The moon prints three jade hands, lyrics and verses of the song of life
A cry of fright mixed with a hint of pain, a cry of tension filled with doubts.
Then a gentle voice was heard, "Please forgive me, young lady. The other day a stream of water brought you here, but you have not woken up since then. I have some medical knowledge, so I take your pulse every day. I hope you will forgive me if I have offended you."
The man, dressed in a turquoise robe, was fresh and charming, his manners and elegance radiating a unique charm. His features were gentle, especially his eyes, which were clear, transparent, and flawless, like crystal. He was clasping his fists in greeting, but on the back of his white jade-like right hand, a crescent-shaped scar appeared, oozing with blood—probably an unintentional scar from when he nervously retracted his hand.
"Sir, you are too modest. I haven't thanked you for saving my life yet." She stood up to return the greeting, her words a little coquettish, and her peerless charm was faintly visible in her autumn eyes.
There was no panic, no confusion, her eyes still clear, transparent. "Miss, you are too kind. This is your own blessing. I am just following the trend. Besides, doctors are kind-hearted. This is their duty. I don't deserve any thanks."
"But I accidentally hurt you. It's simply repaying kindness with evil. Let me bandage you?" As the saying goes, "Once bitten by a snake, one is afraid of ropes for ten years." The wounded heart is still frightened. As she spoke, she stood up like a willow in the wind, ready to come over slowly.
The man took a step back unnoticed and bowed again, "It's just a minor injury, no need to trouble you, young lady. In order to take care of you more conveniently these days, I have taken in a little girl, just let her help me. Xiao Lian, come and meet you, young lady."
"Your servant greets the young lady!" A little girl with two buns came in from outside and bowed her head. She was thin and her voice was timid. She looked really pitiful.
The man's upright and warm voice continued, "This child has an unfortunate life, but she is a pure and filial child. It just so happens that I can't take care of the girl, so I've left her here to help. Passing on medical skills to her in the future will also be a foundation for our future."
Even if he wanted to try it out, it would be inconvenient to do so now. So he reached out and took the girl in his arms, "Look up. Wow, what a cute little girl. Thank you for taking care of me these past few days. I don't have anything to give you, but you can wear this jade pendant."
The girl looked back at the man.
The man said sternly, "Young lady, you can't do that. This jade is as white as fat and of an ancient style. It's obviously something extraordinary. I can't afford it. Besides, it's a crime to possess a treasure even if you're innocent. If you truly love me, just spend more time talking to me."
Looking up, I saw a pure gaze looking back at me, as bright as ever. She was not tempted by beauty, and she remained loyal to her interests. The doubts in her heart were instead humiliated and turned into peach blossoms on her cheeks, adding a touch of beauty to her beauty.
Just as I was trying to figure out how to respond, I heard a hurried call.
"Xiaoyue."
"Sister Yue."
"sister."
…
The sound became clearer and clearer, and finally turned into a beam of light, tearing through the thick fog and making the world clear.
"Xiaoyue!"
"Sister Yue, are you awake?"
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Vivid faces, with joy mixed with anxiety, proclaim the reality of this world.
"What's wrong with me?" Xue Jiuyue, who was still lying there, was puzzled.
"Ahem..." Ke Yike cleared his throat twice and explained playfully, "You dived with beautiful movements, but nothing happened after you entered the water! Luckily, Xiao Nian and I were not far away at the time. Seeing you were only getting in but not out, we rushed over to help. We all helped you out, and seeing that your breathing was steady and you weren't choking on water, we probably felt seasick. Luckily, you woke up within two minutes. If you had been a little later, we would have reached shore. The ambulance should be on the way by now."
Qian Jianjun continued to ask with concern: "Xiaoyue, feel if you feel any discomfort. If not, we should go to the hospital for a check-up first. It's okay to come back and relax another day."
Xue Jiuyue slowly sat up and felt carefully. Apart from being confused about what had just happened, she did not feel any discomfort.
