to be honest, I'd rather believe that this is just a story.
Old Dr. Lyman is moving, and I'm going to see him in the evening. This single old man has always been my good neighbor. He usually likes to take care of the lawn in front of his house. He also makes potted plants himself and often sends me some pots. If you ask me, his skill is simply first-class. A friend of mine who loves gardening found one of them when he came to my house, and he couldn't put it down, and finally he wanted to pay a high price for it!
I'm naturally a little reluctant to part with such a nice neighbor who is suddenly moving away. But mainly because old Lyman lives alone, he is like a kind elder to us on weekdays. He has a lot of books at home, and I often borrow them. I don't think so at ordinary times, but now I suddenly think about it, only to find that this harmonious and calm life has been maintained for five or six years.
The door of the garden was open, so I went in and pushed the door open. I gave a cry.
Old Lyman came out with an old big box in his hands. He seemed very happy to see me. He kicked Saman away, called me to sit on a cane chair in the garden, put the box at his feet and sat down.
"You just came," he said in his usual hoarse voice. "I want to have a rest."
I sat down on a cane chair opposite him and looked around. The sun had just set, and the lights were not turned on in the living room. In the dark, I could see that many furniture were piled up in a mess, and the packed boxes were piled up in the corner one by one. There are many piles in the garden, too. It seems that my old neighbor has been working all day. I knew that he was going to live in China, which was a good thing, so I joked with him and asked him if he needed help.
"Everything is almost ready." Old Lyman's voice is unique, hoarse and peaceful. I once described it as close to Marlon Brando's voice. In fact, the old man's appearance is similar to that of the famous godfather.
"do you want to take them all away?" I asked.
"of course not. Sell all the furniture, don't want big items, and give you everything else. "
I'm very happy. Of course, I'm not greedy for petty gain. With my friendship with old Lyman, I said cheerfully, "OK, leave me your potted plant as a souvenir." Besides, I want to ask you for some books. "
"Just pick whatever you want. It's rare that you like my books that nobody reads." He pointed to a box beside me, and I pulled it over and opened it to see that it was full of books. I have selected several philosophical works and several books about history.
then we started chatting.
It's getting dark quickly. The sky above us has turned deep blue, and old Lyman's face can't be seen clearly. He casually turned over the box he had held out, and suddenly, a're' fell out of the box. He picked it up from the grass and held it in his hand for a long time, as if in a daze.
I took the brand from his hand and carefully recognized the words: "National Beauty Accreditation Association". That's a medal. I laughed: "Hey, man! You used to do this? "
He looked at me as if suddenly awakened, and it took him a while to react: "Oh, yes, I haven't worked for a long time." "The beauty industry is very interesting!" I am interested. "With the development of science and technology today, how many people can't recognize themselves after beauty!"
"Yes, I didn't recognize myself ..." Old Lyman muttered, "Is this really a good thing?"
"of course! How many stars are popular by plastic surgery! If a top beautician gives me surgery for free, I am willing to give it a try! " I made a joke smoothly, and I didn't think the old man across the street was a little strange at all.
"By the way, didn't the French philosopher bhaskar have a famous saying,' If Cleopatra's nose collapses a little more, world history will be rewritten.' If there was beauty technology at that time, who might Cleopatra be! "
"-that's bullshit! "
I suddenly stopped. I don't know if it's an illusion in the dark. Old Lyman's expression is suddenly very sad. He buried his face in his hands and was silent for a long time.
Then he looked up and said to me apologetically, "Sorry, bro, I was rude."
I asked him cautiously, "Is there anything you can talk to me about?"
he looked at me for a long time, but it seemed that he wasn't looking at me. The moon broke free from the dark clouds, as if it were a clay statue.
finally, his hoarse and deep voice rang again.
"Friend ... Many years ago, I was a cosmetic surgeon." His tone is very slow, like floating from the night sky. "The technology at that time was not as good as it is now. But at that time, although I was not admired by everyone, I was quite famous in our place. "
I nodded. I have no doubt about this statement. From the exquisite craftsmanship in potted plants, I can guess that the old man is of extraordinary origin.
"But just when my career seemed to be in full swing, I moved out of that city and never worked in the beauty industry again. Do you know why? "
I shook my head and waited for him to continue.
