The programmer and his woman

The morning breeze brought a hint of coolness, gently blowing across the street. With conversation and expectation along the way, we followed General Manager Yao's steps and walked into the traffic police office building. Although the building is not high, the overall design is simple and generous, and the white and blue exterior walls are particularly eye-catching in the sun.

As we walked up the stairs, we came to the second floor. The corridor was quiet, with only the occasional sound of papers flipping and light conversations. Mr. Yao was obviously very familiar with the environment here. He led us through the corridor and came to a spacious office.

The office was bright and clean, and the sunlight shone through the windows onto the neat desks, making it look particularly warm. At this time, the traffic police had not yet arrived for duty, and the whole office was filled with a peaceful and orderly atmosphere. General Manager Yao smiled and nodded to several staff members who were sorting out documents, and they all looked up in response with friendly smiles on their faces.

Mr. Yao walked up to them and enthusiastically introduced us, the new office staff. He explained our identities and responsibilities in detail and hoped that they could give us some guidance and help. The staff were very enthusiastic and arranged for us to work at several desks near the windows.

It was my first time working in a room full of police officers. I felt a little nervous, as if the air was frozen. I looked around and saw police officers in uniform everywhere. They were busy with their work, some sorting documents, some talking in low voices. We, the outsiders, seemed out of place here.

However, as time went by, the tension gradually dissipated. In talking with the police around me, I found that they were not as serious and rigid as I imagined, but rather very friendly and enthusiastic. We talked about our respective work and life, and gradually, I integrated into the group and relaxed.

At this time, a tall policeman came over. He was tall but a little fat, but his eyes revealed a kind of determination and decisiveness. He greeted us with a smile and asked about our accommodation yesterday. I realized that the house we stayed in yesterday belonged to this policeman.

We all said that the accommodation conditions were very good, and the rooms were comfortable and clean. During the chat, we learned that the police comrade was named Officer Liu, and he was the technician in charge of the unit's traffic police system. In the future, we will have frequent contact and cooperation with him in the development of the police system.

I turned on the computer and started browsing the police system documents that General Manager Yao sent me. While browsing, I heard the conversation between General Manager Yao and Officer Liu. General Manager Yao asked Officer Liu some questions about his driver's license, and it was obvious that he had not yet obtained a driver's license. Officer Liu smiled and replied, "Guangming, you don't have a driver's license yet? That's easy. I can get you a driver's license."

When Mr. Yao heard what Officer Liu said, he showed a pleasant expression on his face, "Really? We can do it directly, right?" He was obviously looking forward to getting a driver's license quickly. Officer Liu nodded, indicating that there was indeed such a channel to apply for a driver's license.

Hearing this, I couldn't help but feel astonished. Could it be that this driver's license could be easily obtained without any test? Such an incredible thing really surprised me! However, at the same time, a thought flashed through my mind like lightning - in such a special environment, many things are probably unimaginable to ordinary people like me, and they may be far more complicated and diverse than I know.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but fall into deep thought...

A slight creaking sound broke my thoughts, and the office door was slowly pushed open. A staff member in a dark blue uniform with shining shoulder straps walked in. He walked with a firm step, and his eyes swept through every corner of the office, finally fixed on the two policemen, and called out: "Xiao Zhao, Xiao Zhou, you two come with me."

Xiao Zhao was sorting documents. When he heard Captain Wang's voice, he looked up with a reluctant look on his face: "Hey, Captain Wang, I just sat down not long ago, my butt hasn't even warmed up yet, what are you going to do?"

Captain Wang glared at him, his tone serious: "Stop talking nonsense, do you still want your bonus this month?"

Xiao Zhou put down the teacup in his hand and came over with a hint of curiosity on his face: "Captain Wang, what is the mission? Why are you so anxious all of a sudden?"

Captain Wang sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in his voice: "It's not a big task. The leaders above just said that the funds this month are a bit tight, so let us find a solution ourselves."

