(a)

"Human affection is as thin as paper, and people will be cold when they go to tea." Mr. Yichen sighed.

I said, "yes." Each of them got the first pot of gold thanks to Kaohsiung's support. ”

That's how the world is. When there's nothing going on, everybody looks good. But when the real test comes, and the time when you need to suffer a loss comes, your character will come to light, and you will have an immediate opinion. At that time, you will know who is a true friend and who is truly kind.

"In any case, the procedures that should be followed have been successfully completed, and there is still a lot of hard work to be done in the next mergers and acquisitions," he said. Let's relax today, and I'll invite you all to the Peninsula for dinner. The last extravagance. From now on, it is conservatively estimated that we will have to live frugally and frugally for five years. ”

Jackie said, "I'll go with you and help make arrangements." ”

After the two of them left, Mr. Yi Chen said to me, "Let's go to Victoria Harbour to blow the sea breeze." Refresh your body and mind. ”

I think that's a really good suggestion.

(b)

We stood side by side on the edge of the harbor, looking at the rough sea, the huge billboards and high-rise buildings opposite, watching the yachts coming and going, dragging the white wavy line through the bay.

Hong Kong is really a busy city. But it's quite human. Also, the sea breeze blows and it is really comfortable. It's a luxury gift of nature that you can't enjoy in the hinterland.

Mr. Yichen said: "It's past 12 o'clock. I'm going to buy some fast food, and we'll eat here. ”

I said, "Okay." It's good to eat casually, no mood and no appetite. ”

After a while, Mr. Yichen walked back. HE TOUCHED MY ARM AND HANDED ME A SUBAY OATMEAL VEGAN SANDWICH AND A GLASS OF LEMONADE. He also had a sandwich and another glass of water in his own hand.

"There's a food truck over there," he said. It's also something you like to eat. ”

So, we sat side by side on the sunny steps of the Hong Kong Arts Centre for lunch.

We watched the children laughing and playing in the open area by the sea while eating sandwiches.

I said, "If it doesn't last long, it's better, carefree, and you don't have to go through so many accidents and so many separations." ”

Mr. Yichen said, "That's not necessarily good. If that happens, we will never have the poise and courage to face all of this. ”

He said: "Marie Curie famously said that there is nothing to be afraid of, only something to be understood. ”

He said: "Only by understanding can we be free from inner confusion and fear. ”

I said, "I wonder where those who have died will start a new life at this moment." Will they meet us again in their new lives? Will there be the same difficulties and pains, and will they go through the same tortures and trials? ”

I said, "I wonder if what we're doing now is helping them." How can we extend our help to the new world in which they are now? Do we have that kind of power? ”

As I said this, a voice in my heart said, "We have this power. ”

I remembered the 10 bullets that didn't hit the target when I was a teenager, the black knight who suddenly appeared and disappeared, and I remembered that I had aimed at the pursuers behind him and pulled the trigger.

The voice in my heart said: "Our rescue can reach another time and space, another universe, and benefit the people we want to rescue." ”

It's just that I don't know where that door is, and how it can be opened again.

Mr. Yichen replied, "I believe that we have such power. I don't think when we don't have the strength is because we really didn't have it at that time. It's just because, we thought we really didn't. ”

(c)

I looked at Mr. Yichen with deep empathy.

Mr. Yichen said: "In fact, even if we successfully sell our existing assets, there may still be a shortage of cash for the acquisition. ”

I said, "I've just done the math, and it's probably going to be a little bit worse." However, it doesn't matter. ”

I said, "I still have something to sell." ”

Mr. Yichen said, "What is it?" ”

I said, "Myself." ”

I said, "Can you help me sign up with SPE?" I'm willing to sign on to become a professional writer under their umbrella. ”

Mr. Yichen said: "Haven't you refused many times? You've never been a fan of commercial writing under the constraints of the treaty, and you've always wanted to remain a freelance writer. ”

"But the irony is that there aren't many times when you're blessed to be a freelance writer," I said. ”

I said, "It's the fastest way to get cash." I can sign a long contract, say, 10 years, 15 years, or longer. ”

Mr. Yichen said, "Have you thought about it? ”

I said, "Think about it." ”

Mr. Yichen said: "10 years is a long time, and you can't regret it after signing it. ”

I said, "I don't regret it." ”

I said, "In my life, so far, I haven't really been independent. I always want to rely on others and get help from others. Now, I hope there will be a change. May I also change my heart, and from now on, I can also become someone who can be relied on and helped. Pick up the mess and make a fresh start. ”

I said, "In any case, it's not right to die and not save you." ”

Mr. Yichen said, "Well, it's very wrong. ”

(iv)

Faintly, I could hear my name being called behind me.

I looked back and looked in the empty square.

Soon, I saw Manny's tall and fat figure. Wearing a dress with big flowers and carrying a travel suitcase, she stood more than 200 meters away from us, waving her hat and waving at us.

I was pleasantly surprised and said to Mr. Yichen, "Oh my God, it's Manny!" ”

Yichen said: "That British female secretary in Kaohsiung? ”

I said, "Yes." She's here to join us. ”

We hurried over to Manny.

Manny and I hugged each other tightly.

I said, "How did you come to Hong Kong?" Didn't you say that you should go home and rest for a while, and I will call you, and you will come back? ”

"After the funeral, I went back to my house in the country, but every day I felt empty, my heart was full of thoughts, I couldn't stay at home anymore, I wanted to do something with you," Manny said. I know you're going to need me. ”

"I spoke to Jackie on the phone, and he told me you were coming to Hong Kong to discuss something, and I came," she said. Shortly after I got off the plane, Jackie said you guys had come to Victoria Harbour for a walk. I took a taxi with my luggage. ”

She looked at Mr. Yichen and said, "Mr. Liang, I haven't seen each other for a long time. It's a pleasure to see you again. ”

She said happily: "With you, my heart has settled down." ”

Mr. Yichen stretched out his hand and shook Manny's hand. "It's not a good idea to come here with us," he said. We're about to become poor, and we may not be able to afford even a decent salary. ”

Mr. Yichen pointed at me and said, "It's like she was as poor as when she first wrote her column." ”

I say; "yes. After a big turn, I returned to the original starting point. ”

"It's okay, I have savings, my kids are older, and I don't need a salary on that little farm," Manny said. Together, we can start from scratch. Xinxin, you are still young, even if you return to the starting point, it doesn't matter at all. And you have our friends. We're all going to be with you. ”

I looked at Manny gratefully.

Mr. Yichen said: "It was still thick clouds just now, but the sun is already shining at this moment. It's getting really fast. ”

He said: "I firmly believe that in this increasingly cold world, there is always morality. ”

I said, "I do." ”

Manny said, "I, I believe it too. ”

We laughed at each other.

Mr. Yichen said, "You just got off the plane and haven't eaten yet, right?" ”

Manny said: "I ate a box of noodles on the plane. ”

Mr. Yichen said, "The sandwich over there is good, I'll go buy you another one." We ate it at noon, and in the evening we were invited to the Peninsula for a big meal. ”

With that, Mr. Yichen ran towards the food truck not far away.

(5)

Manny and I looked across the harbor at the bustling city on the other side.

"Hong Kong is such a prosperous and beautiful city. I loved it here. ”

I said, "yes." I love it too. It's a great place to end the old past and start a new one. ”