I work so hard.
It doesn't mean that I love money so much.
I just don't want to have nothing but tears when my parents need me.
Be powerless when my kids need me.
Be regretful when I look back with you.
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我那么拼命,
不代表我爱财如命,
我只是不想在父母需要我时,
我除了泪水却一无所有;
也不想在孩子需要我时,
我除了无能无力再无所有;
更不想当你我回望昔日时,
除了蹉跎,还是蹉跎。
--叶风 译
2019.12.22