Chapter 4, Encountering ABC in Lijiang

Do not seek shadows any longer; give yourself a chance to step out and start anew. What you need to do is not to find a substitute to continue living in pain, but to find a girl, regardless of how similar she may be, and enter her heart. Only by falling in love with someone can you let go of another. My dear friend advises you to take it easy. Life is actually quite short; there are many things to give up, especially emotions, which do not need to weigh on your mind all the time. Otherwise, in the blink of an eye, a lifetime may pass, and you will realize that you have lost a great deal.

Suddenly, someone shouted "Urban Management," and those well-trained vendors quickly packed up their belongings and scattered in all directions. Such scenes occur in every city, and even the political center, Beijing, is not exempt. I have long been accustomed to it, yet I heard an ABC nearby exclaim, "So funny"

I heard a voice shouting from behind: "Someone has jumped into the river to commit suicide"

I ignored him and went in to try on some clothes, which fit perfectly. Then I walked into a cosmetics store and had someone apply a light makeup for me. When I came out, ABC was staring at me with a serious expression. The sunlight at two o'clock in the afternoon shone on his face, and only then did I take a good look at him: a so-called photogenic and trendy heart-shaped face, double eyelids and big eyes, with a clean and bright gaze; his skin was fair, which further accentuated the dark eyebrows and hair; his lips were thin, slightly pouting upwards, adding a touch of childlike cuteness to him. The sunlight at two o'clock in the afternoon shone on his face, and only then did I take a good look at him: a so-called photogenic and trendy heart-shaped face, double eyelids and big eyes, with a clean and bright gaze; his skin was fair, which further accentuated the dark eyebrows and hair; his lips were thin, slightly pouting upwards, adding a touch of childlike cuteness to him. Under my unabashed gaze, he suddenly blushed a little, turning his body anxiously to pretend to look at the scenery on the street. From the side, his nose was elegantly straight, and his chin and cheeks were slightly thin, but the overall contour appeared delicate and soft. I withdrew my gaze and thought to myself: what a sunny and clean young man! From the side, his nose was elegantly straight, and his chin and cheeks were slightly thin, but the overall contour appeared delicate and soft. I withdrew my gaze and thought to myself: what a sunny and clean young man! He is still a shy boy!

Good, you are mature! My name is Dou Jingwen, and my friends call me Little Douzi. Thank you for saving my life today

No, I cannot go back like this; the people at the inn will laugh at me to death

No need, please invite me to dinner next time there is an opportunity. In just a few days, he has actually learned to "beg for food".

He wants to debate with me, but he is still a bit inexperienced. As for me, I am someone who plays with words; these fallacies can still deceive people.

Buy more in advance, let's eat together

I saw that ABC's face turned red

He is following me

He waved for a car and opened the back door. I thought he would rudely get in first, not understanding the concept of ladies first, but instead he made a gesture of "please" and placed his right hand on the car to prevent my head from hitting it

Upon reaching the destination, I rushed to pay the bill, but in the end, I was still unable to outpace him. Later, I realized that regardless of who paid, it was ultimately his money. This child is remarkably straightforward

In my mind, I am reminiscing about the very old song "Thousand Paper Cranes". To meet you in my dreams, I am willing to fold a thousand paper cranes to fulfill my long-held wish. However, dreams are ultimately just dreams, and upon waking, I can only wipe away my tears by myself

From Wang Dajiang, I saw my own future; such a future is akin to living a life of solitude, without anyone to honor your fidelity. No amount of persuasion is effective; ultimately, stepping out must rely on oneself. The future is always in one's own hands

In the car, I contemplated whether to say a few words; after all, he had helped me. Throughout this journey, I have come to understand many things; death is not suitable for me. If anyone should die, it should be those men, not me. However, in that moment, I couldn't think of what to say, so I remained silent.

Why are you doing this to yourself!" he thought, "Are you collecting stamps? You already have fifty of them!

Follow me, and I will return your money at the inn

I am just worried about you he exclaimed anxiously

When I came down from the stairs, he had already completed the check-in procedures, and the attendant was about to lead him upstairs, but he said to them, "I am waiting for someone"

Seven years have passed since this incident, and Wang Dajiang has yet to move on, which inevitably makes me reflect on myself. We, the unfortunate ones, have given everything for love, only to end up with nothing.

