Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 2020complete | Page 660

Macau
Korean International Springboard, Mak, Arthur - 18
I travelled to Macau in a shortcut. How did I get to Macau? I simply got there by a bridge which
led me there. Why did I want to travel to Macau? I went to see my old childhood friend, Rune, who left
Hong Kong to study and live in Macau. Even though we both separated, we didn’t forget each other. I told
Rune how much I missed him. We were both happy to see each other and talked about how well we are
getting on in our studies.
We went to look around Macau. It is smaller than Hong Kong but there are many tall buildings.
Rune looked up at the sky longingly and said he wished he could travel around the world because Macau is
so small. And then he was shocked that I had been so quiet. It was because I didn’t want to interrupt his
mood. But I told him that I knew how he felt because Hong Kong is also full of tall buildings, busy traffic,
crowded places.
The Greater Bay Area will have several world class airports and they will need a lot of pilots to fly
all the planes. I told him if he really wanted to fly, then he should train as a pilot. That way he would be
able to fly every day and also earn a salary that will give him a good and secure life. Rune thought this was a
great idea. “That makes me free already!” he exclaimed. “What do you plan to do with your life?” “I am
going to continue studying art because it is my passion.” I told him. “Ok, how can the Greater Bay Area
help artists?” he asked, doubtfully.
“The Greater Bay Area will need artists to help promote the area. There are many publishing
houses and magazines that I can work for. They are always hiring people.” “This is how I will earn my
living.” I told him. In fact, because Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong which make up the Greater Bay
Area are so busy there will be plenty of opportunities for everyone who is lucky enough to live here.”
“Sounds great!” said Rune. “Thanks for explaining how the Greater Bay Area will help us.” “You’re
welcome!” I told him. As I sailed back to Hong Kong that night, I got a Whatsapp from Rune. It was a
picture of a jet plane and a clear blue sky.