'SEE YOU MORNING' 021 The Great World-2nd
“Could their data structure differ?” He cut a segment, forcing a manual type conversion. “See? Structures don’t match. Try this next time.”
“是不是他们的数据结构和我们不一样？”说着，李皓珺截取了一段数据，手动做了强制类型转换的读取，“你看，看到了吗？他们的数据结构跟我们不一样，以后再遇到这种情况，你可以这样试一下看看。”
Kesiya studied the screen, hesitant. Li Haojun contrasted the data segments.
凯西娅看着屏幕，有点迟疑，李皓珺又把数据对应的各部分对比展示了一下，
“Oh, I get it.” She took the laptop, smiling thanks. “Thanks for the late help. I understand now.” Rising, she added, “Won’t disturb longer. Rest well,” then left, Malaya trailing.
“哦，我明白了，”说着接过电脑，微笑道谢，“谢谢，这么晚打扰你，现在我明白了。”说着起身，“不多打扰了，请早点休息吧，”说完点头微笑，转身离开。玛莱雅也跟在姐姐身后离开了。
Watching them go, Li Haojun felt infused with their energy—youthful again. Such a good feeling.
看着她们的背影，李皓珺不禁感慨这两天与她们的接触，似乎自己也感染了她们的活力，变得年轻了。年轻的感觉真好啊。
But Malaya hadn’t closed the door. She saw Kesiya to the opposite room, shut her door, then returned, closing his behind her. She grabbed a pillow, propped it against the headboard, and lounged beside Li Haojun.
然而玛莱雅离开房间后并没有带上房门，只见她把姐姐送回对面房间，关上姐姐的房门，自己转身又回来了，并且随手关上房门，来到床边，拿了一个抱枕，往床头一放斜靠着躺在了李皓珺身边。
“You need something?” he asked.
“你有事吗？” 李皓珺忙问，
“Yes. To do my job well, I need to know you.” Her expression turned serious. Malaya was an enigma: skills beyond her years, yet childlike features paired with eyes holding seasoned calm—and occasional childish questions.
“是啊，为了做好我的工作，我需要了解一些你的情况。”说完，表情严肃地看着李皓珺。玛莱雅在他眼里简直是迷一样的存在，太多与她年龄不相称的能力，而又如同她相貌一样的稚气，但是眼神里有着岁月沉淀的沉稳与老练，可是不时还会问一些孩子气的问题。
Unlike with Kesiya, Li Haojun felt no restraint with Malaya. He grabbed a pillow too, lying shoulder-to-shoulder, heads close.
对于李皓珺，面对这个妹妹不像面对她的姐姐时有些拘束，便索性自己也拿了一个抱枕撑着躺下了，肩并肩，头挨着头。躺下放松身体，扭过头看着她问，
“Alright. You’re passionate. Ask away.”
“好啊，你真的很有工作热情，有什么问题请说，”
“Could you fall for my sister?”
“你觉得你会爱上我姐姐吗？”
“Honestly? She’s not my type.”
“哦，坦率地说她不是我喜欢的类型，”
“What about me?”
“那我呢？”
“Sorry. Not you either.”
“抱歉，也不是，”
“And Qin Wenjing?”
“那覃文静是吗？”
“Hmm. Not exactly—but we share history.”
“嗯，她也不算是，但是我和她生活在一起还是有一定感情基础的。”
“I’ll schedule more time for you two.” Malaya stared at the ceiling. “You’re too kind.”
“哦，我明白了，以后工作中我会尽量安排你和她共处的时间多一些。”说完，玛莱雅扭过头，看着天花板，“谢谢，你真是太贴心了。”
“Thanks. You’re thoughtful.”
“谢谢，你真是太贴心了。”
“Then… does living with someone not your ‘type’ leave you feeling incomplete?” Malaya’s gaze stayed fixed upward, as if questioning herself.
“嗯，那你喜欢什么样的呢？和不是自己喜欢的类型生活，是否觉得人生有缺憾呢？” 玛莱雅看着天花板，好像在问李皓珺，又好像是在自言自语。
“I’m unclear what type I prefer. Might only know when I meet her. But I’m good at spotting strengths. Qin Wenjing’s devoted, steadfast—especially toward me. Having her fulfills me. Life rarely grants perfect wishes.”
“我喜欢什么类型的自己也不清楚，也许只有遇到了才会知道吧。但是我觉得我还是挺擅长发现别人优点的。覃文静她专一，执着，至少对我是这样的，能有那样一位伴侣我已经很知足了。这个人生中不一定能够得到你想要的，或者拥有什么十全十美的。”
“Know the Law of Attraction?” Malaya turned, lying on her side toward him. Youthful face, an undeveloped young girl’s frame with delicate curves.
“你知不知道吸引力法则，”说着，玛莱雅又转头，望着李皓珺，并且身体也侧卧面向他。稚气的脸庞，不是性发育成熟的少女身体，有着特有的纤细曲线。
“Heard of it. But I’m not greedy—I’m content.”
“我听说过，但是我没有那么贪心，我已经很满足了，”
“Low-desire type,” she mumbled, pale blue eyes locking onto his.
“哦，低欲望型，” 玛莱雅嘴里嘟囔着，一双但淡蓝色的眼睛死死盯着李皓珺的眼睛。
“Who doesn’t want good things? But life demands choices. I won’t buckle under excess burden.”
“呵呵，谁不想要好东西，只是人生之中总要有所取舍，我不想被太多负担压倒。”
“Are you afraid of betraying Qin Wenjing?” Malaya slid her left arm around his waist, lips brushing his ear. “Is this wisdom… or fear?”
