In July 2002, in the kitchen of the Sunshine Restaurant in Webster Township, Wang Jun, who was unwilling to be mediocre, was cutting onions and bursting into tears.Many people say that the United States is free, democratic, and equal, but it is pure nonsense, but the inequality is very obscure.For example, many restaurants in the United States would rather take in some black people who only ask "do you know" when they see women, rather than hire Chinese who do not have green cards.The bald owner of Sunshine Restaurant, Todd Ken, uses Wang Jun, an outsider, mainly to take a fancy to his skills, washing dishes and dishes, taking out garbage, moving goods, sweeping and mopping the floor, and he can also help chop vegetables when the kitchen is too busy.The best thing is that he can do the work of three people by himself, and he only takes the salary of one person.After cutting the onion, Wang Jun leaned against the kitchen door for a while, and watched the waiters draw lots with some envy.Odd jobs are dead wages, and the boss only gives a weekly salary of $250, which is a very depressing number.Waiters do not have a basic salary, but the salary is a tip from the customer.In the United States, as long as there is a waiter ordering and delivering food, you have to pay an average of 15 to 20 tips, higher than this amount, indicating that you are very satisfied with the service attitude, and below this amount, indicating that you are not satisfied with the service attitude, generally not less than 10.Good areas are prone to getting more tips, and for the sake of fairness, there are daily draws.The waiter draws a few numbers, and today he is responsible for taking care of several districts, and he is responsible for the guests in this area, taking the guests, serving, closing, adding water, closing the table, and so on.If the waiter is lucky, he can get hundreds of dollars a day.Doing chores is the drudgery of working for nearly 12 hours a day, tired to the point of back pain."
Wang, what are you doing in a daze, hurry up and move these two boxes of soda to the kitchen."
Todd, the owner, shouted.As long as he sees an employee standing still, he is uncomfortable."
Got it."
Wang Jun nodded.After a while, Todd called again: "Wang, move all these ingredients into the kitchen, can you hurry up and deduct your wages today" Today is the weekend, there are many guests, until ten o'clock in the evening, Wang Jun finally finished cleaning and can get off work.He said to his boss, "Mr.
Todd, I've decided to quit my job." ”Todd was stunned for a moment, and put on a smiling face: "You did a good job, I'm not bad for you, why do you want to go, young man, are you so afraid of being tired now" Wang Jun shook his head and smiled: "No, I did a good job and learned a lot."
I want to go to a big city and find a job that makes more money, and I have to save some money before I go, even if I can't find a job right away, I can survive for a while. ”Todd no longer persuaded him, took out three hundred dollars from his wallet, stuffed it into Wang Jun's hand, and sighed, "It seems that you have already thought about it."
Kid, I suggest you go to Ann Arbor, it's only a few dozen kilometers away.If you can't find a good job, you can take another ride to Detroit. ”"Boss, thank you for your suggestion, and thank you for giving an extra fifty yuan."
Wang Jun said with a smile.Todd has a lot of little things, at least he doesn't owe his wages.He is looking for a job here more to practice his communication skills and chat with people when he has time.The results were good, although his English pronunciation was not very standard, and the conversation was fine.Knowing that he was a passer-by, Wang Jun did not rent a house in Webster Township, but found an old house in the slum area where no one lived for a while.After cleaning up a little, there was no water or electricity, and he could make up for anything to save money.Todd patted Wang Jun on the back, walked out of the restaurant with him, and encouraged him like an elder: "You are very capable and energetic, I believe you will make money." ”"Thank you for your good words."
Although he has nothing in the United States, Wang Jun can always live with a smile on his face.Although the salary is small, he is very serious in his work.He earned respect with his efforts.The next day, Wang Jun loaded his travel bag and headed for Ann Arbor.In a week, he earned 2,400 yuan at an exchange rate of 1 to 8, Wang Jun was very satisfied, and he believed that he would earn more in the big city.Ann Arbor is the sixth-largest city in Michigan and the closest to his location, with nearly 40,000 students and has been voted one of the best cities in the United States for many years, with residents among the most educated in the country.These characteristics alone are attractive enough for Wang Jun, even better than Detroit.If you have money, it's good to bring Le Ying and let her go to the University of Michigan.Wang Jun took a car, this time it was not so lucky, the driver's destination was the township near Ann Arbor, and he had to find another way to rest the way.Wang Jun had a lunch by the basketball court in the town, watching the locals by the way.Heads-up 10 goals in a game, take turns to attack, the first 10 goals are considered to win, and a win is $10.The stakes are not small, and Wang Jun, who is so poor that he can't wait to cut a one-yuan coin into two halves, is a little nervous, but after seeing the performance of those people, he did not hesitate to shrink his neck again, let's eat quietly.The speed of several black people is too fast, and the jump is also high, and they can easily dunk at a height of about 1.8 meters, and the emergency stop jump shot is also amazingly high, and it is impossible to block at all.Wang Jun lamented that amateur players are so good, and the United States deserves to be a basketball country.In the afternoon he left the town and lasted from two o'clock until dark, without a ride or a shadow of the city.He started to have headaches.It's not that I'm going in the wrong direction, it's miserable, it's cold enough to sleep in the woods and grass today?
