冬天的夜晚，外滩闪烁着迷人的圣诞灯光。

On a winter night, the Waitan glimmered with enchanting Christmas lights.

街头艺人在路旁表演，小贩们来回穿梭，卖着热腾腾的糖炒栗子和香喷喷的烤红薯。

Street performers entertained on the side of the road, while vendors bustled back and forth, selling steaming hot sugar-fried chestnuts and fragrant roasted sweet potatoes.

海风轻轻吹拂，带来些许寒意，但这并没有阻挡人们欢聚的热情。

The sea breeze gently blew, bringing a hint of chill, but it did not dampen people's enthusiasm for gathering together.

连、金和慧三人包裹在厚厚的外套中，漫步在铺满金黄色灯光的小路上。

Lian, Jin, and Hui were wrapped in thick coats, strolling along the paths bathed in golden lights.

他们的脸庞时而被路灯照亮，时而隐入黑暗。

Their faces were sometimes illuminated by streetlights, sometimes hidden in the darkness.

连一直走在中间，心事重重。

Lian walked in the middle, deep in thought.

“连，你最近好吗？

"Lian, how have you been lately?"

”金一边用冻得通红的手搓着鼻子，一边乐观地问。

Jin, rubbing his red nose with his frozen hands, asked cheerfully.

“我……”连犹豫了一下，最终决定敞开心扉，“我最近失去了工作上的动力，有些迷茫。

"I..." Lian hesitated for a moment, finally deciding to open up, "I've recently lost my motivation at work, and I feel a bit confused."

”“工作上不顺利吗？

"Having trouble at work?"

”慧问，语气中带着关心。

Hui asked with concern in her voice.

“嗯，我在犹豫是否该换一个新的领域。

"Yes, I'm debating whether I should switch to a new field.

机会是有的，但也意味着风险。

The opportunities are there, but it also means risk."

”金拍了拍连的肩膀，微笑着说：“有时候，改变是一种新的开始。

Jin patted Lian on the shoulder, smiling, "Sometimes, change is a new beginning.

你不能因为害怕而停滞不前。

You can't let fear hold you back."

”慧点点头，附和道：“是的，金说得对。

Hui nodded in agreement, "Yes, Jin is right.

生活需要计划，但更需要行动。

Life needs plans, but it needs action more.

既然有机会，为什么不试试呢？

Since there's an opportunity, why not give it a try?"

”连听了朋友们的话，心里渐渐清晰起来。

Listening to his friends, Lian gradually found clarity.

他感到一种久违的轻松，仿佛心中压着的石头被挪去了。

He felt a long-lost sense of relief, as if a weight had been lifted from his heart.

外滩的灯光映在他的脸上，那微微的笑意终于浮现。

The lights of the Waitan reflected on his face, and a faint smile finally appeared.

“谢谢你们，”连感激地说，“我会认真考虑这个机会。

"Thank you," Lian said gratefully, "I will seriously consider this opportunity.

我不想让生活因为畏惧而停止。

I don't want life to come to a standstill because of fear."

”朋友们继续在寒风中漫步，他们的笑声在冬季的夜空中回荡。

The friends continued to stroll in the cold wind, their laughter echoing in the winter night sky.

最后，连决定接受新的挑战。

In the end, Lian decided to take on the new challenge.

他知道，这个决定不仅是靠自己的决心，也因为身边有两个理解和支持的朋友。

He knew this decision was not just due to his own determination, but also because he had two understanding and supportive friends beside him.

友情，如同冬日里温暖的灯光，让他充满信心，面对未知的未来。

Friendship, like the warm lights of winter, filled him with confidence to face the unknown future.