Emily Thompson understood that the first step into society is to shamelessly cut in line.

　　One minute... two minutes... after waiting nearly three minutes, the crowd loosened a bit, and only then did Emily Thompson manage to squeeze her way out, though the worry on her face faded a little. Once she left the crowd and entered the corridor, she looked around as if searching for something, her expression tinged with anticipation and a bit of delight. No matter what it is, the first time always brings excitement—especially with this unusual way of submitting a résumé, which she was experiencing for the first time.

　　"Hey... you're not looking for me, are you!?"

　　A light scolding came from behind. Emily Thompson turned around in surprise, and there was Shawn Lawrence, with his honest smile, already standing behind her without her noticing. There was a hint of mischief in his smile—this was Shawn Lawrence's secret trick, and he hadn't expected it to come in handy. Emily Thompson smiled, tacitly admitting it. As for saying thank you, that seemed hard to get out, but in the end, she still managed to whisper a soft thank you, her shy smile tinged with embarrassment. Shawn Lawrence, thick-skinned as ever, grinned proudly and didn't forget to tease his junior: "Learned it now? I was just like you at first, standing outside all clueless, couldn't get in for ages... Come on, I'll take you to submit your résumé. I guarantee you'll go from a listening rookie to a résumé pro in one morning. After that, it's all up to you."

　　"Ah!? I... I really shouldn't trouble you."

　　The junior girl was a bit embarrassed, stammering, clearly uncomfortable—partly because she didn't want to trouble others, and partly because she felt what this senior was doing was a bit embarrassing.

　　"Let's go. Once you graduate, you'll understand—the least valuable thing is talent, and even less valuable than talent is a talented person's pride. Don't do that thing where you suffer just to save face... The ancients said, 'Etiquette comes after a full granary.' Here, when people haven't even solved their basic needs, who do you expect to be polite? Whoever's quickest gets it..."

　　Shawn Lawrence, speaking from experience, waved his hand. This time he didn't pull her along, just led the way. After a few steps, he glanced back—behind him, the junior, with no better option, though a bit embarrassed and uneasy, seemed to have no shortcut in this chaotic and unfamiliar environment except to follow the trustworthy senior step by step.

　　The two figures were soon swallowed by the crowd, and before long, another shout rang out from the throng, still the same line:

　　Hey... hey... whose phone fell on the ground...

Chapter 07: Male-Female Pairing, Job Hunting Made Easy

　　With anything, the hardest part is getting your foot in the door. Once you find the way in, everything becomes much easier.

　　Today, Emily Thompson experienced firsthand how things get easier once you get the hang of it. The more résumés she handed out, the smoother it became. Just an hour ago, she was still hesitating in front of each booth, either too shy or unable to squeeze in because of the crowd. But after meeting this boisterous senior, more than half of the thirty-plus résumés she brought were handed out in no time. This benefactor seemed to be pulling out all the stops—not only calling out, not only pushing and guiding people from behind, but also, during the process, fully displaying the camaraderie of an alumnus and the poise of a senior. In the spare moments between submitting résumés, he kept reminding Emily Thompson: when you meet a recruiter, always smile—even if it looks a bit fawning, at least give them a sense of accomplishment. Don't think that being neither servile nor overbearing is dignity—that's just being silly. If you can't flatter people, they won't even see you as a person... Emily Thompson pouted and scrunched her nose, making a slightly annoyed face, but didn't argue.

　　Maintaining her usual quietness and reserve, she didn't argue with Shawn Lawrence. The more he watched, the more Shawn Lawrence felt this junior had a great personality, though such a personality was also a big no-no in job hunting. After handing out two more résumés, Shawn Lawrence noticed Emily Thompson looking a bit uneasy. As soon as she came out, he offered more advice, teaching as they walked... "Emily, I'm not picking on you, but it's okay to be shy—just don't be too embarrassed. The economy in Central State is booming, not just in our city, but graduates from hundreds of universities across the province and country are flocking here. The job market is always packed, no off-season. If you're too embarrassed to speak up, do you think anyone has time to discover your strengths? Speak up boldly—best to talk them dizzy..."

　　Emily Thompson still didn't say much, just lowered her head and smiled faintly. It seemed she disagreed with Shawn Lawrence's words, but was still somewhat grateful. Sure enough, Shawn Lawrence clearly noticed signs that the two were getting closer. When they reached a less crowded booth, Emily Thompson casually handed her last two résumés to Shawn Lawrence to hold, and squeezed in herself.

　　See? How quickly she's grown... Shawn Lawrence chuckled to himself behind her.

　　But when Emily Thompson came out a moment later, Shawn Lawrence had another suggestion. Looking at Emily Thompson's résumé, he offered more advice: "Hey, Emily, your résumé is missing something. Don't leave the honors section blank—add a few items. It's best to put in any award certificates or anything like that to boost your appeal."

　　"Ah, I don't have any of those." Emily Thompson frowned, replying honestly.