My name is Lin Hao, and I am an ordinary programmer at a software company. In this bustling city, my life is like a piece of code, day in and day out. Until that early morning, Qin Mingyue's appearance broke my peace.
On that day, the sun shone through the glass windows of the company building on my desk, and everything seemed extraordinarily peaceful. I had just brewed a cup of fragrant Pu'er when I turned around and saw a new face. She was slightly cramped, and her eyes were clear and bright.
"Hello, I'm the new Qin Mingyue. Please look after me in the future. She reached out and wanted to shake my hand.
I was slightly stunned, then came back to my senses and immediately responded, "Of course, of course, welcome to our team." Your location is here, feel free to say if you need help. "
In fact, my heart is rejected, because no one likes change, especially in such an orderly environment. However, when I saw her awkwardly arranging her personal belongings, the sense of resistance in my heart slowly melted.
Just as I was about to continue my coding work, a discordant sound broke the silence in the office. My heart pounded. I couldn't help but turn my head, only to see that my beloved teacup was falling off the table, shattering into pieces.
"Ah, I'm really sorry!" Qin Mingyue panicked, she obviously didn't expect to do such a thing on the first day of work.
I slowly stood up, smiled wryly and quipped, "This is my mother's birthday present, and I've liked it for years." However, if you marry me, you won't have to pay for this cup!"
Qin Mingyue was stunned, and a touch of crimson suddenly appeared on her nervous little face. She bit her lip, looking overwhelmed. But soon, she also came back to her senses, and said embarrassedly and seriously: "Well, how about I compensate you for a new one?"
Looking at her nervous appearance, I couldn't help but laugh: "Just kidding, it's okay, it's okay, don't take it seriously." "
This little thing passed like this, but I didn't expect that the contact with Qin Mingyue made me start to have some different feelings about her. She is different from others in that she has her own unique resilience and seriousness. I've started to find that whenever I mention a bug in the code, she always gets into the groove quickly and seriously comes up with her own solution.
As a smart and clever new member of the group, Qin Mingyue quickly rose to prominence in the group. And I'm used to talking to her about those annoying coding issues at the end of my busy day. Life has taken on a new color before I know it, and I began to look forward to meeting her at the office every morning.
In the days that followed, our friendship slowly deepened, but I knew that she was always trying to hide something. It wasn't until one working dinner, when we walked together in the night, that she finally spoke.
The moonlight shone on the street trees on both sides, and we walked slowly along the sidewalk. Qin Mingyue suddenly whispered, "Lin Hao, I actually have something I want to tell you, I may have to leave here." "
I was stunned and asked in disbelief, "Why? Is there something wrong with your work?"
She sighed, her tone a little helpless: "It's not a problem of work. It's home... You know, we're still more traditional over there, and my family always thinks I should get married sooner instead of working here. "
I feel a little sad in my heart, our project is in a critical period, and Qin Mingyue's departure is a blow to us. But what made me even more unsettling was that looking at her lost face, I realized that I might lose a friend.
"What do you think?" I asked tentatively.
She was silent for a moment, then smiled bitterly, "What else can I do? There is too much pressure at home, especially my father... He always thinks that girls should be husbands and children at home. "
"So you're just giving up on your dreams? You've done a great job during this time, and I think you're more than capable of persevering. "I tried to encourage her.
"I know, and I don't want to give up, but you won't understand the pressure at home. A hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes.
I don't think I can just let her give up, I have to do something. "That's... How can I help you?"
She shook her head and whispered, "I don't know... Maybe that's my fate. "
A bold idea struck me. "What if... If I can talk to your family and convince them to give you some time, would you want to stay?"
Qin Mingyue looked up at me and seemed a little surprised: "Are you willing to do this, but won't this be too troublesome for you?"
"It's okay, I just don't want to see you give up on your ideals for this reason," I said firmly.
In the next few days, I began to understand Qin Mingyue's family situation. Through her casual chat, I learned about the specific situation in her home. In a traditional family, the father is the sole decision-maker in the family, and the mother and younger brother are at the mercy of the arrangement. Her father, Uncle Qin, is a retired middle school teacher who has his own traditional expectations and arrangements for his daughter.
A week later, I plucked up the courage to come to Qin Mingyue's house. In the face of this strict father, who was a teacher, I tried to be polite and firm.
"Uncle Qin, hello, I'm Mingyue's colleague Lin Hao. I whispered.
Uncle Qin had a calm face and nodded, "Well, what are you doing here?"
"I know you want Mingyue to start a family as soon as possible, but I think she is very talented at work. I'm here to talk to you and hopefully give her some time to show what she's capable of. "I try my best to be sincere.
