The programmer and his woman

After arranging everything, I headed to the hotel with a little bit of nervousness and anticipation to pick up Yang Xiaoxia. Along the way, I was imagining her reaction when she saw the new place, whether she would like it, and whether she would feel comfortable.

The moment I pushed open the door, I was stunned by the scene in front of me. Yang Xiaoxia had just washed her face, and water droplets were still hanging on her face, adding a bit of freshness to her temperament. Her original beauty looked more moving and natural against the backdrop of the clear water. She was more charming than anything I had seen before.

At this moment, my thoughts were disrupted, and I forgot all the words I had prepared. I just felt my heartbeat speed up, my throat dry, and I was a little overwhelmed. I calmed myself down, tried to look calm, and then said without thinking: "Let's go, Xiaoxia, I've rented a room for you."

Yang Xiaoxia obviously didn't expect me to mention the house so suddenly. She was stunned for a moment, and seemed a little overwhelmed. I looked at her with a smile, trying to make my tone sound more relaxed: "You can't always live in a hotel. The room rate here is also quite expensive. I rented a residential building for you. It will be much more convenient for your life."

Hearing this, Yang Xiaoxia lowered her head and blushed. She said softly, "I'm sorry to trouble you. I will definitely pay you back." I waved my hand, indicating that she didn't need to worry: "None of this is important. What's important is that you can live comfortably and at ease. Besides, let's go now. I can't wait to show you the new home."

I suggested excitedly, while helping her pick up her luggage and preparing to go to the new residence together. Along the way, we talked a lot about the future life, her dreams and plans. I could feel that her nervousness and anxiety were slowly dissipating, replaced by expectations and longings for a new life. I secretly made up my mind to take good care of her and let her feel the warmth and happiness of home.

After settling Yang Xiaoxia, I took a deep breath and turned to go to school. The atmosphere in the school has been extremely busy these days, as if the entire campus is immersed in a tense and orderly rhythm. The head teacher hurriedly walked through the corridor and told me that several new classes would be opened in the next few days.

I recall the time when I took over my first class, which was full of freshness and challenges. Now, the first class has just gotten on track, and the student list of the second class is already full. I expect that in the next one or two days, the school will welcome a new batch of students, and I will start a busy schedule of classes in the morning and afternoon.

The continuous full-day teaching made me feel more tired than ever before. My throat became sore and hoarse from the long hours of teaching, as if I might lose my voice at any time. Before, I had never felt so deeply the hardship of being a teacher, but now, I deeply feel the hardship of this profession.

In order to relieve the discomfort in my throat, I started to try various methods. I heard that Sterculia lychnophora is good for the throat, so I also started to try drinking it. Although I am not sure whether it is really effective, at least it gives me a kind of psychological comfort. In addition, I also prepared throat treasures and dripping pills and other medicines in case of emergency.

Although I feel exhausted from teaching every day, my anxiety is slightly relieved when I see the income gradually increasing. This income is very important to me and can help me solve some urgent needs.

However, when I saw Yang Xiaoxia struggling to find a job, my anxiety was rekindled. Her low education level caused her to repeatedly run into obstacles in the job market. I comforted her and told her that she was still young and had plenty of opportunities. But I also understood that reality was cruel and she needed to find a stable job as soon as possible to support her life.

In order to help Yang Xiaoxia improve her employment competitiveness, I decided to buy her a computer. I thought she could use the computer to learn some office software and design and drawing skills, which are very practical for girls.

So, I started searching for a suitable computer online. After some comparison and screening, I finally chose a second-hand laptop. Although it was a bit old, it looked relatively new. The seller told me that he brought this computer back from Japan and had kept it at home without much use. He was going to sell it for 2,000 yuan, but I thought the price was a bit high. After some bargaining, I finally bought it for more than 1,000 yuan.

I took the computer to Yang Xiaoxia's house. She was not at home, so I put the computer on her desk. Just as I was about to leave, she came back. As soon as she saw me, a bright smile immediately broke out on her face: "Brother, you came to see me, I am so happy!"

I smiled and pointed to the computer on the table and said, "Look how happy you are. There is something even happier for you. I brought you a computer today. You can use it to learn some office software and design drawing skills."

Yang Xiaoxia stared at the computer with eyes wide open, her eyes flashing with surprise and gratitude. She thanked me quickly and said that she would make good use of this computer to improve herself.

After the excitement, Xiaoxia's smile flashed briefly like a meteor, and soon dimmed. A trace of worry flashed in her eyes, and the uneasiness seemed to be more obvious than before.

"What's wrong, Xiaoxia?" I asked with concern, trying to capture the subtle changes in her emotions.

Xiaoxia sighed softly, tears glistening in her eyes: "But I haven't found a job yet, and I owe you more and more money. I'm really worried." Her voice was full of helplessness and self-blame.

I smiled, patted her shoulder and comforted her, "It's okay, Xiaoxia. There's no rush to pay me back the money you owe me. Now that you have a computer, you can learn more knowledge and you will definitely find a better job in the future." I tried to give her some encouragement so that she wouldn't blame herself too much.

"Yeah, I know." Xiaoxia nodded, but the worry in her eyes did not disappear.

"I'm free now and I'm lucky. Why don't I accompany you to look for a job?" I suggested, hoping to share some of the pressure with her.

Xiaoxia hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Okay, where should we find it?"

“Why don’t you go around where I work? There are a lot of technology companies there and maybe there’s a job that’s suitable for you.” I gave the suggestion.

So I rode my bike and took her to the Technology Street, which was full of modern atmosphere, with tall buildings and a wide variety of technological products.

We walked into a shopping mall and as soon as we entered, we saw a store recruiting sales staff.

