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Now that she knows she can't find a new job because of this, she immediately feels a bit guilty and asks her, "So what are you going to do now?"
She sobs and says, "I originally had better opportunities after graduating from college to do other jobs. I came in mainly because I love this career. I thought that through my efforts, I could work for a few years and become a professional, and then everything would be easier. But I didn't expect the road to be cut off halfway. Now I'm afraid I can't find a job even in Haicheng, and I might have to go back to my hometown."
"That shouldn't be the case. You can check out other housekeeping companies; there are more than just this one in Haicheng," I advised her.
Jin Ke on the other end of the line chuckled bitterly, "This is the biggest one. If someone gets blacklisted by them, it's not easy to find work elsewhere. Besides, if I go to a smaller company, there won't be any future prospects either; it would be better to go back to my hometown."
As she spoke, she started crying again, and the more she cried, the sadder she became.
I was already feeling a bit flustered by her situation, and hearing her cry on the phone made me feel a bit anxious. So I asked her, "What can I do to help you?"
Jin Ke sniffled and said softly, "Sister An, I don't want to stay in the housekeeping industry anymore. If I want to stay in Haicheng, I'll have to think of another way. Last time when I went with you to that comic company, it really struck a chord with me. I studied this in college too; although I'm not very proficient, I should have some foundation. I just want to learn more and find a job like that to make ends meet."
"That's great!" This was pretty much in line with my initial plan; she is quite an ambitious person.
Jin Ke paused for a moment and said, "I originally didn't dare to ask you, but when I went to the bookstore, those books were just too expensive, and now that I have no income, I can't afford them at all. Sister An, could you... lend me a few books?"
Her voice lowered at the end; she must have felt embarrassed.
Lending her a few books was no problem for me. Besides, many of the books at home I've already read; unless they are particularly good ones, I rarely look at them again. Giving them to her would allow those books to serve their purpose.
Jin Ke mentioned several book titles that happened to be ones I'm not currently reading. However, she said she felt embarrassed to come over in case she ran into Xiao Minxing again; she asked me to deliver them instead so she could express her gratitude face-to-face.
This seemed unnecessary for me, but since she had already brought it up, it wouldn't seem right if I didn't make the trip. So I packed up a few books and changed my clothes and shoes before heading out.
Sister Liu came out to ask me if I wanted to go out with her, saying that Xiao Minxing mentioned that wherever I go in the future, she should follow.
I smiled and said, "Are you still taking on the role of Bodyguard?"
Sister Liu blushed and laughed.
I changed my tone and said, "It's fine, don't worry. I'm just going to the Community to give her the book and then I'll be back. Besides, aren't you supposed to be making dinner? If you leave it halfway, everything will be half-cooked. How are you going to eat later?"
Sister Liu was stunned at the Entrance and didn't come out.
I took the book and walked towards the Elevator.
The place Jin Ke arranged to meet was by a rockery in the center of the Community. It was a spot we often walked together before; the scenery was nice, and I was familiar with it.
When I arrived, she was sitting on a bench next to the rock, looking down at her Mobile Phone.
I called her name when I was two or three steps away. Jin Ke hurriedly looked up, her face filled with panic.
I didn't ask her what was wrong; it was just a few books. I would give them to her and go back. Although I sympathized with her, I didn't agree with some of her actions, so I had no intention of continuing the conversation.
However, Jin Ke hurriedly stood up and said, "Sister An, can I talk to you for a moment?"
She didn't reach out to take the books and didn't even glance at them.
Her eyes were fixed on my face, her tone urgent.
I didn't say anything, just took back the book and looked at her again.
It was actually a bit strange. From her expression when she saw me and her simple words, it was clear that borrowing the book was just a pretext; talking was probably the real purpose.
We had already said a lot over the phone, so what was the reason for her to deliberately ask me out again? Couldn't she have said everything in one go over the phone?
Jin Ke didn't give me a chance to think more and unexpectedly grabbed my hand, saying, "Let's go somewhere else to talk; it's too crowded here."
I didn't see anyone around, but I wanted to pull my hand away from her grip. She was quite strong, and since I was pregnant, I had to be especially careful with everything, which made me somewhat passive as she pulled me up to the halfway point of the artificial hill.
In fact, although this artificial hill was built large enough, it was only for viewing purposes. Climbing up was generally not allowed, and the small paths were merely for aesthetics. Occasionally, some children would sneak up there but would quickly be called down by Community security personnel.
Now she had actually pulled me up there, which was quite unexpected.
"Jin Ke, people aren't allowed up here; let go of my hand. We can talk when we go down," I said urgently while shaking my other hand holding the book, trying to break free but failing.
She turned back and sneered at me, "Sister An, what I have to say can only be said here."
At that moment, she did loosen her grip, but her expression was so strange that I instinctively took a step back.
However, this place was built in the shape of a mountain; it was easier to climb up than to retreat down. The slope was steep and there wasn't much to hold onto for support.
Just as I turned my face away, I felt someone push me hard from behind.
My body suddenly lost control and I started sliding down.
I only felt a wave of dizziness, followed by pain in my arms and knees.
There was also discomfort in my abdomen, but it wasn't sharp; it was dull, as if my mind had become unclear, and I couldn't feel that heart-wrenching sensation.
I wanted to turn my body over, but after a long time, I couldn't move an inch. My hands and feet were all pinned down by my own body, making me feel like a frog lying flat.
Turning my head, I could still see Jin Ke standing halfway up the artificial hill, looking coldly at me. Finally, she twisted her body and disappeared from the other side.
I was sweating profusely and just wanted to get up quickly, but after struggling for several seconds, I still couldn't move at all.
A figure suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Without saying a word, he bent down and picked me up from the ground, running towards the outside of the community at a speed like flying.
Sweat dripped down my forehead to my temples and into my eyes, making them sting so much that I could barely open them. But I could still see that he was wearing a black coat, with very dark and thick eyebrows that looked like two sharp swords crossing over his forehead.
His eyes weren't very big, but they were spirited, staring intently ahead.
The muscles in his face were tense, without a hint of a smile, and strangely reminded me a bit of Xiao Minxing.
He took me to the nearest hospital and directly pushed me into the emergency room.
His voice was very familiar; I must have heard it before, but at that moment I didn't have the strength to think about where I had heard it.
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