Sleepless nights, with memories flickering in and out of focus

He said, somewhat anxiously and a bit angrily: "How can you joke with life? Isn't there a saying in China that goes, 'Life is precious'?"

"Deserved it! Recently, anyone who encounters me is bound to have bad luck. I advise you to keep your distance from me, lest my misfortune affects you!" Ever since I experienced a breakup and was deceived by the married man Tong Yunfei, I have developed a strong aversion to men.

When I turned around, I saw him still following me fifty meters behind. I beckoned him with my finger, and he walked over.

I squeezed in, taking a seat by the window on the inside, observing the empty seat beside me, wondering if he would sit there. To my surprise, he closed the back door, turned around, opened the front door, and sat next to the driver.

Are you not afraid that I will jump off the snow mountain? At that time, what you capture will not be a beautiful scene, but rather a breaking news event. Who knows, the photos might even sell for some money, being the first on the scene!

He dragged me to the shore and said to me: "No one has the right to stifle life, including their own. Even our pet knows to lick my feet when it is sick, urging me to take it to the doctor. Don't you think you are being excessive?"

"One must treat others to a meal and repay debts; this is my principle in life"

In these years, I have dated no fewer than fifty girls, none of whom resemble her, not even a little; they all ended within a month.

I know you are not happy, clearly the tears are about to flow, yet you still refuse to admit it

I have a name, you can call me Daniel, or you can call me by my Chinese name, Wen Jiaqi. I may be younger than you, but here, " he pointed to his heart, implying emotional maturity, " I am more mature than you. At the very least, I understand that life is precious, it is the best gift bestowed upon us by God. What you need to do is to joyfully accept this gift, rather than recklessly destroy it.

I took a glance, and that piece of clothing was indeed quite nice, a blue checkered pattern in the style of a qipao, exuding a somewhat pure yet mature feminine vibe. Seeing how troublesome it was for the shopkeeper to retrieve the clothes, I said: "Boss, please get me this set!"

I heard the sounds of running back and forth on the shore, the calls of "Girl, don't be disheartened," and the clamor of voices... Then, there was nothing more to be heard

Are you following me? Who sent you? What is your purpose? Do I know you?

He spoke a lot in a mix of English and Chinese, and I summarized it as follows: "If a little bird chooses to end its life because it cannot fly as high as its companions, it will never know the heights it is capable of reaching, nor will it appreciate how beautiful the scenery can be. Everyone has their own life trajectory, and the paths of others may not necessarily suit oneself. Rather than measuring oneself against the standards of happiness set by others, it is better to simply live for oneself."

Xu Zhimo did not obtain Lin Huiyin's love, yet he still lived gracefully in the ideal world he created for himself. It is not necessarily only love that constitutes the entirety of life; dreams do as well.

But I do not have any money on me

There happens to be a clothing store nearby, which sells entirely ethnic-style garments, but fortunately, they have been modified. I am not particularly fond of the authentic Yunnan attire; it looks much more beautiful after incorporating some trendy elements

The conversation has ended, yet the words of this infatuated elder brother linger in my mind: "Find a substitute, it has been seven years."

Love runs too deep, making it easy to see the scars

The water has risen above my knees, and the path ahead is becoming increasingly difficult to traverse. I wade through the water, accompanied by the sound of splashing.

In fact, advising others is also advising oneself, for it is because one cannot persuade oneself that one seeks to comfort others in order to find comfort for oneself

The mirror-like surface of the lake reflects the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, while waterfowl peacefully rest or soar between the blue sky and white clouds. I stand on the shore of Lashi Lake, watching tourists leisurely row their boats in the heart of the lake, observing countless birds taking flight in response to the ripples created by the small boats. ... The picturesque scenery of mountains and clear waters, the cheerful laughter, the cooing of birds ... . ... I only wish to walk in, to the center of the lake, to wash away all my shame. The cool lake water splashes against my ankles as I move forward. ... I only wish to walk in, to the center of the lake, to wash away all my shame. The cool lake water splashes against my ankles as I move forward.

