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♪ Secretly keying love into the program ♪

♪ Ctrl＋Love ♪

♪ Thinking of you is written all over the binary ♪

♪ Save and back up every word of concern ♪

♪ Two hearts growing closer ♪

♪ Every tap, every key ♪

♪ The codes are saying I like you ♪

♪ I'll brave through the night ♪

♪ For us, I'll work hard to defeat the BUG ♪

♪ Always on standby, never lag, never hang ♪

♪ Just to meet you ♪

♪ Just to meet you ♪

♪ Want to be together and live in your arms ♪

♪ Spend the four seasons together ♪

♪ I'll key in you and I ♪

♪ In every special and sweet program ♪

♪ I'll key in you and I ♪

♪ In every special and sweet program ♪

Cute Programmer

Episode 1

Lu Li, Programmer, Love Fighter

What are you doing?

You don't have to cut your hair just because you passed the first test!

There are no female programmers at Enchant Technology.

Goodness. What year are we in?

Are they still discriminating against women?

We can file a complaint, you know?

They do have female employees.

But I looked up the employment record for the programmers in the past years.

The passing rate for female programmers is close to zero.

I don't want to take any more risks.

I can grow my hair back.

But I only have one chance.

Li.

You don't have to cut off your hair to dress up like a guy.

Leave it to me.

Keep cutting.

That much?

The shorter, the better.

After this, we'll dye it.

After dying it, we'll give it a perm.

Must we?

Yes. The uglier, the better.

If I knew about this, I wouldn't have cut off my hair.

Don't you know there's such a thing

as a wig in this world?

Then what am I going to do with the hair I cut off?

Hide it in the back.

Right. No one will be able to tell.

You can still dress like a girl when you're not at work.

Jiang Yicheng, CEO of Enchant

Rebar, cement, and iron panels.

The three are intertwined in an X-shape.

It's the collision of the primitive and the modern.

It is the cry of an imprisoned life.

It's the accusation of an environment that has been ravaged.

It is the struggle between iteration and immortality.

Is that what you thought I would say, Miss Qin?

Then what is your opinion, Mr. Jiang?

Don't you think it looks familiar?

In mathematics, it is the multiplication sign.

In the computer programming language,

it is a pointer declarator.

And through web filtering,

it is considered a sensitive word.

Sexy.

It seems that art

has no value in Mr. Jiang's heart.

The value of art lies in the emotional connotations

given to it by different people.

Emotions do not exist in the world of programming.

Your attire matches

the exhibition hall well.

It's just a coincidence.

It means

that I have a heart that wishes to become one with art.

Over there is a birthday gift I designed for myself.

What do you think of it, Mr. Jiang?

Do you like it?

You have a unique preference.

This is my lucky item.

My Chinese zodiac is the rooster.

What is your Chinese zodiac, Mr. Jiang?

The weasel.

This is so uncomfortable.

Suck it in.

Hurry up.

Almost there.

It's too tight. I can't take it anymore.

No. I can't stand it anymore!

Get back here.

Let him have the menu.

Sir, would you like to order now?

An iced Americano

and a milkshake.

All right.

We did it!

You look good.

Take another look in the mirror.

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Love at first sight only happens at the age of 15 or 16.

And now...

Well, you checked out my education, appearance, and family background

before coming here, didn't you?

Didn't you do the same, Mr. Jiang?

No. I was forced to come.

Everything looks good.

Fix this spot here.

One minute and twenty-five seconds.

Mr. Jiang?

Miss Xu. Please have a seat.

Is he meeting two girls at once?

Jerk.

What is the meaning of this?

These are some of the laws I summed up

from my experience of arranged blind dates.

Blind dates are just like interviews.

Only the more qualified candidate will be accepted.

Competition will also allow both parties to know their shortcomings

and allow them to improve for their next blind date.

It saves both of our time.

What is with that attitude?

Do you think I had to see you?

Mr. Jiang, your actions

are incredibly rude.

Would you like to know the conclusions I've made?

Miss Qin is like the Linux system.

Good statistics, but hard to operate.

And Miss Xu is like the Windows system.

Easy to operate but hangs easily.

What do you guys think?

- Jerk. - Jerk.

Lu Li. Look!

Hey! You should apologize for spilling on someone!

You...

System crashes can be fixed.

Should I contact someone for you?

Got rid of another two.

They spilled the water.

If you want compensation,

I can give you their contacts.

