谁能够忘记？

文/Amer Kotb（埃及） 译/王卉 秦宇

我在美国康涅狄格大学读博士时，第一次见到中国人。我很担心该如何与他们打交道。 但随着时光的流逝，我认识了中国朋友陈哲。他非常善良，乐于助人。我和他在一起共处了两年，我们的办公桌紧挨着。记得在康涅狄格州，有一天晚上，我邀请哲以埃及的用餐方式与我共进晚餐。他非常赞成这个主意，于是我们一起吃了埃及美食。他说很喜欢埃及的美食并且直到现在都记忆犹新。我们一直保持联系， 他在厦门UX高速集成电路有限公司担任高级工程师，曾多次邀请我去参观，但我总是找不到合适的时间。

去长春，毫不犹豫接受邀请

2011年从美国回国后，我始终对中国人充满着热情。我总是忘不了他们的善良、合作以及努力。我始终紧随着他们，实现了从未有过的梦想，我收到了在中国科学院长春光学精密机械与物理研究所（CIOMP）的邀请，前往新的国际联合实验室工作。那是2017年4月，尽管遭到了一些好朋友的反对，但我毫不犹豫地接受了，我喜欢与中国人一起工作。如果没有认真的规划和乐观心态，这种改变我人生的工作经历就不会发生，也不会为我打开与此相关的各扇门。

长春是世界上最具前瞻性的城市之一，其发展速度之快令人惊讶。这是一个绿色城市，拥有许多花园和公园，拥有中国最大的人工林净月公园。这个城市可以为外国人提供许多便利和机会。这是一座现代化的城市，同时有着悠久且有趣的历史。对于想要移居中国的外国人来说，长春是一个很好的选择。

到长春，感觉是最幸福的人

2017年8月，我和家人到达长春机场。于治博士在等着我们，他站在机场大厅，举着有我名字的标牌。当我走向他时，他热情地和我握手，并将手推车从车中移出。一辆豪华巴士在等着我和家人。于治为我们准备了果汁和水，还为孩子们准备了糖果。经历了长时间的旅程，这一切让我感到非常放松，我在车上睡着了，疲惫的身体和紧绷的神经都放松下来。我们到达了长春光机所专家公寓，在那里住了五个晚上。

It was my first time to meet Chinese when I was a Ph.D.student at Connecticut University in America. I was very worried about dealing with them. Days passed until I got to know my Chinese friend Zhe Chen closely.He was very kind-hearted and extremely helpful. I spent two years with him, as his office was sticking to my desk completely. One night in Connecticut, I offered Zhe to have dinner with me in the Egyptian way. My friend very much welcomed this idea and we ate Egyptian food together. He was very happy with this food and he will not forget it until now. I am still in touch with him until now. He is working as a senior engineer at Xiamen UX High-speed IC CO., Xiamen. He invited me to visit his city many times but unfortunately, I did not find a suitable time.

Did not hesitate to accept the offer to Changchun

After returning from America in 2011, I was very passionate about the Chinese people. I always remember them with the kindness of their hearts, their cooperation, and their continuous hard work. Yes, I followed them in my life's journey until I achieved what I had never dreamed of. Then the surprise comes when I got the offer to work in a new international joint lab at the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP), Chinese Academy of Sciences in China. I remember it was April 2017 and I did not hesitate to accept the offer despite the objections of some close friends. However, I adore working with the Chinese. Without the diligent planning, and intuitive optimism from everyone, this life changing work experience would not have happened, and would not have opened all the doors it did for me.

Changchun is one of the most futuristic cities in the world and it's amazing how fast it has grown. It is a green city, with extensive gardens and parks and with the largest planted forest in China, Jingyue Park. The city has a lot to offer foreign expats. it is a modern city in China with a long and interesting history. This makes living in Changchun a great option for expats moving to China.

Amer在国际联合实验室

早上，于治博士带着我去工作地点。我发现所有同事都在迎接我，表达他们的开心。尤其是当我迈进能够俯瞰楼下整个花园的舒适的办公室时，我感觉那一刻我是最幸福的人。

在美好的岁月中，时光飞逝。我从没想要过任何东西，但同事对我都很好。每个人都在帮助我，让我感到幸福快乐。白雨虹教授使我和我的家人感到宾至如归；孙文婷女士总是带着美丽的笑容以一颗善良的心来帮助我解决困难；李昕女士帮我一家五口找到合适的公寓。我怎能忘记她们的友好与善良。

在长春，美好的经历，美好的人

应中国朋友的邀请，我们参加了许多重要活动。我不能忘记，王卉女士带我们全家参加了长春外事办组织的中秋节活动。我们边听边学着制作中国传统月饼，参加特别的中国表演并享用了许多中国美食。我的朋友于伟利博士邀请我们在南湖两岸享受明媚的阳光。我们一起游玩并乘船欣赏了南湖美景。这些都是难忘的日子，尤其是因为与他们这些美好的人在一起。

