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Lin Wufeng sat on the sofa at home, casually flipping through a newspaper, but his mind seemed preoccupied with something. At that moment, Lin Xiao Yu bounced into her father's presence, her face radiating uncontainable excitement.
"Dad, I have great news to tell you!" Lin Xiao Yu's bright voice echoed in the room.
Lin Wufeng put down the newspaper and looked up at his daughter, filled with affection at her vibrant demeanor. "Oh? What good news do you have, my dear?"
"I'm going to work in Beijing!" Lin Xiao Yu exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with dreams of the future.
Upon hearing this, Lin Wufeng's face immediately broke into a radiant smile, brimming with pride and joy for his daughter. "Oh my! That's wonderful! My precious daughter is really making it big, being able to develop in such a great city like Beijing. I'm so happy for you!" He stood up and gently patted Lin Xiao Yu's shoulder, as if cheering her on.
However, before the joyful atmosphere could fully settle, Lin Xiao Yu added, "Dad, there's more! Lu Zean is going to Beijing too. He found a really good graduate job, and we can take care of each other in the same city!"
Lin Wufeng's bright expression dimmed slightly at this news, a hint of jealousy quietly blossoming in his heart. He furrowed his brow and cleared his throat, trying to mask his inner feelings. "Oh? Lu Zean is going to Beijing too? You two seem pretty close already; does this mean you'll be spending all your time together there?" Though he tried to sound casual and joking, there was an unmistakable sourness in his tone, like someone who had cherished a treasured possession only to find it being enjoyed by another.
Lin Xiao Yu seemed to sense her father's jealousy. She playfully linked her arm through Lin Wufeng's and said sweetly, "Dad, what are you talking about? Lu Zean treats me well; we will work hard together. You will always be the most important person in my heart."
Lin Wufeng sighed helplessly. "Well, I'm just worried about you. You silly girl, don't let him bully you. If he dares to treat you poorly, I won't let him off easily." Despite saying this, the jealousy did not completely dissipate; it lingered as a silent concern and reluctance within him under the charm of his daughter's playful affection.
In the Suzhou Textile Factory, a cloud of despair hung heavily over the workers. Huang Ling and her fellow long-time employees never imagined that the factory would make such a drastic decision to lay off all veteran staff members; even Huang Ling herself was not spared. The news hit like a bombshell, instantly causing chaos among the workers. They gathered together with faces full of shock and anger; they had dedicated their youth and passion to this factory, some even pouring half their lives into it, only to be so easily discarded.
Standing among them, Huang Ling's eyes reflected disbelief and deep sorrow. She had weathered many storms alongside the factory and overcome countless challenges; she thought she was intertwined with its fate but never expected to end up in such a situation. The entire factory was enveloped in an oppressive atmosphere; workers were disheartened and machines ceased their roaring sounds as if mourning for this sudden turn of events. Everyone struggled to accept this cruel reality but felt powerless to change it, waiting in despair for an unknown fate.
When Huang Ling first learned of her dismissal, she was undoubtedly shocked. She might have stood frozen in place with her mind blank and filled with questions of how this could happen. Soon after came deep disappointment and frustration as she reflected on her years of dedication at the Textile Factory—the late nights spent working overtime and moments spent overcoming challenges—all shattered like bubbles, leaving her feeling utterly defeated.
Then came anger—a surge against the factory's heartless actions that felt like betrayal after years of loyalty and hard work went unrecognized. But as time passed, self-doubt crept in; she began to question whether she had fallen short somewhere. Even though she did not agree with the factory's decision deep down, she couldn't help but search for reasons within herself.
Ultimately, after experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, she would gradually calm down and start contemplating her future path. Though the road ahead seemed uncertain and foggy, her inherent resilience would drive her to gather herself and prepare for new challenges—not allowing this sudden dismissal to defeat her but instead seeking new opportunities and hope amidst adversity.
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