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In the bewildered gazes of the crowd, Kang Jie smoothly became a member of this newly established small company. The tasks were not many: handling documents, answering phones, and managing deliveries—jobs that required little technical skill. The salary was not high, but it was sufficient to meet basic needs.

The night before the interview, Kang Jie dragged Li Shanshan out for a late-night snack, and the spicy dry pot bullfrog made both of them guzzle down drinks.

Li Shanshan interrupted him and said softly, "Song Yuan, don't you think you are being too incompetent?"

By the way, this girl named Chengcheng is not the one who previously caused a quarrel between Li Shanshan and him

That night, very late, Li Shanshan received a text message from Song Yuan: If I hold a knife, I cannot embrace you; if I put down the knife, I cannot protect you

The male colleague wearing glasses is named Xiao Chuan. His position is right next to Kang Jie. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, he quietly said to Kang Jie, "It's okay, don't be afraid. It's the big boss's money. This company may be small, but it treats its employees relatively well."

While waiting for the delivery at the hotel after packing my things, I called Kang Jie. It was already noon, and she had not yet gotten out of bed

After each argument, it takes twice as long to mend the rifts, and after every intense night has passed, one must pretend that nothing has happened and remain as close as ever

You are truly living in a state of decline I lamented

Someone knocked on the door, I opened my eyes, I thought it was him, but when I opened the door, it was just a package to be signed for

Furthermore, please send back those floral dresses and little tank tops of yours, as there will be no opportunity to wear them once you go up there

Song Yuan's speech was very slow, but each word felt like a stab to Li Shanshan's chest. If she weren't leaning against the wall, she would have almost collapsed to the ground.

Go, of course go! It's just that I can't get online, what's the big deal! I am not someone who goes back on my word.

I thought to myself, Lu Zhiyao, you scoundrel, if you think I am not good-looking, just say it directly, there is no need for such insults from you

Because I can no longer change the origin of this sorrow, I am unable to end the pain that accompanies me day and night

After downing a bottle of orange juice, Kang Jie lamented, "Reincarnation is truly a technical skill. Others in their twenties drive Maseratis, drink collagen like water, and spend the most time each day showcasing their luxury goods online, posting photos so altered that even their parents wouldn't recognize them"

Many people say that words spoken in anger should not be taken seriously. However, everyone knows that the words spoken in anger are the true words

Due to the convenience of the route, the two individuals took the same empty taxi. Li Shanshan arrived first, and as she got out of the car, she suddenly said softly: "If I were to die, would Song Yuan remember me for a lifetime?"

Was it wrong to be so stubborn back then, to insist on being together despite everyone's opposition? Was it not worth it at all?

Song Yuan extinguished the cigarette butt in the ashtray, which was an orange ashtray they had bought together when they decided to cohabit, costing 75 yuan. Later, Kang Jie informed them that the exact same item was only sold for 15 yuan at Xiahe Street.

"Indeed, I am almost so poor that I might have to apply for social assistance." What she told me was completely different.

Well, that's settled then. I will prepare the medication, and in case of any issues, I will give you an injection of glucose. After a pause, he added: When you arrive, avoid any strenuous activities. Since it's your first time, your body will need some time to acclimate to the high-altitude climate. Also, don't rush to take a shower or wash your hair, as it can lower your immunity. If it gets cold, just find an outdoor store and buy a windbreaker to wear. Of course, they are all knock-offs, haha, but the fleece lining is quite warm. I need to meet with a few friends first, and within ten days, I will go to Lhasa to meet you. If you need anything, just give me a call, okay?

Li Shanshan slid down against the wall, sitting on the ground with her hands covering her face, and she had not spoken a word for a long, long time

Song Yuan walked aimlessly on the road illuminated by streetlights, reminiscing about a life long ago when he lived with his sister. No matter how reckless he was or what trouble he caused, his sister was always there to clean up the mess. At that time, everything he ate, wore, and used was the best in the city. There was no need to wake up early in the freezing winter mornings to take the bus to work, running around the city with a notebook, exhausting himself in persuading others to open accounts.

