to be stable."
Kinsley Cheng said: "Oh, you are such a filial daughter!"
Tian Tian cannot distinguish between his own personal wishes and his mother's wishes. It's like an invisible umbilical cord that tightly connects two individuals. If you want to divide it, it is tantamount to letting the field tear flesh and blood--not only tearing yourself apart, but also tearing apart your mother.
Having been friends with Ye Tian for so many years, Kinsley Cheng's impression of her has always been that of a reserved and indifferent little cool girl. It wasn't until the step of applying for a job that he realized that Ye Tian had this attribute.
"That's outrageous, Tian Xiaoye." Kinsley Cheng said sarcastically, "What other surprises do you have that I don't know about? You only dare to vent your anger on me, right? Don't you even have the courage to communicate with your mother? You plan to live for her in this life, right?"
Stimulated by these words, Elowen Tian actually went to communicate with his mother.
She will regret making this decision at Kinsley Cheng's instigation for the rest of her life.
"What the hell is wrong with you? All your relatives and friends know that you passed the exam and they are all blessing you. Now you say you don't want to do it?"
"You said you're afraid of going to class? You haven't even attended a single class, and you're just backing down and giving up? How could I give birth to a daughter with such no promise like you?"
"Any job that doesn't mean you can master it right away requires practice. I don't believe you can still be afraid of class after taking ten classes? Can't you even give yourself a chance to try?"
"Do you think you can do anything else well? You can't even be a primary school teacher. You are bullied and squeezed outside. Just don't go home and cry!"
"I'm not saying that you have to listen to me. You're old enough and don't need to listen to me. It's up to you to choose. But you should think about it. You are still young and can do anything. You can work in a bar like your classmate, but what about when you get older? Will you sweep the floor in a bar?"
"Tell me the truth, did your classmate say something to you again? I know you won't be like this for no reason. It is a simple matter, but you have no opinion at all. You just listen to the wind and rain every day!" "
Tian Tian's mother's voice was loud, and it was transmitted directly from Tian Tian's mobile phone to Kinsley Cheng, who was two meters away.
To be honest, Kinsley Cheng had never seen someone speak so loudly when they lost their temper. Her heart was pounding and her hands and feet were numb with fear.
But Elowen Tian just listened with a normal expression, and then said in a normal tone: "No, Mom, I just think too much in the past two days."
"You just have free time! I think you'd better come back as soon as possible. You've been in school so long that you don't even know what your last name is!"
The phone was hung up with a beeping sound.
Kinsley Cheng could hardly find his voice: "Are you okay, Xiaoye?"
"It's okay." Elowen Tian's expression didn't change at all, and he even felt a little relieved because he couldn't think about anything else.
She stood up, opened her suitcase and started packing.
Kinsley Cheng asked worriedly: "What are you doing?"
Elowen Tian said: "I'll take office in Goose Town."
During the interview, the principal said that he hoped Elowen Tian could come to the school to substitute teach before graduation, but because the substitute teacher salary was lower than the regular salary, Elowen Tian felt that this was exploitation and did not agree.
Later, Tian Tian's mother was really worried that Tian Tian would be brought up in school, so she put pressure on her to go home. As a result, Tian Tian's last semester of student life, which was supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable, was spent in busy work.
In fact, what her mother said was true. After she started teaching, Elowen Tian was indeed not so panicked. After all, she had passed the interview and had the ability to teach. As long as she prepared well, there would be no problem.
In fact, Elowen Tian actually has a side that makes her very suitable to be a teacher - she is very good at observing people's words and expressions and can notice the subtle expressions of students, which allows her to easily know whether they understand or not.
The imagined situation where "discipline could not be controlled" did not appear. Because Tian Tian likes to keep a straight face, she has an aura of calmness and self-confidence, which makes the students dare not challenge her rashly.
After getting busy, Elowen Tian's mind has indeed relaxed a lot, and he has almost forgotten what he was resisting before joining the job. When she learned that Kinsley Cheng's job had not yet been settled, she even wanted to persuade Kinsley Cheng to become a teacher, preferably in the same school as her, so that the two could be lifelong friends.
