Night.
Yao Family.
At the table in the middle of the courtyard, Dong Xuebin, Yao Cui, and her family chatted and laughed as they ate, the atmosphere warm and harmonious.
"Xuebin, is work going smoothly?" Yao Cui asked.
"I only reported in today, so I haven't figured out the situation yet." Dong Xuebin picked at his food.
Yao Cui looked at him. "What kind of enterprise is it? How are the working conditions?"
Dong Xuebin thought for a moment. "They're all right, I guess. Anyway, it's pretty tough, and the environment is average."
Yao Cui smiled. "That's just how the environment is around here. You'll probably get used to it."
Yao's Mother looked at Dong Xuebin. "Our Yao Li still hasn't found a job. This kid is just too honest and straightforward, so people don't want him. Even the places that do want him only offer manual labor, and we don't want him doing that. Little Li was seriously ill once when he was young, and his health still isn't always good. He looks sturdy enough, but he gets sick every so often. Little Dong, does your workplace need anyone? If it does, do you think our Little Li is qualified? He's already twenty and doesn't even have a job. I'm worried sick as his mother."
Yao's Father added, "That's right, Little Dong. Why don't you help ask around?"
Yao Cui immediately said, "Xuebin just got here himself. How can he help?"
Yao Li said guiltily, "Mom, Dad, don't worry. I'll start looking for work next week!"
Dong Xuebin considered it. "I'll ask around for Little Li. My unit probably can't help, but other places should be possible. We'll see when the time comes."
Yao's Mother was delighted. "If it works out, we'll really have to thank you."
Dong Xuebin