"Ha-ha, the fact that I left caused quite a stir in the local area. Everyone talked about it, but no one could guess the truth. Only I, only I know this reason, but I have never mentioned it to others.
"things came as if they were destined. I used to have a busy business every day, but suddenly there were no customers that morning, and then she appeared. Her name is ... Dede? Yes, Miss Dede ... She appeared in front of my clinic that day, wearing a black dress, which was really beautiful ... < P > "... when I think about it, it was really a fine day when she came."
it was really a fine day when Miss Dede came.
Dr. Lyman is sitting in the clinic without customers all morning, which is a bit unusual. While he was humming a ditty and sorting out a pile of information, he didn't notice anyone entering his clinic. Then he heard an unusually sweet voice:
"Doctor, can the operation make my eyes smaller?"
When Lyman looked up in surprise, he thought he was about to see a monster with big eyes-no one had asked for plastic surgery to make his eyes smaller.
but when he saw the visitor clearly, he couldn't help taking a breath: the lady in front of him is simply a stunner!
His professional eyes can tell in two seconds that this is an almost perfect face.
So after a pause, Dr. Lyman asked, "Excuse me, miss, are you looking for someone?" He doesn't believe that such a gorgeous beauty will come for plastic surgery. The only possibility is that she heard it wrong just now.
"No, I'm here for plastic surgery. I want you to make my eyes smaller. " The woman's voice was calm and she had a smile on her face.
"what!" Lyman couldn't help but let out a cry.
The woman's eyes were wide open and her long eyelashes flickered a few times. She frowned and asked, "... couldn't you do it?" Look at her expression, she is really worried that this operation can't be done.
"Oh, no ..." The doctor pushed his glasses with his ring finger, looked at the lovely woman in front of him carefully, and said with a frown, "Of course. But I haven't done such cosmetic surgery-in fact, no one has asked for such surgery ... Besides, miss you ... With all due respect, it's not that I don't want to do business, but with your beauty, I don't think it's necessary to do any cosmetic surgery at all. "
when she listened to the front, she had already smiled into a flower. When the doctor finished speaking, she shook her head again and again and said happily, "no, no, just do it!" I must make my eyes smaller! "
Lyman was obviously puzzled: "Why do you have to make my eyes smaller?"
"Because you are a famous surgeon! I am relieved to have your knife! "
this sentence is irrelevant. She misunderstood his meaning. Lyman shook his head and thought, forget it, the customer is God, just do what she asks. "What's your name?"
"Dede."
"Ok, Miss Dede, please come here and fill out a form."
It is reasonable to say that in his position, he would never make a face unattractive under any circumstances, and his duty and reputation would not allow him to do so-however, she is willing to pay such a large fee. Miss Dede is really a rich person.
the eyes are getting smaller. A famous doctor deserves to be a famous doctor. After the operation, I can't see any trace. What's even better is that those small eyes didn't affect her beauty at all. They were embedded in her white and tender face, and she smiled and seemed to have a charm!
Miss Dede was obviously very satisfied. She skipped out of the clinic.
Although this is a strange thing to say, since Dr. Lyman is a famous doctor, customers naturally come in an endless stream. When he is busy, he forgets about Miss Dede.
However, on the 7th day after Miss Dede left, she came back.
when she came, she looked at the doctor quietly and with a smile.
"how? Miss, are you dissatisfied with the operation? " Lyman was surprised. This is a rare "repeat customer" since his career. In Lyman's mind, there was a little knot in his heart, and he always felt that Miss Dede would regret it.
"No, you misunderstood!" Miss Dede quickly explained, "I want you to do another operation for me."
"oh?" Lyman was even more puzzled. "What are you dissatisfied with?"
"Well, I think a single eyelid is better. Can you do that? Change double eyelids into single eyelids? "
"Well ... um ..." Dr. Lyman stammered with nervousness. "Your name is Dede? Yes, Miss Dede ... Listen, Miss Dede, if you really want me to change your eyelids, that's really strange! Don't you think double eyelids suit you? Besides, besides, your eyes have become smaller now. Of course, double eyelids are more natural. To be honest, you are beautiful, but you can imagine ... "
" Oh! Thank you very much. But my husband thinks my single eyelid looks better. " Miss Dede couldn't help smiling when she mentioned her husband.
