Above the Equator

This morning, my throat was even more sore — it honestly felt like I was swallowing razor blades. I spent the whole day drinking water, but the pain didn’t ease up much until the evening. Today was the second day of our company’s Global Account Manager meeting. Sky led the morning session, focusing on CLPS’s core product capabilities: AI, RPA, Power Platform, GUANCE Cloud, and Qdbase. He also covered our ODC capabilities and sales strategy. A lot of attendees found his presentation both helpful and engaging.

I think I might have COVID again. Just before boarding SQ832 yesterday, I started feeling a sore throat coming on. Right away, I thought about the MOM’s email reminding all employers in Singapore to take steps to protect their employees from COVID. It’s true—cases have been on the rise lately in Singapore. Today marks the first day of the company’s global account manager meeting, but I’m feeling completely wiped out. It honestly feels like five knives are stabbing my throat, and I can barely keep my eyes open.

SQ832. After a five-hour flight from Singapore to Shanghai, I arrive in my second hometown once again. I spent 19 years in this city, starting with my first year at university and continuing until the strict COVID lockdowns. It was here that I met my wife, and by the time I left, we had two beautiful daughters. I have a deep affection for this city, although I find it challenging to connect with the country and its society. In my opinion, Shanghai has the most elegant atmosphere among all Chinese cities, largely due to its colonial history. In no other Chinese city can you find so many people who genuinely cherish freedom, in terms of both material enjoyment and spiritual enlightenment. However, I do not often see this in other places, even in my first hometown. Anyway, the first meal I had after landing was, of course, Reganmian, or “hot dry noodles.” That dish represents the taste of my first hometown and brings back fond memories of my childhood.