Mike, in "Snail", is an inconspicuous character.
The fate of Haiping and the seaweed sisters is still a topic of conversation that everyone talks about.
More than ten years later, re-read the original book of "Snail House" and pay attention to the character of Mike.
The development of Haiping's career was inspired by him: he reminded Haiping that she could run a language school; If it weren't for him, Seaweed's awakening to Song Siming wouldn't be so fast.
Mike was the first foreign student introduced to Haiping by Song Siming.
Haiping's vivid and interesting and serious teaching method left a deep impression on Mike.
It was also because of his propaganda that Haiping had the first batch of foreign students.
At the end of the book, Haiping opened an international language school.
As for Seaweed, after having sex with Song Siming for the first time, she decided to turn back.
Song Siming came to see her, and she firmly refused.
"There was a hint of obvious disgust in Seaweed's eyes."
For the 60,000 yuan sent by Song Siming, he directly regarded it as the money he sold and did not intend to return it.
Since then, it has been clear.
Song Siming called and told Seaweed that Haiping taught well.
Seaweed then realized that there was another Mike between her and Song Siming.
And Mike is the main object of Haiping's next life struggle.
She couldn't let her sister down, so the book wrote that Seaweed was silent for a long time when she heard Song Siming say this.
She also understood that it would be unwise to immediately break off relations with Song Siming at the moment.
Therefore, she agreed to Song Siming's invitations again and again and accepted temptations again and again.
If it weren't for the character of Mike, the relationship between Seaweed and Song Siming would not have developed into uncontrollable later.
The author's arrangement of this character is actually very meaningful.
Not only because of his bonding role, but also because of his personal charisma.
Now, more than ten years later, I suddenly found that his sober sanity and unique charm are worthy of being the most valuable man in this book.
Mike was a good friend whom Song Siming met while studying in the United States.
Song Siming has been in contact with him since returning to China.
Later, Mike ran into some troubles in his career, and his wife and children left him.
Decadent, he became addicted to alcohol and took several years to quit.
Those days were the darkest moments of a man's life.
Fortunately, he was able to cheer up in time, and Song Siming also gave him a lot of help at this time.
Mike went to China to look for opportunities, and was also inspired by Song Siming.
Although the author does not use intuitive words to describe Mike's physical character, it can be seen from Song Siming that he later entrusted seaweed to him, which shows that Mike is a trustworthy person.
While in China, Mike was learning Chinese while silently waiting for opportunities.
The darkest hour of life is precisely when the light is about to shine in.
All we have to do is hold on silently.
Regarding his unbearable past, Mike explained to Haiping like this:
"Human life is a curve that fluctuates up and down, sometimes high, sometimes low. You should be happy when it's low, because you're going to go high soon, but when it's high, it's actually dangerous, and you can't see the coming low. ”
I have to say that Mike is a very thoughtful person.
This is the tribulation that setbacks bring to a man, and it is the most precious spiritual wealth in his life.
It is an important ability to turn over all the dark moments of the past and not let it tie your hands and feet.
Mike didn't cling to the past, nor did he feel sorry for himself in misfortune.
I don't waste energy on people and things that can't be changed.
In this way, his life was not dragged into an endless cycle, but re-ushered in the dawn.
In the end, with the help of Song Siming, he found new business opportunities and made a lot of achievements.
He received a message from Song Siming to take seaweed to the United States to start a new life.
The author's arrangement can be regarded as the fulfillment of a fate between Mike and Song Siming and China.
While teaching Mike, Haiping also took on the teaching task of a Japanese family.
However, the Japanese wife's harsh educational philosophy and her discrimination against China made Haiping angrily abandon herself.
It was Mike who adjusted from it that the matter was satisfactorily resolved.
From his attitude towards things, you can see the wisdom of an adult.
"A child's heart knows how to love the most. Who loves him and who teaches with heart, they know better than us. Teacher Guo is patient and caring, and is a rare good teacher. The last time she told me about your argument, she also felt inappropriate, because she offended you because of the child. After all, she is only a teacher and cannot replace the education of parents. ”
To comfort others, be sure to grasp the pain points.
Mike knows that the Japanese wife cares most about children. So he first said that the child likes Haiping and can't do without Haiping.
Then he said that Haiping had realized that he was wrong and gave the Japanese wife steps.
Finally, it affirmed the importance of parental education, which coincided with the Japanese wife's heart - she did not want her children to be neutralized.
In this way, the Japanese wife was pleased and sincere, and lowered her posture to re-hire Haiping.
In terms of educational sensitivities in China and Japan, Haiping is angry and not calm.
Mike directly stated the essence of the matter:
"In fact, in this life, learning is only a small part, and there are many more wonderful lives. The important thing is not to study well and get good grades, but to master the method of learning. ”
Lasting learning ability can make people invincible.
The book describes an affair between Mike and Haiping.
Long before Su Chun's accident, Mike had a good impression of Haiping.
