(a)

The days of Kaohsiung's nowhere to be found and no news have been continued in a dull state. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

As he said, the business area I run is still calm for the time being, and I don't feel too much of the impact of the recession.

However, when the companies around us are scattered like autumn leaves, my colleagues and I are not in a good mood either.

In that atmosphere, I can better understand the support and care of Kaohsiung, which plays a very important role in promoting the healthy growth of our business. Every colleague has become more and more deeply aware of this.

I am determined to take care of my existing business and maintain sufficient profitability and growth to make up for the overall struggling business empire in Kaohsiung.

I'm looking forward to Kaohsiung's sudden reappearance in front of us one day. I hope to have a good business answer sheet to him at that time.

During that time, I worked very hard, and I did everything I could to create a happy working atmosphere in all situations and boost the morale of my employees. It was at this time that our studio's culture of humor began to take shape.

In the process of hard work, I have become more and more independent and mature. Because there was no Kaohsiung to rely on, emulate and consult, I had to make a lot of big decisions on my own, and I became more and more confident about them.

At this stage, I got the strong cooperation of some business backbones, and they gradually grew up and became independent generals, becoming my important right-hand man.

The best and most loyal of them all, named Jackie, soon became my deputy, sharing the heavy lifting for me.

With their support, we have expanded our business areas and market reach, and we have hired more and more core employees. With copyright and content trading as the core, we have expanded into areas such as advertising, management diagnosis and consulting, training, and even IT. We also moved into a new office room, which is one of the busiest sections of the CBD.

We can all clearly see that this business has become more and more capable of operating independently and surviving independently from Kaohsiung's huge commercial matrix.

At the same time, I continued to work as a writer at the magazine and was promoted to become a department leader.

The growth of money and the glory of success are rolling in. Sometimes, I am amazed: I never imagined that I would be on the path I am today and that I would be commercially successful. I've always thought of business as something that has nothing to do with me. I don't feel like I have any of the qualities of a businessman. However, life is like this, it is always full of accidents. We don't know what kind of person we're going to become.

However, when people thought I was getting more and more successful and rich, I didn't feel joy in my heart.

As long as Kaohsiung does not appear for a day, the stone that pressed on my heart will never be removed.

I can only console myself day in and day out: sometimes, no news is the best news.

And I, just like Sue and the children, can only wait silently in thoughts and worries.

SOMETIMES, ANN WOULD REMEMBER THAT SHE HADN'T SEEN A POLAR BEAR IN A LONG TIME, AND SHE WOULD ASK WHEN UNCLE TAKA WOULD COME BACK. At that time, ANN was already obsessed with Barbie dolls, and she had to buy any new style. I don't agree with her insatiable greed, often refusing her requests, but Kaohsiung always says that girls should be rich, just a doll, every time he comes, he will always bring ANN the most beautiful new Barbie dolls, some wearing shiny dresses, some with fairy wings, some lying in a bathtub that can spray water, and some holding pet dogs that can bark. ANN IS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE ARRIVAL OF UNCLE GAO LIKE HE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO CHILDREN'S DAY, OR THE PACKAGE HE HAS SENT.

In the face of ANN's eagerness and questions, I had no choice but to reply, "Uncle Gao went to Barbie's house as a guest." When he returns, he will bring us more surprises. ”

(b)

Before you know it, it's already deep winter.

Because of the good business momentum throughout the year, I decided to give all the staff in the studio an early holiday to celebrate Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year, and the Lantern Festival. This nearly 2-month holiday caused thunderous cheers in the studio.

After the employees went out to travel, I also called Su and asked the two families to take their children to live together in the villa with the wooden plank road around the lake for a vacation.

It was the sixth day of our family holiday.

The lake in winter, wet and cold. The sky was covered with lead-gray clouds, and all the walls were wet.

I cocked the collar of my coat and walked up the steps against the cold wind.

I opened the door with the key. I walked in and turned on the light.

I noticed a faint glow of fire in the second living room. It's a fireplace. There is a fireplace that is born. I said, "Sue? Is that you? Are the kids all back? ”

Sue took the kids to a nearby shopping mall to take advantage of the year-end super discount season to buy Christmas trees, Christmas gifts and New Year's goods.

I went for a walk by the lake alone. I thought they had returned.

There was no one in there to answer.

I took off my coat, hung it up, and changed my boots.

I walked towards the living room. I walked to the door.

In the living room, a man sits in a floral cloth sofa swivel chair, his head blocked by a high-backed sofa chair, facing a burning fireplace.

The room was warm and roasting, and there was the aroma of brewed coffee.

I asked again, "Sue?" Is that you? ”

The armchair turned towards me. I saw men's shoes and suit pants, and then, I saw Kaohsiung sitting in a sofa chair.

My heart stopped beating for a second. I moved my lips, but I couldn't make a sound.

Kaohsiung, wearing a new Scottish turtleneck sweater, sat in a chair and looked at me. He said, "Don't come unharmed, heart." You okay? ”

(c)

We sat opposite each other in the glow of the roaring fireplace.

