I had already clearly expressed my unwillingness to speculate on real estate in Thailand, but Ping Ge was persistent. He took out his phone, pulled out a photo from his album, and said to me, "See this? This is the villa I bought in Phuket. It has a private swimming pool, and the yard faces Patong Beach right there... I don't plan to sell this villa for now; I'll keep it and enjoy it for a year or two... If you come to Thailand with me, I'll really be doing you a favor... You can move in with me, and we can go out to sea to catch some seafood, and have a barbecue in the yard facing the beach at night... That's what it truly means to face the sea and have spring flowers blooming!"
I leaned closer to take a look...
What Brother Ping said was true; the villa he bought could be considered the ultimate in human enjoyment because the scenery was simply too good... What I was most excited about was the infinity pool that faced the sea.
This photo was taken at dusk. The sky looked as if someone had applied oil paints, with pink hues interspersed with golden hues, while the sea was azure, merging seamlessly with the sky... The colors on the beach were even more vibrant, with women enjoying the sunset wearing bikinis of various colors, some sitting, some lying down; this sensuality was also a part of the scene in the photo...
There are also white yachts and paragliders, drifting in the distance on the sea, instantly making the whole picture feel pure and serene.
Brother Ping then said to me, "My photography skills are so-so, just bear with it!"
I smiled and replied, "That infinity pool is really nice."
"That's right, the swimming pools in Phuket are the most affordable, it's summer all year round, you can swim anytime! ... Half of the reason I bought this villa was because of this swimming pool... In the past few months, I've been swimming for an hour every day, and it's cured my cervical spondylosis and my blood pressure is normal..."
"You really know how to do business. You not only bought a villa, but you also bought back your health!"
Brother Ping laughed heartily and replied, "When you're in a good mood, everything is good... Michael, as someone who's been there, I sincerely advise you... The so-called living for others is all bullshit. Living a carefree life is what really matters... I've completely seen through it all now. Marriage and carrying on the family line are just locks that trap people... If you have the courage to turn that lock, push open the door, and you'll find a whole new world."
What Brother Ping said really touched me. The reason I live such a repressed life is because I'm afraid to open my heart and live for myself...
Ping patted me on the shoulder and said to me with great sincerity, "Don't hesitate, come to Thailand with me... We can have a great time and make money at the same time. What kind of life could be more enjoyable than this?"
"Brother Ping, I'm really tempted... but I really can't go..."
"I've already explained it all, if you're still being wishy-washy, then you're just being muddle-headed!"
I took a deep drag of my cigarette, then squinted and replied, "I'm not confused... I just have someone I can't let go of... this..."
Let's not talk about it anymore.
...
After leaving Brother Ping's place, I wandered around the ancient city for a while before returning to my place... I had no desire to sleep, so I sat in the courtyard, smoking and lost in thought.
I'm still worried about the startup capital.
I felt increasingly lost, so I tossed my phone aside, lay down on the recliner, and gazed at the starry sky, lost in thought.
...
A moment later, the door opened, and I looked up to see Nicole back. I asked her, "Why are you back so early today?"
"We recently hired a girl, she's quite reliable, I trust her to manage the bar..."
"That's great. You must be exhausted from running around like this every day. It's rare to have such a reliable person to help you. You should get some rest."
Nicole smiled and asked me, "Have you eaten yet? If not, I'll cook some noodles, and we can eat together."
Now that you mention it, I am indeed a little hungry!
...
A little while later, Nicole brought out the noodles, pot and all. She handed me a pair of chopsticks, and we ate directly from the pot without using bowls.
Nicole didn't talk much and kept playing with her phone with one hand. I glanced at her and it seemed like she was scrolling through her WeChat Moments.
Women are all like this; once they're engrossed in the gossip on social media, everything else becomes invisible.
Suddenly, Nicole held her phone up in front of me, gesturing for me to look.
I instinctively asked, "What?"
"You take a look first."
I focused my attention and glanced at it. What Nicole wanted me to see was a post Ye Zhi had made on her WeChat Moments half an hour earlier... She was sitting by Erhai Lake in "Majiuyi". She said that Erhai Lake is a mirror, reflecting the moon and stars, as well as people's moods.
She herself did not appear in the photo, so the photo only shows the vast Erhai Lake and a little bit of light... This is quite in line with her style. She never posts photos of herself on her WeChat Moments, even though in my heart she is almost impeccably beautiful.
Nicole asked me, "Aren't you going to keep her company? ...She's all alone, it's so pitiful."
I smiled and replied, "I'm not her suitcase, why should I follow her wherever she goes?"
"After all this time, she's still a thorn in your side."
"Don't talk nonsense."
"Haven't you noticed that you become particularly harsh whenever Ye Zhi is mentioned?"
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