作为一名深耕灯饰外贸二十年的从业者，古镇于我而言，早已不止是一个产业聚集地，更是承载青春与回忆的精神原乡。二十年间，我从初涉行业的懵懂新人，到如今能完美收官，古镇的一砖一瓦、一街一巷都见证着我的成长。这里的灯光不仅照亮了无数外贸订单的征途，更温暖了我无数个奔波忙碌的日夜，这份特殊的情愫，早已深深镌刻在心底。
今日重归古镇，最动容的莫过于与相识二十年的埃及挚友聚餐叙旧。时光荏苒，我们从最初的生意伙伴，变成如今跨越山海的知己，这份在合作中沉淀的情谊，历经二十年风雨依然真挚如初。更让我感慨的是，这二十年间，我在古镇结识了太多可敬的我的买家，有父亲言传身教，带着儿子深耕行业、传承匠心的家族；有兄弟同心，携手并肩在灯饰江湖中打拼的伙伴。他们本就出身当地富贵家族，却从未耽于安逸，而是凭着骨子里的坚韧与拼搏，让家业愈发兴旺，也让古镇的灯饰产业在他们的推动下愈发蓬勃。
回首这二十年，心中满是感恩。感恩古镇这片沃土，给予我实现价值的舞台；感恩那些并肩前行的伙伴，无论是跨越国界的挚友，还是深耕本土的同行，他们的信任与支持，是我一路披荆斩棘的底气。更感恩那些在奋斗中绽放的生命力量——那些父子相传的坚守、兄弟同心的执着，让我明白真正的富贵从不是与生俱来的标签，而是永不停歇的拼搏。这份从古镇汲取的温暖与力量，将继续伴我在后续的道路上坚定前行，不负时光，不负相遇。
Gratitude in Guzhen: Twenty Years of Lighting the Journey Together
As someone who has been deeply engaged in the lighting export business for two decades, Guzhen holds a particularly special place in my heart—it carries countless memories of my life. Over these twenty years, I grew from an inexperienced newcomer to a seasoned professional in the industry, and every brick, every street of Guzhen has witnessed my growth. The lights here not only illuminated the path of numerous export orders but also warmed countless busy days and nights. This unique sentiment has long been deeply etched in my soul.
Returning to Guzhen again today, the most touching moment was dining with my Egyptian friend who has grown alongside me for twenty years. As time flies, we have transformed from initial business partners into bosom friends spanning mountains and seas. This friendship forged through cooperation remains sincere and unshakable despite two decades of trials. What strikes me even more is that over these years, I have met so many admirable colleagues in Guzhen: families where fathers pass down their craftsmanship and guide their sons to deepen their roots in the industry; brothers who unite as one and strive together in the lighting business. Though they were originally from wealthy local families, they never indulged in comfort. Instead, with their inherent perseverance and diligence, they have made their family businesses thrive and propelled Guzhen’s lighting industry to greater prosperity.
Looking back on these twenty years, my heart is filled with gratitude. I am grateful to Guzhen, this fertile ground that gave me a stage to realize my value. I am grateful to all the partners who have walked alongside me—whether it’s my cross-border best friend or fellow professionals rooted locally. Their trust and support have been my courage to overcome obstacles along the way. Most of all, I am grateful for the power of life blooming through hard work—the perseverance of fathers and sons passing down their legacy, the dedication of brothers working hand in hand. These have taught me that true prosperity is never an inherent label, but an unceasing pursuit of excellence. The warmth and strength I have gained from Guzhen will continue to accompany me as I forge ahead in the lighting export business, living up to the years and the encounters that have shaped me.