mr frank is faithful to love

(FR. Hilde Frank)

In one month, the previous vision became a reality. It was the first time that I was so withdrawn at work, but the established facts could not be changed. For the development of the brand and my own development, I was persuaded and planned to go to Shanghai to design The center works.

I like Beijing. The temperament of this city is unique, as is its culture. It has a special elegance, secularity, simplicity, and glamour. Many conflicting elements can be mixed here, becoming traditional and modern, foreign and local culture. the gathering place.

Because I like Beijing, I have lived in Beijing for many years, read a lot of books about Beijing, traveled a lot in Beijing, and met many friends. When I think of leaving for a while, I feel a kind of reluctance to part with my hometown.

However, most of the employees in the company who are about to be transferred are very happy.

In fact, I can stay firmly, but how to say, loving Beijing is only my own business, and when I go to Shanghai, it will not only affect my place of work, but more importantly, the expansion and upgrading of business, as well as new products I thought about it again and again, and chose to leave.

I need to have a broader perspective, and a longer-term perspective.

The house in Beijing is not going to be rented out, let alone sold. I may often come back for meetings, or come back to live when I am on vacation. Besides, I am not sure where I will work in a few years.

There is no farewell ceremony planned, because the distance is not so far away, and the separation will not be too long, but I still have dinner with Charlotte, who is the first friend who knows the news.

In Beijing in November, the weather was already very cold. Charlotte took off her coat and gloves, and came to sit after washing her hands. She said, "So I decided to leave...Are they going to give you a lot of shares?"

"No," I said, "My situation is a bit special. After all, I am not an ordinary employee who can come and go freely. This is the company I like and the job I like. I still have a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm, and I want to make some achievements. of."

Charlotte nodded. What I ate today was hot-boiled mutton. The first snow has already fallen, and it is indeed the season to eat this. Charlotte said, "I'll open a bottle of good wine and see you off."

"No, I'm paying the bill today. I invited you, but I don't know when we will have dinner together next time. Maybe we will meet in Shanghai."

"No problem. It would be nice to meet you in Shanghai. I have holidays and weekends now, so I will see you often."

I said, "Then you must tell me when you come to Shanghai."

"Will do."

I said, "Are you happy? I'm going to stay away from Beijing and Ethan."

"I didn't think so," Charlotte said with a smile after a pause, "but since you asked, I'd rather be happy."

The meal was a bit sad, and later, the wine was not opened, so I asked Charlotte to take it back to drink, saying that it was a gift for her before leaving, and she said she would give me the same thing, but it would take a few days.

Of course we will see each other often in the future, and we will come back often, but the atmosphere of parting has not been weakened.

A few days later, I called Ethan for dinner and didn't tell him why.

His voice was tired, and he said, "I've been busy for many days, but I'm free tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Don't call others anymore. I'm in a bad state recently, and I don't want to socialize."

"Are you tired? Can your body keep up? If you are really uncomfortable, don't hold on."

"Tired, I'm still working on the album, I don't trust others to help me, I have to go through everything in the end."

I saw Ethan the next evening. He was wearing black framed glasses, a casual padded sweater jacket, and spoke with a nasal voice.

"Why did you eat all of a sudden?" Ethan asked.

I said, "Let's sit down and have something to eat first. You guys definitely can't eat well on the set. You have an irregular life and stay up late."

Ethan was almost slumped on the chair, and he said: "Although I'm in a western restaurant, I just want to eat a bowl of rice, fried shredded potatoes, a pot of boiled beef, and a fried octopus...my mouth is watering They're all down."

The appetizer is seafood with cream sauce. When it came up, I said: "If you want to eat those, let Xiaoke buy them when I'm free. I'll send them to you. I'm here today. You can try them. I think The taste is not bad."

Ethan held up the fork, took a sip, and then, in less than five seconds, he finished all the appetizers. He said, "You probably have nothing to ask me to come out for dinner. You must have something to say."

Ethan, who was lacking in energy, held his chin while speaking, his voice was weak and gentle.

He looked at me and waited quietly for me to speak.

"I invited Charlotte to dinner a few days ago, and I may have a gathering with some friends from the company, including dinner with you today, because of one thing, I am going to work in the Shanghai Design Center, and I will go with many colleagues "I tried my best to put on a natural expression, and said, "so I don't know when the next time will be. After all, you are so busy, and I am also very busy."

I witnessed Ethan's expression change from laziness to surprise. He held the fork in a daze and looked at me motionlessly. After a long time, he asked, "Is that all you want to say?"

"Yes, what else do you want me to say?"

"No, no." Ethan put the fork on the empty plate, picked up the glass and took a sip of water. For a long time, he didn't speak, and lowered his head to play with his fingers.

After raising his head again, Ethan pressed his browbones and said, "Okay, I wish you success in your work and become the richest man in the world in the future."

With a smile on his face, he raised his glass.

I shook my head, clinked glasses with Ethan, and said, "Don't think about it, that's impossible, not even the richest man in Germany."

"If we haven't been in touch for a long time, will we not know each other well in the future?"

Ethan showed a proud expression, and asked me a little forcefully.

I replied: "I will return to Beijing when I have time. I like Beijing. In a few years, I may come back to work again. You know, I am not an ordinary employee who is alone. I must have a sense of responsibility in my work."

Ethan needed time to react to my words, he thought for a while, then nodded slowly.

Said: "I know, it's very good, the career has made new progress, no matter what you say, it's a good thing."

"What about you? What plans and goals do you have in the future?" I wanted to ease the atmosphere, so I asked something else.

Ethan said: "There may be a concert next year, but it won't be soon. At least until the weather is not cold, there are no other plans."

"I will definitely go to the concert." I said.

Ethan took two sips of water and bit the rim of the glass. He stared at me for a while, maybe not very happy, and said in a low voice: "It's only when you go, I don't believe you."

"Okay, you'll know when the time comes, which platform do you want to cooperate with? I'll clear the way for tickets first, because I'm afraid I won't have the chance to go if I want to."

Ethan couldn't hold back, he smiled, and then he twitched the corners of his mouth and said, "I'll say it nicely."