I'm a victim too. See.

You shameless jerk!

Go for it, Lu Li!

Your hair is wet.

But it's not?

I don't need any compensation.

Wait. What do you mean you don't...

Come on. Let's go.

That jerk...

- Let's go. - But...

They spilled water on you!

That guy is way too girly.

Hold on. I'm telling you. These jerks think they can do anything they want

just because they have the looks.

I should've spilled another glass of water on him!

It's not like he did it on purpose.

Just take it as a waterproof test for the wig.

I think it worked well.

What's good about that?

Just wait and see.

Professor Li.

Post to Weibo I'm free in the afternoon.

All right. Please send me the address.

I think

you're better off

going on further study than getting a job.

After that, you can join the academic department and do research.

Or teach in a university.

Professor, I know you're only thinking of what's best for me.

But I have my own plans.

Your parents wanted you to become a civil servant, didn't they?

Why didn't you take the exam?

Professor,

can't we talk about something easier?

You always bring that up when I come here.

These flowers look nice.

All right. As long as you know what you want.

I called you here today to introduce you

to a senior of yours from the same field.

Senior?

Yes. His name is Jiang Yicheng.

He should be here soon.

Yicheng, you're here.

You always arrive before me.

That makes me look bad.

Cheeky kid.

Sit.

Made by Tunxi Hukai Ink Factory

By the way,

did you say

you wanted to introduce someone to me?

Yes.

Lu.

Your senior is here.

Come out and greet him.

Coming.

Have some tea.

Hello, Senior

Hello, Senior

Hello, Senior Is this some kind of welcome ceremony?

Hello, senior.

Hello.

Professor. Senior. I have something to do.

I'll take my leave first.

Stop.

Why are you wearing that?

I'm ugly.

Well, I want to see just how ugly you are.

Lu, what happened to your face?

Professor, I got ink on my face.

You guys carry on.

Bye!

I...

Is that the excellent talent you wanted to introduce to me?

No. She's not usually like that.

I was going to recommend her to join your company

and have you guide her.

But she...

I'm afraid I'll have to let you down.

I don't accept female apprentices anymore.

Yicheng, are you still bothered

by that incident?

Thank you for the tea.

Come to my place next time.

I'll treat you to tea.

Mose Time

Next, let's invite our outstanding graduate

and guest of honor,

Jiang Yicheng, CEO of Enchant Technology,

to present the award to the recipient.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Quick. Help me fix it.

Is my hair messy?

No. It's fine.

It's time for the picture.

I'll stand next to you.

Okay.

Yiming

Yiming.

You're famous.

For what?

My outstanding skills of attracting investment?

I sent it to you. Take a look at it yourself.

He sent it to me.

We shouldn't just let jerks do whatever they want.

We need to speak up

and let everyone see how horrible he is.

Blind dates are just like interviews.

Only the more qualified candidate

will be accepted.

Jerk!

They spilled the water.

If you need compensation,

I can give you their contacts.

I don't need any compensation.

That two-faced guy.

Your actions have violated my privacy.

I demand you delete that video immediately.

Little Qi

No.

No?

All right.

Enchant

I don't know how they ran the tests for it.

I tried it out, and I think there's something wrong with the design.

Same here.

Hurry up. We're late.

Um, I need to use the washroom.

If they call my name,

please let them know.

Thanks.

Okay.

I...

Somebody!

I'm not.

A peeping tom!

A peeping tom!

I didn't!

Catch him! Don't run!

Please let me explain!

Catch him!

What's going on?

Don't run!

I'm not!

You peeping tom!

I'm not!

Catch him!

I'm really not!

Don't run!

Catch him!

I'm not a peeping tom!

I'm really not!

Resume

I didn't look!

I mean it!

I'm not a peeping tom!

Don't touch my hair!

I'm not from your company.

If you're not, then why are you here?

That's right. Why?

How did you get in here?

He is a kid who came for an interview.

Mr. Chen, he tried to go inside the women's washroom to peep

in broad daylight.

I didn't!

What do you mean you didn't?

Mr. Chen, you must speak up for us.

I heard everything.

He was probably too nervous and got to the wrong washroom.

I apologize on his behalf.

Fine. You got lucky today.

You ran into our nicest director.

Don't get to the wrong washroom anymore.

He got off easy.

- Let's go. - Right.

You got lucky this time.

Chen Yiming, Research and Development, Technical Director

Thank you, Mr. Chen.

