"A peaceful and uneventful life, free from illness and disaster, is truly the greatest happiness in a person's life." I pondered this sentence repeatedly in my mind, and then felt that it did not quite fit his current state at the peak of his life. Instead, it seemed more like a kind of enlightenment after experiencing the vicissitudes of life.
Although my ambition remains, I deeply agree with it, especially the vision of "being free from illness and disaster," which has resonated deeply with me. In the past two years, both my body and mind have been excessively ravaged by fate, and being free from illness and disaster has become my greatest desire. However, I am still too young, and I do not want to live a life where I can see the end from the beginning. Even if it means "being sick and suffering," I will still strive to create a magnificent career.
But I won't tell Yang Sisi's father these thoughts, because I am now just like he was when he was young. No one likes someone who always takes the wrong path and is stubborn to the extreme.
I finally smiled and replied, "Uncle, you're right. Although the sunset doesn't seem as intense as the sun, it's a kind of tranquility after a period of rest. Those who understand this will find joy in it."
These are my honest thoughts, not flattery or hypocrisy. I believe people's needs are phased. At Yang Sisi's father's age, being free from illness and disaster is of course the most beautiful wish; but for me, I can only endure the scorching sun...
"Are you mocking me for being old, son?"
"No, really no... Uncle, I'm not a person with particularly high emotional intelligence. I've said the most appropriate thing I could think of to you."
"Really? Think about it carefully, is there anything better?"
Yang Sisi's father's sudden seriousness made me a little flustered, so I blurted out, "Nothing is more beautiful than the sunset glow!"
Yang Sisi's father laughed loudly, then put his arm around my shoulder and said, "You're really funny, but aren't you being a little too hasty in applying the term 'sunset' to me? ... I'll only be fifty years old next year."
I was mortified. I blame it all on that elderly tour group I saw while having afternoon tea with Ye Zhi at the hotel. It filled my mind with images of the setting sun evaporating its last rays, and then Yang Sisi's father said some disillusioning things about life, which led me to say all this.
For many people, 50 years old is just a young age; it's just that Yang Sisi's father is so successful that it gives people the illusion that he's about to retire.
...
Feeling embarrassed, I shifted my attention; as soon as I looked up, I was surprised to find that the sky was pink, and the clouds looked like little girls' hearts, floating and drifting in the air...
Yang Sisi's father's gaze followed mine, and he was even more engrossed than I was, because in Shanghai, you can't see this kind of "color".
"Michael, is the weather like this every day in Dali?"
"Every day is beautiful as long as it's sunny, but pink is a rare color. Perhaps this is how we welcome you."
"No wonder so many people, even at the cost of their own lives..."
I want to leave my youth here... Putting aside the culture, just talking about the scenery, there aren't many places in China that can compare to this place.
After pausing briefly, he added, "I've heard that walking around Erhai Lake is an essential part of any trip to Dali. If you're free tomorrow, come with me for a stroll."
After a moment of silence, I replied, "This is my last afternoon in Dali... If you're worried about being alone, I'll find a friend to keep you company."
"From what you're saying, you're not planning to stay in Dali?"
I smiled and replied, "After staying in Dali for a long time, I've gradually developed a sense of home. It feels very stable and warm... But a man can't live in a gentle embrace forever, so I still want to go and explore further."
"Have you chosen the next location?"
"Yes, my flight to Thailand is tomorrow afternoon."
Yang Sisi's father glanced at me and then said, "In my eyes, you're a man with ideas and plans... Since you're going to Thailand, you must have already thought about what you want to do, right?"
"I've thought it through... I'll do what I'm best at. I think the real estate market over there is about to see a new boom, and that could be my opportunity."
"If that's your plan... then are you going to abandon the one-click game concept you had before?"
We looked at each other. Although I knew that Zhou San would inevitably bring this up with Yang Sisi, and then Yang Sisi would pass it on to her father, I was still surprised at this moment. My intuition told me that he would never casually mention the "one-click travel" project.
Sure enough, he then said to me, "I'm also an entrepreneur in the mobile internet field. When Sisi first mentioned your idea, I really admired it... However, at that time, I was busy with other things and didn't have the energy to focus on investment... Now, the company's operations are very stable, and I have more time to consider development. I've always been optimistic about the large tourism market, and based on that, I think there's room for cooperation between us... So, are you interested in bringing this project to our company? I'll provide you with the venue and funding; in addition, I'll share my resources in the mobile internet field with you as much as possible..."
I was stunned. It felt like being hit on the head by a huge pie falling from the sky...
Yang Sisi's father laughed and said, "Your reaction gives me a sense of certainty... Don't worry, after this software is developed, you will still have absolute control over its future development. The company and I will only need a portion of the shares."
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