The night was deep, and the whole city was immersed in silence. I'm Su Xun, an ordinary employee who works hard in the busy city day after day. My office is located in a tech company that people say is full of possibilities. My life is like my methodical work stream – regular and calm. However, I never thought that the calm of tonight was as if it had been broken by a sudden storm.
The black-screen laptop in front of me is lying quietly on my desk like a time bomb, and its silence indicates a big crisis. My heart sank. I'm going to need important reports from this notebook for tomorrow morning's meeting. It was the culmination of months of hard work, and if this glitch caused a late submission, my career could be overshadowed.
I tried every way I could think of it—restarting, tapping, and even hoping that the computer would suddenly and miraculously return to normal. But all attempts were mocked by that indifferent cursor in the upper left corner of the screen, as if to tell me that all attempts were in vain.
As the minutes ticked by, my anxiety slowly crept to its peak. I began to filter in my mind the people who might help me at this time. My family doesn't understand computers, most of my friends have fallen asleep... Suddenly, I thought of a person - Li Muyang.
In the company, Li Muyang's name represents the authority of technology, and he can always quickly solve all kinds of difficult technical problems. Also in our technology company, he also won the title of "warm man" with his reassuring and gentle temperament. After hesitating again and again, thinking of me who had no one to ask for, I reluctantly dialed Li Muyang's phone.
The vibration of the mobile phone in the middle of the night was particularly abrupt, and the sound penetrated the silence and entered my anxious heart. The phone rang a few times, and just when I was about to give up, Li Muyang's calm voice came from the other side: "Su Xun, what happened when you called so late?"
After a brief conversation, he learned of my embarrassment, and did not ask more, but said, "Give me half an hour, come to my house, and I will help you see." Listening to his calm tone, I couldn't help but feel a warm current in my heart.
Putting away the excessive thoughts in my mind, I hugged my notebook and prepared to go out. Li Muyang's house is not far away, and the air in the middle of the night is a little cool, so I tightened my clothes and walked quickly in the direction of his house. At this moment, my heart is full of complex emotions, on the one hand, I am anxious about the failure of my notebook, on the other hand, I am grateful to Li Muyang, and I feel a faint uneasiness - after all, going to a male colleague's house late at night is definitely not normal in anyone's eyes.
After taking a deep breath, I tried to calm my emotions. The doorbell rang, the door opened, and Li Muyang's figure appeared in the light at the door.
"Come in, don't stand outside. His voice was like a warm current, diluting the chill of the night.
I walked into Li Muyang's home, and involuntarily walked into an unknown night, which made this supposed peaceful night extremely undulating.
In the middle of the night, the starry sky is hidden under the heavy halo of the city. Li Muyang's home is located in an ordinary high-rise building in this bright night. I never imagined that I would step into his private space at such a moment, and everything was a little unexpected and nervous.
The light behind the door exuded a soft and warm atmosphere, slightly breaking the stiffness in my heart. Li Muyang smiled and asked me to sit down, and then served a cup of hot tea. He opened his laptop neatly and began the technician's rescue operation. Under his fingertips, the computer, which had caused me to panic because of its black screen, was soon showing signs of recovery.
The interior of his room is simple and subtle, with a wide variety of books on the shelves, various small objects and colors in the interior corridor revealing the master's meticulousness and connotation. In contrast to his serious and focused image in the workplace, there is more of a sense of comfort and comfort.
In front of the resuscitated computer, we started an unexpected conversation. From the initial tips and tricks for using notebooks and maintenance knowledge, our topic slowly shifted to more in-depth aspects. I talked about his work setbacks and successes, while he shared his passion for technology and his vision for the future. During the conversation, we all expressed surprise at the novelty of each other's existence. Li Muyang's tone was sincere and delicate, and his eyes revealed a deep understanding of life.
As the conversation progressed, time seemed to lose its meaning. I never realized that this man, who seemed familiar to me but was strange, had similar values and confusion to me. I was fascinated by his life story, his love for his work, his improvement in technology, and his confusion and expectations for the future. It's like two people on a parallel line, suddenly meeting at a certain point, and then discovering that we have traveled in countless same dimensions in those years.
