A Headless Youth 20033153
[align=center][align=center][size=16pt][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman]A Headless Youth[/font][/color][/size][/align][/align][color=#000000][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Today was Christmas Eve — December, 24th, 2006. Mr. Z was a senior in university in the west of China. Today was the last Christmas Eve in his college. And tomorrow was also the last [/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]—[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] Christmas.[/font][/size][/color][size=14pt][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman] Christmas Eve, a lucky day in the west, maybe also in the east. Mr. Z wanted to try his fortune to get a satisfying job, so he woke up early in the morning.[/font][/color][/size]
[size=14pt][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman] Mr. Z carried his resume which took him much time to design and make. In fact, it was really a bad one, a single piece of paper. About the contents, there was hardly anything which could show his abilities, he never got award. What’s worse, the credits were quite low. Perhaps, it’s why that Mr. went out for a job on Christmas Eve.[/font][/color][/size]
[color=#000000][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] Firstly, Mr. Z chose a company which was in the charge of government in a big skyscraper. Mr. Z pushed the glass door softly, and stepped in quietly to avoid been noticed. But unfortunately, a middle aged woman with small eyes saw him on his entering. She greeted him warmly:[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Good morning, Sir. What can I do for you?[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]And at the same time, she was making a cup of tea for me. Mr. Z was about to open his mouth when the woman interrupted him with[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Our company is a good one, our goods and services are perfect and …[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Oh, my goodness, she considered me as a customer[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Mr. Z thought. He tried several times to explain his purpose, but all efforts turned to failure. Because the woman was so warm[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]—[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]hearted and talkative that he had no chance.[/font][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] He drunk up and she served another cup. It was about half an hour since Mr. Z sit to drink. Suddenly, the door was open, a man in suit came in. The woman left me and ran to him to carry bag for him with a big smile hanging on her face, and her small eyes had gone. [/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]This is a big one[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Mr. Z said to himself. [/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Manager…[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]the woman said. [/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Oh, it’s the person in charge[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Mr. Z smiled and came to the man showing him his resume and saying :[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Good morning, Sir. I am a graduate. And I come here for a job.[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]What , you are…, why don’t you speak at first.[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]the woman howled. [/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Thank you for your tea and your warmth.[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Mr. Z squeezed out a bitter smile and replied.[/font][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] The manager glanced the resume and said to him:[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]The scores are too low, what did you learn?[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Mr. Z flushed and replied:[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]In fact, I didn’t learn too much ,but…[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Maybe you should go to other companies and have a try[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Thank you[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Mr. Z said.[/font][/size][/color]
[size=14pt][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman] Mr. Z stepped out of the company quickly, he wanted to escape this place as soon as possible, as if he saw the woman laugh at him towards his shadow. The face was still hot and appeared a disappointing look, though he foresaw his failure.[/font][/color][/size]
[size=14pt][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman] Mr. Z walked along the street alone, whose both sides were full of trees. Trees were all covered with white snow. When the wind blew over, the snow falling down, the sound of the falling snow, the sound when his feet sunk into the thick snow, mixed together. That’s all that companied with him.[/font][/color][/size]
[color=#000000][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] Mr. Z lifted up his head and look around. He saw a foreign company, but he was not brave enough to embrace another failure. He walked away slowly and quietly. [/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Jingle bell, jingle bell[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]suddenly, he heard this Christmas song from a passing girl whose cell phone rang at that moment.[/font][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]It’s Christmas Eve, tomorrow is Christmas, Christmas Father perhaps won’t give me a gift, but I should prepare one for myself. [/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Mr. Z said to himself and wishes turned on in his mind.[/font][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] He entered the gate with mighty steps and saw all were busy preparing for Christmas. He showed the foreign manager the resume. The manager read it carefully and looked him up and down, then said:[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]You are an honest young man.[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Pardon[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Mr. Z replied, quite confused. [/font][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]The credits…[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Yes, the scores are quite low.[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Young guy, you have won my trust. It’s easier to foster a man with abilities, but harder to foster a man with honesty. But please remember if you lie upon roses when young, you will lie on thorns when old. Work hard![/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Thank you[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]And it will take some time to decide whether we can employ you, please leave your phone number, I will inform you our decision.[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Merry Christmas, goodbye![/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Merry Christmas, goodbye![/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][/size][/color]
[size=14pt][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman]Mr. Z was lying in the bed because he had worn out. He also had prepared socks not stockings. He thought maybe Christmas Father would bring him a gift. [/font][/color][/size]
[size=14pt][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman]Merry Christmas![/font][/color][/size]
[color=#000000][font=宋体][size=14pt]“[/size][/font][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Jingle bell, jingle bell…[/font][/size][font=宋体][size=14pt]”[/size][/font][size=14pt][/size][/color]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman][color=#000000] [/color][/font][/size] :o
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