I shook my head

"Kang Jie, do you think Luo Xun can really forget Lin Yizhou?" Li Shanshan suddenly asked this question

Two individuals who have lived comfortably under a glass dome for years believe that love is the most powerful force in the universe, thinking that with it, they possess the ability to withstand the harsh realities outside the dome. However, when the sweet coating is licked clean and life gradually reveals its true, less pleasant core, they painfully realize how naive they were in the beginning

As he was lost in thought, he took out his keys and opened the door. Just as he changed his shoes and collapsed onto the bed, closing his eyes to rest for a moment, Li Shanshan pounced on him: "I bought cherries! Can you believe it, 70 yuan per jin, get up and eat!"

I did not deceive her; although I only stayed for one day before returning, in Pudacuo National Park, the several girls accompanying me all appeared pale and had difficulty breathing, while I was able to walk briskly all by myself

However, now that Kang Jie has arrived, her appearance is no less than hers, and her demeanor towards others is even more gentle, no wonder the male colleagues expressed their friendliness on the very first day.

Well then, take care of yourself, and if you feel unwell, come back to me quickly

When I called my mother, I didn't dare to tell her the truth. If she knew that I had gone to a desolate place with a man I had just met a few days ago, without water to bathe and no mobile phone signal, she might come to Yunnan in person to bring me back.

Upon arriving at the interview location, Kang Jie finally realized that she had been overly sentimental. Looking at the entire company, which comprised only a little over a dozen people, she felt that... her outfit had been wasted.

I waved at the camera and said: "Rest assured, when I arrive in Tibet, I will pray for you more, wishing you invincibility in battle"

I merely lowered my head, silently watching our shadows intersect on the wooden floor

Kang Jie was momentarily taken aback, unconsciously tapping the table with the disposable chopsticks in her hand: "This... I don't think so."

He has indeed left

Lu Zhiyao tirelessly emphasized: "Do not bring anything that can be left behind. It is fine to go to Lhasa, but when heading to Ali afterwards, you must lighten your load. Do not even think about cosmetics; once you get there, no one will notice how beautiful you look. It is common to go several days and nights without water to wash your face or take a shower, so you must be mentally prepared"

That night, Song Yuan did not return; he went to Zhongtian International

Almost at the same moment, both individuals had this thought arise in their minds. In the uncomprehending gaze they exchanged, this thought became increasingly clear, accompanied by an endless sorrow

"Do you have sunscreen?" Lu Zhiyao continued to ask

Song Yuan really cannot imagine what would happen if Li Shanshan found out that another new girl had emerged, whom she referred to as a "potential mistress". Would she force him to resign instead

It is truly a wonderful beginning, and as Kang Jie, dressed in a coat, sweats profusely, there is a face silently shedding tears in her heart

After Kang Jie finished speaking, Li Shanshan remained silent for a long time. The surrounding tables were filled with lively groups of people, which further highlighted the gloominess of the two of them.

And love ... how beautiful love is, yet it is so fragile

Because one can no longer endure, because reason has collapsed, only then can the feelings that have occupied the heart day and night be expressed in their entirety

The postcard sent by Luo Xun stated that perhaps we all need someone with whom we can peacefully fall asleep by their side, someone to talk to, or someone to love.

I truly do not know what is wrong with me, having experienced great winds and waves, separation and death, yet my heart remains so fragile

He looked at me with a sidelong glance, seemingly harboring a bit of disdain for my "actions"

She held a large kraft paper bag containing her resume, sipping soy milk at the bus stop while mentally rehearsing the upcoming interview. Well! It is already destined that she cannot become a second-generation rich kid, so let’s continue to play along with fate!

Let's go, I have to get up early tomorrow for an interview. " Kang Jie called the boss to settle the bill.

