Amidst the distant whistles of cargo ships, I gently pulled Ye Zhi into my arms. In that moment, it felt as if I possessed the whole world. For me, in the world of emotions, there is no such thing as worthwhile or not worthwhile, only right or wrong. So I came to Sanya, and ultimately, I found what I needed.
I understand the weight of the words "legitimate and justified," and Ye Zhi probably understands them even better than I do.
I whispered in Ye Zhi's ear, "I'm luckier than you, because the woman in my arms right now is the most outstanding person in the world!"
Ye Zhi moved even closer to me. She seemed to really appreciate the sense of security I could give her—a security unrelated to material things, but rather a fearless spirit that transcended life and death. And before, I had indeed come with a do-or-die attitude. I hadn't thought too much about it; I just didn't want her to get hurt.
I closed my eyes, feeling the sea breeze blowing in my face, and hugged her even tighter.
Ye Zhi whispered to me, “You know what? Being locked up for a day and a night wasn’t particularly hard, because I thought a lot about my experiences. There was a moment when I was suddenly terrified, as if I could see the end of my future at a glance. It turns out that I’ve always been a woman with only a career and no life, and this situation will continue indefinitely. Then, I thought of you, of picking flowers by Erhai Lake, of watching fireworks by Erhai Lake, of all the snacks you took me to eat. Things like these are really like seasonings in life, things you can reminisce about… The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to see you! It wasn’t until this moment that I truly felt scared and helpless… because I felt you wouldn’t come… It felt like a dream!”
But I really came.
Ye Zhi replied with deep emotion, "Yes, you come when I miss you. Is there any better state between two people?"
"This is the best situation, because I know you need me, so I have to come. That's a kind of tacit understanding!"
"So don't worry too much about the gap between us. Face it with a calm mind, and you will get better and better."
"I understand what you mean."
After a brief pause, I said to Ye Zhi, "By the way, I've figured out why those villagers caused trouble at the hotel. It was actually the interference of some people with vested interests." I explained the situation and how I persuaded the villagers.
Ye Zhi was somewhat shocked. She sighed, "At first, I thought it was just a normal economic dispute! But it's alright, the person has been released, and I'll handle the rest with the relevant departments according to legal procedures. Leaders at all levels are also very concerned about and supportive of our hotel investment."
At this point, Ye Zhi looked at me and exclaimed, "You really have improved!"
"I have no choice but to improve. The Iron Man incident really taught me a big lesson. After that, I paid special attention to things related to the law. I think that if you follow the law, many things will become much easier to resolve."
Ye Zhi nodded and said nothing more.
I thought for a moment and continued, “This matter needs to be handled with a balance of strictness and leniency. Following the law is to establish authority. Some villagers are indeed ignorant and backward, and they lack the ability to protect their rights. Therefore, the hotel will step in to help them safeguard their legal rights and let them understand the truth. But if possible, I hope the hotel can provide some employment opportunities for the nearby villagers in the future, such as simple jobs like cleaning or security. After all, the hotel is a long-term business, and it's necessary to maintain a good relationship with the local villagers.”
Ye Zhi nodded and replied, "Your suggestions are basically comprehensive. After we return to Shanghai, I will have the public relations department study and refine them to see if it is possible to promote your ideas in order to prevent similar incidents from happening again."
I smiled and said, "Let's not talk about work anymore, I'm tired. I really enjoy the time we have together right now."
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