"I'm fine. I'm in good health and I don't feel any discomfort. I'm sorry for making you worry. I don't know why, but I was a little scared when I jumped. I didn't expect..."
Unprepared to fully confess the illusory reality she had experienced, Xue Jiuyue felt guilty about concealing the truth and lowered her head to avoid everyone's concerned gazes. However, in the eyes of everyone, especially Qian Jianjun and Ke Yike, she looked a bit shy.
"It's okay, Xiaoyue, I'm glad you're okay. I'm also afraid of heights, but not as severely. However, I absolutely refuse to ride roller coasters or anything like that at the amusement park!"
"Yes, Sister Yue, I'm a cook, but I'm afraid of blood! It took me a long time to practice to overcome it. Look, I still don't kill anything."
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The comfort of my companions overwhelmed the ups and downs of my heart, leaving only a sense of ease and joy playing among the waves with the sea breeze. The water spray turned into clouds, and then used the clouds to tease the sun, until the whole world turned into an intoxicating wine red, collected in the cup, played with in the hands, and savored in the heart.
Facing the longing in the sky and the reluctance in my heart, a voice as mellow as fine wine embellished the picture just right, "Thank you for coming, for Lao Zhou, and for me. Cheers to you."
"It's my duty to do it for Brother Zhou, but for you?" Xue Jiuyue didn't understand what he meant.
"With the company's affairs now concluded, I took a vacation, which is now drawing to a close. This vacation was marked by deep pain that still hangs in the air, but also by seeds of hope that have yet to blossom and bear fruit. Regardless, I am deeply grateful to have met you. In my heart, only you and my career can keep me moving forward, forgetting the pain and the past. I will seal this vacation with this unrestrained joy, and cherish the days we spent together. They will be the most beautiful memories that will accompany me for the rest of my life."
Emotional words, poetic tenderness, and beautiful scenery blend together in a knowing smile when clinking glasses.
Xue Jiuyue, already slightly tipsy, still adhered to the boundaries of sobriety. "Before me, there was only career?"
"My career started out as a way to support my family. At that time, I was thrilled by even the slightest improvement. But as time went on, I realized I had betrayed my original aspirations and that the means had become the ends. When I looked back, I realized my home was gone."
The deep voice infected Xue Jiuyue's heart, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have spoiled the fun today! I'll drink a glass as punishment!"
"You're being polite. I'm the one who should punish myself. I was wrong before! I won't do it again! Go!"
The crisp sound of clinking glasses did not dampen the flow of conversation. Xue Jiuyue leaned against the railing, leaning against the wind, her long hair as free as her thoughts.
"What? Have you figured it out and want to return to your family?"
"No, it's about changing your mindset. Finding your original intention. You can't just focus on your career like before. Career is just a means to a happy life, not an end in itself."
"In reality, life and career are just scenery along the way. Just like this sunset, it's scenery right there, natural and flawless. It's just that we artificially impose too many settings, such as romance. In reality, it's not the sunset that's romantic, it's the people who watch it with you. The scenery we see from a luxury yacht is no more captivating than that from a small boat. We simply indulge ourselves in what we believe to be the envy of others."
Every conversation with Qian Jianjun was profound, so Xue Jiuyue was willing to express her own views. She shared a few insights, but still felt unsatisfied, so she changed her perspective and continued, "But from another perspective, career itself can also be a goal. It can realize personal value and benefit others and society. That's why career and family are such an eternal dilemma, and why there's the thousand-year-old lament of 'regretting teaching my husband to seek a title.'"
"I'll be humbled to learn from you. I'll drink first as a token of my respect!" A gentle smile couldn't conceal the sincerity and admiration in his blazing gaze. "But hasn't what we've been tirelessly pursuing always been the ideal of having the best of both worlds? It's precisely because of its incomparable difficulty that people flock to it! This is human greed and pleasure, haha..."