As he mentioned, in order to express my gratitude for his life-saving grace, I accepted the invitation to visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain together. When we set off, I saw Xu Zhimo at the front desk. From his expression, I could sense his confusion; he must be thinking that I have truly fallen, having already been deceived by a married man, and now I am trying to flirt with a younger brother. Should I step forward to explain? That would only make me seem more guilty.

Please wait a moment, I will get it for you, go inside for the interview

Am I being excessive? I haven't harmed anyone! Who is this person? I looked up at this meddlesome individual and retorted, "What's wrong with me? I just wanted to test my swimming skills, is that not allowed?" Seeing that I was surrounded by people, I stubbornly held my ground. I stood up and brushed the dirt off my clothes; my pants were wet, likely stained with mud, and quite dirty.

Men and family are not necessarily the entirety of a woman's world. Without men, I cannot allow my thoughts to become desolate. Although I am not clear about the path I am about to take, at the very least, I know that I will never again walk the path of degradation

Let's go, little brother

Fold one thousand paper cranes, fulfill one thousand wishes, and after awakening from the dream, the bond of affection no longer drifts away

That person did not speak, continuously dragging me backward. My body had no strength to struggle, as if my heart had long since died, allowing him to pull me outside.

Boss, is there a size M available?

Do you ABC like to worry about girls everywhere? I don't need it! I have also been infected, and have started to say "worry" instead of "担心".

Two people who share the same affliction express their grievances to each other online, providing mutual comfort.

Feigning nonchalance, I noticed ABC looking worried, probably thinking that I had lost my mind or had some sort of mental issue. Tong Yunfei's disappearance made it impossible for me to continue facing Xu Zhimo, who knew the truth. I lied, claiming that I had been playing all day and was tired, so I needed to rest first

I am concerned about you

In an instant, more than half of the entire street was empty, and the lively sounds of vendors had vanished without a trace. Observing his strange gaze, I could only feel that the Celestial Empire is truly mysterious; regardless of the state of the market, the common people can change it in an instant.

Seeing him angry, I am even more inclined to tease him, saying: "You do not know how many more lines there are behind, 'The price of love is even higher. If it is for the sake of freedom, both can be forsaken.' The more people who are willing to risk their lives, the more it signifies that many have realized the preciousness of life; precisely because it is precious, one cannot live carelessly"

He is my younger brother

I say in my heart to my parents: "Dad, Mom, your daughter has been unfilial, unable to serve you by your side, unable to be dutiful to you any longer, and has not brought you much pride in her lifetime. I am sorry!"

"Sorry! Don't be angry." He realized that he had spoken English again, covered his mouth, and said apologetically, "Please don't be angry, I am worried about you."

Do you ABCs who come from abroad all enjoy meddling in others' affairs? Or is it because I gave you the wrong directions that you traveled such a long distance to take revenge on me? He kept following me, and when I was in the restroom for more than five minutes without coming out, he actually had the administrator go to the restroom to look for me

I live upstairs. Please wait for me in the lobby for a moment while I get the money for you

Tears? People here all say "tears." I turned around and stared at him again, isn't this the ABC on the bus?

The heart is in pain, and I am falling deeper for you

Thank you. His politeness made me begin to view him, who is often meddlesome, in a new light

Only one size M piece is left, and it is still being worn by the model. Just as the boss was about to take it off the model, ABC suddenly said: "You look good in this."

Are you still not out yet

Early the next morning, just as I was about to leave, ABC arrived at my door with breakfast. His face radiated a youthful vitality, bringing a breath of fresh sunlight to the morning

I was astonished, these poor lovebirds! Wang Dajiang and Lu Xue confirmed their romantic relationship just before graduation. A year after graduation, they met each other's parents, but Lu Xue's family, being middle class, looked down upon Wang Dajiang, who came from a rural background. After two years of struggling against her parents, Lu Xue could no longer endure and obeyed their wishes, resigning from her job at the company. It is said that she later found work in a government department. Lu Xue vanished from our midst as if she had never existed.

Suicide? Have I lost my mind!

Suddenly, someone grabbed me and kept pulling me back

What could possibly happen? Nothing at all! Don't you know that I am as strong as a fortress?

Xu Zhimo said: "It's good if there is nothing wrong, I was still worried."

