The programmer and his woman

I felt very happy when I heard Xiaoxia's praise. I smiled and said, "I am very happy that you like the food I cook. Since you like it, I will cook for you tonight. I just saw someone selling fish in the market. Let's go buy some fish this afternoon and I will cook for you."

"You can also cook fish? Did you learn it from your father?" Xiaoxia asked curiously.

"Yes, my father has always boasted that he is good at cooking fish. Although I haven't learned the true skills, I have learned a few tricks by watching him many times. If you want to eat it, I will try making it tonight." I replied.

"Great, great, I haven't eaten fish many times since I was a child." Xiaoxia said excitedly, with anticipation gleaming in her eyes.

"Then let's go for a walk after lunch. There's a new gymnasium nearby. It's very beautiful. I'll take you there. After that, we'll buy some fish and I'll cook it for you." I suggested.

"Okay, okay!" Xiaoxia jumped up happily.

Finally, the fried steaks were all out of the pot, with a golden color and an enticing aroma. I happily said, "Okay, it's out of the pot, no more chatting, let's eat!"

"Wow, five dollars can fry such a big plate, we can eat enough beef." Xiaoxia said to me excitedly while bringing the fried steak to the table. Her eyes sparkled with satisfaction, as if she was very surprised by such delicious food.

"Xiao Xia, after we finish eating, change into new clothes and let's go out for a walk." I suggested with a smile, and my mood became happier.

"Well, okay." Xiaoxia agreed happily, her voice full of anticipation.

After lunch, I waited for Xiaoxia. After a while, she changed her clothes and stood in front of me. She was wearing a denim pleated miniskirt, and her black high heels made her look taller and more playful. The hem of her skirt swayed gently with her steps, like a blooming flower.

I looked at her and was touched by her beauty. "What's wrong? Are you stunned, you pervert?" Xiaoxia said shyly when she saw me stunned. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, making her look even cuter.

"Xiao Xia, you are so beautiful." I exclaimed sincerely, my heart was full of admiration and love for her.

After hearing what I said, Xiaoxia stuck out her tongue playfully and said, "Let's go, handsome. I'm not used to high heels of this height yet. Please support me when we go downstairs." There was a hint of coquettishness in her words, which made me even more excited.

"Oh, yes, you need to hold on to me." I said with a smile, holding her arm. We walked out of the room together, ready to start our afternoon.

When I got outside, I took a deep breath of the fresh air, feeling the tranquility and comfort here. I asked, "Xiaoxia, do you think the environment here is pretty good?" She nodded and smiled and said, "Yes, it's really beautiful here, I like it very much."

We walked side by side on the path, enjoying this wonderful time. Surrounded by lush trees and colorful flowers, the sun shone through the gaps in the leaves on us, warm and comfortable.

"Wang Dong, you know what? I always felt that God was unfair to me and gave me many challenges and difficulties. But since I met you, I have really changed my mind." Xiao Xia looked at me affectionately, her tone full of emotion, "You are like a special gift from God to me, making me feel warmth and happiness that I have never had before. From childhood to adulthood, I have never met someone who treats me as well as you."

She raised her head slightly, gently stroked my cheek with her hand, smiled and said: "Thank you for making me feel true love and happiness."

I looked at her happy smile, and my heart was filled with sweetness and satisfaction. I lovingly scratched her little nose with my fingers and whispered, "It's not too late to meet you now. I can always love you and care for you in the future."

Xiaoxia smiled even brighter after hearing what I said. She suddenly said coquettishly, "Haha, I'm tired, you can carry me on your back."

I smiled and shook my head, pretending to be helpless and said, "You little girl, you really know how to act like a spoiled child. But since you are tired, I will carry you on my back." After that, I bent down and waited for her to come.

Xiaoxia jumped onto my back like a light bird, wrapping her arms tightly around my shoulders. I put my arms around her legs, feeling her soft and silky touch, and an inexplicable excitement surged in my heart.

I gently bumped Xiaoxia on my back and said with a smile, "Well, it feels really good."

After hearing what I said, Xiaoxia lowered her head shyly and said coquettishly, "You are such a pervert."

