The programmer and his woman

Since I found a satisfactory job in the newspaper last time, I have developed the habit of reading the newspaper every day. The words in the newspaper seem to have become a small blessing in my life, allowing me to find a bit of peace in my busy life. I flipped through the newspaper in my hand aimlessly. Suddenly, an eye-catching competition solicitation activity caught my attention. This is a city-wide youth programming competition held by a well-known organization, and the top three will have generous rewards.

There was a glimmer of excitement in my eyes. Thinking of my efforts and dedication in programming during this period, I felt an urge to prove my ability. This opportunity came at the right time. Not only could I test my learning results, but I could also compete with outstanding young people in the city.

The next weekend, the sun shone through the clouds and filled the city. I got up early and rode my bike to the registration site. In front of me was an extraordinary building, towering, as if telling of its dignity and extraordinaryness.

I took a deep breath and stepped into the building. As soon as I entered the door, a luxurious atmosphere hit me. The entire hall was spacious and bright, with brilliant lights and walls, as if I was in a palace. The marble tiles on the walls and floors shone brightly under the lights above my head, making it even more gorgeous and eye-catching.

I couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. This was the first time I had come to such a high-end place. I couldn't help but wonder: Am I in the right place? Will someone kick me out soon? This thought flashed through my mind, and I immediately shook my head and told myself secretly: "Wang Dong, Wang Dong, look at you! You are here to sign up for the competition, not to visit. Why do you care whether this place is luxurious or not!"

After calming down, I looked around to find the registration place. I saw a small table on one side of the hall, and a circle of people gathered around the table. Obviously, this should be the place for registration.

When I got closer, I saw that this was indeed the registration place. Sitting behind the small table was a staff member in charge of the registration for this event. She held a thick stack of registration forms in her hand and guided the participants who came to register in an orderly manner.

There was a lot of noise around, some parents were whispering to each other, some parents brought their children to ask about the details of the competition, and some teenagers like me came alone. Everyone surrounded the staff, asking about the competition time, requirements and precautions, etc.

I squeezed into the crowd and finally came to the staff. She smiled and handed me a sign-in sheet, motioning me to sign in first. I picked up the pen, found my name on the sign-in sheet, and signed it neatly. At this time, I noticed that there were quite a lot of names on the sign-in sheet. There were dozens of people signing in on just this page, and there might be several more sheets in front that were already filled with names.

I couldn't help but feel a little nervous. With so many people signing up, it seemed that this competition was indeed very fierce. But I quickly adjusted my mindset. After all, the competition is not just about winning awards, but more importantly, it is about being able to test my learning achievements and exchange ideas with my peers.

I took the registration form and carefully checked the submission time and requirements. I was relieved to see that I had two months to prepare. In addition, the competition had no special requirements for program type and language, which gave me a lot of room to play.

I noticed that this was a competition for teenagers, with an age requirement of 18 or younger. I was secretly glad that I met the requirements, but I also realized that this was a good opportunity to show off my programming skills.

I filled out the application form carefully, filling in my basic information and contact information. Then, I checked it carefully and handed it to the staff after confirming that it was correct.

Looking at the thick stack of registration forms that had been submitted, I felt a little uneasy. But I knew that no matter what the result was, this was a rare experience. I took a deep breath and told myself to go all out and work hard to prepare for the competition.

After returning home, I sat in front of my computer and fell into deep thought about the project for the programming competition. I recalled the small programs I had written for Glasses to help him level up and play games. Although they all had their own functions, they were either too simple or lacked sufficient display. I realized that in order to stand out in the competition, I needed a more innovative and practical project.

At this time, I suddenly thought of the supermarket cashier system I used when I worked in the supermarket. Why don’t I try to write a supermarket cashier system? It is not only fully functional, but also can solve the actual problems in the current supermarket cashier. More importantly, this project allows me to apply the programming knowledge and skills I have learned to actual scenarios and fully demonstrate my abilities. I think this idea is really great.

The next day, I went to work in the factory as usual. As soon as I walked into the door of the workshop, I saw Director Li walking towards me with a mysterious smile on his face.

