"Feel sorry."

Su Xin squeezed out of the crowd and made a bold decision in her heart.

He should leave, and he should leave.

Even if you don't leave, in the end, only the one who gets hurt will be—any rational person should know that.

Everyone lives like a gambler, always feeling that they can turn the tide in the next moment, but reality is not like that.

Gamblers can lose everything because of this mentality, and lottery participants can also have deep regrets because of it.

There are three things in life that cannot be hidden: a cough, poverty, and love; you try to hide them, but you only make them more obvious.

There are three things in life that you shouldn't squander: your health, your money, and your love; if you try to squander them, you'll only end up losing more than you gain.

There are three things in life that cannot be retained: life, time, and love; you may try to hold onto them, but they will gradually slip away.

There are three things in life that should not be recalled: disasters, death, and love; you may want to recall them, but it will only bring you unbearable pain.

"A beautiful kite."

Su Xin looked back and saw that above the stage, Huo Ran had bought a pink whale kite for Alicia. Did she take it with her when she went out?

The staff, too, couldn't refuse Alicia's request.

If I were to say goodbye to her, I'm afraid she would try to persuade me to stay because of her pitiful appearance.

"But I must go. Goodbye, Alicia."

Su Xin turned around and left resolutely.

The moment Su Xin turned around, the string of the pink whale kite above the stage suddenly snapped, flying unrestrained towards the dark sky.

It disappeared from everyone's sight, or perhaps, it never actually existed in anyone's sight at all.

It was late at night, and the kite was not very noticeable above the stage, nor could the stage lights shine on them.

If you don't look closely, you can only see a blurry black shadow moving around.

Everyone was looking at Alicia, but Su Xin noticed the pink whale kite.

The absence of one person in a bustling square will not make a difference; no one will try to retain an insignificant, ordinary person, let alone someone as insignificant as a kite.

The street was quiet at night. People listened to Alicia's beautiful and ethereal singing in the square. The once bustling street became somewhat deserted, with only a few hurried passersby walking with their heads down.

Are they focused on moving forward? Or are they going home to sleep? Or do they want to go somewhere?

No, actually, it's not about either; I just want to find the value of life.

Because I was focused on moving forward.

A cool evening breeze brushed against my face, and a biting chill swept over my whole body.

Enduring the cold, Su Xin returned to his and Alicia's little home, A327. Although it was only temporary, traces of Alicia and Su Xin's life there were indeed visible.

Small moments of happiness may seem insignificant, but when recalled, they bring immense joy.

"Don't always wake me up in the morning; I need to learn how to take care of my hair."

"Be mindful of reasonable spending. Don't get carried away and buy some flashy but impractical things. Pink whale kites and colorful origami irises may look nice, but they're really heartbreaking when you're hungry."

"Hey, come on, look, isn't it? Right? Okay? This is a good way to start a conversation. I don't know if it can make the world more civilized and better, but you are the most beautiful thing in the world. Would it be difficult for you to force me to learn this charming way of speaking in the future?"

"It's fine to drink a glass of warm milk at night, but remember to finish it and don't just taste a sip, so as not to waste it."

"You must have done it on purpose, right? Maybe some people accidentally swallow toothpaste and choke every time, but you just wanted to prank me so I could start my day with a smile and a good mood, right?"

"When eating, you can eat the food you like first, and no one will take it from you. You can't eat the food in front of me first, because I'm leaving."

"How about 3 pm? You're not coming anyway. You need to learn how to make afternoon tea, you know?"

"Even if your body is special, don't take baths all the time. No matter how many times you read a fairy tale, you can buy a new one another day."

"Will you write in your diary again before going to bed tonight? Diaries are unreliable; they're often filled with fairytale-like elements. But I think farewells aren't that romantic, are they? Will you feel sad?"

Do you sing your heart out at the busiest square on the last day of every month?

"Have"

Looking at the photos of the two, Su Xin had many things she wanted to say.

But what use would more of it be?

Su Xin had more than one guest, and after a brief stay, she had to leave hastily.

No one can change anyone else, and no one will stay for anyone else.

because

Everyone is free.

Su Xin chooses to leave, which is freedom; Ai Lixia chooses not to follow, which is also freedom.

Su Xin wrote down everything she had just said on a piece of paper and placed it on the bedside table in Alicia's bedroom.

She will definitely be able to watch it before going to bed.

"A pink room, that really suits Ellie's personality."

Su Xin smiled faintly, packed her luggage, and took out two bank cards.

Over five years, they converted their savings into Chinese currency through various means and stored it in two bank cards.

Su Xin stared at the two cards, hesitating for a long time.

He was just an ordinary person. When a person leaves Anding District to travel, they need money. Without money, they have to give up their dignity and may even end up begging.

Only a minority of adults are willing to take in orphans, and those who are neither particularly good-looking nor talented have a very slim chance of being taken in.

Moreover, Su Xin might not be able to accept having a second set of parents; he would rather wander alone in a corner of the city.

"It's all for you, Ellie. I really want you to have a better life than I do."

Su Xin placed both cards on a piece of paper, then left Anding District with her suitcase and some cash.

The stars and moon are shining; tomorrow may bring clear skies.

At the square, during the break, since it was still two hours until midnight, we welcomed the first day of the second month.

"Alice, have some water."

The staff warmly handed her a cup of warm water, and behind her followed many adults, all looking at Alicia with happy expressions.

"Thank you."