I laughed out loud, feeling her gently twisting on my back, as if she was playing with me. We played along the way, our laughter echoing in the air, attracting the attention of passers-by.

After a while, we came to the vegetable market again. It was bustling with people. We walked hand in hand to a stall selling fish.

"Boss, what kind of fish is this? It looks quite fresh." I asked curiously, pointing at a lively fish on the stall.

The fishmonger responded enthusiastically: "This is grass carp, the meat is fresh and delicious, it's good for stewing or braising."

"How much is it?" I asked, planning to buy one for Xiaoxia to try.

"Two yuan per pound, the price is fair." The boss answered readily.

"Then please get me one. Not too big, just right for two people." I said, pointing to a medium-sized fish.

The boss picked up the fish skillfully, put it on the scale and weighed it, then said, "This one is just right, just give me seven dollars."

I paid and bought some onions, ginger, garlic and some seasonings. The boss also killed the fish for me and cleaned up the internal organs so that I could start cooking when I got home.

When I got home, Xiaoxia was already waiting impatiently at the kitchen door. I asked her to watch while I started to get busy.

"Xiao Xia, look, we need to make a few cuts on the fish first." I picked up the knife and gently cut a few cuts on the fish. "This will make it easier for the fish to absorb the flavor."

"Why do you have to cut it a few times?" Xiaoxia asked puzzled.

I explained with a smile: "The purpose of making these cuts is to allow the seasoning to penetrate the fish meat better, so that the fish will be more delicious when cooked."

"Oh, so that's how it is." Xiaoxia suddenly realized.

I continued to introduce the process of cooking fish: "Then let's continue to prepare other ingredients. Take a plate and pour some flour into the plate. Take another bowl and pour soy sauce, salt, sugar, vinegar, and star anise into the bowl for later use. Cut the green onion, ginger, and garlic into sections, as they will be used later."

As I was talking, I put the marinated fish on a plate and coated it with flour. Then I poured oil into the pan and fried the fish when the oil was hot. After a while, the fish turned golden yellow and I carefully fished it out.

"Now pour out the remaining oil in the pot, clean the pot and add some water. Wait for the water to boil and pour the ingredients we just prepared into it and cook." I said as I did it.

"How long does it take to cook?" Xiaoxia asked curiously.

"Cook it for a while until it's tasty." I pointed at the fish in the pot and said, "It's ready now. Let's put the fried fish in and simmer it for a while."

After a while, there was not much water left in the pot, and I shouted happily: "Come find a big plate, our braised fish is ready!"

I put the fish on a plate and brought it to the table. Xiaoxia couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks and taste it, then shouted excitedly: "Delicious, delicious! Wang Dong, you try it too!"

I took a bite and tasted it. It tasted really good. "Well, it tastes a bit like the way my father cooks fish," I exclaimed.

Xiaoxia said to me while eating the fish: "Wang Dong, you are so amazing. Your cooking is so delicious. But I think I still haven't learned how to cook this fish this time. I need to learn more before I can cook it for you."

I smiled and shook my head and said, "It's okay, Xiaoxia. If you like it, tell me when you want to eat it next time, and I'll cook it for you. Okay, don't talk while eating fish, be careful not to get stuck with bones."

We enjoyed this delicious dinner and felt each other's company and warmth.

The next morning, the sun shone through the gaps in the curtains into the room, bringing a new day of vitality. Xiaoxia and I rode our bicycles together, enjoying the tranquility and freshness of the morning. I sent her to the entrance of the mall, said goodbye to her, and watched her walk into the bustling crowd to start her new day. Then, I turned the car around and returned to school.

Xiaoxia's current workplace is not far from my school and can be reached on foot. This makes it more convenient for us to get along, and also makes me feel a little happy.

As soon as I walked into the school gate, I met my colleague Sun Lingling. As soon as she saw me, she smiled and joked: "Oh, the sun rises from the east today. Why is Teacher Wang so diligent today and comes so early?"

I responded with a smile: "Go away, when have I ever been inactive?"