After a moment of silence, Kang Jie said: "That is different. Even if she encounters more people in the future, who are more handsome than Lin Yizhou, wealthier than him, love her more than he does, or are more difficult to handle than he is, I believe she will never be able to forget him, because he died when she loved him the most. Some people say that a deceased lover is perfect."

No, that's not the case. The altitude of Lhasa is the same as that of Shangri-La, both being only 3,600 meters. I visited Shangri-La a couple of days ago and felt completely fine, so don't worry!

If it were not for you, I would not be the way I am now

"Hey, by the way... is that friend of yours with the surname Lu reliable? They aren't a scammer, are they?"

Why is it like this? At the beginning, we fought desperately to stay together. Was it just to make it easier to hurt each other? After paying such a high price, almost leading to being forsaken by everyone, was it just to have the right to blame each other in the future?

He got up and went to his room to rummage for a while, then brought me a baseball cap, saying: "Put this on, you young girls all love to look pretty, afraid of getting tanned."

Russell walked over and sat down, wrapping his arms around his head, his gaze unfocused as it lingered on the wall, as if confronting the unpleasant night from his memories: "You have no idea how sad I was that day, more so than being abandoned by a man. After my parents passed away and before Qianqian was born, you were my only family. I felt it was my duty to ensure you lived well, not worse than any child with healthy parents, but I failed... Nothing has ever made me sadder than your leaving me." After my parents passed away and before Qianqian was born, you were my only family. I felt it was my duty to ensure you lived well, not worse than any child with healthy parents, but I failed... Nothing has ever made me sadder than your leaving me.

As I temporarily set aside the troubling memories of the past, I prepare to quietly enjoy a period of peaceful existence in Lhasa, having completely distanced myself from the nocturnal lifestyle. No longer do I need to sit in the McDonald's at the train station, holding a cup of chocolate while waiting for dawn. Meanwhile, Li Shanshan and Song Yuan find themselves engulfed in a tumultuous atmosphere filled with turmoil and smoke.

He looked at me and smiled: "I only know how to photograph wildlife, not people"

It is not ... ... '' That boy seems to see through Ke Kangjie’s thoughts, `` You are the only one applying for the position. ''

He reached out his hand to pull her over, but as soon as his hand touched her, it was shaken off: "Don't touch me"

"Indeed, Cheng Luoxun, I feel that I am about to start living that life of outsmarting and outmaneuvering women again. My life is too tragic," she said with a pained expression before going offline.

Deceive? What do I have that is worth deceiving? I chuckle at myself: "I have no money, no beauty, and no outdoor experience. I could become a burden at any moment along the way. If it were you, would you be willing to deceive such a fool?"

However, on a certain morning, when the rain was pouring outside and the sky was dim, it was just like the weather on the day I was first drenched and he took me back to the apartment to rest

Is there Wi-Fi over there? I am a bit worried that if I cannot access the internet for half a month, my mother and the others might think that something has happened to me outside

Shanshan ... ...

Indeed, most of the photographs feature wildlife, but there are also some very beautiful young women

Li Shanshan got out of bed, leaning against the wall with her elbows hugged, the smile on her face faded away, as she sensed that they were going to go to war again today

I know you care about your appearance, and you have spent money on surgery, but I have never said anything about it. I understand that you love to look beautiful and reminisce about the days when everyone called you a beauty, when everyone vied to treat you well. However, can you please understand that times have changed? Could you consider changing your extravagant spending habits? Do you know that I didn't buy a single thing for Qian Qian even when she was a month old?

Ah! I still want to stand in that orange-red off-shoulder long dress at... what was it, what side should I be on for you to take a picture of me!

After gently lulling Qianqian to sleep, Luosuran walked over and leaned against the door, looking at him. He lowered his head somewhat shyly.