Their first lesson didn't go well.
Mike retreated, but in the later teaching, he gradually discovered Haiping's shining point - resilience.
She insisted that Mike learn to write, not just speak.
In order to eliminate the language barrier between the two, Haiping seized all the time to learn English.
The rapid changes also gave Mike great confidence.
Chinese study, when there are some conventional language habits that are difficult to explain, she will rack her brains and never scribble.
Haiping's tenacity and beauty have also changed his inherent stereotypes about Chinese.
If Song Siming hadn't helped him find a business opportunity in the United States, he would even want to marry a Chinese woman and settle in China forever.
During Su Chun's accident and detention, Mike ran for Haiping and revealed the matter to Song Siming in a timely manner, which solved Haiping's urgent needs.
This time is also the most intimate moment between Haiping and Mike.
After tutoring, Mike invited Haiping to drink together.
It was in these few nights of reunion that Mike had been suppressing his good feelings for Haiping.
In the case of Su Chun, Haiping attributed all the responsibility to himself:
"It's all my fault along the way. I am a very greedy woman, I want too much, if it weren't for me, my husband wouldn't go to jail, so he is here today because of me. ”
Mike also suffered, and at his most difficult time, his wife left him.
How similar this situation is.
It's just that people are very different.
Haiping's repentance and affection triggered painful memories in him.
The two took pity on each other and complained about the wine.
First of all, Haiping regrets that she should return to her hometown as soon as she graduates, these unfortunate things will not happen, and naturally she will not know Mike.
Mike looked into Haiping's eyes and said regretfully:
"Knowing you is my first surprise in China."
When an adult man says this, he is undoubtedly showing his heart for this woman.
Haiping excused herself to drink and had a headache and quietly went to sleep.
"Mike put his arm around her until she started snoring, then gently lowered her, covered her with a blanket, turned off the lights, and put her asleep on the couch."
The next morning, Haiping found herself sleeping at Mike's house, very embarrassed.
Mike wittily defused the embarrassment:
"I've been wondering if you'll tell me when you wake up in the morning that you're going to charge me 10 hours for lessons."
Using money to tease each other subtly eases the tense atmosphere between the two.
After that, as soon as the case changed, Haiping would ask Mike for help and also learned to drink to bolster her courage.
She doesn't drink well, and she gets drunk every time.
Mike looked at Haiping, who was drunk on the sofa, and said thoughtfully:
"Tomorrow morning, we're going to have breakfast again. That's not great! You are testing my endurance. ”
Decent men always maintain respect and self-control for the women they love.
Mike during the day may not be able to say such words in front of Haiping.
As the investigation of the case deepened, Haiping was ready for a long struggle.
She is ready to sell her most cherished house to rescue Su Chun.
Mike was deeply touched: Haiping is really a rare good woman.
Although she usually quarreled with Su Chun, when disaster came, she was able to advance and retreat together.
Haiping is the kind of traditional good woman who can definitely share her suffering.
In a society where money is supreme and human favor is weak, Haiping's pure beauty is extremely precious.
Mike was really touched by her:
This shows that in your heart, what is most important is feelings. Did you know that many women choose to run away when men are in difficulty------ it is rare to be able to share hardships. You are a rare good woman. ”
Haiping said with a smile:
"If you say this to Su Chun, he will definitely give up."
Mike impulsively blurted out:
"If I give in, I'll laugh."
Haiping heard the meaning of this and did not answer directly, but smiled awkwardly to avoid the deep meaning in Mike's smiling face.
This time, instead of staying overnight at Mike's, she insisted on going home.
Mike also knew what she meant from Haiping's insistence.
Therefore, he did not insist, but sent her home.
One look, a moment of silence, is already worth a thousand words.
Smart men will never find themselves awkward, especially emotional entanglements.
Jimmy said:
"Don't dwell on one awkward thing for too long. If you are entangled for a long time, you will be annoyed, you will be painful, you will be glottised, you will be tired, you will be sad, and you will be heartbroken. In fact, in the end, you are not unable to get by, but with yourself. No matter how awkward it is, learn to pull away. ”
After experiencing the changes and disappointments of life, this once reckless and impulsive man grew into a calm and self-controlled wise man full of life wisdom.
The other three men in the book:
Su Chun is unenterprising, indecisive, and powerless in the face of crisis;
Song Siming has brains and can judge, but betrays the family. In the face of emotional entanglements, binding hands and feet, and finally causing tragedy, harming others and harming themselves;
Xiaobei is young and vigorous, but impulsive and irritable, does not know how to turn the page, trapped in the net she wovens, and cocoons herself.
Although the character of Mike is small, the author places an ideal on him:
A man must be responsible and responsible.
Have their own wise understanding of life and warm understanding.
He can not have much money and power, but he must have tolerance and the ability to reconcile with the past.
Such a man is indeed precious and difficult to find in the vast world.