An Unwelcome Hint | 弄巧成拙

English Original

A man went to London to visit a friend and stayed far longer than expected. After a week, he still showed no intention of leaving.

Finally, his friend offered a gentle hint: "Don't you think your wife and children would miss you?"

To his surprise, the man replied, "Oh, thank you very much. That's most kind of you. I'll send for them."


中文翻译

有个人去伦敦拜访一位朋友,逗留的时间远超朋友的预期。一周过去了,他仍无去意。

最后,朋友委婉地暗示道:“你不觉得你的妻子和孩子会想念你吗?”

不料,此人答道:“哦,非常感谢。你真是太好了。我这就派人把他们接来。”

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