(a)

For a while after returning from vacation, I felt restless all day. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Because of my worries, I can't help but pay close attention to the global economic news. I was then surprised to learn that the global financial crisis of 2008, which began with the subprime mortgage crisis, is far from over, and its domino effect is still spreading across a wide range of economies.

The wave of bankruptcies is also sweeping through the world's economic centers.

I was immersed in this series of economic gloom, as if I saw a huge wave howling among the high-rise buildings, which was about to shatter the countless glass curtain walls of the CDB district, shut down countless companies, and sweep many white-collar workers out of the house.

Soon, I felt the power of this depression in the atmosphere of everyday life.

Many companies in the office building have changed their names, many spaces have been vacated for re-lease, white-collar workers who eat out at noon have switched to bringing their own meals, and even hand sanitizer and toilet paper in the bathroom have been replaced every other day instead of every day.

Kaohsiung's business stalls are so big, economic levers are used so much, and the gray areas are so obscure, can he survive this difficult time?

Although he did not reveal anything to us women, I had a gut feeling that he was in an unprecedented difficulty, and that there was an extreme danger that I did not know why.

Is he involved in any financial derivatives wrongdoing? Or, what sidekicks have you played? Have you ever been involved in underground black finance?

My heart was filled with indescribable confusion.

Kaohsiung's partnership with me is the most elegant and tranquil field, it is less affected by the economic cycle, and even shows an anti-law with the economic cycle, plus Kaohsiung has always spared no effort to support this business, so I did not feel the decline of my own business.

However, as I go in and out of the business district every day, there are more and more people around me who are worried about their daily lives, and I can't help but be affected by them.

One day, I saw that the boss of Xiaomiya, who usually comes and goes in luxury cars, actually rode a newly bought electric car to work, and was strongly shocked. Because of the recession, in order to support the company through the winter, he just sold his luxury car.

Wealth comes and goes, and that's how it is fickle.

(b)

At 3 a.m., my phone rang. I opened my eyes in a daze and saw an unfamiliar mobile phone number, registered in Telefónica's name. I lazily pressed the call button.

However, there was silence on the other side, and no one spoke.

I waited for more than 10 seconds and vaguely heard someone breathing rapidly over there.

I hesitated for a moment and asked, "Who is it?" ”

There was still the sound of breathing. The other party seemed to be walking quickly, talking as they went.

I listened to the sound of breathing over there, and it felt very familiar. So, I tentatively asked again: "Brother Kaohsiung?" Is that you? ”

Finally there was an answer. Kaohsiung's voice said over there, "It's me." ”

I sat up on the bed and pushed the blanket off my body. I said, "So late?" Is there something going on? ”

Kaohsiung replied, "Yes." ”

I heard Kaohsiung's voice as if he was trembling, and he was trembling uncontrollably.

I became worried and quickly asked, "Oh my God, what's wrong with you?" Fever? Does it sound like you're wiggling? ”

Kaohsiung said: "I don't have a fever. However, there is a big problem. ”

I nervously said, "What's wrong?" ”

Kaohsiung said: "Just now. My parents died. ”

I was taken aback: "What? ”

Kaohsiung said: "They are all dead. ”

I asked urgently, "What's going on?" Parents? All? Meantime? ”

Kaohsiung said: "Yes, both, two people at the same time. ”

I asked, "Was it an accident?" How could it be at the same time? ”

Kaohsiung was silent.

There was no sound for a long time.

I was terrified. I turned into the microphone, raised my voice a little, and asked, "Brother Kaohsiung?" Are you still there? You okay? Answer me quickly, even a word! ”

Just when I thought he wouldn't squeak anymore and thought about whether to call Su or someone from his company, or whether to call the police, Kaohsiung's voice came from the distant world again.

He said, "I'm here." They committed suicide. My parents, committed suicide. ”

It was a bolt from the blue. I immediately remembered the amiable appearance of his parents.

I reached out and covered my mouth: "Huh? Oh my God....."

Kaohsiung said: "They drove the car into the river. Their hands were held with each other. The wrists are tied together with a long silk scarf. They drove to the end of an abandoned bridge. And from there accelerated, falling into the river. ”

His voice trembled violently again.

"But, but, why?" I asked.

