The programmer and his woman

Xia Li gently handed me the enrollment brochure with a hint of doubt in her eyes: "Teacher Wang, I still don't quite understand the course content involved in your enrollment brochure. Can you give me a brief introduction?"

I took the brochure from her with a smile and began to explain in detail: "Xia Li, look here, these are basic courses. The details of each course are described in detail in the brochure. We will spend about three months to teach these basic courses to ensure that students can master the basic knowledge and skills."

When I was explaining the contents of the enrollment brochure to Xia Li, she suddenly interrupted me and said, "Teacher Wang, I'm really curious, do you really have a partner or are you lying to me?"

I was stunned for a moment, then smiled and replied, "Xia Li, how could I lie to you? I really have a partner."

She seemed very interested in my answer and continued to ask: "How old is your partner and what does he do?"

I smiled and replied, "She is younger than me. She just found a job around here a few days ago. She works in sales, mainly selling electronic products, especially MP3s."

"Really?" Xia Li asked excitedly, "I just want to buy an MP3 player! Teacher Wang, can you take me to your girlfriend's place after work?"

I nodded. "Of course, Xia Li. If you want to buy MP3 players, buying them from her will not only help her increase her sales, but also give her discounts."

Xia Li smiled happily: "That's great, I'll buy it anywhere anyway. Teacher Wang, then it's a deal, you take me there after get off work."

I smiled and agreed to her. Looking at Xia Li's beautiful face and gentle smile, I couldn't help but think of what Teacher Li Lei said. Xia Li is indeed a gentle and beautiful girl. No wonder Teacher Li Lei fell in love with her at first sight. So, I tentatively asked, "Xia Li, are you single?"

Xia Li looked at me in surprise: "Yes, why did Teacher Wang suddenly ask this?"

I was secretly happy, because this information was very important to Teacher Li Lei. I smiled and replied, "Nothing, just asking casually."

Xia Li seemed to see my intention. She blinked mischievously and said, "Teacher Wang, do you have any idea about me? If you have any idea, tell me. If Miss Ben is happy, she might agree to it."

I was amused by her words: "Xia Li, you are really good at joking. But you are really good, I believe there will be many boys who like you."

Xia Li smiled shyly after hearing what I said. I looked at her and thought to myself that I must tell Teacher Li Lei this good news later, and he will definitely be very happy.

I coughed lightly and tried to turn the topic to Teacher Li Lei: "Xia Li, what do you think of Teacher Li? He is also a very popular teacher in our school."

Xia Li frowned slightly, and seemed not to have much affection for Teacher Li Lei: "As for him, I don't have any feelings for him. He always has that long hair, and he doesn't look like a serious teacher."

I shook my head and tried to defend Teacher Li Lei: "Xia Li, don't be fooled by appearances. I have worked with Teacher Li for a while, and he gives me the impression that he is a very down-to-earth person with a very thoughtful heart. Maybe if you spend more time with him, you will change your opinion of him."

I glanced at the time and it was almost time for class: "Xia Li, let's talk later. I'm going to class first."

When I arrived at the corridor, I happened to meet Teacher Li Lei who had just walked out of the classroom. I walked up to him and said with a smile, "Teacher Li, get out of class is over. By the way, I have found out what you asked me to do for you."

Teacher Li Lei looked at me expectantly: "Ah, what's the matter?"

I deliberately kept it a secret: "It's about Xia Li."

When Teacher Li Lei heard that it was about Xia Li, he immediately became excited: "Oh, Teacher Wang, thank you, come on, tell me about it."

I smiled and nodded, and began to tell him about Xia Li's recent situation: "Listen, you will be happy to hear this news. Xia Li is single now."

When Teacher Li Lei heard the news, he almost jumped up with joy: "Yes! This is really good news. What is her impression of me? Have you helped me find out?"

I nodded and continued to tell him: "I did ask this, but this situation is not good."

Upon hearing this, Teacher Li Lei asked nervously, "What's wrong? Does she hate me?"

I shook my head. "That's not the case. It's just that from what I heard, she hates your long hair."

Upon hearing this, Teacher Li Lei touched his long hair and sighed, "Oh, so that's it. It's a pity that I have kept my hair for so many years. But it doesn't matter. I will go get it cut today. Anything else?"

I shook my head. "I haven't had time to ask anything else. It's okay. I'll ask for you when I have time."

Teacher Li Lei looked at me gratefully: "Okay, okay, thank you, Teacher Wang."

I waved my hand: "It's okay, you're welcome, I'll go to class first."