Hello, Mr. Chen.

Your resume is impressive.

Don't be so nervous during the interview.

Goodbye, Mr. Chen.

What a kind person.

Good morning, Mr. Jiang.

Good morning, Mr. Jiang.

Good morning, Mr. Jiang.

Good morning, Mr. Jiang.

Thank you.

I'll take my leave now. Goodbye.

I'm here for the interview.

Where's your resume?

I want to see the director of legal affairs.

He wouldn't pick up my calls.

No one wants to answer their boss's call

on their holiday.

What do you need from him?

I want a lawyer's letter.

Wait for me to finish the interviews first.

Resume, Lu Li Siping District, Xinhai

I don't need any compensation.

He fell right into my hands.

You did well on the written test.

Let's move onto some lighter questions.

Please.

What advantages do you think you have over others?

I...

I was first in exams

and overall evaluation of my major

during my school years.

I have also participated in many national and international competitions.

For example, ACM, TCO,

Hacker Cup, and others.

I also won a lot of medals.

I got decent rankings as well.

It's the first time I've seen someone

with a resume almost identical to yours.

There are a lot of people who are book-smart.

Good grades don't guarantee that you can perform well.

Lu Li, can you tell us

why you want to become a programmer?

Because...

Because I think

my life is like a program.

Before writing a code,

I would always write out the flow in a clear and logical manner.

Just as I like to plan my life.

I know what I want to do,

and I know who I like.

In pursuit of my dreams and love,

I keep optimizing my own algorithm to add more functions.

Although there are times when I run into errors,

as long as the system doesn't crash,

I'll try to find all the vulnerabilities

and work on it until it's a program I'm content with.

I hope my life

will run as smoothly as the program.

Good. Don't be too nervous.

We meet again.

Do you remember me?

You must've been mad that you got water spilled on you, right?

I wasn't. It was just an accident.

Why do you look like a girl?

I...

I'm just shorter and smaller.

But my skills are good.

Besides, I don't think Enchant is a company

that judges people by their appearance, right?

Of course not.

But do you want to know your interview results?

I can tell you that right now.

You've been eliminated.

I want to know the reason.

Because I hate being lied to.

I'm sorry. I shouldn't have...

You're the one who said you didn't need any compensation,

but you're also the one who took the video.

Don't you think it's a little late for that now?

What video?

I hate liars

who are two-faced.

Delete the video immediately.

Otherwise, you'll be getting a letter from my lawyer.

Tell the director of legal affairs to answer my call.

Sorry.

Was that jerk Jiang Yicheng?

Today's interview

was a real-life disaster drill.

It's dangerous

without backup.

It's my fault.

I should have annoyed anyone but him.

Li, you may not like to hear this,

but I know you want to join Enchant Technology because of Jiang Yicheng.

But do you really know him?

You heard what he said that day.

Everything he said is exactly like those quotes from scums on the internet.

He's not scum.

And there is a logical explanation for his actions that day.

I think he didn't want to go on that blind date.

And he didn't

want any of those girls to have feelings for him.

That's why he said those mean things.

You're blinded from your tinted view of him.

With my years of experience in dating,

guys like him

who have looks and money

only think of love as a game.

Experience in dating?

Where are all the guys you dated?

How come I've never seen any of them?

Feelings come and go.

It was over before you got to meet them.

Either way,

hurry up and delete that video.

Fine. I'll delete it right now.

Please accept my apology, Mr. Jiang.

It was my ignorance

that caused an innocent man like you to be cyber bullied.

I don't dare ask for your forgiveness,

but please don't blame Lu Li.

He didn't know anything about this.

Please give him another chance.

No.

Nice.

Did you see the list of successful candidates?

I'm not interested in newbies.

Are you sure

you won't consider Lu Li?

With how frail he looks,

if I have him work overtime for a couple of days,

I'm sure he'll already be threatening to quit.

Besides, he's way too girly.

I just think

it's not often that I meet someone with a resume almost like yours.

It's a shame if we don't nurture it.

If you're so kind and generous,

you should go and guide that Jiang Zitong.

Never mind then.

I just thought it would be interesting to see you guys work together.

Work is dull, after all.

There were two other female programmers

that had pretty good qualifications.

Won't you consider it?

I'm hungry. You're treating me to supper.

You always change the topic when I bring that subject up.

Why is it my treat again? What gives?

Because I spent all my money on the project.

