<p class="ql-block"> 我从来也没想到我们可以成为朋友，更别说是无话不谈的闺蜜。我们的差别是如此之大：你热情奔放，我风轻云淡；你可以为朋友两肋插刀，我是君子之交淡如水；你是地地道道的北方人，我是土生土长的南方人 ……但我们有共同点：独立、真诚。</p><p class="ql-block"> Never in my life did I expect that we were meant to be friends, let alone a confidante . Obviously , there exist so many differences between us . You are dynamic and enthusiastic . In contrast , I seem to be somewhat indifferent and low-keyed. You would do anything you can for your friends whereas I hold the belief that a hedge between keeps the friendship green . You are a true northerner from Heilongjiang Province while I am a genuine southerner from Leizhou Peninsula . Nevertheless, we do have something in common : independent and trustworthy .</p> <p class="ql-block"> 第一次见到你，是你来我们学校应聘的时候，看到你犀利的大眼睛和一本正经的脸，我心里暗想：哇塞，好大的气场！不愧是当过领导的……</p><p class="ql-block"> The first time I met you was when you came to our school for an interview . Glimpsing at your sharp big eyes and a seemingly straight face , I couldn't help but think to myself : How overwhelming a lady , kind of the manner of a leader …</p> <p class="ql-block"> 第一次跟你近距离接触，是当你在级组室被一群男同事口诛笔伐的时候。你力战群“雄” ，拍案而起，那是怎样的“惊心动魄”。换成我，被人冤枉也会“拍案而起”，不过我估计早就被气哭了。待他们散去，你向我这个唯一目击者陈述了事情的原委。</p><p class="ql-block"> The first time we became close to each other was when you were verbally attacked by several men-colleagues in the teachers' office . You argued with them furiously , banging the desk , which really took me aback . Actually , if I were you , I might also bang the desk if I was awfully wronged but might have been in tears already . After their departure , you poured out to me , the only witness, what happened .</p> <p class="ql-block"> 在接下来的日子里，你帮我这个高中教学和人情世故的“菜鸟”排忧解难。我的直来直往给自己惹来了不必要的误解和麻烦，是你的鼓励和帮助让我全身而退。闲暇之余，我们一起分享工作和生活上的烦恼与快乐。我们试着找到解决方法，或者把笑声变成医治心灵的良药。不小心，我们成了闺蜜 ……</p><p class="ql-block"> In the years that followed , you went out of your way to help me out in teaching and strifles alike when I was stuck in unnecessary misunderstanding or trouble for my ignorance or failed to work out an alternative . Time permitting , we shared our annoyances as well as delights in both career and life . We tried to figure a way out or learned to use laughters as a cure for soul . All of these defined our relationship as buddies …</p> <p class="ql-block"> 忘不了，我们在操场上，仰望星空，促膝交谈，我了解了你的过往，了解了你的坎坷和一个在外打拼的女人的脆弱。原来，你的“霸气”只是你的保护壳。</p><p class="ql-block"> I can well remember the scene, in which we lay on the lawn of the playground under the starred night sky , engaged in sharing everything available or even doing silly things . It was at this time that I came to know what you had gone through all those years , fully understanding the hardship and vulnerability of a woman who earned her living in a strange city. Consequently, your aggressiveness turned out to be a form of protection .</p> <p class="ql-block"> 看到你为我拍的照片，心里总会涌起一阵怀旧，因为这些照片承载了我们太多的美好回忆 。</p><p class="ql-block"> 忘不了，我们一起去照相，荒地，稻田，公园，照相馆。你给我化妆，突然感觉不自然，又擦掉，你煞费苦心的撩拨我的表情，却发现我总是弄巧成拙：我把一个明媚的笑弄成一个傻笑，把一个眉眼变成一个瞪眼，哈哈哈😄</p><p class="ql-block"> More often than not , I am hit by a wave of nostalgia when I gaze at the photos taken of me by you , which are loaded with abundant fond memories .</p><p class="ql-block"> We took photos in wasteland , in rice fields , in parks or at a photo studio . You had meant to give me a makeup , only to erase it for being too artificial . You made great efforts to change my serious expressions but in vain . I would make a fool of myself by overreacting a beam into a smirk , and a lear a glare. Hahaha 😄</p> <p class="ql-block"> 忘不了，你尝试让我变得热情，我却发现我的热情有时会让人觉得我别有所图。唉，我还是做自己吧。😄在我不知所措时，你总是一个耐心的倾听者和启发者。</p><p class="ql-block"> I was reminded constantly how many times you attempted to transform me into more enthusiastic and flexible , just like you .Nevertheless , I found myself mistaken as someone who nursed something hidden . Alas , I might as well be myself.😄 You were and will always be a patient listener and guide when I was overwhelmed mentally and emotionally</p> <p class="ql-block"> 忘不了，是你“怂恿”我去学游泳和开车，你告诉我：技多不压身，自己才是自己的贵人；</p><p class="ql-block"> 忘不了，是你带我去弄好牙齿，让我可以自信地笑 ……</p><p class="ql-block"> I owe it to your encouragement that I managed to learn to swim and drive , saying that it's worthwhile to be equipped with more skills and we are the very architect of our fortune;</p><p class="ql-block"> It's you who played a part in perfecting my teeth, making it possible for me to smile confidently …</p> <p class="ql-block"> 你帮我打开一扇门，让我看到我们可以把缺点提升成优点，把软肋磨成盔甲。</p><p class="ql-block"> You opened my eyes to more possibilities that weaknesses can be promoted to be strengths .</p> <p class="ql-block"> 所有这些小事情在我的心中都举足轻重 。</p><p class="ql-block"> 虽然你已踏上新的征途，我们天各一方，从电话和微信里传来的声音，让我觉得你还在我身边。</p><p class="ql-block"> It's all these little things that occupy a significant place in my heart .</p><p class="ql-block"> Though you have started a new chapter in your life , yet your voice over the phone and Wechat sounds as if you were still here with me .</p> <p class="ql-block"> 朋友，就是一个你可以分享灵魂深处的感觉的人。真正的友谊没有酒肉味，没有铜臭味，更没有功利味。它就像一杯白开水，淡淡的，却不可或缺。</p><p class="ql-block"> 谢谢你成为我生活的一部分 …… </p><p class="ql-block"> From my personal perspective , a friend is someone who can connect your innermost feelings . A true friendship is free of wine , money or any other worldly stuff . It is like a glass of water , odourless yet indispensable .</p><p class="ql-block"> Thank you for being part of my life … </p><p class="ql-block"> </p>