"Xiao Wang, Minister Lin came to see you just now. Please change into your work clothes and go to the minister's office." Director Li said.

"Minister? Which minister?" I was a little surprised because I didn't have many contacts with minister-level leaders in the factory.

"Minister Lin, who else could it be?" Director Li replied with a smile.

"What does she want to talk to me about?" I was curious and nervous. After all, Minister Lin was an important figure in the factory.

"I don't know either. She didn't tell me. You'll know when you get there." Director Li waved his hand and urged, "Go change your clothes quickly. Don't keep the minister waiting for too long."

I was a little excited when I heard that it was Director Lin who was looking for me. Director Lin is a well-known beautiful director in our factory. She is not only capable at work, but also kind and amiable. I heard that she is a good friend of the section chief, so I secretly guessed that it was not a bad thing for her to look for me this time.

As I changed my clothes, I was thinking about what Minister Lin wanted to talk to me about. Was it because I had done a good job recently and she wanted to praise me? Or was it because she wanted to give me an important task? No matter what, I had to perform well and not let her down.

So, after I changed my clothes and tidied my appearance, I took a deep breath and walked towards the minister's office. Although I was a little nervous, I was more excited and expectant. After all, it was an honor for me to meet the legendary beautiful minister.

I walked to the door of the minister's office, which was half open. Minister Lin was waiting for me. Her appearance was indeed as good as her reputation. Her natural beauty did not need any makeup. Her face was crystal clear and her facial features were intoxicating. When I approached, she smiled and asked me to come in.

"Xiao Wang, now you're here. Section Chief Sun has been praising you for being smart and capable." Minister Lin said kindly.

When I heard Minister Lin mention Section Chief Sun's praise for me, I slowly relaxed and was no longer so nervous. I originally thought that Minister Lin called me over this time to praise me, but I didn't expect her next words to make me nervous again.

"However, I have something serious to tell you today." Minister Lin changed the subject, and I immediately focused my mind and listened carefully.

"You've been counting work points for quite a few days, right?" she asked.

"Yes, leader, thanks to your care and that of my seniors, the work is going smoothly," I replied.

"But I found that the total quantity you reported is seriously inconsistent with the actual output." Minister Lin frowned and continued, "If we simply add up the quantities, it will be the number you reported. But after checking, I found that the reported numbers of some processes far exceed the actual output, and some are even more than double."

Hearing this, I was shocked. I realized that this was the question we were talking about. I recalled the process of statistics and realized that I had never understood the total number of each process.

"I understand, Minister Lin. It was my negligence that I did not carefully verify the reported numbers for each process." I sincerely admitted my mistake.

"This is not entirely your fault." Director Lin waved his hand. "These workers may have thought you were new and wanted to bully you, so they filled in more information without permission. However, this is also a lesson to remind you to be more careful and cautious in your work in the future."

"Yes, Minister Lin. I will reflect on it seriously and re-count the quantity of all processes." I replied.

"Okay, then you do it now. Ask the workshop director to cooperate with you to verify which specific person has the problem. Depending on the severity of the case, fines should be imposed if necessary, and expulsion should be imposed if necessary." Minister Lin's words were powerful, and I felt her tough style and methods of doing things.

"I understand, Minister Lin." I answered solemnly, knowing full well the urgency and importance of this mission.

Walking out of the director's office, I sighed. As the legend goes, Director Lin is a career-oriented woman who is decisive and ruthless. As Section Chief Sun said, the president is in awe of her, and many things in the factory cannot be separated from her management and coordination.

I realized that this mission was not only a test of my personal ability, but also a reflection of Minister Lin's management ability. She was able to quickly identify problems and take decisive measures to ensure that the production order and interests of the factory were not damaged.

Behind the busy workshop, the office was filled with a dull atmosphere. I frowned, holding a thick statistical report in my hand. The data in front of me was like a maze, complicated and confusing. I took a deep breath and explained the whole story to the workshop directors in detail.

"Look, everyone, these statistics..." I pointed at the numbers on the report, with a hint of helplessness in my voice, "The statistics for so many days are scattered, and each batch needs to be compared separately. Some are one process per piece, and some are several processes combined into one piece. The same process is assigned to different people. It's really a headache."