Uncle Qin sneered after hearing this, "Talent? I care more about her solid life in the future." "
The conversation that followed was very difficult, Uncle Qin insisted on his opinion, and I tried to defend Qin Mingyue from all angles, and I talked about her excellent performance at work, and the value of her dreams.
As the days approached the company's annual meeting, my heart became heavier and heavier. Through the conversation with Uncle Qin, I found an unexpected thing - the Zhang Gong I have always admired as a master of technology turned out to be Qin Mingyue's father! This made my feelings complicated, on the one hand, it was admiration, but on the other hand, it was also because of the estrangement caused by different concepts of life.
On the night of the annual meeting, the company's hall was lit up, colleagues were dressed in costumes, and laughter and conversation were endless. Qin Mingyue was wearing a lilac dress, simple and elegant. I know tonight is my chance to change everything.
During a break in the middle of the annual meeting, I found Zhang Gong. He stood alone in the corner, his eyes contemplative.
"Hello Zhang Gong, can I have a few words with you?" I stepped forward, trying to break the silence.
Zhang Gong glanced up at me and nodded slightly: "Is there something wrong?"
My throat was a little tight, but I still mustered up the courage to say what I thought: "Zhang Gong, I know that you hope that Mingyue can live a life that you think is down-to-earth, but I really like her, and I hope she can have the right to choose her own path." "
His expression changed from serious to a little surprised, as if he didn't expect me to be so direct, but he still sighed and said, "Lin Hao, I know that you young people have your own ideas, but as a father, I always want to choose the best for my daughter." "
I knew it was a pivotal moment, and I continued, "I understand your feelings, but I'm also sure that Mingyue's future won't be bad because of her choices. I am willing to wait for her and face all the challenges in the future with her. "
At this time, the music gradually sounded, and the second part of the annual meeting was about to begin. Qin Mingyue suddenly walked over, she looked at us, a little puzzled: "What are you talking about?"
I looked at her, then turned to Zhang Gong and made a decision. I took a deep breath and said loudly: "Mingyue, I want to say in front of everyone, I like you, no matter what I will face in the future, I hope to go on with you." "
The eyes of the audience turned to us, and in an instant, the atmosphere in the venue froze. Qin Mingyue was dumbfounded, while Zhang Gong frowned. I knew in my heart that this public confession might be risky, but I wanted to show my determination.
Qin Mingyue's eyes gradually filled with tears, she pursed her lips and looked at me, and then at her father. Zhang Gong was silent for a moment, and then slowly patted me on the shoulder under the gaze of everyone, although his tone was still deep but with a hint of warmth: "Young man, I misjudged you. "
The atmosphere of the annual meeting became warm and cheerful after Zhang Gong's faint words, and the colleagues around me began to applaud, and their applause and blessings gradually dissolved the tension and embarrassment in my heart, and replaced it with a warm feeling. Qin Mingyue looked at me with tears in her eyes, but the corners of her mouth showed a happy smile.
In the applause, I took Qin Mingyue's hand and said to Zhang Gong with a smile: "Zhang Gong, thank you for your understanding and support. I will do my best to make Mingyue happy. "
Zhang Gong nodded silently, his gaze softened a lot, "You have to support each other and make progress together." "
Although there was no luxurious marriage proposal ceremony, and there was no token of commitment, at that moment, Qin Mingyue and I had an indescribable firmness in our hearts. Then, with a bit of jokingness, in front of everyone, I proposed a marriage contract to Qin Mingyue again: "Mingyue, now that the matter is over, can I legally not have to pay you a new teacup? You're going to marry me?"
Amidst the laughter of her colleagues in the company, Qin Mingyue blushed and nodded happily. On this special night, our hearts are closely connected, and the arguments, mutual assistance, tacit understanding and touching of those days are all converging into a sweet moment at this moment.
After the annual meeting, we faced the starry sky and walked out of the brightly lit venue together. The night breeze was light, I felt the warmth of her palm, Qin Mingyue snuggled up to me, and the shadows of the two of us stretched out under the street lamp.
"Mingyue, the stars are so bright tonight, do you see the brightest one, is it winking at us?" I said jokingly.
"Fool, how can the stars blink. She giggled and hit me.
I gently put my arm around her shoulder, "It doesn't matter, as long as you're happy, the stars are fine." "
We walked slowly in the quiet of the night, unconsciously recalling the bits and pieces along the way. All the difficulties and challenges seem to have disappeared at this moment, and what we are about to start will be a new story.
The end of each story is the beginning of a new story, so who can predict what surprises and challenges lie ahead?