On my first night at Jiulongju, Ping Ge and I had a great time drinking. By the time I left, I was about 70-80% drunk, and I needed that kind of intoxication, otherwise I would be facing another sleepless night.

Back at my place, I didn't want to turn on the lights. I just lay down on the chair on the platform, facing the desolate night. I didn't light a cigarette as usual, but simply tried to calmly experience the extremely quiet night.

For me, this kind of quiet is also a kind of curse, making me lack the confidence to restore the commercial street to its proper vitality. I just feel that it is a good place to stay, because when you want peace and quiet, there will be no extra noise to disturb you.

As I gradually felt tired, the phone beside me vibrated. I ignored it and continued to stare blankly at a tree outside the house that I couldn't identify.

A little while later, I heard the sound of rain again. Although there was little light, I could almost see withered leaves being knocked down by the rain, swirling in the air and landing on the corridor of the next house...

I became a little more awake, and only then, amidst the rustling of leaves falling in the wind, did I recall that someone seemed to have sent me a message.

I picked up my phone, squinted at it, and saw that the WeChat message was from Ye Zhi. She said, "This afternoon, the demolition office told me that your inn has been demolished. Are you okay now?"

Two minutes later, she sent another message: "I know asking this won't help, but I'm still a little worried about your condition. I hope you're not too affected."

"I'm fine. I've moved to a new place now... I even had a few drinks with my neighbors, and I'm very calm now."

"Then I was overthinking it. I know you're not a very fragile person."

"Yes, we won't be defeated so easily... What have you been busy with lately?"

"After returning from Indonesia, I have been staying in Shanghai... mainly because I am busy with work."

"Make sure you get enough rest and don't stay up too late."

After sending the message, I suddenly felt a strong urge to do something for Ye Zhi. Otherwise, I would always feel indebted to her, since I learned from Yang Sisi that the clothes she bought for me were very expensive.

I spent a long time browsing online, trying to buy her some health supplements to improve her sleep quality. I selected a few, but then decided to give up when it came time to pay. I wasn't sure if she believed in health supplements, and I wasn't sure if they were actually effective. If I bought them for her and she didn't use them, I would feel very embarrassed. If she used them and they didn't work and even harmed her health, I would feel even worse guilty.

I then pulled out a cigarette and lit it. I felt that my relationship with Ye Zhi was a bit strange. Our friendship hadn't faded since she left Dali, but it hadn't gotten any closer either... In fact, we hadn't been in contact for many days, but I believed that one day, at some point, she would contact me.

Ye Zhi finally replied to my message, saying that she would take care of her health and that I should get some rest.

I said goodnight to her, and that ended our brief and simple conversation. But I still hadn't given up on the idea of ​​doing something for her. I wanted to buy her a bag; maybe that was the right thing to do, but I didn't have that much spare money...

I'm so frustrated! Although I know that relationships don't necessarily need to be balanced by material things, as a man, I still see my less-than-ideal side reflected in the mirror of material life.

I suddenly wish I could be a fool, with the mental capacity of a five-and-a-half-year-old forever, so I wouldn't overcomplicate things with an adult's mindset.

...

Amidst the incessant sound of rain, I left the recliner and returned to bed. Half asleep, my phone vibrated again. I thought it was Ye Zhi wanting to tell me something, but it turned out to be Cao Xiaobei calling.

I answered the call with some doubt, and without any preamble, he asked me directly, "Is Sisi going back to Shanghai tomorrow?"

I paused for a moment, then replied, "...Yes."

What time is your flight?

"Do I need to tell you? You can ask her yourself."

"If she's willing to tell me, why would I need to humble myself and ask you?"

“I don’t see where you’re being submissive. You don’t need to be submissive to me. This is between you and Yang Sisi.”

“If you hadn’t told her that my dad is Cao Jinbo, why would she ignore me? I’ve found out that my dad did have a grudge against you, but he is him and I am me. Why should this matter be taken out on me?”

"Young Master, I understand and I can see through this, but I'm not the one who's taking my anger out on you right now, so what's the point of telling me all this?"

"Okay, I know she's leaving tomorrow... It's almost midnight, I'll go to the airport to wait for her now. Dali's airport is so small, I don't believe she can fly out right under my nose."

I finally couldn't hold back and retorted, "Aren't you being a bit reckless! With information so readily available these days, can't you find out what time the flights from Dali to Shanghai are online?"

Cao Xiaobei was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly hung up the phone, leaving me both frustrated and caught off guard!

After thinking about it, I could understand Cao Xiaobei. He really liked Yang Sisi, so he was so concerned that he made a fuss and didn't think that he could find flight information online.

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