I woke up with a start, and it took me a while to come to my senses. Then I laughed at myself... because even a dream has to be based on reality. In reality, I had no idea where Ye Zhi lived in Shanghai, let alone her family situation.
To be honest, whether we're together or not, we still have a long way to go, so this dream seems ridiculous no matter how you look at it.
...
I got up before seven o'clock and stood by the very small window to wash up... Probably because I hadn't slept enough, after washing my face I was still in a daze, and for a moment I even forgot where I was.
It wasn't until I saw fog outside the window that I realized we weren't in Dali, because it almost never fogs in Dali.
Knowing that I was in Shanghai, I couldn't help but feel a bit conflicted. I picked up my phone again to check, but I was still disappointed... Ye Zhi still hadn't replied to my message.
I don't know what's wrong with her, and I don't know why I have to go back to Shanghai... But I'm not the easily angered young man I used to be. I just shook my head helplessly, then went back into the room from the bathroom and started packing my luggage.
My flight was at 10:30 a.m., and since I still had some time, after checking out, I found a breakfast shop nearby, ordered a bowl of porridge and a fried dough stick, and then ate it absentmindedly.
For a moment, I thought I was that struggling office worker in Shanghai, because this was how I ate breakfast on countless mornings before work.
As the sun rises, the city gradually comes to life, and I see countless people wearing all sorts of shoes walking down the street...
I should give Yang Sisi something before I leave... Maybe it's not too late, I can go buy her a pair of shoes.
Without further ado, I grabbed a half-eaten fried dough stick, slung my backpack over my shoulder, and began wandering the streets, searching for a more upscale shoe store.
...
I was lucky; there happened to be an Air Jordan store across the street. The store had just opened, and a sales assistant was wiping the windows. I said to her, "Hello, I'd like to buy a pair of shoes as a gift for a female friend. Could you recommend a pair?"
The salesperson glanced at me and then said politely, "Sir, if this is a gift for a female friend, I suggest you don't buy these shoes."
"Why?"
"Because shoes are worn on the feet, if you give her shoes, it implies that you're saying goodbye to her, or that you'll drift apart... Anyway, it's a taboo, and couples generally don't give shoes as gifts."
I randomly picked up a pair of shoes from the shoe rack, looked at them, and then exclaimed with a smile, "There's such a saying?"
"Hmm...you could buy her a bag as a gift; that would be a very nice gesture."
“I don’t think so… Think about it, shoes always come in pairs. Neither shoe can live without the other, and they can walk together for a long time. Some of these paths are at the foot of mountains, and some are by the sea… Isn’t that a wonderful feeling?”
After a brief pause, I continued, "Actually, we're not a couple... She'll be going abroad to study soon, so even if what you said is true, buying her a pair of shoes would be quite appropriate... Let's buy her shoes."
"are you sure?"
“I’m sure… I’m not a superstitious person. I just hope she can take each step well in the future. Nothing else matters.”
"Okay, I'll recommend one that's more suitable for girls."
I nodded, and just as the waiter brought out a pair of shoes to show me, my phone vibrated. After apologizing to the waiter, I took my phone out of my pocket...
Life really loves to play tricks on people. Just when I had completely given up hope, Ye Zhi actually replied to my message!
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