Chapter 2 First Conversation

  The morning glow flows through the thin clouds and fog in the air, and the pedestrians on the road are gradually increasing. Just like every ordinary day, a new day has begun!

  The words that appeared in Cao Er's mind from time to time were those that intoxicated and moved her, like strong magnets attracting her heart. Last night, the spiritual journey in the backyard of that river made her originally sensitive heart joyful: the love for life, concern for his wife, and affection for children poured out between the lines, all making Cao Er make such bold guesses: this is a good man! Good husband! Good father!

  After dinner, Cao sat in front of the computer as if she had an appointment. This time, she didn't wear her usual invisible cloak, but let her elegant head shine brightly. She fixed her gaze on that handsome profile picture, which was gray and offline, or perhaps invisible? In her heart, Cao had a strong urge and longing, like a child waiting for gifts from parents on a special day...

  “Dong dong……” The sound of someone coming online. Following the sound, that gloomy head also lit up instantly as expected, and Grass was a bit at a loss again. Not having been online for long, occasionally chatting with friends was like throwing stones to ask for directions. They couldn't chat for more than three sentences or two phrases before calmly saying "bye bye" to their friends. Taking the initiative to make a move was really a difficult thing for Grass. Many times she didn't know what to say to the other person, and didn't understand how to continue the topic in an interesting way. Chatting was like plain water, making Grass feel bored, so she often chose to remain silent.

  The grass was hesitating like that, staring at that head which was also hesitating...

  "Knock, knock, knock...", the river's avatar suddenly shook, sending a chat message to the grass. The grass was slightly stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on its face. Moving the mouse, it opened the chat window, and a smiling emoticon appeared, followed by the words "Hello". Hehe! It seemed like this river was an old hand at online chatting. The grass quickly sent back a "handshake" emoji, responding politely.

  In front of such a nearly perfect man, Cao was a bit cautious, her admiration for him made her carefully choose every word in the conversation, but his calmness and naturalness made this conversation proceed easily and pleasantly...

  "May I ask what you do?" The grass was full of curiosity about the identity of this person who could write such moving words.

  "Guess, you have three chances." This river is quite playful! thought Grass.

  "Really... Are you an author?"

  "Not right"

  "Is...that a reporter?"

  "Hehe, no."

  "Must be the teacher?"

  Those words always make her associate this river and these professions with him, she thinks people like him are very suitable for doing such work.

  "Haha! You're wrong again..."

  "So what exactly do you do?" Cao Er didn't want to give up and kept pursuing.

  "Haha! I'm a mechanical engineer."

  "What?......" The grass on the computer side opened his mouth wide, even if he was given three more chances, four times, or even ten times, the grass would not have made such an association.

  "Haha! Didn't expect that? A bit disappointed?"

  "No, what a surprise!" The grass would never associate those elegant words with this mechanical engineer.

  "Haha! Actually, my experiences are related to the professions you just mentioned...” Xiaocao wanted to know more about his past, but since it was their first conversation, she felt it wasn't appropriate to pry into someone's inner world. So she said nothing and waited for a moment...

  Perhaps it was the grass's display of respect for the river that made the river think the grass would make a great woman. The river had the idea of pouring its heart out to the grass, and it spoke eloquently, recounting its incredible and rich experiences: first working in a state-owned large enterprise, then moving to a foreign-funded company, and after being laid off, joining the ranks of the unemployed... It had been a teacher, and also done many menial jobs, enduring much hardship, but with unyielding determination, it had weathered the storms and stepped forward towards hope and success.

  No wonder! Born into a family of scholars, with a rich life experience, his writing naturally flows with fresh and beautiful words, the world created by his words is full of kindness and wisdom.

  The little grass was deeply moved! Her heart opened in an instant, and the lingering gloom and mist on her mind seemed to be illuminated by bright sunlight, disappearing like smoke and clouds, and her heart felt exceptionally comfortable...