I saw Xu Ruo Yuns look of surprise when I got out of the door, but truth be told, the only little girl at this age I was interested in is Zhao Yanyan, the others just didnt do it. Although Zhao Yanyan was also sixteen years-old, I had unspeakable feelings for her, in hindsight it might have been because I mixed my adult feels in it as well.

During the award ceremony, my program was decided as the champion without argument, Xu Ruo Yans work, which got second place, was also a picture, but her one was black and white, from the detail of the pictures, her one was much crude. The remaining work by other people were very simple, most of them were just a logo or a small object, even more people just had text.

Seeing my work, Zhao Yanyan had an expression of unhappiness, and pinched my leg with her hands, This picture is so familiar! Tell me, whos the beauty? What relationship does she have to do with you!

I faint, I didnt think Zhao Yanyan would ask me that, how was I supposed to explain it! However, Zhao Yanyan didnt give up, and was hell bent on making me tell her who the person is.

Finally, since I couldnt do anything else, I made up a name and situation. Yet I could tell that Zhao Yanyan didnt believe me, and kept on gazing at the picture with a suspicious look in her eyes.

I monopolized both first prizes in this competition, Geezer Xu, who went with me onto the stage to receive the prize, had a face full of happiness, his smiling wrinkly face was like a big fagao.1

In the end, I didnt get anything except two certificates, I already lost interest in these kind of things used to please children. On the other hand, Geezer Xu relentlessly got me to hold up the certificates to take photos with me. I knew that as long as nothing happens these pictures will be hung in the lobby of Shao Nian Gong, to be used as promotion and advertisement.

The copy of the program that I coded was taken away by Zhao Yanyan, I asked her why, and she told me that she wanted it as a keepsake.

I kept sweating2, from my test paper to the bed sheet in the motel to todays program copy, does this chick have some collection interest.

We took the train back to Songjiang that night, during the journey, Xu Ruo Yuns attitude towards me improved a lot, and her attitude towards Zhao Yanyan was unbelievable. The two chicks talked continuously the entire journey, and occasional let out sounds of laughter. I really dont understand womens thoughts.

Seeing that his own granddaughter became more open, Geezer Xu was so happy that he couldnt even close hismouth. The only person that suffered was me, because Zhao Yanyan left me in at the side. I could only talk a little with Geezer Xu, what was the most infuriating was that Geezer Xu always tried to bring to topic to where I have learnt computing before and the sorts, I perfunctorily answered all of those.

However the geezer didnt get the hint, I was already answering him so perfunctorily yet hes still asking, it forced me to change the topic, Oh yeah, Xu-laoshi, I wrote a little program, and want to sell it to a software company, do you have any contacts?

You wrote a software? Whats it for? Geezer Xu didnt believe that I could code a software that could sell for money.

En, it is a Chinese input method add-on for WPS, and is better than the original input method, I believe if it was advertised properly, its popularity will be over fifty percent, I said confidently.

Ah! Geezer Xu exclaimed, he knows about input methods, normal people, including himself, didnt hold the ability to produce it.

Can I look at it? Geezer Xu asked excitedly, he knew that if I got any results, he, as the teacher, would also have the right to show off.

Sure, when we go back, its in Shao Nian Gongs computer, I said.

If the input method is really as good as you say, I can help you promote it a bit, I have contacts with several software companies in both our city and Yanjing, Geezer Xu said.

Then thank you! I said politely.

Im your teacher, what are you being so courteous for! Geezer Xu said with a smile.

I thought, although Geezer Xu didnt teach me any knowledge, he is more or less an elder in the computing industry, with a living resource like him, Ill could definitely use his help stepping into the computing industry in the future.

Thus I respectably said, Then Ill trouble you!

When I showed the input method I programmed to Geezer Xu, Geezer Xu couldnt be more surprised, his mouth was wide open, just like a frog.

Wait, Xiao Liu. Ill immediately get in contact with a friend at a software company for you, I didnt think that I, Xu Jindes, student will also have a day where they succeed! Geezer Xu didnt mind me on the side, and hurriedly ran out to make a call.

Director Zhao, its me old Xu! Geezer Xu said into the phone.

Director Xu, what do something you need? the person on the other side of the phone called Director Zhao said enthusiastically.

I have a student, he made a software, and wants to find a company to work with, so I thought of you, Director Zhao! Geezer Xu said.

Aiya, Xu-laoshi! Im your student, dont Director Zhao, Director Zhao. If it wasnt for you teaching me knowledge in the past, could I work in the computing industry? I wouldnt have my success without you! Director Zhao said humbly, What software is it? Whats so special about a one that a student made?

Hehe, youre underestimating me, not looking at whos student it is, werent you my student before? Xu Jinde praised himself.

Thats true, what program did he code? Director Zhao asked embarrassedly.

An input method, I see a good future for it! Geezer Xu said.

Okay, since I have time later, take it over for me to have a lot, and I can also treat you to a meal, Director Zhao said.

Fine, thats a promise. Wait for me at the office! Geezer Xu hung up the phone happily.

Xiao Liu, Im going to take your program to Tianheng Computers in our city for them to have a look, the Director there is also one of my students in the past, there should be a chance for this, Geezer Xu said to me after returning.

Okay, then please help me laoshi, Ill go back first and wait for your information, I said.

After walking about of Shao Nian Gong, I saw Zhao Yanyan, who was waiting for me not too far away. I waved towards her, the chick immediately came over, and immediately hung on me, Why were you so slow, didnt you say itll only take a while?

Isnt it all because I wanted to sell the program for a high price, or else how can I support you in the future! I hugged Zhao Yanyan and placed her back onto the floor.

As if I can spend a lot~ Zhao Yanyan pouted and said unhappily.

Fine, its that I dont want to eat soft rice3. I coaxed.

Thats more like it, Zhao Yanyan held my hand and walked with me to the Bus 6 station.

The competition is over, there is no reason not to return home now, Zhao Yanyan sighed and said.

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fa_gao

2. The I sweat, I faint, I was about to faint etc. all means Im speechless or Im shocked.

3. Eat soft rice refers to a man being supported by their lover.