Sunlight streamed through the window, gently falling between Ye Zhi and me. It was truly evening in Bangkok, my favorite time of day... My mood suddenly improved, and I smiled as I asked Ye Zhi, "Did you just buy that dress you're wearing?"

I bought it a long time ago, but I've never worn it.

"You should wear clothes like this more often; they look so much more approachable!"

Was I unfriendly before?

"Let me describe it to you like this... Every time I'm with you, I feel like a ship adrift in Antarctica. I'm on edge the whole way, not knowing when I'll collide with you, this iceberg. Can you imagine the psychological pressure?"

“I can’t imagine it, but I know you’re someone who really likes to exaggerate. Every time I’m with you, I’m very nervous. I’m afraid I’ll get confused by your nonsensical words.”

I laughed and said, "We've never been in this kind of confrontational and unfriendly state before."

"Who told you to call me an iceberg?"

Although Ye Zhi seemed a bit unfamiliar, she also made me feel close to her, breaking down the barrier that made me feel she wasn't real enough. Sometimes, I really wished she could be a little temperamental with me, or say a few words of banter, because always looking up to her was tiring.

I smiled and said to her, "Tell me, if there really were a Flaming Mountain in this world, could it melt your iceberg?"

What good would it do you to melt me?

"It can nourish all things... What a blessing!"

“I’m not as loving as you… I’d rather be an iceberg, waiting for one person for ten thousand years, than be the confidante of ten thousand people… because feelings are inherently a selfish thing.”

I couldn't quite tell if Ye Zhi was joking or speaking to me very seriously...

While I hesitated, she changed the subject and asked me, "Why are you alone? Where are San San and Ping Ge?"

"Brother Ping went back to Phuket first... Wednesday... never mind... Can you take me out for some fresh air? I've been alone in the hospital room all day, I'm about to get sick from being cooped up!"

Ye Zhi placed her suitcase in the corner of the ward and then pushed the wheelchair to the bedside... Over the years, no matter what we have been through, at this moment, she is my strongest support. I don't know how long this feeling will last, so I cherish every moment we can be together even more.

My rational mind tells me that this is dangerous, but people are emotional, and unless forced into a corner, who would really shut the person they love away?

...

The streets were no longer as hot as they were at midday. We chose a less crowded alley near the hospital and strolled slowly along the path left by the setting sun. A breeze blew from behind us, carrying the scent of night and her fresh fragrance.

fragrant……

This must be the most relaxed moment I've had since arriving in Bangkok, because I know she's right behind me, and I know she won't be in such a hurry to leave this time.

I let out a soft sigh and said to her, "Do you know how I feel right now?... I feel like we're just two kids, I'm seven and you're five... We've escaped the adults' watchful eyes and are playing in the most comfortable place... Now it's dark, and we'll definitely have to go home, but I'm not worried at all... because we have so much time, so tomorrow, the day after, even next year and the year after, we'll still be here... I'll use my allowance to buy you popsicles, and you'll sing me a song..."

You must have had a childhood like this!

“It really happened, but we lost contact afterward… So when I think about it, the adult world is really sad… Maybe one day, we'll lose each other’s contact information and never see each other again.”

"But have you ever thought that children's world is the easiest to forget... But in the adult world, if something is unforgettable, even if you never contact each other again, there will always be a corner in your heart where you will always remember the other person."

I smiled and replied, "Why did the topic suddenly become so heavy? I just wanted to express the carefree days of my childhood." For the latest chapters, please follow the author's WeChat official account, Tank's Bookstall, to view the complete song list for this book and participate in more activities to interact with the author.

Ye Zhi smiled and said, "As long as we don't think too far ahead, we're quite carefree right now..."

"Yes, live in the moment."

Ye Zhi stopped and sat down on a bench by the street, and we were finally able to sit side by side... Although we no longer spoke to each other, we let the tranquility of the street settle into our hearts.

Yes, at this moment, I feel no anxiety whatsoever. I'm enjoying this night, the wind, and the colorful lights. Across from us is a Japanese-style café with floor-to-ceiling windows, half transparent and half covered in ivy. Inside, customers are quietly reading and drinking coffee, creating a dreamlike world untouched by the outside world.

I turned to look at Ye Zhi beside me. She was even quieter than me, looking at the opposite side. There was a light in her eyes, which was indescribably moving.

I know that when I'm willing to actively discover her beauty, I've already forgiven everything from her past.

It's not a matter of forgiveness. She didn't do anything wrong. It was I who, out of love turned to hate, went down a dead end.

With these feelings in mind, I quietly took her hand... She instinctively pulled away for a moment, then stopped, and turned to look at me... I saw in her eyes a longing to stop time, and so did I.

As long as it's not windy or rainy, I'd be willing to sit here for the rest of my life.

After a while, Ye Zhi finally spoke and asked me, "Michael, what's going on between you and San San? He's not the kind of person who would leave you alone."

"Is there some misunderstanding between you two regarding his/her personality?"

“We all misjudged him. He’s actually an ambitious kid, and quite ambitious at that…”

Under Ye Zhi's questioning gaze, I told her the whole story of why Zhou San left on Wednesday. By the end, her expression had become very serious...

I added, "I've already told him everything I needed to say... Everyone has their own ambitions. If he truly believes his future lies in Shanghai, then let him go..."

Ye Zhi shook her head and replied, "I don't agree. You need to let Sisi handle this..."

I was a little surprised, and then asked, "What do you mean?"

“I think you two might have misunderstood each other, which led to this unpleasant outcome… In my opinion, given Sisi’s father’s current business standing, OneClick is not a project he absolutely has to do, and business favors aren’t repaid like that… I think he has a deeper purpose in doing this… San San’s thoughts are probably not as simple as you think… The one who tied the knot must untie it. You should talk to Sisi first, tell her about this, and see what she says.”

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