Preface
The world is vast, and the seasons wander; even though the distant scenery is myriad, it lacks the presence of you, who should have been by my side.
Just like the female protagonist of this book, Tan Qing, a chance minor earthquake brings about the reunion of two individuals. Is it man-made or predestined?
The editor said that the publishing name has been decided, titled "Only the Distance Lacks You," and asked me what I think about it
Many people enjoy stories of long-lost reunions, perhaps because deep within the hearts of many, there exists that one person whom they have deeply liked, or even loved, yet ultimately parted ways due to various reasons
Wherever you are not, it is all distant places
Fortunately, we still have pens and the undying passion and desire in our hearts. We experience joy and sorrow in stories, sketching the most beautiful images of those we once loved, giving each fantasy a joyful beginning, a sorrowful journey, and a perfect ending
It is merely a matter of being unable to let go
If love has never arrived, then amidst the turmoil of this mortal world, there remains a glimmer of warmth and hope to yearn for and aspire to. However, once it has graced us with its presence yet failed to linger, a person's heart becomes as if it has endured a great calamity. Thereafter, even if the distant landscape remains lush and vibrant, what one perceives is merely scenery.
These individuals have become the secret we suddenly yearn for in the depths of midnight dreams, for having experienced the taste of loss, we quietly fantasize about certain scenes of reunion, much like savoring a cup of self-brewed wine, the essence of which can only be understood by oneself, known only to oneself
Later, after much contemplation, I felt that it was truly wonderful, as if it were a beautiful sigh
October 25, 2015
The blue face is like the wind
Some dreams may come true, while some people may never be seen again
Some wander through the four seasons, encountering various miracles, while I remain content and steadfast, without regret in having gained you
Because he could not let go of the man named Jiang Yuanyao, he waited alone for five years; because he could not let go of the woman who broke his heart, he set aside his resentment and rushed back to her side.
It is only that there is no you in the distance
If in this life I am fortunate enough to meet again, perhaps that missing piece in my heart can finally be filled
I pondered briefly and said, "Alright"
Indeed, no matter how difficult or sorrowful the process may be, as long as the outcome is positive, it brings a sense of comfort
From "Like You Coming Slowly," "Cool City," "Sadness Begins with Your Name" to this book "Just That the Distance Lacks You," each of my books generally features a complete ending. Whether it is a man or a woman, no matter how far apart they are or how difficult the journey may be, there will always be someone who spares no effort to find the other, and then they will embrace tightly, never to part again
The heart is empty, without your company, what joy is there in this magnificent landscape?