Give you a corner of light

2022年6月13日

• Updated: 2026年4月27日

When it comes to the word “corner”, I really like it. I don’t know if it has something to do with my personality. I particularly like secluded corners or remote places. However, it seems that some friends are not familiar with this word, so please allow me to drop the book bag here first.

According to the interpretation of the Ministry of Education’s Revised Mandarin Dictionary, the word “隅” has the following meanings, namely:

The place where mountains and water bend and turn. For example: “Haiyu”. Tang. Du Fu’s poem “Tongguan Li”: “If you want me to get off my horse, point me to the corner of the mountain.”
Corner, corner. For example: “Wall Corner”, “Four Corners”. “Book of Songs.” Beifeng. “Jing Nu”: “Jing Nu and his concubines are waiting for me in the corner of the city.”
Side, next to. “Collection of Yuefu Poems.” Volume 37. Xianhe Song Ci 12. Ancient words. “Longxi Journey”: “The osmanthus tree grows between the road and the green dragon faces the corner of the road.”
Remote places. “Huainanzi.” “Yuan Dao”: “Manage the four corners, but also turn against the pivot.”
One end or side of something. “Book of the Later Han Dynasty.” Volume 49. Zhong Changtong Chuan. “Zan said”: “If you take care of yourself, if you stay in a corner, you will lose it.”

Although the word “隅” is not that common, it is not uncommon for companies and stores to use it as a store name, such as the one I got to know four years ago. ana-and-yiyuflorist.html), or [a corner of light](https://nigi33kimo.pixnet.net/blog/post/121304272-%E3% 80%90%E9%AB%98%E9%9B%84%E3%80%91%E4%B8%80%E9%9A%85%E5%BE%AE%E5%85%89%E3%80%82%E9%A3%9F%E4%B8%8D% E4%BA%8C%E5%A7%8A%E5%A6%B9%E5%BA%97%E3%80%82%E7%A7%91%E5%B7%A5%E9%A4%A8%E5%8D%97), can be regarded as the representative store of the “Sumi” generation.

Encounter Yuguang Cafe

Recently, I learned about another store named “隅”, called [隅光] (https://www.facebook.com/ucome2019). Unfortunately, this cafe is obviously near my home, but it was not until the eve of its closing that I learned about this cafe and the proprietress who likes to tell stories.

This afternoon, I finally had the opportunity to visit Yuguang. It is said that people are as their name suggests. If this cafe also has a design, it is probably based on the will and personality of the proprietress, and she chose to bloom a slight light in the corner.

Taipei is particularly refreshing after the rain. While I was waiting for my friends, I hid in a corner and read a book, looking at this small cafe from the corner of my eye from time to time. Sometimes I see the landlady busy making desserts, and sometimes I see her greeting guests enthusiastically, very busy. Here, it seems like the entire city has slowed down.

This picture is beautiful, and it reminds me of the past when I was fooling around in Shanghai. At that time, I liked hanging out in a certain cafe in the French Concession. However, although the Minsheng Community had many parks and green trees, there were no sycamore-lined avenues, former residences of celebrities, or garden houses. Despite this, the corner light living in an ordinary residential area shows a subtle temperament, like a woman sitting quietly in the corner reading a book, which is particularly charming.

Afternoon conversation

My friend came and asked me what drink I would like. Being “difficult to choose”, I was hesitant. I listened to the landlady’s suggestion and ordered the coffee latte that was the most popular choice. Latte seems ordinary, but I know this truth: Behind any simple thing, there is often something not so simple.

The combination of coffee and desserts complements each other well and is not too sweet.就这样揭开了午后的序幕，也不知不觉打开了话匣子，两个人坐在角落闲聊，仿佛是相识已久的老友。

At this moment, we truly realize the meaning and value of the corner light. As the proprietress mentioned on the fan page, “Everyone can find [their own light] when they come in (https://www.facebook.com/ucome2019/posts/1195956061154799).”

I found a bit of freedom in the quiet afternoon. With the smell of coffee, I started chatting with my friends all over the world. We are all people with stories. My friend shared her experience, and I also talked about how I had worked in different industries before and often had the opportunity to host some large-scale events.

To put it bluntly, many people may think that someone like me who has worked in the Internet industry and media should be an outgoing or eloquent person. In fact, that is not the case. In fact, I am not that active, and I don’t really like to be on the front line in everything, but when there is a need, it is naturally my duty to do so.

Recalling my past experience in hosting events, when those huge spotlights on the stage shone on me, I felt like the whole world was silent…

While trying to breathe evenly, all I could hear was the pounding of my own heartbeat. Then he calmed down his expression, a faint smile appeared on his lips, and then used a familiar voice to open the connection with the world.

On the way to this cafe, I passed by Fumin Ecological Park (https://parks.taipei/parks/m2/pkl_parks_m2C.php?sid=506). I still remember that I had been interviewed by TVBS and other TV stations in this small park. Many of the winding roads I have walked have now become marks of time, swaying in different ways - just like the world I saw in the corner of the light is also shining in its own way.

When I left the cafe, I was still looking around. Like a greedy child, he is still greedy for that delicious cup of wine. When his eyes are wandering, he can’t forget the conversation with his friends and the boss’s wife.