I looked up at the clock and it was almost time to get off work, but I didn't see Teacher Li. I thought to myself, maybe he really went to get his hair cut. After all, it was not easy for him to make such a decision for Xia Li. It seems that he really has deep feelings for Xia Li.

"Teacher Wang, let's go." Xia Li's voice interrupted my thoughts.

Oh, by the way, we still need to buy an MP3 player, I suddenly remembered. So I quickly responded: "Hey, look at my brain, let's go, she's very close to here, I'll lead the way."

"Teacher Wang, please slow down. I'm wearing high heels and can't walk that fast. Please wait for me." Xia Li shouted from behind.

I realized that I was walking too fast and quickly slowed down: "Oh, okay, then let's walk slowly." I was about to turn around to pick up Xia Li when I heard "Ouch".

"What's wrong, Xia Li?" I turned around quickly.

"I sprained my ankle." Xia Li said with a frown.

I sighed in self-blame: "Oh, you see it's all my fault for walking too fast. Is your sprain serious? Let me help you find a place to rest for a while."

Xia Li shook her head: "It's okay, it shouldn't be serious, no need to rest. It's nothing, just hold on to me, let's walk slowly."

I felt bad as I watched her trying to endure the pain: "Oh, okay. Xia Li, if you don't feel well, go home first. We can go again when we are free."

Xia Li shook her head firmly: "I'm fine. I promised you that I would help your girlfriend with her performance. I'm not in much pain now. Just support me a little."

I admired Xia Li's strength and kindness, and thought that Xia Li was not only beautiful in appearance but also beautiful in heart.

"Xia Li, we're here. This counter in front is it." I said, pointing to the counter not far away.

"Ouch, Teacher Wang, please help me, my feet hurt again." Xia Li suddenly stopped and said, "Teacher Wang, I'm sorry, my feet really hurt. I want to hug your waist and rest for a while."

I quickly supported her, fearing that she would fall: "Xia Li, are you really okay? How about taking you to the hospital?"

Xia Li smiled and shook her head: "It's okay, just take a rest." She leaned close to me, as if this could relieve some of the pain. I looked at her pale face and frowning brows, and I couldn't help but feel distressed. So I gently hugged her shoulders and let her lean on me.

Xiaoxia was chatting with her colleagues when Sister Li's eyes suddenly crossed the crowd and fixed on a pair of figures not far away. She turned to Xiaoxia, pointed ahead, and said with a hint of surprise and teasing, "Xiaoyang, look across the street, is that your boyfriend?"

Xiaoxia, upon hearing Sister Li's words, immediately raised her head curiously and looked in the direction Sister Li pointed: "Ah? Where is it?"

Sister Li's eyes were sharp and her finger pointed firmly forward: "Look, those two people opposite, your boyfriend seems to be hugging a woman. Alas, these men nowadays, I think they are all the same." Her tone was full of sighs and disappointment.

Xiaoxia showed an expression of disbelief on her face, but soon, she shook her head firmly: "Sister Li, don't talk nonsense, I know my boyfriend, he is not that kind of person."

Sister Li looked at Xiaoxia's determined eyes and sighed: "Well, I hope I'm overthinking it."

I saw Xiaoxia looking at me, so I waved to her.

"I'm fine, Teacher Wang, let's go." At this time, Xia Li took one of my arms and walked forward. It seemed that the rest she had just taken was really helpful, and she didn't show any pain from walking with her sprained ankle just now.

I noticed that Xia Li seemed to be in very good condition now, and she didn't look at all like she was in pain from walking with her ankle sprained. I asked curiously, "Hey, Xia Li, the way you walk now seems like your ankle is healed?"

Xia Li nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, it suddenly stopped hurting, it seems to be better. But I still need your arm to support me for a while, if I sprain it again, I will really have to go to the hospital."

I smiled and agreed: "Okay, you should go slower."

In this way, Xia Li held my arm all the way to the counter. I introduced her to Xiao Xia: "Xiao Xia, let me introduce you, this is my colleague Xia Li, she came to buy an MP3."

However, at this moment, Sister Li's voice rang out again. She snorted with a hint of disdain in her tone: "Colleagues? With this level of intimacy, I would believe you if you told me you were husband and wife."

I saw that Sister Li's tone was not good, so I immediately explained: "Oh, Sister Li, you misunderstood. Xia Li just sprained her ankle and it was inconvenient for her to walk, so I helped her over here."

At this time, Sister Li snorted and commented with a bit of disdain and confusion: "This person with a sprained ankle can run better than a normal person." Her eyes moved back and forth between Xia Li and me, as if looking for an answer.