Kaohsiung handed me a cup of hot coffee.

I held it in my hand and stirred it with a small spoon. Kaohsiung added a sugar cube to it.

I looked at him. After more than 100 days without a sound, he lost a lot of weight. It was the thinnest time I've ever seen him in my life. Both cheeks were sunken. However, the brightness of his eyes and the bright smile on the corner of his mouth are exactly the same as before.

I said, "You're finally showing up again." ”

Kaohsiung smiled and said, "I didn't say I'd never come back." ”

I said, "In the past three months, your wife and children have had a hard time. ”

Kaohsiung said: "I know. I was also forced to do so. I'll make it up to them. ”

Again, we looked at each other.

I said, "How do you lose weight like this?" Even the corners of my eyes are wrinkled. ”

I asked, "How did you spend these three months?" ”

Kaohsiung looked at me. He said, "Are you distressed? ”

I lowered my eyes. I looked at the coffee in the cup.

I lowered my eyes, and there was a thin mist on my eyelashes. I don't speak.

Kaohsiung looked at me. His tone suddenly became warmer than ever. He moved a little closer in my direction. He was hunched over in his chair, he came closer, and he looked at me.

He said gently, "It's okay now." Don't be upset. ”

In the midst of his words, my tears flowed down my eyes and fell into the cup.

He reached over, and he took my hand with the spoon. He said, "Really." I've taken care of all those troubles. It's okay now. It's okay. ”

I looked at him.

He said, "I went so far and for so long because I didn't want to see you women cry." I don't want to see it, the woman cries for me. ”

He said, "So, don't cry. ”

He said, "I've heard that you're a very successful businesswoman now. ”

I shook my head. I choked up and said, "I'm never going to be a businessman." ”

I said, "I will always be a literati." ”

I said, "But if being a successful businessman can help you, I will do it for you." ”

(iv)

The coffee cup is empty.

I put the empty cups of two people into the tray and stood up.

I said, "You haven't had lunch yet." I'm going to do it, and there's still a little bit of your favorite ingredient in the fridge. ”

Kaohsiung said: "In a while, Su and the children will arrive, and before you come back, I will talk to them on the phone when I enter the house." I also brought them a lot of Christmas presents, and of course, ANN's new favorite Barbie doll. When they arrive, let's cook together. After being separated for so long, it's rare to be free, so sit with me for a while. ”

I put the tray down and I sat down again. I said, "Okay." Sue will come back in a while, your family will have a good reunion, and I will take ANN to cook. ”

Kaohsiung said: "Don't you ask, what happened to me? ”

I shook my head. I said, "No." If you want to say it to me, you'll tell me. If it's inconvenient for you to say, it will make you embarrassed if you ask. ”

Kaohsiung sighed again: "A woman who is not curious is really rare." ”

I looked at him.

I said, "Brother Kaohsiung." ”

Kaohsiung said: "What? ”

I said, "You, really, didn't do anything bad, did you?" ”

I said, "You're not involved in any troublesome things that might break the law, are you?" ”

Kaohsiung looked at me for a while and didn't answer from the front. He said, "Is that okay?" Just smoke one? While the kids haven't come back yet? ”

I nodded.

He grinned and pulled out a Havana cigar, which he took into his mouth and picked up a piece of burning coals from the fireplace.

He lit his cigar close to the coals, and as he smoked, he said, "To be alive is the greatest trouble." Other than that, nothing else, is troublesome. ”

I looked at him and sighed deeply. I already know the answer.

He swallowed the clouds and said at the same time: "The law is one thing, and the good or bad is another." ”

He said, "Xinxin, I didn't do anything bad. At least the intentions are not bad. Believe me. ”

(5)

The porch was filled with the sound of doors opening, footsteps, and children chirping.

Then, ANN saw more than 10 Barbie dolls placed in the corner of the porch, and she let out a happy scream: "Uncle Gao!"

Then, like a flower butterfly with outstretched wings, her small figure rushed in through the door. She screamed and threw herself into Kaohsiung's arms.

I stood up.

Kaohsiung laughed and said, "Long time no see, my little angel!" You're so heavy! Kaohsiung picked her up, held her high in the air, and spun in front of the sofa.

APART FROM ANN'S CHUCKLES, THE THREE BOYS AND SUE ALSO WALK IN.

The three boys rushed to Kaohsiung: "Daddy! ”

I looked at Sue. I picked up the coffee cups and trays on the table, silently walked into the kitchen, and began to rinse.

Before leaving the fireplace, I saw Sue walking towards Kaohsiung. Kaohsiung put down ANN, and the couple hugged each other tightly in silence.

(f)

I washed my cups and plates, went upstairs and went back to my bedroom to change my cooking clothes.

I gently closed the bedroom door.

I heard ANN and Kaohsiung's children frolicking in the downstairs living room, and Sue and Kaohsiung talking.

I leaned against the door and listened to the sounds downstairs.

Tears welled up again, rolling down her cheeks.

And I don't know why I'm crying.