(a)

In the summer of 2007, Kaohsiung returned to China again. When www.biquge.info came back this time, he made an unbelievable request to me.

He said to me, "Xinxin, can you do me a favor?" ”

I said, "Whatever it is, just say it." Whatever can be effective, I will do my best. ”

He said, "Remember that little house I had in Windermere Lakes? Isn't it the big house, it's the small building across the lake from the big house, with 22 rooms and two floors? ”

I said, "Yes." I also stayed in it. ”

He said, "Do you like this house?" ”

I said, "I love it." Typical rustic style, sunny and secluded. ”

He said, "I'll sell all the rooms on the right side of this house to you, can I?" ”

"Huh?" I looked at Kaohsiung in amazement.

Kaohsiung said: "Sell half to you, the right one is yours, and the left one is mine." How is it? ”

I said, "You think so highly of me, even if I wanted to buy it, I wouldn't have that much money." ”

Kaohsiung said, "I'll sell it to you cheaply." As much as you can afford, you can afford. ”

I said, "I can't afford it." There is also property tax and land tax, even if you give it to me for nothing, I can't afford to pay property tax and land tax. ”

Kaohsiung said: "I'll help you find a way to pay the property tax, don't let you bear it." ”

I said, "Can you still sell it to me?" Didn't you give it to me? ”

Kaohsiung said, "Do me a favor." Be the owner of this half of the house. ”

I said, "Why?" You can sell to somebody else, and the properties there are selling well, and a lot of people want to buy them at a high price. ”

Kaohsiung said: "I can't tell you why right now. You can do well, according to my arrangement, accept this house, money, you can give as much as you can. You can come and stay with your kids when you're on vacation. ”

I said, "What, God is mysterious." ”

Kaohsiung grabbed me and said very seriously: "Xinxin, that half of the house, I gave it to Su and my children." as their common property. ”

He said, "From now on, this house will belong to you and my family." You have time to bring your children over and live with them. Everyone is familiar with each other and takes care of each other. ”

I suddenly had a bad feeling.

I said, "Are you telling me anything?" Do you want me to take care of Sue and the kids more? ”

Kaohsiung hesitated for a moment and said, "You can think the same way." Would you like to? ”

I said, "Of course." Brother Kaohsiung, you have taken so much care of me, and I can have where I am today, all thanks to you. It is my duty to take care of Su and the children. ”

I said, "Has something happened to you in business lately?" Why did you say this to me all of a sudden? ”

Kaohsiung said: "It's not going to be a big deal. However, have you been reading economic news lately? ”

I said, "Yes, I have to see some." Has the subprime mortgage scandal affected you? ”

Kaohsiung said: "In this storm, the movement will not be too small. You know, some of my companies use a higher percentage of leveraged instruments. In other words, the ability to resist risks is relatively small. It's always right to plan ahead. ”

I said, "Won't you tell me the truth?" ”

Kaohsiung said: "Not everything can be told to you. There are some things that the less you know, the better. Anyway, if you're willing to help, accept my arrangement. Accept that half of the house, bring ANN over for vacation, get a little more familiar with my family, let the kids play together, you and Sue, a little closer. ”

I looked at Kaohsiung.

I said, "If there is any difficulty, you don't have to deal with it alone, say it, our friends discuss it together, although we are not as strong as you, but maybe we can help come up with ideas, run errands or something, it's always okay." ”

Kaohsiung said: "No, I don't have any difficulties now. It's just that the rivers and lakes have been in the rivers and lakes for a long time, and there is a bit of turmoil, so it is inevitable to think of the three holes of the cunning rabbit. I'm also a man with sons, and I have to think about them. ”

Kaohsiung said, "Do you promise?" ”

I said, "Of course." If that's helpful for you. I will do my best to buy the money to buy a house, and I can't let you suffer too much. ”

I said, "I'll bring ANN over for the holidays with your family." ”

Kaohsiung said: "You and Su, I think, are quite compatible." You speak a lot in common and admire each other. ”

I said, "Yes." She is a good designer, a good wife, and a good mother. ”

Kaohsiung said: "That's good, that's good." ”

I said, "I know, you love her." It's just that you don't want to admit it, and you don't want to show it. You don't want her to be too attached to you. ”

Kaohsiung said: "People like me make enemies everywhere, and she's better not to be too attached to me and not have too good a relationship with me, so as not to get involved with me." ”

Kaohsiung said, "Thank you for doing me this great favor. It's a secret between us. In today's conversation, you don't want to say it to anyone, just know it in your heart. ”

I said, "Of course." ”

I looked at Kaohsiung, and the uneasiness in my heart became stronger and stronger.

He looked at the expression on my face, grinned a little, and said, "Okay, this is over for now." Now, I'll take you to see another house, right in the city, drive there, 30 minutes away. ”

(b)

Kaohsiung's car stopped in front of a single-family villa.

He reversed the car into the parking space, got out of the car, and used his index fingerprint to unlock the courtyard gate. He opened the door and said, "Go in." ”

I walked into the house. The windows are bright and clean, and the smell of the sun is warm everywhere. The curtains are drawn.

I walked around the house, looking inside for the Scandinavian-style décor and furniture.

We stood in the innermost bedroom.

I looked at the white bench next to the large bed in the bedroom and the glass tea set on the small table next to it.

Kaohsiung said, "Sit down for a while." Tea has been made for you. You like, Earl Grey. ”

I said, "Is it just a cup?" ”

Kaohsiung said: "I'm not thirsty, just watch you drink." ”

I said, "Have a cup of coffee?" I'll help you rush? ”

He smiled, nodded and said, "Okay, it's better to be respectful than to obey." ”

(c)

We sat on the balcony.

Kaohsiung holds coffee. I'm holding tea.

I said, "This house is beautiful." Did you buy it? When did you buy it? When was it renovated? In the same city, I don't even know it. ”

Kaohsiung said: "Do you want to come and stay for a day or two on the weekend? ”

I said, "Isn't there your woman living here?" ”

Kaohsiung said: "Woman? ”

I said, "Aren't you buying this house and not telling us about it for the sake of the golden house?" ”

Kaohsiung said: "My public image seems to be incorrigible. ”

I said, "Does Sue know?" ”

Kaohsiung said, "What do you say? I don't have to tell her everything. She doesn't want to know everything, either. ”