I am going to Lhasa. Ever since this matter was confirmed, I have been living in a state of indescribable excitement every day

Hearing her wild laughter, I swear I have noted this down, and when I return to see her, I will definitely give her a beating

Upon hearing these words, Kang Jie immediately felt relieved, took off her coat, and instantly felt refreshed

Only after experiencing more events can I explain the reason for this sudden sadness. In fact, for any girl, her sensitivity does not stem from idol dramas or romantic novels, but rather from the person who has held her hand.

Fortunately, my mother has little concept of Tibet; for her, Tibet is just Lhasa, the place with the Potala Palace. She is also unclear about the actual size of Tibet.

Indeed! I also mentioned to you, her chest... I suspect it is a size F! Really! I estimate that if you placed a cup of water on it, it wouldn't spill!" Kang Jie said animatedly, gesturing with her hands to illustrate a huge curve on her own flat chest, which made me laugh heartily

After applying makeup, putting on high heels, and donning that expensive coat of Li Shanshan, one truly exudes a certain office lady charm

She knows that if the interview goes well, she will soon become one of those people, like a drop of water merging into the vast ocean, living a nine-to-five life like everyone else who struggles for a living

I estimate that the woman does not have a good impression of me, but I also have a very poor impression of her. After the dinner gathering, Kang Jie told me on QQ

Song Yuan opened the door without saying a word. He did not explain to Li Shanshan where he was going, nor did she ask him where he was headed. It is unclear when they both became so cautious.

Okay. I nodded vigorously.

However, after she got out of the car, Kang Jie still felt quite uncomfortable in her heart due to the sudden remark that had come out. She thought to herself: You have finally gotten back together after so much difficulty, so please do not let anything unexpected happen again

Uh... I... I am particularly afraid of the cold

I will be going to Tibet in a couple of days and need to send some things back first. I am afraid my mother will go through them, so I will send them to you.

As Song Yuan walked down the street, and Li Shanshan curled up motionless in the house, they both coincidentally had the same thought for the first time

No, you didn't see the look on her face as if I had stolen her man. It was only the first day, and she was already giving me the cold shoulder. During dinner, the boss said to welcome the new colleague, let's raise a glass. Everyone lifted their glasses, and she pretentiously said, 'I have an alcohol allergy, so I can't drink.' Goodness, she was as affected as one could be.

At that time, he had not yet met Li Shanshan and was living the life of a young master, indulging in the pleasures of the moment without a care, thinking only of drinking today and not considering what he would eat if he did not work tomorrow

Real life can wear down some originally pure souls, making them quite rough. She looked at the dark circles under her eyes in the mirror, which she needed concealer to cover, and thought to herself, "Luoxun, if you can still write such sentences, it may indicate that heaven is still quite kind to you"

I do not know why, but after I broke up with Xu Zhijun and moved back home, my mother has been noticeably more permissive with me than before. Although I know that she may not truly agree with me going to such a distant place—perhaps it is really as Kang Jie said: a daughter who has attempted suicide once, she cannot bear to lose again

"It is Ali, not Baba!" Kang Jie shot a glance at Li Shanshan, feeling fortunate to encounter someone even less cultured than herself; such a friend must be cherished

What’s wrong? Don’t you want to eat? Are you too tired? I told you not to go for the dungeon at night...

Do you still remember that night when you changed your clothes, solemnly swore an oath, and said a few words to me, then ran out and never returned

Before she could speak, Li Shanshan spoke first: "Aren't you going for an interview? Dressing a bit better will give you more presence; people nowadays are quite superficial."

Upon hearing this, three dark lines immediately appeared on Kang Jie’s forehead. Before she could say anything, a girl dressed in beige chiffon, sporting a popular permed hairstyle, sashayed over. She glanced at Kang Jie and said, "Why are you wearing a coat on such a hot day?"

In the past, there had been many instances of minor quarrels, but they had always been evenly matched in their exchanges of insults and retorts. Regardless of the circumstances, Song Yuan had never spoken to her or *Tu* *Shu* in such a tone. It sounded calm, yet beneath that calmness, a storm was brewing.

