For many years after that, every time he sat alone on the ruins after a battle, he would wonder, is there really such a place in the world?
But today, as he looked at the cheerful crowd, looked at his Nan Xiaoxi, recalled the numb faces on the streets of Daqili, and the shop counters protected by iron railings, he felt a twisted sense of powerlessness.
Will there really be a day in Myanmar when there will be no war and the people will live in peace?
After fighting for so many years, when will it end?
…
"In this colorful world, I only like you,
I hope you are safe and sound where I can't see you.
May your winter never lack the warmth of the sun.
May your tomorrow no longer be rainy, windy, and frost-free.
May your future always be filled with tears
..."
Nan Xiaoxi picked up the microphone at some point, and sang a melody with her sweet voice that warmed his heart to the depths of his soul. This time, he really understood the lyrics.
Balu stood outside the chaotic crowd, holding a cigarette. Behind him was a dark expanse without stars or moon, and only the light of the fire shone on his handsome face as he pursed his lips.
Opposite him was Nanxi, who was surrounded by a crowd. She was standing next to the fire, with the spotlights from the surrounding people shining on her, as if she were covered by a filter.
They seemed to be standing in two completely different time and space, separated by mountains and rivers, separated by dim lights, with space distorted and crisscrossed, and they looked at each other from afar.
Nanxi had taken off her hat and sun-protective clothing. Her hair was loosely tied into a few thin braids, hanging down in front of her chest. She wore a pink short-sleeved shirt, a white cake skirt, and white fishnet boots. She was as pure as an elf. Just like that, she smiled at him and sang for him, "May your tomorrow no longer experience rain and wind, and may your future always be filled with tears..."
Nanxi will never know that these few words, this bright melody, and her supported Balu and helped him overcome the many difficult life and death trajectories that followed.
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