Kaohsiung said: "I'm sorry, Xinxin, I can't tell you the reason. I'm just, just in my heart, I just feel like it came too suddenly, I need to find someone to talk to, calm down. ”

I was speechless.

I struggled for a moment, breaking through the sadness that was clogging up my throat. I said in a hoarse voice, "I'm sad. Brother Kaohsiung, you have to mourn. Then I choked up and couldn't go on.

The same is obviously the case with Kaohsiung. He has always had a good relationship with his parents, and he has a close business relationship with his father, and the business is closely related.

After a while, I felt myself start talking again.

I heard my own voice say, "Where are you now?" Where is Spain? Why are you in Spain? ”

Kaohsiung said: "I'm sorry, but I can't tell you either. ”

I said, "Is there anyone else with you?" Are you alone over there? ”

Kaohsiung paused for a moment and replied, "Not alone, there are others." ”

I was a little relieved that at least he still had friends by his side at this unfortunate time.

I said, "Take care." ”

Kaohsiung said, "I will." ”

I searched my head for the right words. I said, "How can I help?" ”

Kaohsiung said: "I can't help. You don't care. If I didn't tell you, don't even take the initiative to ask. You have to keep your distance from me. ”

I said, "Does Sue and the kids know?" ”

Kaohsiung said: "I don't know yet, I'll call Su later." I'm going to entrust Sue to help my parents with the funeral. ”

I said, "Entrust Sue?" Aren't you coming back to the mainland? ”

Kaohsiung said: "Not coming back." ”

I said, "Do you need me to accompany Sue and the children, help Sue?" ”

There was no sound in Kaohsiung.

I said, "If there's anything I can do to help, tell me, whatever it is." ”

Kaohsiung said: "Xinxin, I have a bit of a serious situation and need to disappear for a while. Your business is all normal and doesn't have any impact. In the time I disappeared, you watched the dots yourself. If you have a problem, you look for Manny and she will help you. ”

"Remember, don't reach out to me or look for me until I reappear," he said. I will call you as soon as I can get in touch. ”

I said, "Where are you going?" ”

Kaohsiung said: "You can rest assured, very safe place." Sue, or anybody else, were to ask you where I was, and you said you didn't know anything. I didn't call you tonight either. You haven't heard of anything, and like them, you don't know anything. ”

I said, "Okay." I won't say. ”

Kaohsiung said, "Thank you. ”

I said, "But you don't have to ..... alone."

Kaohsiung interrupted me, and he said on the other end, "I'm sorry, I'm hanging up." ”

I quickly said, "Either way, be careful and take care of yourself." ”

Kaohsiung said, "Thank you. ”

I said, "You ......."

There was a beep on the other end.

He hung up the phone.

I'll call again. It's busy. I waited a minute and then called. He turned it off.

I unscrewed the bedside lamp.

I looked at the time again. 3:34 a.m. in Beijing.

(c)

From that moment on, Kaohsiung disappeared from everyone's view for three whole months.

It seems that no one knows where he has gone.

Because of his prior phone call, the family and the people in the company did not go to the police station to report the disappearance. He said that he was on a normal business trip because of the company's urgent business.

I kept my promise to him and pretended not to know anything about it.

The next day, I read in the newspaper about the suicide of both his parents. It's also on TV.

On the TV screen, I watched the bodies of the couple being recovered from the river.

Sure enough, as Kaohsiung said, their wrists were really tied together.

The police eventually determined that it was a suicide. The reason may be that Kaohsiung's father's company is experiencing extremely serious debt problems, he is unable to pay off his debts, and he is threatened by creditors. And they are very affectionate to each other.

The police did not disclose more details of the reason in the news. But I privately guessed that his parents didn't want the storm to sweep into Kaohsiung's business kingdom. His father decided to die and cut off the tsunami from his only son. They want to keep the Kaohsiung family safe. But this is just my speculation, what the reason, Kaohsiung does not say, I think I will never be able to get to the bottom of it.

All the turning points began on this day.

(iv)

All the happiness in the world is as delicate and fragile as a hair, and no one can be sure when it will be broken.

And this time, I'm no longer a little girl, I'm already a successful working woman, a mother. But in the face of the misfortunes and difficulties of others, I still feel powerless.