I watched her retreating figure with an empty feeling in my heart, then took out a lighter from my pocket. I wanted to light a cigarette, but the wind was too strong, and every time I tried, the flame and the smoke just missed each other.
It was in that instant that I remembered that she was already a woman engaged to someone else, and although I knew it was just a contract, the fact was unchangeable.
I don't hate her anymore. I'm grateful to her for helping me through the darkest period of my life.
I wish her well, and hope that one day she will find a happy family and forget the pain that her former home caused her.
...
Back at the hotel, I lay straight on the bed and forced myself not to overthink. After calming down a bit, I sent a voice message to Ping Ge. It was very windy where he was, and he asked me with some difficulty, "Have you found a place to stay?"
"Found it."
"Then I'm relieved... You can stay here for the night, and I'll definitely get to Bangkok to meet you tomorrow."
"Hmm, did you ask your friend when the earliest they could schedule my surgery?"
"Don't be anxious... Before the surgery, there will definitely be a lot of routine tests to do... From a professional point of view, it may take about a week."
"How can I not be anxious? It's this damn leg that's made me look like a monster, I've had enough... I've really had enough!"
After a moment of silence, Brother Ping on the other end of the phone said to me, "I used to be a doctor, so I understand your feelings better than anyone else. But even if you're anxious, you have to deal with this within the scope of medicine... At this time, you must maintain a good attitude, because a good attitude is the prerequisite for your recovery."
My Adam's apple bobbed, and then I said "I understand" to Brother Ping before hanging up the phone.
...
On my first night in Bangkok, I couldn't sleep. I inevitably thought about many people, but the ones I thought about most were Ye Zhi and Yang Sisi. I met them only a day apart, so I felt that they were in my world without any order of precedence.
I love Ye Zhi, I've never denied that, but in the adult world, choices take precedence over love.
As for Yang Sisi, I've always had an inexplicable feeling towards her. I've seriously considered her as part of my future plans. If it weren't for my leg problem, we might already be heading towards marriage. But I still feel like something's missing.
That night, when I calmed down, I asked myself if I would go to Yang Sisi if I were lucky enough to have my leg healed.
I didn't give myself a definite answer because I had no idea where Yang Sisi was or who she was with. If by then she had already found someone, it would be foolish of me to keep bothering her.
So, I feel conflicted and confused!
...
The next day, when I woke up, it was already 11 a.m., which was 12 p.m. in China. I first opened WeChat and saw several messages from friends, all asking if I had arrived in Bangkok safely.
I replied to each one.
A short while later, Chen Jin sent me another message, asking, "Have you been with our CEO Ye the whole time?"
"You have the fucking servile face... calling him President Ye so quickly!"
"I did work for her, didn't I? Haven't you heard the saying, 'He who eats another's food is bound to do his bidding'?"
"I'm not in the mood to chat with you."
"You haven't answered my question yet!"
"We were together last night."
"And now?"
I tossed my phone aside. It wasn't that I found it annoying; I just didn't want to endlessly relive what happened last night. I watched her leave without ever saying a word to stop her.
Chen Jin, however, was not giving up and sent me another voice message request.
After I answered the call, he asked me in a cheeky tone, "So, are you two together now?"
What exactly do you want to hear from me?
“Since you feel there’s no possibility between you and Lu Jia, then of course I hope you can be with Ye Zhi. After all, she’s the woman you can’t forget… If I were you, I would definitely seize this opportunity and hold her tightly in my hands.”
“I can’t do anything… You know what? She came to Thailand with me this time with the intention of saying goodbye, last night…”
I couldn't continue, because I remembered her leaning on my shoulder, tears streaming down her face... She was probably just feeling resentful too!
What happened last night?
After a moment of hesitation, I replied, "She told me to go find Yang Sisi after my leg heals. She said Yang Sisi is the woman who can give me everything..."
"Putting aside whether you truly love Sisi, let me ask you this: do you believe she's telling the truth?"
"Don't ask anymore, I've really never seen a guy as good at changing his tune as you!"
Despite being repeatedly criticized, Chen Jin remained extremely patient with me. He replied, "Michael, don't rush to judgment... Think carefully about your attitude towards Ye Zhi. Did you ever say a single word about wanting to weather the storm with her? If you didn't, then it's your problem... Women are emotional creatures. Even just a verbal promise can completely change their minds... I know this all too well... You have to believe me, this is experience I've gained at the cost of my life... Don't be fooled by some women's stubbornness and how much they hate you. Just hug her and call her 'darling,' and you'll melt her heart in the next second!"
Do you think Ye Zhi is an ordinary woman?
As I posed this question to Chen Jin, my thoughts couldn't help but drift back to last night.
If I had held Ye Zhi tightly in my arms when she was in tears and told her that I would face life and death with her, would I have gotten a different result?
I'm not a particularly foolish man. I know what Ye Zhi is carrying, so I don't want to make a pointless struggle.
I've struggled enough over the years... Now I just want to heal my leg as soon as possible, because there are so many other things waiting for me to do besides love.
I need to believe what Brother Ping said and maintain a positive attitude from now on, so that I can have hope of recovery.
...
After ending the call with Chen Jin, I began to plan my top priority for coming to Thailand. I pondered how many resources I had accumulated that I could use for my upcoming real estate speculation business.
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