I sat on the bed for a while before I came out of this dream that felt like it had actually happened; then I found my portable tablet computer in my suitcase.

This tablet computer was a memento left behind by Wang Lei. After plugging it in, I opened the digital photo album inside again.

She does travel, but only within the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai areas. So when someone tells her how wonderful Dali is, she gets excited. Her photo album is filled with selfies and pictures of me, but we don't have a single intimate photo together. Most of them were taken secretly by her when we went out for barbecue, so she's never in any of my photos.

We should have had a photo together. I always thought we'd have many more opportunities in the rest of our lives, so taking a commemorative photo was completely unnecessary for us. But without any warning, she was gone forever...

Many things are truly beyond our control. Am I really to blame the 2008 earthquake for my current predicament? If that earthquake hadn't happened, Wang Lei's family wouldn't have been torn apart; if her family hadn't been broken up, she wouldn't have become a hostess... and naturally, none of the subsequent events would have occurred. 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.

All we can do is respect the arrangements of fate and do our best in every detail, so that we can have fewer regrets.

...

After putting down the tablet, I put the Rolex that I always kept on the bedside table back on my wrist. A surge of motivation suddenly welled up inside me. The success of the Rolex brand is such that I have to be a successful man, otherwise I am not worthy of it.

I no longer want to be a kind person in the business world; I want to seize all the profits I can.

...

In the airport waiting room, Ping Ge and I were waiting for our flight to Phuket. In half an hour, I would be leaving Bangkok for good and starting a new life... I'm used to this kind of travel, so I felt surprisingly calm.

“Michael, I’ve already registered the company. The registered capital is six million baht. I am the legal representative, and I own 55% of the shares. You own 45%. Currently, the company only has the two of us as shareholders… If you have no problem, we can sign the contract after we arrive in Phuket.”

I looked at Brother Ping.

Brother Ping tentatively asked me, "Do you have some other ideas?"

“The share allocation ratio is reasonable. In the initial stage of a company, there must be someone who can truly make the decisions. However, if you hold most of the rights and interests in your own hands, you must also bear most of the responsibilities. If this can be achieved, I certainly have no objections. After all, we are cooperating based on normal business logic.”

"That's for sure. The reason I'm willing to collaborate with you is because I like you."

I also like to make things clear beforehand, given your straightforward and outspoken personality.

"Then I'm fine."

After saying that, I closed my eyes to conserve my energy. I could already hear the war drums beating in my ears. This time, I could only succeed and not fail.

...

In the afternoon, Ping and I arrived in Phuket. The weather in Phuket was fantastic today, so on the way from the airport to Ping's place, I kept admiring the scenery. I loved the feeling of heat mixed with a cool breeze, I loved the coconut trees growing by the sea, and I especially loved the exhilarating feeling of jet skis speeding across the water…

With this pleasant feeling, I turned to Ping Ge beside me and said, "You made the right choice to buy a villa in Phuket. I heard Patong Beach is the most popular tourist attraction on the whole island. While you're enjoying it, the villa is also appreciating in value. You're definitely a winner in life... haha!"

Brother Ping smiled and replied, "Which do you prefer, Dali or Phuket?"

“Each has its own advantages. Phuket is good because of its better scenery; Dali is good because of its better atmosphere… I still prefer to be with Chinese people, at least I can communicate and make friends anytime.”

I prefer Phuket.

"Why?"

"Erhai Lake is not a real sea after all... Living in Dali always feels a bit like self-deception. Many young people mistakenly believe that settling down in Dali makes them artistic youths, and that life is just about selling sadness and talking about feelings every day... But how can real life be without struggle?... Hehe, have you ever seen anyone who can live in a villa amidst mountains and rivers by just selling sadness?"

"Not everyone likes living in a villa."

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"Yes, that's true, people have different levels of understanding... But those who truly understand life are definitely not those decadent young people in Dali who only know how to cheat others out of alcohol and sex... If they could really shoulder their responsibilities by flaunting their sentiments, then I would have nothing to say, but the truth is, they are truly useless... I've always felt that freedom without a sense of responsibility is just being a hooligan... No one comes into this world out of thin air, do you understand what I mean?"

"I understand. It is a sin for parents to give birth to their children but not raise them, or to raise them but not educate them... Conversely, it is also a sin for children not to be filial to their parents... Some people who are living in Dali are indeed too free."

"you do not say!"

I smiled and asked, "Then why did you stay in Dali for so long?"

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