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Chapter 47: Life Has Hope

During holidays and festivals, the neighborhood committee delivers gifts to residents.

Rice, wheat flour, cooking oil—when taking photos, he was made to stand in the center, holding a banner that read "Thank you for the organization's care," and he smiled brightly…

The photo was posted on the community's official WeChat account, and the comments were all saying things like, "Oh, this young man is so pitiful," "I hope he can stay strong," and "May good people have a peaceful life."

When others learned about Jiang Yu's situation, their reactions were similar to those of the neighborhood committee.

But Lin Wei is neither of those two.

When she said, "You're no worse than anyone else," she wasn't praising him, nor was she encouraging or comforting him.

It is not about bestowing goodwill in a condescending manner.

She was simply telling him the truth: what you lack is not ability, but an opportunity to be treated equally.

"I see…"

"I was thinking before, my education and major are very ordinary, how could I possibly be recruited by a public institution..." Jiang Yu said belatedly.

Lin Wei nodded: "Yes, when we recruit people, the first thing we look at is their background."

"Base color?"

"Yes, the base color."

Lin Wei looked at Jiang Yu with a serious expression: "Whether a person has a good character determines whether he or she is worth helping."

You might think I'm spouting platitudes.

"But think about it carefully. If a person is inherently wicked and has evil intentions, even if he is physically healthy and highly educated, we will not want him."

"Although this position is created for people with disabilities, not all people with disabilities can apply."

"We need to select those who have a good foundation and are worth giving a chance to."

"For example, the strawberry you bought today."

"You're not well-off to begin with, but when you see an elderly person in need, you're still willing to help them."

"It's not a big deal, but not everyone can do it."

"But you did it."

"That's your true nature, which is why you were recruited."

"It's not because of your education, your major, or your ability."

"It's because you are a worthy person."

Lin Wei's eyes were very serious when she said these words.

Jiang Yu was a little embarrassed by that sentence.

He scratched his head and chuckled dryly.

Actually, he had just been thinking of creating a flight for those old men who were illegally occupying the roadside.

Fortunately, my "normal" self is kind.

Then he wouldn't feel so guilty.

Anyway, he's sick.

"So that means... Wan Jiayu, Zhou Zhu, and the other four are also... disabled?"

"That's right."

Lin Wei nodded: "The six of you are all in similar situations; you are all people who cannot find work in society because of your disabilities."

"The city planning department brought you together and gave you a job, an opportunity."

"You don't need to feel like you owe anyone anything."

"You just need to do your job well and be worthy of it."

Jiang Yu suddenly realized.

No wonder Zhou Zhu and the others didn't seem quite right.

It turns out that everything had some problems?

We're all fellow patients.

The kind where no one is more noble than the other?

Jiang Yu suddenly felt much more at peace.

It's not the kind of balance that comes from schadenfreude.

It's more of a sense of relief that "I'm not the only one who's abnormal."

After exchanging a few words, Lin Wei's tone became serious.

"Although the planning bureau supports people with disabilities, according to the bureau's regulations, all employees are on probation before they are officially hired."

"If you frequently fall ill during the observation period and it affects your normal work, the bureau will have to reassess your mental state."

"If the evaluation results show that your mental illness has relapsed, you will be temporarily suspended from your job and return to the mental hospital for treatment."

These words struck Jiang Yu like a heavy hammer blow to the chest.

His head was buzzing, and he couldn't speak for a moment.

Putting aside the issue of whether he works or not, he genuinely doesn't want to go back to the mental hospital.

After a few seconds of silence…

Jiang Yu spoke calmly.

"Sister Wei, I only have one question I want to ask you..."

Lin Wei looked nervous.

She was worried that all her efforts would be in vain and that Jiang Yu would still not agree with what she said.

After all, she's a seasoned veteran in the personnel department.

Very few people can truly accept reality.

She was afraid that Jiang Yu still wouldn't accept her explanation.

"Go ahead and ask..."

Her voice unconsciously softened, as if she were soothing a cat that might suddenly bristle.

"How much does Tchaco earn per month?"

"..."

Lin Wei was stunned for a moment.

She had considered the various tricky questions Jiang Yu might ask...

But to her utter surprise, he asked about her salary.

And the question was about Tchako's salary.

This reaction was completely unexpected.

"Don't get me wrong, I just have a goal to strive for," Jiang Yu explained.

Lin Wei stared at him for two seconds, and only after confirming that he wasn't joking did she slowly speak.

"Monthly base salary 30k..."

Her voice carried a sense of helplessness, as if to say, "You're still so pragmatic."

"Okay, I understand, Sister Wei. I won't let this happen again."

Jiang Yu's voice wasn't loud, but it was firm.

He tried to keep his voice calm, even though his heart was churning.

Tchako is so promising!

I must perform well and stay, and strive hard for Techako!

"I'm sorry for causing you trouble!"

Lin Wei reached out and gently patted Jiang Yu's shoulder.

"It's fine."

"The bureau offers psychological counseling services. If you feel uncomfortable at work, you can come to me anytime, and I will arrange psychological counseling for you."

"Whether it's due to work pressure or personal matters, that's fine."

"You don't have to tough it out on your own."

"Okay, thank you, Sister Wei!"

Lin Wei nodded and didn't say anything more.

After a period of silence, Nagihiro's face showed a relieved expression, as if she was very happy for Jiang Yu.

That concludes the section on "The Extraordinary Construction of Gengge Mountain".

Jiang Yu also completely resolved his inner conflict because of this incident.

The three of them turned and walked down the mountain.

The afternoon sun shone from the west, casting long, long shadows of the three people.

Jiang Yu walked at the very back.

I don't know why...

He feels relieved.

It's like someone who has been wandering in a maze for twenty years finally finding the exit.

Life has become something to look forward to.

Can you believe that Tchako earns 30k a month?

This is equivalent to the salary of a department manager in a private company, right?

And this is just the base salary, not including bonuses, subsidies, and other miscellaneous benefits.

You really should cherish this job.

Jiang Yu had never felt so relaxed before, having just recovered from a serious illness and landed a great job.

This is probably what it feels like to face reality.

It's like a mediocre middle-aged person finally realizing on an ordinary afternoon that they are just an average, unremarkable individual.

I'm not struggling anymore, and I don't want to think about those things anymore.

Just try to think positively about everything.

Everyone has their own destiny, but one must learn to accept reality.

Jiang Yu used to think that the phrase "accepting reality" was depressing, pathetic, and lacked ambition.

But now he feels that accepting reality is not admitting defeat.

It's about letting go of yourself.

After accepting reality, I didn't feel as bad as before.

In the past, when he saw things that suddenly appeared, he would feel anxious, irritable, and like the whole world was targeting him.

What now?

Haha, I'm crazy!

I'm not pretending anymore, I'm coming clean.

The problem isn't with the world, it's with me.

Then let's follow the problematic path.

If I can live, I will; if I can't, then so be it.

It's nothing serious.

It's no big deal, damn it.

Thinking about it this way, Jiang Yu actually felt more relaxed.

I have no burdens in my body, mind, or anywhere else.

I feel very comfortable all over.

The air is fresh.

He even found the caterpillars on the trees to be somewhat handsome.