(Minghui.org) I was persecuted for my belief in Falun Gong and did not get my college degree even though I graduated. Later, I became a cashier in a supermarket. After that I worked for two design companies and was greatly appreciated by the owners for the wisdom and virtue given to me by Falun Dafa, and I became a sought-after talent.
When I left the second company at the end of 2011, I was planning to do some meaningful work. But Mr. Gan, the CEO of the first design company, and his chief manager came to see me several times. They said they needed me, and, that if I was too busy, I could work part-time. They said that they knew the situation about the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners and they would continue protect me as usual.
The choice between morality and personal benefit
It was hard to refuse Mr. Gan's offer.
When I first met him for my initial interview, I told him that, because I practiced Falun Gong, I did not get my degree and my ID had been taken, too. Mr. Gan knew that Falun Gong practitioners were all good people, and he was impressed by my honesty and my excellent academic record, so he hired me. From that point on, I worked in the design industry. I am very grateful to Mr. Gan for acknowledging my ability. When someone in my family got sick later on, I had to quit, since the company was very far from my home. I was sorry that I had to leave him that time and felt it hard to refuse him now.
In order to take care of my relative, I worked with Mr. You, whose company was nearby. Many of his innovations were at the top of industrial design. They were treated as company secrets, and they kept them from newcomers and residents. Since Mr. You knew me and was very impressed with me, he never kept those secrets from me. He treated me very well and I was very grateful, even though I planned to leave the company for individual development. But I would never leak his industrial design secrets. Even though I had time to consider Mr. Gan's invitation, I still hesitated to accept.
My friends thought this was a great chance to make money. I had already planned to leave Mr. You's company, so why should I still kept his secrets? Plus, it was very common to use the products of design to make extra money on the side; several relatives suggested I make Mr. Gan pay me extra to go to work for him. They all thought that I was foolish to not take advantage of the situation. They used their notions to "educate" me, telling me that it was for my own wellbeing. Today's China has lost its traditional culture and propriety, and people today are only concerned about their own personal benefits and put aside their basic morality and conscience.
As a Dafa cultivator, one should abide by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and consider others first whenever one encounters anything. I told Mr. Gan that I would help him for several months, but due to the competition between companies, I could not reveal the secrets of Mr. You's company. Mr. Gan told me that what he appreciated were my abilities and my virtue, and he would not ask me to reveal Mr. You's secrets. I also told Mr. You that I planned to help Mr. Gan in my spare time, but that it would be on something new – I would not reveal the secrets of his company. Others thought it was really unnecessary for me to do that and that both companies might be mad at me. I did not think about the outcome, nor did I negotiate with Mr. Gan. I just went ahead and helped him.
Divine inspiration
The design industry requires a steady stream of inspiration. Others were working day and night try to catch up. For me it was even harder. I could not use Mr. You's designs. I had to clean my mind to create something new, plus I had been persecuted for my belief and had only been working in industrial design for five short years and still lacked experience. I still had other things to prepare for my future job and still clarified the truth about Falun Dafa facts during my spare time.
It was very difficult, but I did not feel the pressure, because I knew I should abide by the principles of Falun Dafa, consider others first, let people know the truth about Dafa and the evil nature of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) so they would have a wonderful future. When my mindset was right, Falun Dafa granted me wisdom and lifted me to a brand new realm. Many people were impressed and admired my work.
I came up with countless new ways and methods for designing, and they were all very good. When I encountered problem, as long as I cultivated my xinxing, enlightening on the basis of the Fa, miracles did happen. Whenever the company encountered any difficulty or deadlock, I would help resolve it quickly and smoothly. Mr. Gan was surprised and said, “It seems so easy for you to accomplish things!” I told him, “That is because Dafa grants me wisdom. When I work, I do not think of anything, but how to consider others first. Just like the ancients said, 'Divine beings' work.' Through cultivation I also experience that.” Mr. Gan agreed, saying, “Truly, it is cultivation.”
