每日評論0521 中廣舊址向老長官致敬

中廣舊址向老長官致敬

今天再次走在台北市仁愛路之陰林大道上 , 仁愛路三段53号中視和中廣舊址已不復存在， 改為一座豪宅用地。中廣大厦曾經是我工作過的老家，曾經有過非常刻骨銘心之記憶。

當我在七十年代初要前往美國留學時， 和當時的新聞部主任張繼高，也是著名音樂评論家筆名吳心柳有過一次感人之對話，“張主任我要出國去美國讀書 ，謝謝您多年之愛護和提攜。”他打量我後說：“蔚華老弟， 您不是工作得好好的， 為什麼要去美國洗盤碗吃苦？那𥚃生活很苦噢。”此時我們相視微笑， 他繼續說：“不過以您能夠吃苦耐勞之精神， 您只要用一半的耐力在美國一定會成功, 希望您學成後再回來服務。”告別時他緊握住我的手，張主任是破例錄取我在大學二年級就進入中廣工作之恩人，對一個窮困家庭只有政府三百元台幣補貼之窮學生而言， 真是中了楽透從此翻身了。

張主任離世多年，他曾經說過我們大家有如在航空大樓等候登機的乘客， 有的是早班，有的是晚班， 都會離去，當他在最後的日子中講過這一段話，他是才華横溢性格瀟洒之文人,他拯救了我的人生之路。此時此刻只見仁愛路上之車輛和匆忙之路人，已經沒有張主任身穿畢挺西裝英俊之身影，我站在舊址前徬徨沈思……..

Honoring The Former Taipei China Broadcasting Corporation Location 

Today we walked down the tree-shaded boulevard of Renai Road      in Taipei once again. The old site of the CBC building at 53 Renai Road Section 3 no longer stands, having since been replaced by luxury residences. The CBC building holds cherished memories of hard work and dedication during my time there. 

In the early 70’s before I set off for the United States, I had a heartfelt conversation with my boss, news director, Mr. Chang Jikao, who was also a renowned music critic using the pen name of Wu Sinliu. I expressed my gratitude for his care and guidance over the years. I told him, ”Director Chang, I am going      to the U.S. to study. Thank you for your support and mentorship.” After looking straight at me, he asked, “Wea, you are doing very well here. Why go to the U.S. to wash dishes and suffer? Life there is very tough.”   

We shared a mutual smile as he continued, “If you just use your hard work ethic you will surely succeed.    I hope you can come back to serve after completing your studies." As we bid farewell, he firmly held my hand. 

Many years have passed since Director Chang‘s passing. He once said that, "We are all passengers waiting to board a flight at an airport, some with a early flight, others with  a late flight. They all depart." During his final days, he shared this analogy, portraying himself as a talented and elegant literati who reshaped the course of my life and the lives of many others. 

Now I stand in front of the old site  on Renai Road, amid the vehicles  and hurried pedestrians. There is    no longer the distinguished figure    of Director Chang there dressed in    a tailored suit. I find myself lost in contemplation.