Home for the Holidays: A Heartfelt Reunion in Shanghai
FluentFiction - Mandarin Chinese
Home for the Holidays: A Heartfelt Reunion in Shanghai
上海浦东国际机场,大厅里挤满了人,四周的圣诞装饰增添了节日气氛。
Shanghai Pudong International Airport, the terminal was crowded with people, and the Christmas decorations all around added a festive atmosphere.
窗外,城市灯光闪烁,映照在巨大的玻璃窗上。
Outside the window, the city's lights twinkled, reflecting off the large glass windows.
贾豪站在人群中,心情紧张。
Jiahao stood among the crowd, feeling nervous.
他的航班因为天气原因延误了,这让他更加焦虑。
His flight had been delayed due to weather issues, which made him even more anxious.
贾豪在国外工作好几年了,这次圣诞节终于可以回家。
Jiahao had been working abroad for several years, and this Christmas he could finally return home.
他想和家人团聚,尤其是他的妹妹美琳。
He wanted to reunite with his family, especially his sister Meilin.
但他担心,家人会对他的未来计划不太理解。
But he was worried that his family might not fully understand his future plans.
贾豪站在机场的咖啡馆旁,手里握着手机,犹豫不决。
Jiahao stood beside a cafe in the airport, holding his phone, hesitating.
最终,他深吸一口气,拨通了美琳的电话。
Finally, he took a deep breath and dialed Meilin's number.
“喂,美琳,是我,贾豪。
"Hello, Meilin, it's me, Jiahao."
”“哥!
"Brother!"
”电话那头传来美琳的声音,听起来无比亲切。
came Meilin's voice from the other end of the line, sounding incredibly familiar.
“我的航班延误了,”贾豪说。
"My flight's been delayed," Jiahao said.
“我想趁这段时间和你聊聊。
"I wanted to take this time to talk to you.
我有点担心。
I'm a bit worried."
”美琳耐心地听着,偶尔发出支持的声音。
Meilin listened patiently, occasionally making supportive noises.
贾豪告诉她自己对未来的顾虑,和对工作的不安。
Jiahao confided in her about his concerns for the future and his unease about work.
“贾豪,别担心,家里人是理解你的。
"Jiahao, don't worry, the family understands you," Meilin reassured him softly.
”美琳轻声安慰。
"Actually, I myself have been feeling a bit confused recently.
“其实,我自己最近也有些困惑。
I believe we can both take our time to find our own paths."
我觉得,我们都可以慢慢走,找到适合自己的路。
Hearing Meilin's honesty, Jiahao felt a weight lifted from his shoulders.
”听到美琳的坦白,贾豪心里的一块石头落地。
They talked on the phone for a long time until Jiahao heard the boarding announcement.
他们在电话中聊了很久,直到贾豪听到登机的通知。
Finally, Jiahao arrived at the arrivals hall of Pudong Airport.
终于,贾豪走到了浦东机场的到达大厅。
He looked around and saw Meilin and Lifen waiting by the exit.
他四处张望,看到美琳和李芬在出口等待。
He waved at them, and Meilin was the first to greet him.
他朝她们挥手,美琳第一个迎上来。
"Welcome home, brother!"
“欢迎回家,哥!
Meilin said with a smile, and the warm hug swept away Jiahao's tension.
”美琳笑着说,温暖的拥抱让贾豪的紧张一扫而光。
Lifen also stepped forward and gently patted his shoulder.
李芬也上前,轻拍拍他的肩膀。
"It must have been tough abroad," Lifen said.
“在国外辛苦了,”李芬说。
"We're all happy to see you're alright."
“看到你没事,我们都开心。
Jiahao smiled slightly, feeling extremely at ease.
”贾豪微微笑了,心里感到无比舒畅。
His family's understanding and acceptance made him feel a great sense of relief.
家人的理解和接纳让他如释重负,他知道,自己的未来并不孤单。
He knew that his future wouldn't be lonely.
这个冬天,因为温暖的团聚,显得特别不一样。
This winter was especially different because of the warm reunion.
他对未来充满信心,因为他知道,无论未来如何,他都会有一个温暖的家。
He was full of confidence about the future because he knew that no matter what happens, he