After I said, "Let's pretend we've never met," I could almost hear Ye Zhi's breathing on the phone; it sounded heavy, clearly due to her emotional state. I knew I had hurt her.
I didn't mean to; I just don't know how to properly handle our current relationship.
Finally, Ye Zhi on the other end of the phone spoke to me, saying, "I'm sorry, I've caused you trouble..."
"We've said sorry to each other so many times... but I feel that these three words are the least necessary between us... You know what? In my heart, you are like the finest wine, though I've never had the chance to taste it, I've been truly intoxicated by it... I have no regrets;... On the other hand, there was once a man who treated you with such intense sincerity... you should have no regrets either... So, neither of us needs to say sorry to the other..."
"I'm sorry, I didn't think that much before I did this... I just felt that doing this would help you a little, and I know you're not doing well..."
I don't know if Ye Zhi said "I'm sorry" again out of stubbornness or rebellion; but I'm certain that her desire to help me stemmed entirely from her heart. I can understand her feelings; she knows she has caused me immense harm in the past, so she always approaches our relationship with a desire to make amends.
But I no longer hate her, at least not in this matter. I have never hated her... because the accident she had in Thailand was something she didn't want to happen.
I let out a heavy sigh and said to Ye Zhi, "There's no point in saying more, let's just leave it at that... I'll go find Jian Zihan."
"If you really think it's necessary, then I won't offer any more opinions... That's all."
After saying that, Ye Zhi hung up the phone before I did; I stared blankly at the jujube tree outside the window for a while before finally putting the phone down.
At that very moment, my already unbearable heart seemed to have gained another worry.
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Because I stayed up all night, I didn't get up until 10:30 the next day... I tried to get rid of my crutches and walk a few steps entirely on my own two legs... I succeeded. On my first attempt, I walked back and forth in the room a few times, but I still couldn't go down the stairs. Even so, it gave me a lot of confidence... I felt that it wouldn't be long before I could jump and play basketball like before.
Speaking of basketball, I can't help but think of the time I spent living amidst the mountains and rivers. I wonder if Nie Dangdang, who has been claiming the title of my apprentice, has made any progress lately.
I've been so busy lately that I've neglected so many people and lost so much of my free time.
Finally, my efforts have paid off. I plan to cash out my shares in the bar at a suitable time and then pour all my energy into the "One-Click Travel" project... That's just the kind of person I am; once I raise the flag of struggle, I won't be content with just that.
status quo……
I have big ambitions. I hope that one day I can stand on equal footing with business tycoons like Yang Sisi's father.
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During dinner, Zhou San came to my place again. I also had something to discuss with him. He seemed even more anxious than I was. Before I could even speak, he said to me, "Brother, when exactly are we going to start that one-click game project?... I've already contacted several classmates, and they all want to meet with you to discuss it... If you really want to build this team, you have to let others know about the project's prospects, right? Also, what kind of salary and benefits can you offer them... Since they've taken the initiative to ask to meet with you, it proves they're very optimistic about the project's future... Your statement will be a reassurance to them... No matter how well I explain it, it won't be convincing... The key is you."
"Don't worry, the situation is much better now than before. Before, I could only pin my hopes on that house, but now I have another channel. I can cash out my shares in the bar. Once I do, we'll have start-up capital for this project."
"Brother, you need to get serious! ... In the mobile internet industry, it's not just about creativity, but also execution... You never know when you'll see a software with the same functions on the market. If you wait until then to launch a project, it'll be pointless. People will just think our software is a knock-off. In this industry, you have to be the first to try something new to be truly valuable!"
Zhou San has a peculiar characteristic: he only appears truly insightful when expressing himself about things related to his profession... Therefore, I have great faith in what he said.
Now, from the perspective of someone working in the industry, I understand how much the more than 5 million yuan I helped Yang Sisi earn actually helped her father. No wonder her father was so grateful to me, because it was this money that gave him a head start and allowed him to seize the best opportunity.
I lit a cigarette, squinted and took a puff before replying to Zhou San: "Don't worry, it won't take long... As long as the bar's business is stable for a month, I'll start working on cashing out the shares."
"What if business is unstable a month from now? ... There's no such thing as absolute in this world!"
I looked at Zhou San and couldn't say a word for a long time... but a stronger sense of tension welled up inside me.
Finally, I spoke to Zhou San and said, "I assure you, within a month, no matter what means I use, I will get the start-up capital for our One-Click Game."
Perhaps out of trust in me, he nodded on Wednesday and didn't say anything more. After finishing my cigarette, I changed the subject and asked him, "What shift are you working today?"
"Night shift, from 4 PM to 2 AM... What's up, bro?"
"Go to the bar right now and have Chen Jin get you a 10,000 yuan prepaid card, then deliver it to An'an... This time..."
"They really helped the bar a lot, and I don't want to owe them that favor."
"oh."
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After Zhou San left, I became increasingly restless, so I called Cao Xue, whom I hadn't contacted in a long time. This guy was also one of the beneficiaries of the Jiulongju shop speculation incident, so he should have plenty of money. Therefore, I wanted to talk to him to see if he would be willing to take over my shares in the bar. Zhou San was right; the sooner this matter was settled, the more beneficial it would be for the "One-Click Travel" project.
(End of this chapter)
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