So my money is for you to spend, isn't it?

Remember to pick up my phone too.

I'm sorry. This seat is taken.

Sorry.

Coming.

What took you so long? You're late.

I was stuck in traffic.

Hurry up and sit down.

You got so many, Mom.

I got all the most expensive

and delicious things for you.

Now, eat.

Mom, I can't eat that much.

Eat.

Look.

I bought a bouquet of flowers

for my friend's hotel opening.

It cost me a lot of money.

You better make sure to eat my money's worth.

Do you understand?

Listen.

Be good today.

Don't make your mother angry.

You know my temper.

If I get angry,

the entire dining hall

will know your name is Lu Li.

I'm telling you.

I brought you here today

to take a good look at the other girls.

Look at those girls.

They learn to paint and play instruments.

Look at that one.

Look at how nice she looks in an evening gown and high heels.

But you're always just messing around with your computers.

I shouldn't have let you study computer science.

Oh, you're here. It's been a while.

Thank you.

Why is she here?

Who?

Is my lipstick still there?

Is my makeup all right?

It looks fine.

Do I still have time to touch up?

Why did she come here as well?

Huang Caixia.

Oh, it's you.

I thought you wouldn't come

to such a small event.

You're as fast with your words

as you were back in high school.

You haven't changed as well.

You still talk as slow as ever.

I almost dozed off.

Did you eat too much that you became sleepy?

Oh, we haven't finished yet.

Mom.

Mom.

Son.

Why are you here?

Dad asked me to pick you up.

Mom, is my makeup all right?

Do I have time to touch up?

Caixia, this is my son.

This is my deskmate in high school. You can call her Auntie Huang.

Hello, Auntie Huang.

Hello.

Let me introduce to you as well.

This is my daughter.

Get up and greet them.

Hello. I'm just going to touch up my makeup.

I... Where are you going?

What's wrong with her?

She's just like you, isn't she?

Clumsy.

Didn't you look where you were going?

You even fell into the pool.

Mom, why haven't I ever heard you

mention that auntie from earlier?

We're not close. Why would I mention her?

I think she has

a gentle voice.

And her son looked nice.

Yes, everyone is gentle and nice. Except for your mother, right?

No.

Dry your hair yourself.

Hello. I'm just going to touch up my makeup.

Weird woman.

I got you some milk.

Here. Finish it.

Mom, the doctor says I need rest. I shouldn't see other people.

Oh, did I arrange too many blind dates for you

that you didn't get enough rest?

As long as you get what I mean.

If you found someone you like,

I wouldn't have to arrange so many blind dates for you.

If you ask me, I think Miss Xu

and Miss Qin were nice.

Did you not like either of them?

Mom. Our preferences are different.

Don't bother anymore.

You can tell me your preference.

I can find someone for you based on your preferences.

This.

This is your type?

It's my first time meeting that girl too.

But if you like her,

I can always ask for you.

But the girl's mother isn't someone

easy to get along with.

Why would I like such a weird woman?

Son, you aren't still thinking

about that girl before, right?

I'm asleep.

Strange woman.

Mr. Jiang, have you had breakfast?

You have one minute. Talk.

About the video,

I thought I should apologize in person.

It was wrong of us to record you

without your consent.

But we've deleted the video.

And I've messaged

all the people who commented and shared the video

to explain

in hopes that it would clear up some of their misunderstanding of you.

I said what I said and did what I did.

There's nothing to misunderstand.

But I know you did that on purpose.

How would you know that wasn't my true intention?

Because you're not that kind of person.

Would you believe someone you met twice?

Are you naive or dumb?

An explanation doesn't always mean you'll be understood.

But sometimes, you can understand someone even without an explanation.

Your one minute is up. You can leave now.

Can you please stop following me?

Lu Li, was it?

I accept your apology.

Now stop following me, okay?

We meet again, Mr. Jiang.

Do you like to run outdoors?

I've said what I have to say.

We've settled our personal matters.

Now, we can talk about official matters.

These are some of the projects I was involved in

and some of the programs I designed.

I hope you can take a look at them when you're free.

Do I look that free to you?

You can take a look at it when you have time!

Mr. Jiang.

Project Proposal

Mr. Jiang, have you seen the documents I gave you?

Are you finished?

If I meet the hiring criteria,

can you give me another chance?

There's no use for you to keep hovering around me.

You should use the time to apply for other companies.

I don't have an off-site disaster backup plan.