That day, after finishing work, Song Yuan was so exhausted that he could hardly speak. He knew it was all his fault for staying up until dawn the night before playing a game and not getting enough rest. If it hadn't been for that girl named Cheng Cheng who specially went to buy him coffee at noon, he might not have made it to the afternoon closing before collapsing.

A new outlook on life, new friends, I thought I was fine now

If these words were not written on paper but spoken aloud, they would seem particularly ridiculous. Although Kang Jie knows that Cheng Luoxun has always retained the innocence and childlike nature of youth, she herself has lost the inclination to pay attention to the frivolities of romance.

Seeing the astonished Kang Jie, she quickly said: "I was just joking, you fool, hurry back, goodbye"

I have not mentioned it to anyone, yet I have repeated in my mind countless times the scene from that day. It seems I have said a thousand times that the heavy rain reminds me of him, not with melancholy, but with a shocking pain, a fear that feels as if my body has been hollowed out, because we will never see each other again

Li Shanshan was a bit distracted; the home broadband had expired. Song Yuan mentioned that a few friends had made plans to go to an internet café in the evening to play a dungeon together. Although she was not very willing, she still agreed to go with him

"Shut up." Song Yuan's voice was not loud, but his tone was quite unpleasant

In fact, Su Shiqi was mistaken; Kang Jie is definitely not a gentle and mild person. She is merely... yet to reveal her true, sinister, and perverse nature.

What’s going on? Is the beauty looking down on me? Haha. At this moment, I was in a youth hostel in Chengdu, during the rainy season. The road conditions on the Yunnan-Tibet route were poor, and considering I was traveling alone, both money and energy were issues. Therefore, I chose to detour to Chengdu before heading to Lhasa

In the faint morning light, there was a moment when she felt that she and Luo Xun had already embarked on two completely different paths, a question they had never considered before.

The room that once belonged to him is still vacant, merely filled with some baby supplies. He sits on that familiar bed, and suddenly tears well up in his eyes.

In fact, she meant well, but she never expected that as soon as she finished saying this, Song Yuan's eyes immediately opened wide, staring at her with a complex expression.

Incompetent. What other words could possibly trample a man's dignity more than these two characters

Did you not say that she met someone new, and that she is also going to some Alibaba with that person

The colleague with the bobbed hair is named Su Shiqi, sitting opposite Kang Jie. Before Kang Jie arrived, she was originally the only girl in the entire company. She was used to being domineering, and the boys generally did not hold her accountable, except for the boss. She was the local ruler of this advertising company.

I spoke ambiguously, saying that I would go to Tibet to take a look. Don't worry, it's nothing. Many young people born in the 1990s can go, so why shouldn't I be able to go

What should I do if I experience altitude sickness?" She expressed her concerns on the other end of the phone

One night after my return, while sleeping with Kang Jie, we brought up this topic, and she shared these words with me. I remained silent for a long time

Damn! I looked at his online photo album, which is hosted on some foreign server. It took quite a while to open, and I almost finished an entire episode of a TV series.

What a shame, he scolded himself angrily in his heart

Indeed, what she said is correct; no matter how many people I encounter, I will never be able to forget Lin Yizhou

Kang Jie opened it, and it was exactly the black coat that Li Shanshan wore during the last move, with a white trim around the collar, clearly imitating the style of Chanel

Two girls, each with their own thoughts, stared at a pot of bullfrogs for quite a long time, both enveloped in a sense of melancholy

Ah, yes! After Kang Jie answered, she was still puzzled. Could it be that the photo on her resume was so beautiful that it left a lasting impression, to the extent that upon seeing her in person, one could recognize her immediately?

Cheng Luoxun, you don't have to portray yourself as completely worthless. At the very least, you are a woman, so it is still possible to sell you as a wife to a bachelor in a remote countryside, haha ... ...