“你是害怕背叛覃文静吗？”说着，玛莱雅把左手搂在李皓珺腰间，脸贴在他耳边，轻声问，“你这到底是睿智，还是胆怯？”
Li Haojun paused, speechless. A child saw this? She’s right—it’s fear.
李皓珺想了想，竟无言以对，想不到一个小孩子竟然对自己有这样的洞察力，她说的没错，从某种程度上来讲，确实，可以说是胆怯。
Gazing at her small frame, he ached for her past: no parents, no family warmth. He took her left hand on his waist, slid his left arm under her neck, drawing her close. Meant to shower and rest. Guess I’ll sleep clothed tonight—else it’d be inappropriate…
看着她娇小的身形，李皓珺不觉感慨她的身世，小小年纪，没见过自己的生身父母，没感受过家庭的温暖，于是右手拉着她搂着自己的左手指尖，左臂穿过她颈下，搂着她的腰胯靠向自己。本想今晚洗个澡好好休息一下，现在看来只能这样和衣而卧了，不然太不像话了……
The midnight train rolled silently. The carriage junction creaked; darkness filled the windowless cabin. A lone roadside lamp faintly lit the frame. Tracks transmitted rhythmic jolts.
列车在午夜里寂静前行，车厢连接处不时传来晃动，车厢里没有灯光窗，外漆黑，偶尔田野中孤单路灯孱弱的光线些许照亮车窗边框的棱角，轨道的接缝处把晃动传到车厢，
“Wake up, Ethan. Wake up.”
“醒醒，伊森，醒醒，”
A shaking shoulder in the dark. Li Haojun stirred. Dreaming—the dark carriage was a dream. He blinked awake. A long-haired woman shook him. Leaning close, her shoulder-length hair fell across his face. Through strands, morning light flooded the room. At the window, a girl faced outside, tying her hair into a high ponytail—Malaya. Beside him, Kesiya shook his shoulder again, her loose T-shirt neckline swaying with the motion. Li Haojun realized he’d overslept. Waking to two beauties—worth it. But my body’s still on ration… “Mm, yeah, okay… sorry I overslept,” he mumbled, eyes still heavy.
晃动的身体，在黑暗中，李皓珺似乎觉得有人在触碰自己的肩膀，“醒醒，伊森，”我在做梦，黑暗的车厢那是一个梦，李皓珺慢慢睁开眼睛，一个长发女子正在晃动自己的肩膀，前倾的上身使得她长长的披肩发散落在自己面前，透过她的长发间隙，可以看见清晨的阳光照进室内，窗前一位少女，面对窗外，正把她的披肩发绑成高高的单马尾辫子，那是玛莱雅。而晃动自己的正是凯西娅，她大圆领T恤下的乳房随着她的动作轻微晃动着。李皓珺意识到自己睡过头了，今早有两位美女伺候自己起床也真值了，可是自己的身子骨还要省着用，便睡眼稀松地说，“嗯，嗯好，好的，我知道了，等我醒醒盹……抱歉我睡过头了。”……
Rushed into a taxi by his assistants, Li Haojun had barely finished half his breakfast. Morning breeze cooled his face through the window. Behind him, the sisters whispered—Kesiya quiet, content to listen to Malaya’s chatter. Hope she doesn’t gossip about last night—how Malaya “conquered” me. Sigh. Mental conquest still counts.
被两位助理押送上了出租车，刚才的早餐只吃了半饱，车窗的晨风拂面，刚刚清醒一些，后排座椅的姐妹又在窃窃私语，姐姐话不多，但是她喜欢听妹妹各种唠叨。李皓珺心想会不会把自己昨晚被玛莱雅征服的事情也当成谈资讲给别人听。唉，精神上的征服也是征服啊。
The Portland Elegant Charm Hall visit proceeded smoothly. By late morning, at the airport, Li Haojun would part ways—they to Boise’s Eagle, he home.
好在波特兰雅姿丽颜堂体验店的一上午同样顺利，快到中午时分，李皓珺与凯西娅和玛莱雅在机场即将分离，他要回家，而那两姐妹也即将离开。
“Where are you headed?” He glanced between them.
“你们这是去哪？”李皓珺忍不住问，目光看看玛莱雅，又转到凯西娅，
“Back to Eagle, Boise. I’m interning from school, living in staff housing. Malaya stays with me,” Kesiya replied, calm and soft-spoken as ever. “The company assigned us as your assistants. Notify us for any tasks—we’re at your service.”
“我们返回博伊西的伊格尔，我离开学校在那里实习，就住在员工宿舍，玛莱雅跟我一起。” 凯西娅回答的，她依然轻声细语，微笑着不紧不慢，“公司安排我和她做你的助手，所以工作上有什么安排请通知我们，随时效劳。”
“Thank you.” Li Haojun shook her hand. “Travel safely.” He turned to silent Malaya, her childish face unreadable.
“谢谢，”李皓珺与凯西娅握了手，“一路多保重，”然后转向一直沉默的玛莱雅，她那稚气的脸庞，又是那种毫无表情的严肃，
“Will you miss us?” She cut straight to the point.
“你会想我们吗？”她总是开门见山，
“I will.” He opened his arms, embracing her.
“我会的，”说着，李皓珺张开双臂，给了她一个拥抱。
Walking separate paths, Li Haojun felt hollow. The two little angels who’d accompanied him were gone. Thinking of Kesiya and Malaya, he ached for their pasts.
各自走上自己的道路，李皓珺怅然若失，身边一直陪伴的两个小天使离去了，想起凯西娅与玛莱雅，不禁心中几番苦楚，感慨于她们的身世。
(Translated by Qwen)