The programmer and his woman

We were walking on the streets of S City, with a breeze blowing and bringing a bit of coolness. Suddenly, the monk's cell phone rang, breaking the tranquility. It was an emergency call from the company to call us back. Although it happened suddenly, it was in line with our expectations, because our work in S City had come to an end, and the next time was to wait for the work at the insurance company to proceed smoothly.

However, when we hurried back to the company and stepped into the familiar office again, the atmosphere was extremely solemn. Colleagues looked solemn, as if they were suppressing some important news, while the leaders gathered together and discussed something in a low voice. Although the voice was small, it revealed the seriousness of the situation.

I approached them out of curiosity and asked them about it, only to learn that the project was not progressing as smoothly as expected. We had successfully contacted and persuaded some of the senior leaders of the insurance company through our connections, but at this critical moment, a force that could not be ignored was secretly obstructing the project, making it difficult to progress.

It is said that this force has close ties with another company and they may also be negotiating a similar cooperation project with this insurance company and trying to snatch our share. This news was like a bolt from the blue, shocking me and making me deeply worried about the future of the company.

Just as I was thinking, my cell phone rang again. It was Mr. Lin. His voice on the other end of the phone sounded a little anxious: "Xiao Wang, there is something I want to talk to you about alone." Hearing his voice, I had an ominous premonition in my heart.

"Mr. Lin, please go ahead." I tried my best to make my voice sound calm.

"Xiao Wang, look at this project. I think we can work together individually, bypassing the company and proceed directly." I was stunned by Mr. Lin's proposal. Such a proposal was completely beyond my expectations.

I took a deep breath, calmed down, and replied, "Mr. Lin, I am very grateful for your trust and respect for me. However, I don't think it is appropriate to do this. I am a member of the company, and my duty is to serve the company, not to betray the company for personal gain."

Mr. Lin smiled on the other end of the phone, his voice revealing a bit of cunning: "Xiao Wang, you may not understand the complexity of this project. To tell you the truth, the possibility of your company successfully receiving this project is not great. Now I have brought in several partners, including key figures from insurance companies. If we cooperate, I guarantee that your benefits from this project will far exceed what you get from the company."

Listening to Mr. Lin's words, I felt mixed emotions. On the one hand, I was worried about the company's future; on the other hand, Mr. Lin's temptation also made me a little shaken. But in the end, I decided to stick to my principles and position.

After hanging up the phone, I thought about it for a long time. Mr. Lin’s betrayal made me see the complexity and sinisterness of human nature, and also made me more determined to overcome the difficulties with the company.

In the dull atmosphere of the company, I often worry about the company's prospects. This emotion is like a heavy stone, pressing me to the point of suffocation. However, just as I was lost in thought, the ringing of my cell phone suddenly broke the silence. I picked up the phone and saw an unfamiliar number on the screen.

After hesitating for a while, I finally pressed the answer button with determination. A low and slightly hoarse voice came from the other end of the phone, but this voice made me feel a little familiar. I racked my brains to recall who this voice belonged to, but no matter how hard I thought, I couldn't connect it to any clear face.

"Is that Wang Dong?" the other party asked directly. "Yes, it's me." I responded, revealing a bit of confusion in my words. "Then... can you tell who I am?" The person on the other end of the phone clearly had a bit of teasing in his tone. I couldn't help but frown, listening to the voice attentively, trying to find clues from the fragments of past memories. However, after some thought, I still had no clue, so I had to remain silent for a moment before slowly answering: "It does sound a bit familiar, but I'm sorry, I really can't remember who you are for the time being."

At this moment, I was full of curiosity and questions, and I was eager to solve the mystery. So I asked tentatively: "Have we met before? Or, is there anything related to you recently..." I hope that I can get some hints to help me remember the other person's identity.

A hearty laugh came from the other end of the phone, and the other party said without disguising: "Haha, didn't you hear it? I'm your old colleague Lao Sun! It's been a long time since we last met. I wonder if it's convenient for you now? I happen to be nearby, and I want to meet you and have a good chat."

The name "Lao Sun" is like a key that instantly opened the gate of my memory. He was the project manager in charge of the traffic police project at that time. However, since he lost the thrilling "traffic police project battle" with project director Yao Guangming, he quietly passed through the sky like a meteor and disappeared.

I was a little surprised by his sudden contact. However, deep down, I was more curious about his intention. After a little thought, I readily accepted his invitation. Not long after, Manager Sun arrived as promised. He stood at the door and my eyes lit up.

Compared with the past, the old Sun now seems to have a different style. He wears a well-tailored suit, stands tall and proud, has a confident smile on his face, and exudes the unique temperament of a successful person in his every move.

"Oh, Manager Sun, are you going to make a fortune?" I couldn't help but joked to the smug Manager Sun. He raised his lips slightly, showing a humble smile, waved his hand and said, "Well, to be honest, I have achieved some success now, and I have become a director in a large company." He couldn't hide his pride in his words.

I was surprised when I heard this. You know, in our industry, there are not many people who can sit in the position of director. I hurriedly congratulated him, but he waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. In my opinion, if you go to this company, you can be a director or supervisor. Not only will your salary be twice as much as it is now, but if you do a good job, you can also get shares in the company."

His words moved me. You know, my current salary is not high, and the company's development prospects are not clear. If I can develop in a more promising company, it will undoubtedly be a huge temptation for me.

