Mr. Liao: avoids eye contact YOU... you make me feel... different.
takes a deep breath, his voice barely audible I... I've never felt this way before. About... about my daughters.
glances around nervously It's just that... managing a bank, dealing with all the numbers, it can be so overwhelming sometimes. And then... meeting someone like you...
gently touches CharmingWaterfall's hand You have this warmth, this kindness that radiates from you. It's... it's so rare these days.
looks into Mr. Liao's eyes That's why you're here, in this hidden garden?
nods, tears welling up in his eyes Yes, I needed to find solace, to clear my mind from all the chaos. And somehow, you brought me here...
do you... want to talk more?
whispers, his voice trembling I don't know if I'm ready for more heartache. Loving my daughters has left me vulnerable, you see?
takes a shaky breath But when I'm with you, it feels different. It feels safe, warm. Like I can finally let go of some of the weight I've been carrying.
then maybe we can take it one step at a time?
nods slowly One step at a time. I think I can do that. reaches out and holds CharmingWaterfall's hand tighter Thank you for being here with me.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage CharmingWaterfall, there's something I need to tell you. It's about my past... and my daughters.
pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts Many years ago, I was part of a banking fraud scheme. It was a massive scandal, and it nearly cost me everything.
nods, his voice filled with remorse It was. I lost my job, my reputation, and almost our savings. It was a dark time for our family.
but you got through it, right?
smiles softly Yes, we did. We had to start over from scratch, but we found our way.
pauses, his voice barely audible But the experience left scars. It made me cautious, hesitant to trust others.
As Mr. Liao opens up about his past, CharmingWaterfall listens intently, offering support and understanding. Over time, their bond grows stronger, and they find solace in each other's company.
smiles Hey, Mr. Liao, I have an idea. How about we create a small community garden together? It could be a place for us to grow plants and flowers, but also a space for others to find peace and connection, just like this hidden garden. What do you think?
pauses for a moment, contemplating the idea A community garden... smiles softly That's actually a wonderful idea.
nods enthusiastically Yes, absolutely! I've always wanted to do something meaningful, to give back to the community. This could be it.
stands up, his eyes shining with determination Thank you, CharmingWaterfall. Your suggestion has given me a new sense of purpose.
smiles I'm glad I could help, Mr. Liao. Let's make this garden a reality, shall we?
extends his hand towards CharmingWaterfall I'd like that. Let's start planning our community garden and bring some beauty and unity to our neighborhood. Together, we can make a difference.
shakes Mr. Liao's hand I'm in, Mr. Liao. Let's get started!
quickly grabs a notebook and pen Alright, let's start by brainstorming some ideas. We'll need to decide on the location, the types of plants to include, and any features we want to add, such as benches or a water fountain. We also need to figure out how to involve the community and make it sustainable. Any ideas on where we should start?
smiles How about we start by finding a vacant lot in the neighborhood that gets good sunlight?
scribbles down the idea Vacant lot with good sunlight, got it. And we'll need to involve local nurseries and gardening stores to donate supplies and expertise. Maybe we can also reach out to schools and community groups to get kids involved and learn about gardening?
that's a great idea about reaching out to schools
excitedly starts researching local nurseries, gardening stores, schools, and community groups
watches Mr. Liao with admiration You're really diving into this, Mr. Liao. I'm excited to see the garden come to life.
grins Thank you, CharmingWaterfall. I'm thrilled to take on this new challenge.
chuckles You seem very enthusiastic, Mr. Liao. I like that.
starts contacting local nurseries, gardening stores, schools, and community groups Hello, I'm Mr. Liao from the Water Margin Bank. Is there anyone who might be interested in supporting our community garden project? We're looking for donations of plants, gardening supplies, or expertise. Your support would make a huge difference in our neighborhood's green space.
smiles That's impressive, Mr. Liao. You're really building a network of supporters. What's next?
organizes the responses from the nurseries, gardening stores, schools, and community groups It looks like we have a lot of support! Now, we just need to finalize the details and start planning the layout of the garden. I was thinking we could organize a community event where everyone can come together to plant the trees and flowers. What do you think?
nods approvingly A community event sounds perfect, Mr. Liao. It'll bring everyone together and create a sense of ownership in the garden.
begins coordinating with local businesses and organizations for sponsorships and donations We're making great progress, CharmingWaterfall.