The fuse is a box of cherries

The night before my departure, Lu Zhiyao suddenly asked me if I had a hat

Therefore, when Kang Jie called, she almost wanted to call out to Kang Jie, "Benefactor!"

That was the first time Song Yuan cried so fiercely and so passionately after reaching adulthood

Yes. My voice is very soft

"Well, it seems that your days ahead won't be easy," I remarked, raising my eyebrows in astonishment from this side of the video.

I did not look up while he was speaking, and it is difficult to articulate why, at that moment, I felt a bit like crying; perhaps it was due to the impending brief separation.

In her dark room, holding her phone, she kept staring at that sentence, staring at it until a sobbing sound emerged from her throat

Who is that person, will he leave with her, or will he leave first, will he leave when he wakes up tomorrow, or will he stay by her side forever without leaving

Get lost

That afternoon, the company held a gathering, supposedly to welcome the new colleagues. Just the thought of having to overdraw her credit card to treat these people whose names she had yet to remember, while she still hadn't received her salary, made Kang Jie feel a pang in her heart.

We are all like this; even though we are genuinely moved inside, we feel embarrassed to say overly sentimental words out loud. Kang Jie clearly wants to sincerely express her gratitude, but when the words come to her lips, they turn into: "How stingy, just lend me a set, don't you still have a pair of Gucci shoes?"

Some say that time heals all wounds, and I have never doubted the immense power of time. There have been many instances when I believed I had fully recovered, living a simple life like most girls in the city, watching movies, shopping, browsing Taobao, and occasionally visiting cafes to indulge in a bit of a bourgeois lifestyle

Once the words were spoken, they could not be taken back. In fact, Song Yuan immediately regretted it after speaking. Seeing Li Shanshan's serious expression and her look of disbelief, he felt a bit flustered inside.

"WIFI?" Lu Zhiyao couldn't help but laugh at my question: "Once you get there, there won't even be a mobile signal, let alone WIFI. Think it over, do you really want to go or not?"

When I set off for Lhasa, Kang Jie’s decadent life of sleeping until the sun was high in the sky came to an abrupt end

Her words were like a tear-inducing agent, and the tears that Song Yuan had originally tried to hold back burst forth at that moment like a flood breaching a dam

Once the basic itinerary was set, I began to organize my belongings and prepare to send some excess items back to Changsha

The gray hat was tightly clenched in my hand, and for a moment, I did not know what to say. Should I sincerely say thank you or jokingly say you are truly a good person? Neither seemed right; no matter how I put it, it felt wrong.

She is going to work

If you are not happy outside, then come back. Family will always be family. No matter how willful or unreasonable you are, I will always be your sister

I was truly a bit terrified when I heard him say that, as you must understand that if I go two days without washing my hair, it feels as if my life is at stake

Indeed, her words were truly hurtful, almost piercing his self-esteem and leaving a gaping wound that bled profusely. However, can one deny it? Can one deny that what she said was incorrect?

Holding a knife, I cannot embrace you; putting down the knife, I cannot protect you

Early the next morning, Kang Jie got up. In the past, she would always take the empty early bus back to her mother's house at this time. The roads were relatively quiet at this hour, unlike a few hours later when the bus stops along the way would be filled with people: students heading to class, young professionals going to work, and elderly individuals rushing to buy groceries in the morning

In the small room, the air seemed to solidify into prickly icicles, and with each breath entering the lungs, the pain spread to the internal organs as well

She silently calculated the time in her heart; it seemed that only four or five days had passed since their last argument

In fact, as soon as Song Yuan stepped out, she regretted it. Being left alone at home was as boring as it could get. There was nothing interesting on television, she couldn't go online, and there was not a single person to talk to. Facing four walls was driving her almost to madness

A boy wearing glasses asked: "Is it Kang Jie?"

As she got up, Li Shanshan handed her a paper bag: "This is for you"

Song Yuan lit a cigarette and despondently watched his little lover curled up in the corner, trembling with fear, yet he did not know what he could do to alleviate her sorrow and pain