I stared at Manager Sun with wide eyes, trying to see if he was joking, but he only looked sincere and expectant. I suppressed my excitement and asked again, "Manager Sun, are you sure I can go to this company and my salary can really be doubled?"

He smiled, his eyes gleaming with determination, and replied, "I am 100% sure. Wang Dong, you are a talented person, and I am well aware of your technical strength and ability. I believe that as long as you join the company, you will be able to shine and become the backbone of the company."

I took a deep breath and tried to calm my excitement. I knew this was an important decision and needed to be carefully considered. I asked, "Do you mean you want to recommend me?"

Manager Sun smiled and nodded, his eyes revealing a hint of affirmation and encouragement for me. He continued, "That's right! I sincerely hope that you can have better development. Good birds choose trees to roost in, and good ministers choose masters to serve. You must have heard this saying, right? Now, the situation of your company is not optimistic. Several investment projects have not brought expected returns, and the prospects of the entire company do not look bright. In such an environment, it is difficult for you to have a big breakthrough and development. However, the development prospects of Mr. Lin's company are very good."

His words were like a thunderclap, exploding in my ears, shocking me. I quickly interrupted him and asked, "Wait! Mr. Lin's company? Which Mr. Lin are you talking about?"

Manager Sun raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile, and answered in a relaxed tone: "Oh, it's Mr. Lin from that well-known insurance company! You must have dealt with him before?" Hearing this, I became more and more confused, frowned, and continued to ask: "You mentioned just now that this company is his property. So, you came to me this time, are you also commissioned by Mr. Lin?" I couldn't wait to throw out a series of questions, feeling extremely anxious, just hoping to confirm my guess from the other party's answer.

He nodded slightly, indicating his agreement, and then said: "This includes both Mr. Lin's ideas and my personal wishes. After all, we have worked together before, so I am very familiar with your professional skills, and I sincerely hope that you can devote yourself to this company. Just like the salary I mentioned to you just now, it was also Mr. Lin who asked me to convey it to you." After listening to what he said, all kinds of emotions surged in my heart, and the sweet and bitter were intertwined. It is undeniable that this is undoubtedly an extremely valuable opportunity, but deep in my heart, I can't help but worry about whether I will fall into another predicament. I am full of curiosity about how this manager Sun met Mr. Lin and successfully entered Mr. Lin's company, but I also know very well that he will never tell me the reason. It is just using such tricks to poach people and steal the fruits of others' labor, which really makes me despise him.

When I thought about these things, I couldn't help but feel worried. After all, when Manager Sun left our company, he did a lot of shameful things! At that time, he tried to snatch away the police project that General Manager Yao had worked hard for for a long time, and asked me to help rush the client, and then took this "credit" to show off to the boss and belittle General Manager Yao's incompetence. Not only that, he even forced General Manager Yao to step down, causing General Manager Yao to rush back to the headquarters from the branch to clean up the mess he had caused.

Now it seems that Manager Sun's whereabouts after leaving our company are also quite interesting. How did he get into General Manager Lin's company? And this time, it involves an insurance project, which seems to be another trick he used to rob others of their labor. Could it be that all this was done by Manager Sun?

The more I thought about it, the more suspicious I felt. My brows knitted tightly, and my heart was filled with doubts and uneasiness. These doubts enveloped me like a fog, and I couldn't let it go. I couldn't help but start to ponder, trying to sort out the clues.

If the mysterious company that my colleagues were talking about that was hindering the smooth progress of the insurance project was really Mr. Lin's company, wouldn't I be a traitor if I went to work for them? This thought made me feel uneasy and my heart became heavier. I knew my professional ethics bottom line very well and would never do anything that would harm the interests of my original company.

After a fierce ideological struggle, I finally made up my mind and politely declined Manager Sun's invitation. Although this decision may cause me some trouble, I firmly believe that people should have principles and should not go against their conscience for the sake of temporary interests.

When I turned down Mr. Sun's offer, I expressed my gratitude to him. Although I felt a little regretful, I knew it was the right thing to do. No matter what, I would stick to my moral code and not be swayed by outside interference.

However, what I didn't expect was that when Manager Sun heard my refusal, he turned on the computer and showed me a mysterious program code. I stared at it and was surprised to find that this code was actually the source code of the Taibao program written by me!

I asked suspiciously, "Isn't this the Taibao program I wrote? How did you get the source code?" I saw his mouth slightly raised, revealing a sly smile and said, "You don't need to ask more about this matter. We naturally have a way to get it. The reason why I show you this is just to kindly remind you not to think too highly of yourself and think you can do anything. After all, in the field of technology, as long as we are willing to invest money, even without you, we can easily overcome this program problem. It's nothing more than spending more time. Moreover, now that we have mastered your program source code, then the next thing will not be easy. In fact, Mr. Lin and I really value you and hope to make friends with you and work hard together in the future. That's why we are not tired of coming to advise you with earnest words. You have to weigh the pros and cons!"

I was shocked and angry at his words. I didn't expect them to be so despicable and shameless to steal the fruits of my labor! I looked at him angrily and asked, "What do you mean by this? Are you trying to threaten me?"

He shook his head and said, "Don't get me wrong! We just want to provide you with a better choice. It doesn't matter if you feel that our conditions are not suitable or you don't want to join us, but please don't take our words as a threat or intimidation. We just hope that you can make a wise decision."

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself. I knew this was an important moment and I needed to think calmly. I told him I needed to think about it before I gave him an answer. He handed me a business card and said, "Okay! When you've thought it over, call me or call Mr. Lin directly."