Worry about what! Can't you speak Chinese? You are so enamored with foreign things! Thinking about Zhu Yesheng staying abroad and not coming back makes me hate people from abroad even more

After chatting for a while, I learned that this fellow is already 40 years old and still unmarried, and his family is so anxious that they are threatening to drink pesticide to force him into marriage

"Don't follow me, and don't say any sweet nothings; I won't fall for that! And don't even think that you have my interest; I'm not impressed! If you're trying to play games with me, I advise you to save your effort!" I turned around to vent my frustration at him. I was dirty and had to go back to change my clothes no matter what. If Xu Zhimo saw me like this, how could I ever hold my head up high again? At this moment, I was incredibly grateful that he was someone who didn't use a mobile phone or the internet; my embarrassing incident could die in Lijiang. If Xu Zhimo saw me like this, how could I ever hold my head up high again? At this moment, I was incredibly grateful that he was someone who didn't use a mobile phone or the internet; my embarrassing incident could die in Lijiang.

Joy can lead to sorrow, and sorrow to the utmost can also bring joy

We met on the bus in Beijing, at the Gemini Building. You pointed the wrong way; we still have to walk quite a distance ahead. My feet are all blistered from it. He said this with great grievance, as if I had somehow bullied him

Fold one thousand paper cranes, tie one thousand emotions, it is said that hearts can meet in the center.

The waiter informed me that the shopkeeper had been looking for me, and I had been out for quite a while without returning. Just as I was saying this, Xu Zhimo came back. He saw me perfectly fine, dressed in a new outfit with ethnic characteristics, and there were no traces of tears on my face. I smiled broadly again, pretending that nothing had happened, and teased him: "Old Xu, I am just like you now; I went out for a while and lost my phone." Then I laughed heartily.

"Lend me some money!" My tone was domineering, as if he owed me money.

I see, you are just a little foolish bird that cannot fly high

I turned my head and glanced at him from a 45-degree angle: "Where did this oblivious young master come from, unaware of the hardships of the world!"

The boss looked quite embarrassed, yet ABC said: "I am thirty."

ABC looked at me strangely

Since you cannot let go, why don't you go find her

The boss said while picking up the clothes: "Your boyfriend has great taste; this style is the best-selling one in our store"

A foolish bird is always better than a dead bird

Why are you following me? Stay away from me

You are the one who cannot think clearly, your family's pet cannot think clearly, and your entire family cannot think clearly

When getting out of the car, ABC was the first to open the door for me, holding it with his hand while waiting for me to exit. He did it so naturally and considerately, so politely and with such refinement, yet I felt it was unnecessary.

You are not

I saw Wang Dajiang, who had been inactive for a year, shining again on QQ, so I sent a greeting. After graduating for a long time, you will find that some people seem to have disappeared without a trace, always elusive and hard to find.

He sent me a website link and asked me to open it. I saw that it was a government work report from a certain region, and at the end of the report, the name Lu Xue was written—this article was written by Lu Xue

Unable to continue bullying him, I took the breakfast and said "thank you." I was unsure whether to invite him in or to send him away. He said: "After eating, let's go see Yulong Snow Mountain together. I heard the snow scenery is beautiful. I like taking photos, so you can be my model, as a way to repay my life-saving grace."

Due to the loss of my phone, upon returning to my room, I opened QQ and began to send group messages to prevent scams. It is said that phone numbers should not be saved under names like "husband," "dad," or "baby," as if the phone is lost, these relatives will be the first to receive messages stating, "The phone owner is broke, please transfer money to a certain account." Therefore, I suggest that in the future, save 10086 as "baby" or "lover," as single young people will occasionally receive caring messages, and inadvertently, they might trick the scammers!

The feelings are too genuine, making it difficult to part ways.

Isn't finding her equivalent to ruining her? She has already started a family long ago

I struggled to shout: "Who are you? Mind your own business or you will be struck by lightning!"

He obediently took out several RMB notes from his wallet, and I snatched them away. The thrill of robbing felt as if I had become a bandit, and a sense of superiority surged through me—I awakened from the desperate state I had been in just moments ago

If I had heard this before today, I would have felt a bit pleased, but after everything that has happened, I have come to strongly dislike men who speak sweet words, especially unfamiliar men. Lijiang is a place full of romantic encounters, and there is not a single good man here