But she also knew that if she really persuaded her like this, when her friendship with Kinsley Cheng ended, Kinsley Cheng would be keenly aware that she had changed.
Sometimes she would think of her freshman year, when she first got acquainted with Kinsley Cheng. Kinsley Cheng said her dream was to be a bartender and asked Elowen Tian what her dream was.
Elowen Tian felt strange because the last time someone asked her this question was when she was very young. At that time, she said she wanted to be an astronaut, a scientist, and the president of the United States.
So she had always treated it as a childish question, a question that could not be answered truthfully.
Including Kinsley Cheng's talk about wanting to be a bartender, Elowen Tian didn't take it seriously. She thought it was the same as her saying she wanted to be the president of the United States.
But deep down, Elowen Tian didn't think this question was funny; on the contrary, it was very interesting.
Elowen Tian was eager to answer this question, but her mind was empty. Within three seconds of thinking, Elowen Tian realized that real dreams do not require thinking and can be blurted out.
So she said in frustration: "I don't know, I don't have a dream yet."
Elowen Tian felt regretful that she could not answer an interesting question asked by an interesting person.
But Kinsley Cheng didn't seem to be disappointed by the answer. She said, "Then you must be a late bloomer."
At that moment, Elowen Tian felt that light was shining into his world.
As for discovering that Kinsley Cheng really wanted to be a bartender, that happened much later.
During her sophomore year, Kinsley Cheng found a job as a bartender. In addition, her avant-garde and bold dressing style led to rumors in the school that she was accompanying drinks at the bar, which even alarmed the counselor.
The counselor called her to the office and called her mother. It is said that Kinsley Cheng's mother responded like this - "Oh, I bought these clothes for my daughter. Today's college students are so stupid." I wish I could bring everyone with me. They didn’t bully my daughter, right? "
"I know about the bar. My husband works as a bartender abroad. It's normal for my daughter to like this. She also chose chemistry because she likes to do it."
"Why is it possible to do things abroad but not at home? Teacher, what you said is that you are admiring foreign things. I don't think our country is any worse than abroad."
"My daughter is already very low-key. During the summer vacation, I asked her why she didn't take the 3,000-yuan bag to school, because she didn't like it anymore. My daughter-in-law said she was going to school, and she was carrying a 3,000-yuan bag. How decent is that? Where can you find such a nice girl?"
That afternoon, Elowen Tian received the snacks and braised beef in soy sauce from Kinsley Cheng's mother in person.
Kinsley Cheng's mother was dressed more fashionably than Kinsley Cheng. She held Elowen Tian's hand and said anxiously, "You classmates must get along well with each other. Zhou Zhou is not a bad girl. Maybe she doesn't realize it sometimes. If she disturbs you, just remind her. Don't have any conflicts!"
It took Elowen Tian three days to realize that it turned out that Kinsley Cheng's mother mistakenly thought that her roommate was the main force bullying Kinsley Cheng.
Maybe it was because she was dressed in rustic clothes and looked fierce.
It's really like a wild cat looking after a house cat.
Elowen Tian always believed that Kinsley Cheng had an enlightened and wealthy family. She had no worries about food and clothing throughout her life and could do whatever she wanted to do.
I am envious, but I can't really say I am jealous, because Elowen Tian doesn't want anything. Fine clothes and delicious food are meaningless to her, she is in a state of not wanting anything. She doesn't think about traveling during holidays, she is happy to stay at home and watch anime - this is almost the only thing that can arouse her mood.
She felt the joys and sorrows along with the characters, and as for her own true feelings, it didn't matter that much.
Elowen Tian knew very well that even if the same amount of money was given to her, she would not be able to live as wonderfully as Kinsley Cheng.
So why do people like Kinsley Cheng who have a beautiful family end up unwilling to return home?
Because one day, Kinsley Cheng's mother suddenly called Kinsley Cheng and said, "Nanny, your cousin is a teacher in a middle school, and the salary is very good. You should work hard, maybe you can get ashore this year!"
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