I turned around and recognized the guest as Marlin! <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
We hadn’t seen each other for five years. Marlin had changed a lot. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He lost a lot of weight. He was only wearing a long sleeved sweater and it was clearly pilling. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He was wearing ordinary jeans and leather shoes. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I felt incredible. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Carter Family was acquired when it went bankrupt. They had at least 10 million dollars. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Although they were not as rich as they used to be, they didn’t have to worry about food and clothing. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The waiter saw me and said, “wait a moment, lady.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“It’s OK.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I lowered my voice. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Marlin turned to look at me. He was stunned for a moment, then his face was a little frightened. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
When I was surprised that he recognized me, he quickly turned around and put some cash on the counter and paid. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Then Marlin took those things and went out. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I bought something at the shop assistant’s recommendation and left. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“June.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I wanted to call Ming when I got out of the store. I was called behind me. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Although I changed my name, I used it for more than 20 years. I turn around subconsciously. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
It was Marlin who called me. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He stood at the door of the shop with what he had just bought. He smiled awkwardly when I looked back. “I’m afraid I’ve made a mistake. I didn’t expect it is you.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I remembered Ming saying to me don’t be kind to the enemy. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I hesitated and said, “uncle, you’ve got the wrong person.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Then I was going to take a taxi. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Marlin chased me and grabbed me and said, “June, you’re my daughter. How could I not know you?” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I looked at marlin and was in a mixed mood. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Daughter? <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Marlin didn’t think of me as his daughter before. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
If he was not poor now, he would certainly ignore me. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Now he talked to me because I had more money than him. He just wanted me to help them. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“I’m sorry, uncle. I’m not your daughter.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I turned around and stopped a taxi and got on directly. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
When Marlin came after me, I had closed the door. I said to the driver, “drive.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The driver drove away. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I saw Marlin staggering in the rearview mirror. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The autumn wind was cold. He only wore a thin sweater. He stood there and looked very cold. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I couldn’t help but sympathize with him. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I wondered if I did it wrong. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
David called me when I was about to call Ming. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He seemed to know that I was going back to Sceaux. He wanted to treat me to dinner. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I refused again and again, but he insisted. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I had no choice but to agree. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
At this time, Ming called me and asked me, “is your work finished? What would you like to eat at night?” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
During this period, Ming and I met frequently, so he knew my work progress very well. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Sorry. David invited me to dinner. I may not be able to have dinner with you.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I apologize to him. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
After listening, he was silent for a while and said, “well, tell me the address. I’ll wait for you after work. I’ll take you home.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“No, I’ll take a taxi myself after that.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
We were going to drink a lot, so this dinner would last a long time. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I didn’t know when it would end. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I couldn’t let Ming wait for me. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He disagreed. He said, “I’m worried about my girlfriend going home alone in the middle of the night.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The word surprised me a little. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Thinking about what happened before, I hesitated for a moment and said, “OK, I’ll send you the address. Don’t go there too early. I’ll tell you when it’s almost over.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“OK.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He answered. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The taxi arrived at the studio. I changed clothes and had a rest and read a book. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
If I had something to do, I had to finish it. I couldn’t relax at all. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Only when I had no work at all could I relax and do other things. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
It was almost time for the party. I changed clothes and put on light makeup and went out. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
This time, David ordered a restaurant called Tang Time. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I heard it was new. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I knew it for the first time and I was here for the first time. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I took a taxi to the door. As soon as I got out of the car, I saw the decoration of the restaurant door. I knew why it was called Tang Time. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
It was a restaurant designed to imitate the ancient architecture. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I was attracted to it as soon as I went in. The design of the hall was very elegant. The interior designer knew a lot about ancient architecture. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
She studied it in depth. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
More importantly, this designer perfectly integrated ancient design and modern design. It was not only not abrupt but also harmonious. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I had to know this designer! <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I went in and went straight to the manager and asked, “who’s your boss? I want to know him.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Boss?” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The manager looked at me, puzzled. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Yes.” I pointed to the surrounding buildings and said, “I want to know who did the interior design.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I would leave York in a few days. If I didn’t know the designer, I was afraid I couldn’t fall asleep. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The manager hesitated for a moment before he said, “please wait a moment.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He didn’t give me contact information but asked me to wait. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Was the boss in the restaurant? <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The manager was about to go upstairs when two men came down. The manager made way. One of the men left before the manager spoke to the other. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I couldn’t be more familiar with the person talking to the manager! <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Uncle Richards.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
It was Jonas. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Murray’s friend. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
When I was in Sceaux, he often went to Murray, and I had a good relationship with him. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Jonas looked up at me and asked the manager, “you mean her?” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Yes.” The manager nodded. At this point he realized that Jonas and I knew each other. He said, “I’ll go first.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Uncle Richards, who made this design? Can you introduce her to me?” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I asked Jonas directly. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Jonas thought for a moment, “she’s an independent designer like you, but she’s not in York.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“It doesn’t matter. Can you give me her contact information? I’ll find her myself.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Yes, but her information is on my computer. I’ll send it to you when I get back.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Jonas said. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“OK.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I nodded. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
When it was settled, Jonas asked me, “June, why don’t you tell me you’re in York?” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“It’s a provisional decision. I’ve been busy designing. I’m sorry.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I apologized to Jonas. I shouldn’t have not contacted him. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Jonas didn’t mind and asked me, “where’s Lester? Have you brought him here?” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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