Before the two could continue discussing their insights into life, powerful music began to play, shaking the deck. Then, Ke Yike's voice was heard, "Sister Yue, Brother Jun, come sing!"
As soon as Xue Jiuyue appeared, Ke Yike, who had been preparing for a long time, grabbed the microphone. But before he could even open his mouth, the music switched to the latest viral hit, "I Am a God in Heaven." The upbeat rhythm and enchanting dance moves had everyone dancing along. Even the newly arrived Xue Jiuyue and Qian Jianjun, as well as the still slightly awkward Ke Yike, joined in the fun...
"From the moment I woke up this morning, I was plagued by worries: yesterday's homework, the day before yesterday's exam—everything was a concern. The teacher was criticizing me, my classmates were trembling, and I was hunched over. As I stared at my book, a sweet voice echoed in my mind: 'I was a god from heaven, but by chance I landed on earth. I don't ask for wealth or honor in this world, I just want a happy and free life.' Finally, the bell rang and the teacher walked out. Everyone, get up and warm up. 'I was a god from heaven, but by chance I landed on earth. I don't ask for wealth or honor in this world, I just want a happy and free life.'
From the moment I woke up this morning, I had a ton of worries to deal with: yesterday's work, the reports from the day before yesterday—everything was a nuisance. The boss was roaring, my colleagues were trembling, and I was hunched over. Looking at the computer, a familiar voice echoed in my mind: "I was born a god in heaven, but I accidentally landed on earth. I don't ask for much wealth in this world, I just want to be at ease." Finally, the clouds and fog have cleared and the boss has just left. Everyone, don't hold back, get up and relax. "I was born a god in heaven, but I accidentally landed on earth. I don't ask for much wealth in this world, I just want to be at ease."
From the moment I woke up this morning, I was bombarded with worries: yesterday's chores, tonight's dinner—everything was on my mind. My son complained, my grandson acted coquettishly, but I ignored them. Watching TV, I heard the voice from the past echoing in my mind: "I was born a god in heaven, but accidentally landed on earth. I don't seek wealth and honor in this world, I just want to live a carefree life." Finally, after dinner, I happily walked out the door. My dance partners, you've been waiting for me, let's sing along. "I was born a god in heaven, but accidentally landed on earth. I don't seek wealth and honor in this world, I just want to live a carefree life."
The three verses vividly and concretely depict the worries and frustrations of three stages of life, yet are sung within a lighthearted and humorous melody. The chorus, in particular, expresses a transcendental state of mind that conveys both a playful optimism and an intoxicating confidence. Combined with the captivating dance, the joyous atmosphere reaches a crescendo...
The sky outside the window is already bursting with stars, and the Milky Way stretches across it, a galaxy of everlasting dreams and legends. The loneliness of the mountains, the sound of birdsong, and the aftertaste of this long day, ignite a kind of incense in my heart, its threads entwined, wiping away any trace of sleep.
It's like a dream, but not really. Like a memory, but also uncertain. Yet, it's just as exciting and bizarre as a dream.
I wanted to ask Liu Che what these were, but how could I explain the three crescents imprinted on the back of my hand, lurking in my memory, which seemed strangely familiar to me the first time I saw them?
Should he consult with his military advisor, "Spitting Star,"? Ultimately, Xue Jiuyue had to rely on herself. Was this a dream? A memory? Or perhaps a subconscious artistic creation informed by reality? Nothing could be determined. If it was subconscious, then the underlying thoughts would be clear, but could he be sure? If it wasn't subconscious, then it could only be a one-in-a-million coincidence or a fateful fate. Did past lives really exist? Everything was still possible.
All sorts of entanglements and hesitations, like wild weeds, grew wildly in the deep, deep silence of the night. The occasional chirp of insects filled the air, evoked by an overwhelming loneliness like the ravages of hunger. All these vague, tangible, and indescribable feelings ultimately tangled into a gentle image, depicted with increasing clarity.
"Are you there?"
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