我记得在中国疫情暴发时，我妻子仅建议了一下要离开中国，我的大儿子贝加德（Begad）便哭了一整夜。我去儿子的房间问他为什么哭，他看着我说：“我不能离开中国，我想在这里度过余生。爸爸，你要离开我留我一人在这里吗？”然后我对他说：“我也爱中国和中国人，对我来说离开中国很难。”随后我们决定留在中国。随着时间的流逝，中国在面对任何困难时都表现得强大且坚定。

As the happiest person in many moments after arrival in Changchun

In August 2017, I arrived at Changchun Airport with my family. A bright, bright face called Zhi Yu, was waiting for us. Dr. Zhi Yu stands in the airport arrival hall and holds a sign with my name written on it. When I approached him, he started to shake hands warmly and determined to move a Shanti cart out of the car.A luxury bus awaited me and my family. Yu gave us many juices, water, and sweets for my kids. Then I felt completely relaxed as if I fell asleep deeply and rested my body and nerves after a journey that extended for long hours. We arrived at the CIOMP expert hotelwhere we stayed stayed for five nights.

Early in the morning, Dr. Yu came to take me to my workplace. I found all colleagues waiting for me in the name of the greeting and expressing their happiness for me being among them. In fact, I was the happiest person in those moments, especially when I entered my luxurious office, which overlooks the Garden of Heaven.

The years passed quickly as if they were lightning because of the beauty of them, so I did not feel them.I never asked for anything but the Chinese colleagues hurriedly executed it. Everyone just seeks to serve me and make me happy. I cannot deny the virtue of Professor Bai Yuhong, because she managed to make me feel at home and among my family. And who can forget the young lady, Ms. Wenting Sun, who produces that veteran to repel the attacks with her beautiful smile and good heart? And from my family, we can not forget Ms.Xin Li’s smile while searching for a suitable apartment for a family of five. She was and still is a wonderful lady.

Amer家的两兄弟

很有趣的一件事是我的三个孩子会说中文而我不会。因此，去商店时我需要带着其中一个。售货员知道我是那个“父亲”，甚至称我儿子为“翻译”。

在中国的生活教会了我们很多，每一次经历都是独一无二的。 正是这些美好的经历与相遇，我们被当地人接受并逐渐融入中国丰富的传统文化，也能够代表并表现我们自己的文化。我们面临着与我们祖国不同的日常生活方式，结识了许多朋友，他们很高兴视我们为宾客，与他们一同工作改变了我的生活。我的言语无法表达对那些花费时间精力在我和我的家人身上的美好的人们的感谢。谢谢你白教授，谢谢你文婷，谢谢你王女士，谢谢你伟利，谢谢你昕。感谢每一位热爱自己的祖国，努力为祖国服务，并热心帮助陌生人的中国人！

With wonderful experience and people in Changchun

At the invitation of our Chinese friends, we attended many important events. I cannot forget Ms. WANG Hui brought our whole family to attend the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival organized by the Changchun Foreign Affairs Office. In fact, it was a wonderful day, as we listened to making donuts, attending special Chinese shows, and eating a very large amount of fine Chinese food. This wonderful day promised. My friend Dr.Weili Yu invited us to enjoy a sunny day on the banks of South Lake. We played a lot on that wonderful day and boarded boats to see the beauty of the lake. These are unforgettable days, especially since they were with wonderful people.

My oldest son, Begad, I remember when he cried all night because my wife only suggested that we should leave China due to the outbreak of the Corona epidemic.I went to my son's room to ask him why he was crying,so he looked at me and said: “I cannot leave China and want to spend the rest of my life here. Can you leave and leave me alone here, my Dad? ”Then I said to him,“I also love China and the Chinese people, and it is very difficult for me to leave China.” And we decided to stay in China.As time fliesand China is proving strong and steadfast against any difficulties.

It is ridiculous that my three children speak Chinese while I do not. Also, I need to take one of them when I go to the shop. Sellers even know me as “the father” and call my son a “translator”.

Our life in china brought forth many lessons and each experience we encountered was unique. Through it,we not only were accepted by everyone into the rich traditions and Chinese culture, but were allowed to represent ourselves and our own culture. We were exposed to a lifestyle foreign to our daily routines and met with various friends that were beyond thrilled to receive us as guests, and offer us life changing opportunities to work with them. My words fail to thank those wonderful people who have put their time and effort into making me and my family happy. Thank you, Prof. Bai. Thank you Wenting. Thank you, Ms.Wang. Thank you, Dr. Weili. Thank you, Xin. Thanks to every Chinese who loves his country and seeks to serve her and helps the stranger.