An experienced investor initially looked down on me, but after he saw my work, he was very surprised. He said that he knew many designers, and none could compare with me. He said once others found out about me, Mr. Gan's company would be flooded with contracts.
Another time, I had to make a huge design, something I had never done before. Normally it usually takes about a week to get something like that done. It took me one day, from collecting materials to designing it, to the final picture. It was “Divine beings' speed.” Mr. Gan thought it was incredible.
Later, Mr. Gan wanted me to supervise several colleagues to do things based on my thoughts and ideas. Some I had never done before, but I was able to direct others and the results were very good. If I did not cultivate Falun Dafa, I would not have dared to take on that responsibility. I myself was amazed by the wisdom and supernatural state Falun Dafa granted me.
Because of my inspiration and speed, I only needed to work 5-6 hours a day. I was busy with other things on the weekends, and I never slacked off on Dafa-related things. When I was too busy, I called Mr. Gan and worked from home. Others were all surprised that I had such an easy schedule.
Life insurance
Mr. Gan treated me very well given my outstanding performance at work. Even though I did not work 8 hours a day and often called in, he still paid me a full-time salary. He treated me as if I was a senior staff member. He wanted me to continue working for him and wanted to buy insurance for me as a benefit. I told him that I would help him out to pay him back for his kindness. He acknowledged me when I was nobody. I told him, “I want to thank you for your kindness. I will not stay long in your company, but I want to give you 'life insurance.'” I explained to him what this life insurance was. I told him, “The CCP persecuted 80 million Chinese to death. The Party struggles against heaven, earth, and fellow human beings, and heaven will not tolerate it. If you quit the CCP and its affiliated organizations, heaven will bless you.” He asked some questions, which I answered, and he agreed to quit the CCP and its organizations.
I am so happy for Mr. Gan. I believe that this is the best payback for his kindness.
In tears, Mr. Gan tried to persuade me to stay
By the end of 2012, I was ready to move on. Most people would quit after the holiday so they would still get the end-of-year bonus. I felt that Mr. Gan had already paid me enough. I did not want his bonus, so I quit one month before the holiday.
Mr. Gan was very sorry to hear it. He told me he had had many excellent employees, but that I was different; I had the kindness that ordinary people did not have, my kindness and virtue were expressed in my designs, that it was my ability to accommodate, the ability to accept more and different opinions. He said that working with me in design was enjoyable and even fun. I told Mr. Gan that the art of design is connected to people's hearts, that it was Falun Dafa that granted me wisdom and virtue and made things possible for me.
Mr. Gan did not view me as one of his employees. He told me about the pressure he was under and the anguish he felt as a boss. He told me that I helped him a great deal during that time. He felt more confident now. He was very sad that I was leaving. I told him, “The CCP destroyed Chinese tradition. Nobody believes in divine beings anymore. Everyone has to face the world by himself, so of course he will feel the pressure.” I told him that he had already seen the power of Falun Dafa through me. I told him that whenever he encountered difficulties, he should look for answers in Falun Dafa and believe Falun Dafa, and that he would benefit as well. He agreed to read Zhuan Falun. Because his health is not good due to work pressures, he wants me to teach him the Falun Gong exercises when I have time. He forced me to take the end of the year bonus. This had never happened before.
Obtaining blessings
I still felt bad that I had to leave Mr. Gan. I don't have many business relationships, but suddenly I got a contract for millions of yuan. I brought the business to Mr. Gan. He was very moved and wanted to give me a commission. I told him that I did not want any commission. "The ancients say, 'Receive the favor of a drop of water and repay it with a gushing spring.' This is repayment for your kindness."
Mr. Gan treated a Falun Dafa practitioner with kindness and received blessings. I will continue abiding by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. I believe that good will be rewarded. I will continue practicing and will influence people near me to connect with Falun Dafa.
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