Once I got into the parking space, I half-closed my eyes and replied to the messages from Tie Nan and Coach Ma. Everyone was worried about my safety and told me not to push myself too hard, and to rest in the service area when I got tired.
To my dismay, at 5:15, Yang Sisi also sent me a message. She said, "Michael, Sister Taozi has already told me about the inn incident... I heard you're driving to chase after Ye Zhi. Besides wishing you good luck, I also want to tell you that she's a very principled woman. Don't forget, she kicked me out of her inn to make me follow the rules... For her, many things are just games and rules. I hope my understanding of her can be helpful to you."
I felt uneasy, and my sleepiness lessened a bit. I rolled down the car window, lit a cigarette, and replied to the message: "Why do I feel like you're here to kick me when I'm down?"
"Yes, I'm mocking your overestimation of yourself... Do you really think that because you two had a good relationship before, she'll give you face?"
"I just don't want to give up any opportunity."
"Then give it a try... If she really does give you that kind of face, you can consider me a person with questionable character, deliberately slandering her; if I'm right, then please don't try to lecture me like an expert anymore, because I understand the realities of human relationships better than you do."
As I stubbed out my cigarette in the car ashtray, I tossed my phone onto the seat beside me. I was already in a bad mood, so I didn't want to reply to Yang Sisi's message, which was making me even more upset.
I drifted off to sleep, only to be jolted awake by the honking of a heavy truck. I picked up my phone from the passenger seat; it was already 7:30 p.m. Then I saw a WeChat message from Yang Sisi, sent fifteen minutes earlier: "Please drive carefully, we are all worried about you."
Although I was in a hurry to leave, I still replied to this message before starting the car: "You're not angry with me anymore?"
“Anger and worry are two different things... I can only stay angry with you for the rest of my life if you live well... If you unfortunately die young, I will be heartbroken for the rest of my life!”
My vision began to blur, but I forced myself to stay alert and started the car...
At this moment, Ye Zhi is 200 kilometers away from me, and Yang Sisi is 1800 kilometers away. I can't help but ask myself: Who is closer to me? And who is out of my reach?
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