Sun Lingling shook her head and pretended to be serious and said, "It's you. You've been disappearing as soon as you don't have classes recently. We can't find you. I'm telling you, Teacher Qi has something against you."

When I heard that, my heart skipped a beat and I quickly asked, "Really? Then why didn't you say something good to Teacher Qi for me?"

Sun Lingling blinked and said with a smile: "How can I not tell you? Of course I told you that Mr. Wang recently tricked a little girl into getting his hands on her, and he can't see her anymore. He must be picking up girls."

I looked at Sun Lingling and said angrily, "Hey, how could you say that to me? Can't you say a few good words for me in front of Teacher Qi, saying that I went back to study hard? Teacher Qi doesn't know that I'm dating someone, and now you've betrayed him. How can I maintain the glorious image of me who loves to study and study in Teacher Qi's heart in the future?"

Just when I was feeling frustrated, suddenly a familiar voice came from behind me: "Let me see who loves to study and research so much?" I turned around and saw Teacher Qi standing there with a smile on his face, holding a few books in his hands.

"Hey, Teacher Qi, when did you come running behind me? Why didn't you make any noise?" I asked in surprise.

Teacher Qi smiled and said, "I just heard someone calling my name, so I quietly came over to see if they were saying anything bad about me."

I quickly waved my hands to deny it: "No, how dare I say anything bad about you, and you don't have anything bad to say about others."

Teacher Qi nodded, then changed the subject: "Well, you're dating someone! Didn't I say I'd introduce you to someone? At that time, you even said to me in a fake way, 'No, no, I'm still young, I don't want to date so early, I have to focus on my career. Humph, now you're dating someone yourself."

I smiled awkwardly and explained, "This... is just a coincidence."

Teacher Qi looked at me and seemed helpless: "Look at you now, you even have dark circles under your eyes. I'm telling you, take it easy, your body can't handle it if you do it too frequently. When I was young..." At this point, Teacher Qi seemed to realize something and suddenly stopped.

I quickly interrupted him: "Okay, okay, Master, I know, I know, there are female colleagues here."

Teacher Qi cleared his throat and changed the subject: "Well, let's talk business. Teacher Wang, don't run home to pick up girls as soon as you don't have classes. There are still many things waiting for you to deal with in school."

I quickly nodded and agreed: "I understand, Teacher Qi. Don't worry this time, I will definitely not run back."

Teacher Qi seemed dissatisfied with my answer. He frowned and said, "Ah? What happened? You broke up so soon? Did you dump her, or did she dump you?"

I didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Oh, no, Master, please don't guess. Well, I still have classes, I'll leave first." After saying that, I picked up my book and left in a hurry.

Teacher Qi looked at my departing back and shook his head: "Hey, look, I'm concerned about my apprentice's private life, but I'm not willing to tell my master." He smiled helplessly and turned back to the office.

Recently, the school's enrollment work has fallen into a trough. The enrollment model of university lectures is not ideal, and with the reduction of advertising investment, the number of students we can recruit is very small. Therefore, my course schedule has also been affected. I only have half a day every day to face one or two classes of students.

When I returned to school, I unexpectedly found Sun Lingling chatting with a beautiful woman I had never seen before. This beautiful woman was obviously not a teacher or student in our school. Her temperament and dress revealed a kind of elegance and confidence.

"Teacher Wang, I'll give you these pens and notebooks, as well as my beloved little clips." Sun Lingling suddenly said, with a hint of reluctance in her tone.

"What's the matter, Sun Lingling? Are you having trouble living?" I responded jokingly.

Sun Lingling sighed and explained, "I'm ready to resign."

"Ah? So sudden, why?" I asked in surprise.

Sun Lingling pointed to the empty classroom outside the window and said, "Haven't you noticed that the school has basically stopped recruiting students recently? There haven't been any new classes for a while. The work in the counseling office is getting less and less, and I don't think there's much point in staying here any longer."

I nodded to show my understanding. Indeed, with the stagnation of enrollment, the work of the counseling office has also been greatly affected.

"If you leave, there will be no one left for consultation?" I asked.

Sun Lingling smiled and said, "There won't be no one here. I'll introduce my classmates to you."