The workshop directors nodded one after another, their expressions revealing a kind of helplessness that "this has long been the norm." I know that this is not just a simple statistical problem, but also a long-standing hidden danger in the workshop.

"I've asked the director to call a few workers in for a talk," I continued, "but the result was not satisfactory. They argued with each other, and no one was willing to admit that they had overreported the quantity."

"This has happened before." Director Wang sighed and continued, "In the past, when we encountered timid people, we would deduct some money if they admitted it, which was also a lesson. But most of the time, we can't find the problem at all, and in the end, we just let it go."

"This is not a solution." I took a deep breath and said firmly, "I have found a lot of problems. Now I plan to report this matter to the minister and listen to her opinion."

After reporting the statistical problems in the workshop, Director Lin just said "she knows", which surprised me a little, but I also understood her calmness and composure. After getting home from get off work, I originally planned to continue to improve my supermarket cash register system project, but an idea that suddenly came to me made me change my mind.

Why not change this proposition into a work-points statistics system? This system can not only solve the difficult problems I am currently facing, but also promote the automation of production in the workshop, and it is even possible to use it to participate in programming competitions. As soon as this idea came up, I was very excited and felt that my intelligence and talent were fully demonstrated at this moment.

I immediately started drafting the system requirements document that night. I listed the system's functional requirements, user interface design, data processing flow, and other aspects in detail, striving to be comprehensive and detailed. After some hard work, I finally completed the document late at night.

The next day, I came to the office early and handed the document to Minister Lin. She was surprised when she took the document, obviously not expecting me to come up with a solution so quickly. She carefully read the document, nodded from time to time, and showed a satisfied smile on her face.

"Did you write this overnight?" Minister Lin raised his head and looked at me with admiration.

"Yes, Minister," I replied, "I think this system can not only solve the problems we are currently facing, but also promote the statistical automation of the workshop."

"Do you have this ability? This document is well written. If the functions written here can be realized, it will solve the long-standing problems that the factory has encountered in recent years. I support you. If you are sure it can be realized, I will immediately ask the leader for approval. Also, how much do you want for this system?" After reading the document, Minister Lin's eyes flashed with anticipation.

"It should be possible. I haven't thought about the cost. You decide." I answered modestly.

"You're just kidding. How about this, I'll give you an estimate." Director Lin said with a smile, "I'll go talk to the boss first. You can go back and give a more detailed description, including the system's functions and usage, as well as the operating procedures and the final appearance of the finished product."

I gladly accepted the task and went home to work on perfecting the document. After a night of hard work, I wrote a more detailed design document.

The next day, I handed another design document to the director. After she read it carefully, she smiled with satisfaction. But then she changed the subject and told me that the president was very interested in the project, but there was a disagreement on the cost.

"Xiao Wang, I told the president about this yesterday. He was very interested and agreed to build this system, but we didn't agree on the price. I originally wanted 80,000 yuan, but the boss only wanted 30,000 yuan." Minister Lin said helplessly.

"What? Thirty thousand?" I shouted in surprise, but then I calmed down, "No, no, it's not low, it's not low, thirty thousand is not low. I agree, should we sign a contract or something, in case the boss changes his mind later."

Director Lin looked at me, somewhat surprised by my reaction. "Xiao Wang, are you so unsophisticated? You just gave me 30,000 yuan. Once this system is successfully developed, it will be a great contribution to the factory."

I smiled and explained, "I'm just learning and applying it now. Thirty thousand is not a small amount. I agree."

Director Lin looked at me with a trace of worry in his eyes. "I am a little worried about you. Are you sure you can do it? I told you all the wonderful things in front of the president. Please don't let me down. Why do you sound so daunting?"

I answered firmly, "Don't worry, Minister Lin. I don't think it will be a big problem. I'll take care of it."

After hearing my assurance, Minister Lin seemed to be relieved. She nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll talk to the president again. Xiao Wang, I believe in your ability, but I also want to remind you that this project is of great significance to our factory. You must go all out."

I nodded solemnly, "It's okay, don't worry, don't worry, I'll take care of it."