Michigan has a large difference in temperature during the day and at night, and even in July, it can be painful to sleep in the open.And Wang Jun doesn't have a tent or sleeping bag, so I'm afraid it will become a blood bag for mosquitoes.He walked for another hour, and before he could catch a car, he saw a faint light on the side of the road ahead.Luck.In this dark environment, Wang Jun is like a boat lost in the vast sea, seeing a beacon of hope.He walked over and found a beautiful RV parked on a wide lawn, which looked very high-class.Wang Jun was tired of walking, so he was cheeky and knocked on the door.Sleep in the RV and maybe he'll be taken to Ann Arbor tomorrow.The knocking sound is very textured, and the door is made of metal.The one who opened the door was an old man, dressed in ordinary clothes, with an ordinary appearance, with a gray beard and hair, just like the kind of retired old man who often set up a stall by the big tree in Huaizhou to play chess.Wang Jun almost shouted excitedly, this seems to be a Chinese ah, "Hello, young man, are you Chinese" The old man opened his mouth in standard Chinese Mandarin.Wang Jun took a deep breath and said in surprise: "I am Chinese, hello old man." ”It's so fateful to meet compatriots in the wilderness of the United States.The old man smiled and said, "Is there anything wrong with you" Wang Jun bowed solemnly, and said with a straight face: "Uncle, my name is Wang Jun, I just came to the United States not long ago, I got lost and wanted to spend the night, is it convenient?"
I'm alone here. ”The old man kindly took his arm into the room, and said with a smile: "I'm just bored, I hope there is someone to talk to." ”The interior of the RV is very simple, with beds, sofas, tables, and cooking stoves.Wang Jun sincerely admired: "What a good car." ”"You like cars" "No, I just saw that this car suddenly had an inspiration to make money, about dining." ”Wang Jun said excitedly.The old man poured Wang Jun a glass of water, Wang Jun hurriedly thanked him, sat down on the sofa, and the old man sat on the bed.The old man asked: "Since you are Chinese, how did you come to such a remote place in the United States, can you tell me about it, it is too early to rest, it is not yet 9 o'clock." ”"That's a long story.""
I like to listen to stories, do you want to drink with me, I have some leftovers from the evening.""
It's better to be respectful than to obey."
Wang Jun sighed that he had met a good person, this old man was so generous, not only had beer to drink, but also crispy duck, smoked fish and other foods as snacks.At first glance, he is a person who can enjoy life very well, and he is an older foodie.Wang Jun is not a person who can hide things in his heart, he has worked hard during this time, and he has a strong desire to confide.He first talked about his affairs in China, and then talked about how he was deceived into coming to the United States."
My father was in a car accident, my mother was terminally ill, I lived in a relative's house, and my uncle and cousin still didn't like you, so I was really unlucky.You want to make money so much, just to leave their house as soon as possible" The old man drank very well and drank seven bottles of beer quietly.Wang Jun drank seven bottles with him, and he was a little dizzy at this time.After drinking, he spit out the truth, and he talked more and more."
If it weren't for the impossible, who would want to send someone to work under the fence this time, my uncle disagreed, the reason was that he was afraid that something would happen to Yingying during this time, and I blamed them for not taking good care of them and blackmailing them., doesn't he think there's anything great about him, isn't it the first deputy director of a state-owned enterprise, if it weren't for my aunt who couldn't rest assured of us, I wouldn't want to go" "You hate them" "No, my aunt is really good to our brothers and sisters, and I will repay this kindness sooner or later." ”Wang Jun sighed: "I just don't know when it will be developed." ”"Dare to come to the United States without money, and have the confidence to make a name for yourself in a year, I should say whether you kid is confident or arrogant" The old man broadcast the TV remote control, did not turn on the sound, and changed the channel while listening to the story."
I'm more confident now.After 10 days of visiting, I found that American food was super unpalatable, and I had to tip at restaurants, which was very troublesome.If I sell some delicious food without tipping, I can probably make a lot of money. ”Wang Jun said with a smile."
You have to hire someone to open a store, and you have to have rent, utilities, this and that.Don't tip, you have to pay the waiter's salary. ”"I don't open a store, and when I have the money, I'll buy a food truck, the size of this RV.I cook in the car, drive to tourist attractions to sell finger cakes, white Ji buns, hot squid, etc., the characteristics are delicious, simple and easy to make, no tipping, just find two helpers.I guess it's easy to find people to work with. ”Wang Jun smirked: "It's cheaper to buy a car than to open a store" The old man nodded appreciatively: "Xiao Wang, you are a smart person, very emotional, and have a good character."
I appreciate you very much and am ready to give you a small gift.Have you ever thought that your talent is not suitable for being a cook?
”"Then what am I suitable for" "Athlete, didn't you go to a sports school and like to play basketball" The old man pointed to the small TV in front of him, and the sports station was broadcasting a basketball game, recording the Bulls vs Jazz 98 Finals."
Playing basketball is more lucrative than being a cook," he said. ”"I like basketball, but I can't play in the Chinese sports school.Look at my size, like I can play and make money" Wang Jun pinched the fat on his stomach, layer by layer, and looked at it horizontally as a peak on the side of the ridge."
Just slim down, I see that your height and arm span are good, and you have big hands, this is a star figure.""
Anyway, I'm the kind of person who grows meat when I drink cold water."
Wang Jun smiled self-deprecatingly and took a sip of beer."
Maybe I can help you lose weight.""
Hehe, thank you in advance."
Wang Jun suddenly felt that his head was getting more and more dizzy, and his eyelids began to fight.The network welcomes the majority of book friends to come and read, the latest, fastest, and hottest serialized works are all in the original mobile phone users, please go to read
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