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Rebirth of a Turbulent Life
But that kind of disgust was simply a dislike for his persistent behavior.
Li Yue had her own pride and would not force anything. If someone she had feelings for did not respond, she would not cling to them. Similarly, she expected the same from others.
If she could not find an ideal partner, she would seek someone with similar ideals, someone who could understand her, to marry.
Although people may not get what they want, or due to various reasons make grave mistakes and lose precious people and things, they ultimately have to face reality.
Some may end their lives in a moment of grief, despair, and madness overwhelming their desire to live, but most people can only continue living because life is more than just this one aspect.
They looked at the deceased, turned away, and helplessly sighed, "There's nothing we can do; since it’s like this, we can only keep living!"
Suicide is the greatest cowardice. Unless one can be like that person in the wind who exchanged death for hope, otherwise it is undeniably cowardly.
"Ah Yue, Ah Yue, I won't bother you anymore. Can you accept this bouquet?" As Li Yue's vehicle gradually moved away, Lin Yi's voice grew fainter.
Desiring what one cannot have is a thought everyone inevitably experiences. Lin Yi sat despondently on the ground; he felt somewhat inferior.
If he were still in that training classroom, perhaps he would muster the courage to pursue the disappointed Li Yue. However, the gap between them now was not something a few words could erase.
At least Li Yue was not someone easily swayed by emotions; she was a career-first woman who acted decisively. Deep down, he had almost given up; it was just a lingering obsession.
"What are you still doing here? I told you long ago! The bouquet you sent here has already been thrown away. Don’t waste your money; you could have spent it on some good meals instead!"
Lin Yi looked up and saw the girl at the front desk with big eyes. "What do you know? These things are like a blockage in my heart! Whether Ah Yue accepts them or not, sending them out makes me feel much better."
"So you've let it go? That's great!" The girl with big eyes laughed heartily. "It's time to celebrate! Come on, I know a restaurant that's really delicious; you'll definitely want more after trying it!"
"Hey, hey, don’t pull me!" Lin Yi was almost thirty and naturally understood what this girl meant. Maybe giving it a try wouldn’t be so bad?
...
Feeling exhausted, Li Yue returned to a spacious apartment. They had changed their living arrangements because the landlord had come back early, so she and Qin Yi decided to move.
Of course, this was a house that Li Yue had purchased with her salary and bonuses over the past year. It was nearly one hundred square meters, with two bedrooms and a living room, equipped with heating and air conditioning.
So, Qin Yi shamelessly moved in as well. As for the rent, she naturally compensated by doing household chores. Working at the school, she usually had a light schedule, but when things got busy, she would be worn out. However, compared to Li Yue, who worked tirelessly from morning till night without any breaks, Qin Yi seemed like a lazy fish.
"Ah Yue, you're back!" Qin Yi said while lounging on the sofa in just a shirt, holding a handful of sunflower seeds and watching TV. She turned her head slightly to greet Li Yue before quickly returning her attention to the drama.
"You should have... made dinner by now?" Li Yue hung her scarf on the coat rack and tossed her bag into the study for later use. She searched the dining table for dinner but found nothing left for her. She asked seriously.
"Ah~~ Dinner! I was~~ planning to take you out to eat at a restaurant. We haven't gone out for a meal in ages. Want to join me?" Qin Yi elongated her words and quickly found an excuse, winking at Li Yue.
"You might as well admit you didn't prepare anything! You get free food and lodging but don't make dinner!" Li Yue grabbed a cushion from the sofa and started playfully hitting Qin Yi.
With a quick roll, Qin Yi dodged the cushion attack. "Ah Yue, I just forgot! Is it really necessary to get so angry?"
"I don't care; you have twenty minutes. If there's no food in front of me by then, you're done for!" Li Yue pretended to be fierce despite her exhaustion, knowing how to hit her friend's sore spot—after all, one is soft when they rely on others.
"Okay, okay! I'll go put on some clothes and run downstairs to buy something for you!" Qin Yi walked toward her room but paused at the door and suddenly turned around. "How about instant noodles? I remember we have a few bags left; it'll do... Don't hit me; I'll go get real food right away!"
Qin Yi threw the cushion she caught back and quickly closed the door.
Li Yue felt both angry and amused; it was truly ridiculous how things had changed. When she lived with Jiang Yizhou, she was strict and rule-abiding, afraid of becoming lax and creating a chaotic environment—almost to the point of being obsessive about cleanliness.
But now, living with someone so messy like Qin Yi—who was also a good friend—Li Yue used rent as leverage to make her do chores.
"I'm heading out! Just so you know, I can't guarantee I'll find anything good to eat; twenty minutes will only get me street food!"
After sending Qin Yi off, Li Yue suddenly felt her stomach rumble. Although a bit embarrassed, thinking of Qin Yi's previous annoying antics made her decide to mix the last bag of instant noodles with some fine noodles, add some hot dog slices, and sprinkle some green onions on top. It actually tasted pretty good!
"Really, now I have to come out just to make some instant noodles? But who told me to rely on others? Sigh, when will I be able to afford a house in Beijing?"
Qin Yi carried two portions of wontons and two servings of pancakes as she walked towards Li Yue's apartment, shivering from the cold wind.
Although she was a local and an only child, the house her parents received from their work would definitely belong to her in the future. However, that house was in the South Fourth Ring, while this was in the North Fourth Ring. She was too lazy to run back and forth; taking the bus was too troublesome and time-consuming, so she only went back every two weeks.
"Ah Yue, I'm back!" After closing the door and changing into her indoor slippers, Qin Yi excitedly walked into the room with dinner, only to find that Li Yue had already started eating the instant noodles!
"You were gone for half an hour! I couldn't wait any longer, so I started eating!" Seeing Qin Yi's frustrated expression, she pointed at the clock on the wall with a look that seemed to say she wanted to tease her. Li Yue's mood improved significantly.
Being too good at wearing a mask while interacting with others certainly helped with work, but after a while, one could forget their true nature.
Feeling much better, Li Yue thought to herself that it would be even better if she didn't have to see that Lin Yi tomorrow!
"Li Yue!" Qin Yi was somewhat furious. "I stood in the cold wind for a long time just to buy this for you! And now, now you haven't touched it at all! I'll eat it myself! Hmph!"
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