The computer was finally in good condition and all the data was restored. I could have ended this unexpected night visit, but I realized that I didn't want to say goodbye. It was early in the morning, but I still seemed to have endless words to say and stories to hear.
"Thank you, Li Muyang. I said, with a heartfelt gratitude in my eyes.
"Nothing, I'm glad I could help you. He replied mildly. His eyes were clear and allowed me to see his true self.
Li Muyang handed me a book. "I've read this book many times, and every time I have new insights, I hope you will like it too. "Between the pages are the imprints of his warmth and growth.
As the quiet night fell, the distance between me and Li Muyang narrowed in an unpredictable way at that moment. The moonlight shines through the screen window on the keyboard, and the rhythm of tapping the keyboard and the quiet night weave a small world that belongs to us. Each other's stories and emotions bloomed silently in the faint moonlight, and before we knew it, our hearts were intertwined in the depths of the night, breaking through the unwritten boundaries.
As the morning sun rises over the horizon and the first light pours into the room, reality seems to contrast with the warm dreams of the previous night. We were relatively speechless, and our eyes were full of mixed emotions. After crossing the boundaries of our hearts, we all realized that things were not what they used to be, and that the most simple working partnerships had been replaced by deep emotions.
Li Muyang and I both know that the development of emotions may bring unknown complexities to our professional lives. The attraction that should have been controlled is now like an undercurrent, hitting us strongly and continuously. We try to analyze and weigh this new situation, but we find that rational considerations are always unable to suppress the increasingly obvious feelings.
In the afternoon, the office is back to its usual busyness. The slight hum of computers and printers filled the air, but Li Muyang and I tried our best to keep our distance so that no one around us could notice the changes between us. Whether it's the meeting of eyes when handing over a document, or the chance encounter during a nap in the pantry, the ambiguity hidden behind the interaction is self-evident.
Day after day, although we try to suppress our emotions in our hearts, the emotions spread like vines between us, and we can't let go of them. Interactions at work have become more tacit, and after-work meetings have become more frequent. Time has witnessed the deepening of our relationship and the emotional maturity of our relationship in the daily flow of time.
Finally, on a late autumn evening, we no longer run away from the emotions that drive us forward. Walking through the park with colorful fallen leaves, Li Muyang and I finally stopped and sat on the benches face to face. Our fingers intertwined gently, and our gaze conveyed mutual firmness and trust.
"What are we going to do?" I asked in a low voice.
As we decided not to hide the relationship that began in the chaos of the night, the environment around us began to perceive the changes in us. The gossip in the office is like pollen in spring, drifting away in the wind. Colleagues whispered, and inquiring eyes turned to us from time to time. However, all this did not put us under the pressure we expected. We chose to face it calmly and did not back down, so that the relationship became stronger in the sincere companionship and selfless support.
Li Muyang is no longer just the colleague who calmly copes with the challenges of work across the table, he has become my spiritual pillar and my fellow traveler in life. Outside of work, we have built a small world where we can support each other's dreams and stability. We tacitly maintain the balance between each other and do not let the pressure of work cloud the happiness of life.
On weekdays, we work together to tackle tough problems at work, working side by side as partners. After work, we walked home together, discussing daily chores and sharing dreams outside of work. This otherwise unpredictable relationship has given us more strength to face challenges, and also given us a moment of peace and sweetness in our busy lives.
After a dinner, we strolled down the streets and stumbled upon a small shop that glowed warmly. We huddled in front of the small counter, savoring the owner's homemade desserts, and the simple happiness made us deeply realize that sometimes, the beauty of life is hidden in these inadvertent little blessings.
The tension of the weekday and the relaxation of the weekend make up the rhythm of our new normal. I began to read through the literature on his shelves, and he grew to love my home-cooked food. Our world has become richer through sharing and blending.
One warm evening, we sat on the balcony and watched the sunset reflect on the sky. Li Muyang held my hand and said affectionately: "Who would have thought that a simple request for help would allow us to find such a rare fate. ”
"Yes," I replied, emotions flooding my mind, "life always has unexpected surprises, and you are one of my surprises." ”
That night, we made a promise under the stars that we would protect each other and rely on each other no matter when and where, no matter the wind and rain. This emotion has undoubtedly become the most beautiful chapter in our lives, and it has long surpassed all the ideas and categories when we first met.