I suddenly felt a little tired, so I pressed my head down with a pillow, but as soon as I closed my eyes, I felt dizzy again.

...

I turned on the light, sat up in bed, lit a cigarette, and after feeling better, I seriously confronted my feelings at this stage for the first time... What kind of life, or what kind of person, can bring me happiness?

If I had to pick the happiest time, it would be when I first arrived in Dali... Back then, I'd call up Tie Nan and Coach Ma to go out for skewers whenever I had a spare moment. Although I did think about making money, it wasn't nearly as urgent as it is now... So, I could even spend an entire afternoon sitting in the guesthouse bar reading a book while listening to Yang Sisi chattering away beside me... But at this stage, I no longer have that kind of leisure.

Am I really lost in my relationship with Ye Zhi?

I'm increasingly suspicious... because the truly best time wasn't when we were in love, but before we fell in love, that feeling of thinking about each other but not saying it out loud.

I definitely love her, but loving her is also very painful!

In a daze, I stubbed out my cigarette and lay back down on the bed, forgetting to reply to Nicole's message.

...

The next day, Ye Zhi had lunch at my house, and afterwards, I drove her to the airport in Chengdu...

As she was about to go through security, I called out to her... and then hugged her tightly. I was so reluctant to let her go, so I tried desperately to keep her scent in my mind.

She hugged me very tightly.

I kissed her cheek, then whispered in her ear, "Get some rest when you get back... don't overwork yourself..."

"Hmm...you too...next time we meet, you're not allowed to be thin!"

"I'll definitely lose weight... because I won't be able to eat or drink anything."

"Then when you go to Shanghai, I'll take you to eat the best food to help you make up for it."

"I eat as much as you eat... and then we'll be a happy pair of fat people together!"

Ye Zhi smiled... a very comforting smile.

But it was precisely because of the fantasy of seeing her again that the parting seemed especially cruel... I even wanted to back out and not let her go, but in the end I let go of her arms before she left, and then silently watched her go.

Before entering the waiting room, Ye Zhi looked back at me one last time...

I know she was very reluctant to part with it.

My nose tingled, and then a longing grew stronger in my heart: how wonderful it would be if we had a home together!

I couldn't resist sending her another message a few minutes after she left, telling her: I love her.

She replied with three tearful emojis.

That's enough, and all the hardships suddenly become worthwhile at this moment... because I think this is love: the bittersweet experiences, the joys and sorrows!

...

As I watched the plane disappear into the clouds, I habitually lit a cigarette. Now, it was time to prepare for my trip to Nanjing to discuss the shop business.

For me, the best state is to have both love and career.

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