b'University my father was still working there. I spent quite a bit of time in his office during lunch or between classes to enjoy the air conditioning, so I was familiar with his staff.At that time, he had two assistants, one was Mr. Zonghai Yu (). I called him Uncle Yu, who had worked with my father since they were in the parachute regiment back in 1944. From China to Taiwan and from the military to Tamkang University, my father always brought Uncle Yu with him. There was a long period during which Uncle Yu lived with us in our house on Xinyi Road, and he became part of the family.Uncle Yu was deeply grateful for my fathers kindness and recognition of his abilities.In return, he extended his assistance and care to four genera-tions of our family, from my grandmother to my nieces.Ms. Chen, another of my fathers assistants, was about ten years older than me. She often remarked that my father was the best boss she had ever worked for, loving and respecting him as if he were her own father.Moreover, Ph.D. students and young professors frequently visited my fa-thers office, and some of them even became regular guests at our house on weekends. They enjoyed engaging in discussions with my father and sought his guidance on various matters.Simple Pleasures: Daily Walks and Unexpected TreatsDespite his demanding academic and administrative responsibilities, my father always found time to enjoy lifes simple pleasures. Tamkang Univer-sitys Taipei campus was only a fifteen-minute walk from our home. Rain or shine, my father walked to work every day. Except on special occasions, he often returned home for lunch, making the round trip four times a day. This was not just part of his exercise routine; it was also an excellent oppor-tunity for someone as efficient and mindful of time as he was to organize his thoughts and plan his day. By the time he reached his office, he would already have a clear set of instructions ready for his secretary or assistant.As his secretary once joked with me, Director Chien often has every-thing planned out to the tenth step in his head during his walk, so when 56'