Alicia answered politely, but as she was getting the water, her heart suddenly ached, the glass fell to the ground, the water spilled out, and countless shards of glass scattered in the tragedy.

Alicia instinctively crouched down to pick up the shards of glass, but after picking up only a few pieces, her flawless white fingers were cut, and bright red blood oozed out.

"Alicia, are you alright? Did you get burned? Please sit down and rest. We are honored guests; how could we allow you to get hurt?"

Staff rushed forward to pick up the glass shards in Alicia's place.

"Are you all idiots? Can't you sweep faster with a broom? Move aside, move aside!" The cleaning lady came over cursing and swept away the reddish-white, shiny glass shards.

Alicia suddenly froze on the spot, staring blankly at the shards of glass.

"Alicia?"

"Alicia?"

"I...I...I'm here, ?"

Alicia snapped back to reality and noticed that the staff were all looking at her with concern.

"If you're tired, take some rest. Everyone will understand."

The lounge was filled with goodwill, but the lovely Licia was distracted.

"It's alright, I'm sure he'll be in the audience today too, and he'll give Xin a surprise later!" Alicia's dazed eyes suddenly calmed down, and happiness and joy overflowed from her words.

Chapter 116 Liar, Big Liar!

The sky was hazy, and the deep night became indistinct.

The surrounding air became stuffy, but the clamor of voices drowned it all out.

As Alicia emerged from the lounge, she donned a pink coat, pursed her lips, and picked up the microphone once more.

The square fell silent in an instant, leaving only the lingering sound of the wind in people's ears.

A staff member's voice came through the headset: "We're not doing this for profit, and I think the other team would also like to get more attention from you."

"Ah."

Alicia responded softly and then began to sing simple lyrics a cappella.

Previously, she had always sung romantic songs about life, nature, and dreams.

Now she wants to sing for someone, but because she's not a professional, she can only get inspiration from other singers.

How far can silence take us?

Looking up, I suddenly realized...

Familiar lyrics resounded in every corner of the square, and beautiful melodies washed over parched hearts like a gentle rain.

People are always rushing around in life. Whether it's Alicia, Su Xin, or many others, we all move forward numbly.

As time goes by, people begin to fear all sorts of external factors as they grow up, becoming hesitant and uneasy in their actions.

People are troubled for their entire lives by things they could not obtain in their youth.

But seeing a single scene can also resolve a lifetime of confusion.

The song gradually brought to mind scenes from the past, including laughter and joy, as well as tears that soaked through tissues.

Xi Yao and Long Kui, one loved for a thousand years, the other waited for a thousand years. But a thousand years later, Fei Peng was no more, and her brother had become Jing Tian. A thousand years had passed, and everything had changed. When Xi Yao was no longer Fei Peng, there was despair and relief in her eyes. Her departing figure contrasted with Xue Jian's joyful leap. In her final act, Long Kui offered her sword, leaping forward and turning back in an instant, a thousand years had passed.

"My girlfriend and I were in a long-distance relationship, living in cities two thousand miles apart. I used to think she was my motivation. One day, I took a train to her city without eating a single meal. The wind carried her scent, but I saw her with a strange man. I walked in the cold wind eating a roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), telling myself that I had only traveled two thousand miles to eat a roujiamo. I didn't cry, but the wind was too strong and it made my eyes water."

"Brothers, stay strong"

Not only are there images of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, but also real experiences of what I saw and heard at the time, all of which have become bits and pieces on my journey of growth.

People in the square either grieved and recounted their lost loved ones, or quietly looked up at Alicia on the stage, listening intently to her soul-stirring singing.

"Only by closing my eyes can I see those once warm and vivid scenes."

As the last line of the lyrics faded and the accompanying wind chimes fell silent, Alicia clenched her fists, desperately searching for Su Xin's figure in the crowd.

"Xin, listen? I'll sing a song for you. Is it nice?"

Alicia mustered her courage and shouted loudly in front of tens of thousands of people.

The young girl takes her first brave step toward liking and loving someone.

"Xin? Is she Alicia's friend?"

"Maybe, the song made me want to get back together with my ex-girlfriend, we should be a couple."

"Couple? Alicia, that's impossible. I think it's more like childhood sweethearts who have feelings for each other."

The audience below the stage echoed each other's opinions, while Alicia on stage was even more flustered. She pursed her lips and blinked repeatedly to ease her anxiety.

Half a minute, one minute, three minutes

"Xin?" Alicia murmured softly, a fear she had never experienced before suddenly welling up inside her.

She is not afraid of collapse, nor does she feel any negative emotions from the world, such as fear and apprehension.

Ten minutes passed, but Su Xin did not appear in the audience.

Everyone consciously walked to the back, leaving the front empty. If Su Xin wanted, she could walk off the stage and then, amidst the envious gazes of thousands, take Alicia's hand and walk onto the dazzling stage.

No, there's no one.

"Hey, do you think that person will stand Alicia up?"

"Maybe, I think, I'd love to stand up there right now. Girls aren't brave enough to express their feelings; if I don't go up there, I really won't."

As the conversation shifted, Alicia on stage suddenly seemed utterly alone.

Despite being showered with accolades, her feelings went unanswered, leaving her in a very awkward situation.

"Xin, I know you must be hiding somewhere, please come out."

"No, don't joke with me, this joke isn't funny at all," Alicia's voice trembled slightly, her beautiful, crystal-like eyes darting around as she tried to find Su Xin in the crowd.

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