Dreaming of going to Hualien with my good friend Paula to visit our junior, Tony. We went to his restaurant to understand the impact of the earthquake on him.
Tony's restaurant has a karaoke setup. After we finished our meal, we decided to sing a few songs. Paula was excited to choose songs, while I preferred to listen rather than sing.
Tony teased me, saying he wanted to hear me sing, but I ignored him. After a while, Tony repeated, "I want to hear you sing." Still ignoring him, he persisted a few times until I couldn't resist anymore and reluctantly sang along with the song that was playing. Although not familiar, I managed to follow along.
After this round of singing, the system scored our performance. Tony took the opportunity to talk to everyone about the reconstruction plan for Hualien after the disaster. He hoped we could visit often and even bring friends along, which would be even better.
After the song selection system finished scoring, it provided suggestions for improvement, but we had to click into each song to see them. After checking a few, I found the system's design to be inadequate and decided to skip it.
The scene then shifts to me accompanying Tony and his son as we browse through RH furniture store. He wanted to pick a chair for his son's room. As we browsed, I asked about their preferences such as chair size, style, and color. I introduced the design highlights of various chairs like a connoisseur, discussing the available styles and options. I also explained the comfort of classic designs and the enveloping feeling of larger chairs, which are very comfortable.
Then I began introducing some desk decoration accessories, explaining the details of product design and material differences. Apart from offering more placement suggestions, I also recommended similar products from other brands.
I mentioned that I'm no longer a dealer. While I used to earn a profit margin before, now there's nothing to gain, so I'm just guiding them and providing some professional advice.
Later, we met his daughter, and I continued guiding them in choosing furniture and accessories. Passing through the dining room furniture exhibition area, there were many accessories. A floor clock caught my eye with its hand-painted design, very elegant. It reminded me of similar clocks I had sold before.
Then we came to the bedroom furniture exhibition area, where there were many bed sets to consider. I explained the key features of each collection and shared some clever bedroom layout suggestions.
夢見我和好友 Paula 到花蓮去找學弟 Tony。我們到他的店裡，了解地震災後對他的影響。
Tony 的餐廳附設卡拉ＯＫ。我們完餐後，大家就順便唱唱歌。Paula 開心點歌，我讓他們唱，因為我沒有很想唱歌的興致，只想聽歌。
Tony 鬧我說想聽學姐唱歌，我沒理他。沒多久，Tony 又再說一遍「我想聽學姐唱歌。」我還是沒理他。鬧了幾次，我拗不過他，就配合唱正在播放的歌。雖不熟，但還是可以唱。
這一輪唱完後，系統在評分。Tony 順便跟大家講花蓮災後重建計劃，他希望我們能夠有空常來，甚至帶朋友來，那就更好了。
點歌系統完成評分，還有建議改進重點，但要我們一首首點進去看。點看幾首評分內容後，覺得系統設計不佳，還要一首首點進去看，決定略過。
場景切換到我陪著 Tony 跟他的兒子在逛 RH 家具店，他想幫小孩子房間挑一張單椅。一邊逛，我一邊問他們的需求，像期望單椅的尺寸、款式、顏色等。我如數家珍般，介紹各款單椅的設計重點，有哪些款式，可以有哪些選擇。然後經典款的介紹，又說明大一點單椅的包覆感，讓人有想要窩在裡面的感覺，也是很舒服。
接著我開始介紹一些書桌擺設的飾品，解釋產品設計與材質差異的細節。除了給他更多置的建議，也推薦其他品牌的類似商品。
我說因為我現在已經不是代理商了。以前還可以賺價差，現在已經沒得賺了，反正就是帶著他們看，提供一些專業意見。
後來遇到他的女兒，我就是一路帶著他們挑選家具飾品。經過餐廳家具展區，裡面有好多飾品。一座立鐘吸引了我的目光。上面有手繪圖案，很典雅。想起我以前賣過類似款的立鐘。
接著來到臥室家具展區，好多床組可看。我說明各系列特色重點，也分享佈置臥房的巧思建議。
Ending 1 - A Community Project
Inspired by Tony's dedication to rebuilding Hualien, you, Paula, and other friends decide to collaborate on a community project. Together, you volunteer your time and expertise to help local businesses recover from the earthquake, fostering a sense of unity and purpose among the group.
Ending 2 - A New Venture
Your guidance and expertise at the furniture store catch the attention of the store owner, who offers you a consulting position. You accept, finding fulfillment in assisting customers with their design choices and using your knowledge to improve their lives.
Ending 3 - A Friendship Adventure
You, Paula, and Tony's family embark on a road trip to explore Hualien's hidden gems. The journey brings you closer together, as you create lasting memories and experience the beauty of friendship against the backdrop of Hualien's recovery.
Ending 4 - A Creative Pursuit
After your experience at the furniture store, you decide to channel your design knowledge and advice into a blog or vlog series. Your platform gains popularity, providing you with an opportunity to inspire and educate a wider audience on furniture design and layout.
Ending 5 - A Renewed Passion
Your dream inspires you to reconnect with your passion for design and helping others. You decide to host workshops, sharing your expertise with aspiring designers and homeowners while reigniting your love for the creative process.
Each of these alternative endings offers a unique conclusion to your dream, highlighting themes of friendship, personal growth, and the joy of sharing your knowledge and expertise with others.
Your dream revolves around themes of social connections, guidance, and your role as an advisor in different contexts. Here's a brief interpretation of the key elements:
Hualien Visit: Visiting Hualien with Paula signifies the importance of shared experiences in strengthening friendships and supporting one another through challenging times.
Tony's Restaurant: Tony's restaurant serves as a central point for connecting with others, highlighting the significance of social spaces in fostering camaraderie and understanding.
Karaoke: Singing karaoke symbolizes self-expression and the willingness to step out of your comfort zone when encouraged by friends, even if it's not your preferred activity.
Earthquake Reconstruction: The discussion on earthquake reconstruction demonstrates the resilience and determination of the community to rebuild and recover, and how shared efforts can contribute to a common goal.
RH Furniture Store: Browsing the furniture store signifies your role as an experienced advisor, offering guidance and expertise to help others make informed decisions.
Furniture Selection: Helping Tony and his family select furniture represents your ability to understand and cater to the needs of others, utilizing your knowledge to provide valuable insights and suggestions.
No Longer a Dealer: This element highlights your genuine intention to help without any personal gain, emphasizing the value of sharing your expertise and experience for the benefit of others.
Overall, your dream reflects the importance of social connections, supporting friends, and utilizing your knowledge and expertise to guide and assist others in making informed decisions. It showcases your adaptability in different roles and the satisfaction you derive from positively impacting the lives of others.