When Xiao Zhao heard this, he immediately complained with a bitter face: "Oh, the weather is as hot as a steamer, and I still have to go outside to get a ticket? It's really annoying!"

Xiao Zhou also sighed and agreed, "Yeah, it's really a torture to go out and issue tickets in this weather. But for the sake of that little bonus, I have no choice but to bite the bullet and do it."

Captain Wang looked at the two of them and said earnestly, "I know it's not easy for everyone, but there's nothing we can do about it. We have to find a way to complete the task to ensure that this month's bonus is not affected. Everyone, please work harder and be patient, and it will pass."

After listening to Captain Wang's words, the two still had complaints in their hearts, but they also knew that this was a problem that could not be avoided in reality. So, they quietly changed into uniforms and prepared to follow Captain Wang out to carry out the mission.

When I heard the conversation between Captain Wang and Xiao Zhao and Xiao Zhou, I couldn't help but feel surprised. For someone like me who is not very experienced in the world, this completely overturned my understanding of the work of traffic police. I always thought that the duty of traffic police is to maintain traffic order and ensure people's travel safety. I didn't expect that their bonuses are linked to the number of tickets issued. This incentive mechanism surprised me a little and also triggered my deeper thinking about the work of traffic police.

Shortly after Xiao Zhao and Xiao Zhou followed Captain Wang out of the office, I heard a conversation between Officer Liu and Officer Ma. Officer Liu said with some worry, "Old Ma, have you heard? If we don't meet the physical fitness test standards, there will be serious consequences."

Officer Ma frowned and replied, "I haven't heard of this. Our boss is really something, why does he have to do a physical fitness test? I almost failed the test when I first joined the company. Now look at my fat body. How can I run?" He patted his belly and smiled helplessly.

"Yeah, I'm worried about that, too." Officer Liu sighed. "But then again, this physical fitness assessment does make sense. As a police officer, physical fitness is still very important. If you can't even meet the basic physical fitness, how can you deal with various emergencies?"

Officer Ma nodded, but still had a somewhat disapproving expression on his face: "That's true, but it depends on the actual situation. With the intensity of our work now, coupled with this weather, who has the energy to exercise? If there is a real assessment, I don't think many of us can pass it."

Officer Liu put down the documents in his hand, looked up at Officer Ma, with a self-deprecating smile on his face: "Old Ma, you know, I had a sudden idea that day and wanted to try to time myself to see how long it would take to run a thousand meters now."

Officer Ma glanced at Officer Liu, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes. He asked, "Okay, Xiao Liu, it seems that you are quite motivated. How about it? How many minutes and seconds did you run for one thousand meters?"

Officer Liu smiled bitterly and waved his hands, then burst into laughter. "Oh, don't mention it. I didn't even finish the run. I was quite energetic at the beginning, but halfway through I felt dizzy and my legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead. I thought I'd rest against a tree, but after only two steps my leg cramped. It hurt so much that I rested on the curb for a long time."

Officer Ma also laughed after hearing this. He patted Officer Liu on the shoulder and consoled him, "Hey, Xiao Liu, if you can't even run, then there's no need for me to even think about it. When I first joined the company, I could barely cope with it, but now at my age, I probably can't even run."

The two looked at each other and laughed, with a hint of self-mockery and helplessness in their laughter. Officer Ma sighed and said with emotion: "Yes, nowadays, the work pressure is high and the pace of life is fast. For us 'old' policemen, our health is really not as good as before."

When Officer Liu heard the word "old", he immediately frowned and retorted, "Hey, don't use the word old to refer to me, Lao Ma. You are really old, but I am not. I am only in my thirties, in the prime of my life, still young. I think the main reason why I can't run is because of my body. I have been attending a lot of social events recently, and I have eaten a lot of fish and meat, so I have gained weight."

Officer Ma laughed, patted Officer Liu's belly, and joked: "Haha, it seems that you have to control your diet. But, having said that, your 'equipment' is quite unique. Maybe it can be used as a meat shield at a critical moment."

