Jack had been working diligently in the company for many years, always looking forward to a promotion. Finally, the opportunity came. There was a crucial position vacant in the company.
Jack carefully prepared for the interview and talked eloquently about his work achievements and future plans during the interview.
The interviewer, the big boss of the company, nodded after listening and asked, “Jack, why do you think you’re qualified for this position?”
Jack said confidently, “Boss, I’ve been in the company for so many years. I come to work the earliest and leave the latest every day. I never slack off in my work, and my performance has always been among the best. I believe I have enough ability and experience.”
The boss pondered for a moment and said, “Jack, your performance is indeed good. However, I’ve decided to give this position to the new – comer, Xiao Li.”
Jack was so surprised that his mouth dropped open. “Why, boss? In what way am I inferior to him?”
The boss smiled and said, “Because Xiao Li’s uncle is the company’s biggest client.”
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On a sunny weekend, the family went to the park for a picnic. Dad spread a picnic blanket on the grass, and Mom laid out the prepared food one by one.
The son saw a little friend playing with a remote – controlled plane next to him and was extremely envious. He pestered his dad to buy him one too.
Dad said helplessly, “Son, we’re here for a picnic today, not to buy toys. And remote – controlled planes are so expensive. It’s not cost – effective.”
The son was not willing to give up. After thinking for a while, he pointed to a bird in the sky and said, “Dad, look at that bird. It flies so high and fast and doesn’t need a remote control. Why don’t you catch one for me as a pet? Then I don’t need to buy a remote – controlled plane.”
Dad couldn’t help laughing and crying, “Son, birds belong to nature. You can’t catch them casually. And it won’t listen to you. Maybe it will even poop on your head.”
The son pouted and said, “I don’t care. I want a flying toy.”
At this time, Mom had an idea. She took out a paper airplane from her bag and handed it to her son, “Honey, here you are. This is also a flying toy, and Mom made it herself.”