I was secretly anxious, wondering how could Xia Li be so heartless? Seeing her favorite MP3 player was like seeing a long-lost relative, and she was so excited that she completely forgot about the discomfort in her foot. She ran so fast, how could she have sprained her ankle? In this way, not only did Sister Li misunderstand, I am afraid that everyone present would think that our relationship was unusual.

Sister Li suddenly turned to me with a scrutinizing look in her eyes: "Xiao Wang, what's the meaning of bringing this woman here?" Her voice was not loud, but her tone was very serious.

I quickly explained, "Sister Li, you misunderstood. Xia Li is my colleague. She came here today to buy an MP3 player, saying she wanted to help Xiao Xia with her sales. As soon as she left the house, she sprained her ankle, so I helped her come here. Who knew that by the time she got here, her ankle might have recovered and she's fine, which led to everyone's misunderstanding."

However, Sister Li didn't seem to believe my explanation. She snorted and said, "I've lived a long time, so I can see everything clearly. Regardless of whether what you said now is true or false, I think the way this girl looks at you is not as simple as you say."

Just as we were arguing, Xiaoxia came over. She heard our conversation but didn't show any dissatisfaction or anger. She walked over to me and said softly, "Sister Li, I believe Wang Dong. They should just be colleagues. It's not as complicated as you think."

I was touched when I heard Xiaoxia's words. I knew she was defending me and justifying our relationship. I looked at her gratefully, then turned to Xiali, trying to ease the atmosphere.

Xia Li seemed to realize her own gaffe. She apologized to Xiao Xia, "Teacher Wang, I'm so sorry. I came here today to buy an MP3 player, but I didn't expect to cause you so much trouble." She pointed to an MP3 player on the counter and said, "Then please help me pick this one up so I can have a look."

Xiaoxia smiled and nodded, and took out the MP3 player that Xiali pointed out from the counter. She began to introduce the performance and features of the product to Xiali. However, during the introduction, Xiali suddenly whispered in Xiaoxia's ear: "Little sister, you just mentioned quality. Do you know what quality means? It represents maturity and charm. If such a good display cabinet is filled with immature products, it will only make people laugh. So as a professional salesperson, you should understand what I mean. If you still don't understand, I will explain it to you more clearly. Wang Dong doesn't like little girls like you who know nothing. He should find a mature and elegant woman like me. So you'd better be sensible and leave Wang Dong as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will be very embarrassed when he dumps you."

"Oh, by the way, Teacher Wang, I'm sorry, I just remembered that I forgot to bring money today. I'll come back to buy it tomorrow." After saying that, she turned and left.

Xiao Xia suddenly turned around, with a questioning and puzzled look in her eyes, and asked in a serious tone: "Wang Dong! Who is this woman?"

I was caught off guard by Xiaoxia's sudden question. I was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly explained: "Ah, Xiaoxia, didn't I tell you that this is my colleague, Xia Li?"

Xiaoxia frowned and continued to ask: "Do you like her?"

I was a little flustered by the question and quickly waved my hands to deny it: "Me? No, Xiaoxia, you misunderstood. I really don't like her. Teacher Li from our unit likes her, and I'm helping Teacher Li to bring them together. How could I possibly like her? Hey, Xiaoxia, you didn't misunderstand me, did you?"

"Sister Li, I'm going home first after get off work!" Xiaoxia said to Sister Li while packing her things.

"Hey, Xiaoxia, wait for me!" I shouted hurriedly, and then walked quickly to Xiaoxia's side. "Why are you in such a hurry to leave? I brought her here today specifically to ask her to buy more things so that I can boost your sales!" I looked at Xiaoxia anxiously.

"Hmph!" Xiao Xia said angrily, "I think you are doing this to piss me off on purpose!" Her face turned red with anger and her eyes flashed with rage.

"Xiao Xia, you really misunderstood me..." I tried to explain, but was interrupted before I could finish my words.

"Stop explaining! Go back to your own house and sleep tonight, and don't come here again!" Xiaoxia's voice was sharp and piercing, as if it was going to pierce the air.

I sighed helplessly and thought: Maybe it would be better to let her be alone now. After all, she is angry and won't listen to anything I say. I will go and talk to her tomorrow when she calms down.

Thinking of this, I turned around and left silently. When I returned home, I was still in a heavy mood. Xiaoxia's misunderstanding made me feel very sad, but at the same time I also understood that I needed to give her some time and space to think calmly at this moment.

Hope everything will be better tomorrow...