"Brother Wang, look, we're hiring here, salesmen." Xiaoxia said, pointing at the recruitment advertisement.

I looked at the job advertisement carefully and thought that the sales job in this store might be suitable for Xiaoxia: "You are so eloquent, you can definitely do it. If you want to do it, go and give it a try."

Xiao Xia took a deep breath, mustered up her courage and walked over: "Hello, are you hiring salespeople here?"

The clerk nodded: "Yes, do you want to apply for sales?"

"Well, I want to try it." Xiaoxia replied.

The clerk pointed upstairs and said, "Then go upstairs to room 1102 and meet Boss Qi for an interview."

After saying goodbye to the clerk, I looked at Xiaoxia walking in front of me. Her back looked particularly thin in the afterglow of the setting sun. I suddenly realized that I might have found a possible reason why she failed to find a job repeatedly - the clothes she was wearing, which were washed white, were really not commensurate with her talent and temperament.

I quickly caught up with her and gently patted her shoulder: "Xiaoxia, come with me first." She turned her head, her eyes full of confusion. I smiled, did not explain immediately, but just pulled her to the other side of the mall.

I am very familiar with this area, after all, it is the place I must pass every day when I go to work. I clearly remember that there is a well-reputed women's clothing store not far away, and the clothes there are both fashionable and suitable for Xiaoxia's temperament.

Soon, we arrived at the small clothing store. Inside the store, there were all kinds of women's clothing, colorful and novel. I picked out a few clothes that I thought were suitable for Xiaoxia and asked her to try them on. Xiaoxia was obviously a little surprised, but she still obediently took the clothes and walked into the fitting room.

After a while, the door of the fitting room slowly opened and Xiaoxia walked out. She changed into new clothes and looked completely refreshed, as if she had changed into a different person. The dress perfectly outlined her figure, making her look taller and more elegant. I looked at Xiaoxia in front of me and couldn't help but sigh: This is what she should look like.

At this time, the salesgirl smiled and said to me with admiration in her eyes: "Sir, your girlfriend is so beautiful and has a great figure. Her figure is most suitable for body-hugging styles. This professional suit is tailor-made for her and perfectly shows her beautiful curves."

When Xiaoxia heard the salesgirl's words, her face flushed instantly. She lowered her head shyly, as if she was a little overwhelmed by the sudden praise. I also hurriedly explained: "Don't get me wrong, she is actually my sister."

The salesgirl was a little surprised when she heard this, but she quickly regained her professionalism. She said "Oh" nonchalantly, then turned to me and suggested enthusiastically: "Well, sir, since she is your sister, do you want to buy her another pair of shoes? Although the shoes she is wearing are comfortable, they are indeed a bit old, and they don't match well with this new business suit."

I looked at the shoes on Xiaoxia's feet carefully. They were indeed a little old and did not match the new outfit. So I nodded gratefully and said to the salesgirl, "You are right, let's change them together."

Then, I looked at Xiaoxia's socks, which were a pair of pilling cotton socks that obviously needed to be replaced. So I continued to ask the salesgirl, "Do you have socks for sale? It would be best if you have pantyhose that would look good with this business suit."

The saleslady smiled and nodded, then turned around and took out a pair of exquisite high heels and a pair of soft pantyhose from the shelf and handed them to me. I took the merchandise and felt sincerely grateful for the saleslady's attentiveness and thoughtfulness.

After Xiaoxia changed into this outfit and came out, she seemed to be amazed by herself in the mirror. She looked at the mirror and showed a long-lost smile on her face. I walked over and patted her shoulder gently: "Look, this is the real you. Let's go to the interview again."

After putting on new clothes, Xiaoxia seemed to have regained her confidence, and her steps became more firm and powerful. We returned to the 11th floor of the mall, where Xiaoxia was going to have an interview. I stood at the door, watching Xiaoxia walk into the interview room, and silently cheered her up in my heart: "Xiaoxia, you can do it! I'll wait for you here, and I wish you a smooth interview!"

Xiaoxia nodded, took a deep breath, and walked into the interview room.

After a while, the interview was over. I walked up to her and asked, "Xiaoxia, how was the interview?"

Xiaoxia lowered her head with a complicated expression on her face. Seeing her like this, my heart skipped a beat. Could it be that things didn't go well again? But the next second, she suddenly raised her head and smiled brightly: "Haha, I kid you! This interview went well. I'm hired! I'll start work tomorrow!"

I was relieved to hear the good news, and at the same time I was happy for her: "That's great! I knew you could do it!"

"Yes, you are right. My luck will really get better if I come with you!" Xiaoxia smiled happily.

I smiled and shook my head: "Now you have also learned to be naughty."

Xiaoxia stuck out her tongue and winked playfully. I was very pleased to see her regain her confidence.

"However, I just looked at their counter on the first floor, and I don't know what they are selling." Xiaoxia suddenly said.

"Oh, that's called an MP3, and it's used to listen to music." I explained, "It's very popular in the past two years, just like the Walkman in the past."

"Oh, so that's how it is." Xiaoxia nodded, "Then I will come directly here to work tomorrow."

"Yes, this place is very close to your school." I added, "You can come directly to me after get off work."

"Really? That's great!" Xiaoxia's face bloomed with a bright smile again, as if all her worries had disappeared.

"Well, of course it's true. It's your first day at work, and I will definitely come over to cheer you up." I responded with a smile.

"Thank you, Brother Wang. I am really lucky to have met you. Without you, I really don’t know what I would do." Xiaoxia said gratefully.

"Don't say that. We are all friends and we should help each other. Besides, I believe you can do this job well." I encouraged.

"Well, I will try my best!" Xiaoxia nodded firmly.

I felt very relieved to see her getting back on her feet.