"Your husband said that?" Lyman is discouraged. He has no right to blame her husband for his poor aesthetic judgment. He knows that it is unnecessary to say anything. A lover in love can really do anything. But he asked cautiously: "Really? You won't regret it? "
"hmm! My husband must agree with me! " Miss Dede replied without hesitation, "I'm sure of that." Just tell me, can you change your double eyelids into single eyelids? Can you do it? "
of course. It's just ...
However, she is willing to pay such a large fee. Miss Dede is really a rich person.
It's the third time I've seen Miss Dede in just three weeks. She once again appeared in front of the clinic with her long black hair. If this doesn't shock the doctor, then what he heard below will definitely make him unforgettable.
"Doctor, can you flatten my nose a little?"
he almost didn't fall off the chair: "flatten the nose! Say it again? "
"yes. What my husband means is, let me change my nose. " This woman always looks innocent and sweet when she mentions her husband.
"Jesus Christ! He personally told you to have a whole little nose? "
"hmm ... let's just say that-my husband said a small nose would be cute!" "
"excuse me for interrupting, miss! I think you should be proud of your nose! How many people have come to me to ask for a cushion! Do you know? Your face is definitely not suitable for that kind of small nose. Oh, my God, what are you doing in the beauty salon? You will only become ugly! If you want to restore your eyes to their original state, I'll be happy to help you, but flatten your nose! When the nose is bad, the whole face is bad! Miss Dede, I sincerely advise you: get rid of that absurd idea and go home quickly! "
Miss Dede's face showed a look of fear and hesitation. There is no doubt that for women, especially beautiful women, the threat of appearance is the most terrible thing. She really hesitated for a long time, her face turned red and white. Finally, as if determined, she looked up and said to Lyman, "You are the best doctor here, and I don't regret it."
Lyman said coldly, "What if I refuse the operation?"
"Well ..." Miss Dede lowered her head, but her voice was firm. "Then I'll find another doctor."
Lyman sighed deeply. It will only get worse if someone else does it. He looked at Miss Dede's still beautiful face, which was full of pleading look.
he sighed again.
Miss Dede is lying on the operating bed, nervously watching the doctor prepare the surgical instruments. When she was under anesthesia, she asked softly, "Excuse me, can she be restored to her original appearance after the operation?"
Lyman said earnestly, "It's hard. Even if you can, you will leave a scar. It's not too late to regret it! "
they looked at each other for ten seconds. Miss Dede closed her eyes.
The doctor shook his head, looked at this beautiful face and hesitated. He knows that if this knife goes on, beauty will cease to exist. This runs counter to his professional ethics. When he was in a dilemma, the doctor flashed the sentence: "My husband said …" in his mind, and he couldn't help but get angry from it. Let's see what your husband said!
The operation should be said to be successful, and the small nose is exquisite and lovely. But as the doctor predicted, it is not suitable for her face. Small nose and small eyes together, how to see how awkward!
the doctor didn't sleep well that night. He had nightmares all night. In the dream, Miss Dade lunged at me with a grin and shouted, "Give me my old face back!" " ......
When he came to work the next day, Dr. Lyman was still wearing a round of dark circles. However, dear Miss Dede, she has already stood at the door of the clinic.
"Doctor, my husband said-"
"That's enough! ! I've had enough! Don't mention your husband again! You unreasonable people! Who is your husband? Picasso? This is a beauty salon! Please get out! I won't operate on you again! Never! ！” The unbearable doctor broke out, and he angrily and rudely kicked her out, which was revenge for last night's nightmare.
for the following week, Miss Dede never came again.
But doctors still have nightmares every day. He couldn't believe that such a work was produced by his own sword! He can no longer concentrate on his work, his conscience torments him every day, and he is getting thinner. Finally, one day, the doctor dug up Miss Dede's address in the customer registration column, and he decided to go to the door himself to find out.
"hey! Is it you? " Miss Dede appeared at the door, and she looked surprised.
however, he was even more surprised. The doctor felt deeply ashamed of his behavior. What has he done to this beautiful girl? Even if she wants to, he is not confident that he can put her back to her original appearance. Miss Dede in front of me is not the one I remember at all. It's only been a week, and this woman can haggard so much. A small red nose that collapsed feebly, a small single eyelid that opened drily, and a fluffy black hair.
She looks twenty years older.