Enchant Technology is my only option.

We've filled up all the positions.

Filled up?

Mr. Jiang.

Come over here.

Come on.

Why are you here, Old Jiang?

Mr. Jiang, we shouldn't do this at the company.

I made sure the place is empty.

Why didn't you think about that

when you made your mother angry last night?

Well, it gave you a chance

to prove your love, didn't it?

I slept on the couch last night.

Well, your wife made you sleep on the couch.

Not me.

If you make her mad again,

I'll make sure not to leave you a single cent.

Will you give everything to Jiang Zitong?

She'll fritter it all away.

Mr. Jiang, your water.

Dad, you look good in this suit.

It's new.

It's good. It has a nice finish around the waist.

Rock climbing, life goes on, sport goes on

Give this card to your boss, Mr. Jiang.

Tell him that if he doesn't cooperate

at 12 noon today,

I'll reclaim all the floors

of your company.

You'll be out of a job then.

Dad, I know you're being forced too.

Let's work together!

Not scheming against my wife

is the best cooperation.

Mr. Jiang.

Why are you laughing? His wife is my mom.

What is he acting all high and mighty about?

Give me the water.

Go get busy.

Okay.

Mr. Jiang.

Did Old Jiang send you too?

Is there a virus in your brain?

Do I need to fix it for you?

This is my analysis report.

The object of analysis is me.

And the reference objects are the other applicants you hired.

According to the data,

my performance in all aspects

is superior to theirs.

And I had the highest ranking in the competition

we participated in together.

So?

So I don't understand

why they were hired, and I wasn't.

Can't you hear the underlying message in my words?

Don't you understand that I used the excuse

that the positions were filled to reject you?

Even if you reject me,

you should tell me what the problem is.

I'll find a solution and tackle the problem.

Rock climbing, life goes on, sport goes on

Can you solve

anything?

Yes.

Come with me.

Slowly now.

Do you not like places like these?

I don't like anything that's troublesome,

energy-consuming, and dangerous.

Mr. Jiang. This is...

Lu.

It's still early.

Why don't we go for a round

before we go for dinner?

If he doesn't cooperate,

I'll reclaim all the floors

of your company.

No problem.

I'll wait for you guys over there.

I'll go and get changed.

Mr. Jiang, I'll cheer for you down here.

Don't forget what you came for.

You are here to help me solve my problem with her.

I'm afraid of heights.

Pity. Then you can leave now.

I gave you a chance.

But you didn't hold onto it.

I can give it a try.

You're not afraid of heights anymore?

More than heights, I'm afraid of losing this opportunity.

Let's make a bet.

Winner gets a favor from the loser.

It's his first time here.

You don't mind if we play as a team, do you?

Of course.

Let's do it.

Hey.

Don't fail.

I fought so hard for this chance.

I can't lose to her.

Get ready.

Start.

Having a crush on someone is like a program waiting to be tested.

You can't be sure of the run results

or the run time.

But as long as the requirements remain the same,

you have to keep improving it

until it runs successfully.

♪ Tall and big, you have a childish voice ♪

♪ Naive ♪

♪ Petty ♪

♪ Small and little, I feel a little stressed around you ♪

♪ Afraid to go near ♪

♪ I hope to see you every morning ♪

♪ So that my day can be meaningful ♪

♪ Waiting to hear your voice every night ♪

♪ To break the silence of the night ♪

♪ Every time the phone rings, I wish it were you ♪

♪ When I hear your voice ♪

♪ A smile grows on my face ♪

♪ Your words are always a little childish ♪

♪ It makes me want to tease you ♪

♪ Sorry ♪

♪ Sometimes you're a little stubborn ♪

♪ A bad temper ♪

♪ With a touch of jealousy ♪

♪ So I'll just have to coax you and let you have your way ♪

♪ Hurry, hurry, go away rain ♪

♪ I hope to see you every morning ♪

♪ So that my day can be meaningful ♪

♪ Waiting to hear your voice every night ♪

♪ To break the silence of the night ♪

♪ This song is for you, the one I love the most ♪

♪ We'll walk down the path of the future together ♪

♪ Every time the phone rings, I wish it were you ♪

♪ When I hear your voice ♪

♪ A smile grows on my face ♪

♪ Your words are always a little childish ♪

♪ It makes me want to tease you ♪

♪ Sorry ♪

♪ Never mind ♪

♪ I love you ♪