Bai Lu replied, "It's possible it's true. After all, he doesn't just have the inn as a business; there are quite a few people who rely on him for a living. Maybe it was one of his subordinates who did it."
"Are we just going to let it go like this, about that unlicensed taxi driver threatening our inn?"
"Cao Jinbo said he sent his men to investigate and they'll give us some news in the next few days."
"Alright, we'll wait for his message."
...
Night deepened again, and I felt I needed to calm down, so I sat down by Erhai Lake once more. This time, I didn't smoke or drink beer; I simply let my mind wander, gazing at the lake bathed in moonlight…
This atmosphere easily reminded me of Ye Zhi, so I sent her a message: "Are you feeling better?"
"There's no problem."
"Stop staying up late. The doctor said your illness was caused by staying up late."
"You're staying up late too, aren't you?"
"I'm fine, I'm in good health... Are you still working?"
"No, I was having a meal with a friend in the old town."
We don't seem to have any specific topics to talk about, which usually leads to a breakdown in the conversation, like right now...
Having not smoked since the beginning, I finally lit a cigarette and started thinking about what topics could keep our conversation going. I admit, I've been passive in our interactions because I'm more concerned about the awkward silences that might ensue...
I wanted to ask her what she had eaten, but feeling it was pointless, I deleted the message. I suddenly disliked this ingratiating way of chatting, so I tossed my phone aside. For the first time, I didn't want to reply to her messages. I lay down on a rock, staring at the empty sky, feeling utterly indifferent.
Five minutes later, she sent me another message: "Sisi said you almost got into a fight with an unlicensed taxi driver today?"
"That's right. They stole our customers and threatened us... We're all hot-blooded young people, of course we can't tolerate it."
"It's best not to be too impulsive."
"You also think we handled it wrong?... What would you do if you were in this situation?"
"I work at a late-night diner in the old city. If you'd like to come over, we can discuss this in person."
I could hardly believe my eyes; Ye Zhi had actually extended an invitation to me. I checked again to make sure I wasn't mistaken, and I felt a surge of excitement because I wanted to spend time with her; this must be a sign of affection.
On the other hand, is there really a man in this world who can remain unmoved when facing a woman? I don't think so. But having a good impression doesn't mean liking, let alone loving. After all, I am also a man with emotional experience. When dealing with these small emotions, I can be very rational and mature.
For example, no one can tell anymore that I still think of Lu Jia in the dead of night; I think of those irreversible past events, and feel waves of heart-wrenching pain.
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