After hearing this, Officer Liu pretended to be angry and glared at Officer Ma, but then he started laughing again. He touched his stomach and said seriously, "You are right. I have to pay attention to this. From today on, I have decided to eat less meat and fish and more vegetables and fruits to try to lose weight."

Officer Ma looked at Officer Liu's serious expression and nodded in support. He looked up at his watch and found that it was almost noon, so he suggested: "Hey, Xiao Liu mentioned eating, it's really time for lunch. Let's go to that restaurant today. The food there is delicious. Call those brothers to come with us, and we can eat and chat and relax."

The "little brothers" they were referring to were obviously us. As they finished speaking, I couldn't help but feel moved. They were going to treat us to lunch. To be honest, I had never been treated to a meal by a police officer before. I was both curious and excited. I didn't know what this experience would be like, and I was full of imagination about whether the dishes that were about to be served would be rich.

We followed the two policemen, thinking about our own things all the way, feeling both nervous and excited. Finally, we arrived at a medium-sized restaurant. For a worker like me who usually works hard to make a living and has not seen much of the world, such a restaurant is already quite luxurious. I looked around and saw that the decoration was elegant and the environment was clean and tidy. I couldn't help but sigh that this place was really nice.

When the restaurant owner saw the two policemen, he immediately came up to them with a big smile on his face. He greeted them warmly, "Oh, Officer Liu, Officer Ma, I am really grateful that you two are here to take care of my business again." From the owner's tone, I could tell that the two policemen were regular customers here and had a very good relationship with the owner.

However, just when I thought it would be a pleasant lunch, I noticed that after the boss's happy expression, a trace of sadness appeared on his face. This puzzled me. Wasn't he just thanking the two policemen for taking care of his business? Why did he look so sad now?

I quietly observed the interaction between the boss and the two policemen, trying to find out the previous doubts from their conversation. After a brief hesitation, the boss approached the two policemen with an awkward look on his face and whispered, "Officer Liu, Officer Ma, I'm really sorry, the business of our store has been down recently, and the revenue is far less than before. I am deeply grateful because the leaders have always taken good care of my business. But...but that, the accumulated bills have not been settled for two years. Can you two settle part of it for me first when it is convenient for you?"

The boss' words were filled with pleading and helplessness. He was obviously worried about the financial problems of the restaurant, but he didn't want to affect his relationship with the police. After hearing this, the two policemen looked unhappy. Officer Liu sighed softly, as if he was used to this kind of situation, while Officer Ma spoke directly, with a serious and warning tone.

"Boss Li," Officer Ma said in a deep voice, "your restaurant is well-known in this city. It's quite large, and the parking lot is quite large. But you know in your heart that the area in front of your restaurant is a real parking lot? If cars are parked randomly and our people come here every day to issue tickets, do you think it will affect your restaurant's business?"

When Boss Li heard this, his face turned pale instantly, as if he had heard something terrible. He waved his hands quickly, showing an anxious look on his face, slapping himself repeatedly, and crying: "Officer Ma, please don't misunderstand! I was really confused just now. This is not as simple as affecting business. If you really come to issue tickets every day, I will have no business at all. I promise to rectify it immediately and never let this happen again. I warmly welcome all leaders to come here to inspect my work and take care of my business." After speaking, Boss Li bowed deeply again, with his forehead almost touching the ground.

At this time, Officer Liu came over and gently supported Boss Li, his tone much softer: "Oh, Boss Li, there is no need to be like this. Officer Ma was just joking with you just now. We understand your difficulties and thank you for your support for our work. The meal money must be paid, but you also know that our bureau is short of funds recently. We will pay you as soon as the funds are sufficient. For today's meal money, it is still the same as before, so remember it first."

Boss Li nodded immediately. He called the waiter over and pointed to the best private room in the restaurant and said, "Open the best private room for these guests. We must make sure they have a satisfying meal and a happy drink today!"