爸爸生日快樂！
《借過一下》又是一首由唐恬作詞的歌（同《如願》、《花開忘憂》、《人世間》），是陸劇《慶餘年》第二季的片尾曲。我雖然沒看過電視劇，但是我覺得這首歌是為你量身打造的——對你，還有所有不畏世俗眼光、堅持理想的人，的致敬。
小時候你跟我介紹過一個英文單字「grit」，當時我年少無知，除了字面上的意思「毅力」之外，並不懂箇中滋味。直到我長大，一個人在異鄉摸爬打滾十幾年之後，才逐漸明白，原來「grit」是你一生的主旋律。你從學生時代起，再到後來的創業，不斷地追逐心中的月亮：大多數人選擇安穩的工作和既定的人生軌道，而你卻總是選擇那條少有人走的路。在旁人看來，放棄穩定、投入未知或許是「狂妄」、是「不一樣」，但對你來說，是理想、是初心、是精神追求。你用行動和十年如一日的堅持告訴我：人，可以不一樣；心中那輪名為「夢想」的月亮，值得用一生去追趕。年歲漸長，我才發現，原來我也正在一點一滴地活成你的模樣。
誠如先生所說，每顆心都有瑕。
瀟灑不是不怕，是願付出代價。
權衡利弊後，仍守對與錯。
謝過賜教的話，路借過一下。
這是一段我非常喜歡的歌詞，也是對你的創業生涯的精準註腳：清楚自己的瑕疵，但從不妨礙你繼續前行；所有看似瀟灑的決策，背後都是對風險的管控和承擔後果的決心；最重要的是，你知道捷徑在哪裡，但是在「簡單」和「正確」之間，你永遠選擇後者，而每當我在職場上碰到困難的抉擇時，我總是以你為榜樣，提醒自己堅守心中的底線。你從不畏懼世俗的眼光，當別人質疑你時，你總是安靜又持續地用行動和成果回答所有質疑。等到你走出一段距離後，回頭再看，那些「賜教」的聲音早已被甩在身後，而路，已被你走成了風景。
未來的日子裡，祝福你能夠繼續堅持初心——你已見過明暗，而天真猶在，願你能披上月光走夜晚。
Happy birthday, Dad!
“Out of My Way” is another song with lyrics written by Tang Tian (just like “As Wished,” “Flowers Bloom, Forget Your Worries,” and “A Lifelong Journey.”) It is the ending theme song for the Chinese drama “Joy of Life 2”. Although I have not watched the TV show, I think this song was written for you—a tribute to you and all those who stick to their ideals regardless of what the rest of the world thinks.
When I was little, you introduced me to the English vocabulary “grit.” Back then, I was young and naive, and besides its literal meaning of “perseverance,” I did not understand what it truly entails. It wasn’t until I grew up and struggled alone in a foreign country for over a decade that I realized “grit” is, in fact, the central theme of your life. From your days in school to your entrepreneurial endeavors, you have been constantly chasing the moon in your heart: while most people chose stable jobs and life paths, you always chose the road less traveled. To others, giving up stability and embracing the unknown might seem “reckless” or “different,” but for you, it was a dream, a core belief, a lifelong pursuit. You showed me through your actions and unwavering dedication that it is okay to be different, because the moon in your heart called “dream” is worth chasing for a lifetime. As I grow older, I realize that I am gradually becoming you.
As the wiseman said, every heart has flaws.
Being unfazed isn't about being fearless, it's about being willing to bear the consequences.
After weighing the pros and cons, I chose to uphold integrity.
Thank you for your advice, but please be out of my way.
I really like this part of the lyrics, as it is a precise footnote to your entrepreneurial journey: you are aware of your flaws, but they never stopped you from moving forward; you are unfazed because you are determined to manage risk and bear the consequences; most importantly, you know where the shortcuts are, but between “easy” and “integrity,” you always choose the latter. Whenever I encounter difficult choices in the workplace, I always take you as my role model, reminding myself to uphold my boundaries. Finally, you are never afraid of what other people think or say. When others question you, you always quietly and consistently answer all doubts with actions and results. After you’ve gone a long way, looking back, the voices offering you “advice” have long been left behind, and you have already walked a beautiful journey.
In the days to come, I wish you can continue to stay true to your original aspirations — you have seen both light and darkness, yet your true self remains. May you be bathed in moonlight whenever you have to walk through the night.