Darkness settled down. There were few people and cars on the street of the small city.
I waited for a long time.At last, a taxi was coming. I waved to it and the taxi stopped.
"Excuse me, would you please take me to Ge Town?"
The driver with full beard shook his head and said, "Sorry, sir. I don't want to do business now."
"I will pay double."
"Sorry. I have made a promise that I would keep company with my wife and children, so I must go back home to have New Year's Eve dinner with them." said the driver.
"I haven't had New Year's Eve dinner with my family for eight years.Please take me home, I beg you."
"Eight years?!"
"Yes!"
The driver hesitated for a moment，then he said,"All right. But I charge according to the original price."
I got on the taxi.The taxi was running to Ge Town which was 50 li away.The night deepened.
Suddlenly, the driver sighed sadly, saying," In fact, I haven't had New Year's Eve dinner with my family for five years up till now."
"Thank you for your gentleness." I said and I felt my heart beating fast.
"It does't matter. This is what I should do. The life is so difficult for the persons like you who have to leave their home town."
I was so moved by him that I could say nothing. The tears were running down silently.It was the first time that I had heard the warmest words during the eight years.
At the crossing the street of Ge Town, I got down. I shook his hand and said passionately,"Thank you for your taking me home."
The taxi ran far away，merging into the darkness gradually. I walked to road side, pulling a sharp knife out of my pocket. I threw it into a ditch firmly! A small hotel was the only place I could stay for a New Year evening. I checked in finally.
