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Perhaps it was also due to his somewhat reclusive personality. He believed that his ideal life would be winning the lottery or acquiring sudden wealth through other means, buying several properties to rent out, or saving money in the bank to live off the interest.
Then he could live a high-end life, able to enjoy life and do the things he wanted to do.
He had no grand ideals and no thoughts of starting a family or having children. Although his parents from his previous life instilled various moral and life principles in him, he lacked the motivation to act on them.
Hearing the noise of a Christmas party, he felt a bit envious but had no intention of joining in.
After considering his next move for a moment, he drove along the road, wondering what he should do. Jiang Yizhou didn’t know; he just felt a bit bored.
In the past, during this time, he would usually be at home rewatching must-see anime for Christmas, like White Album and Brother Cheng, playing games, and catching up on updates.
Perhaps his mother, who had learned to use a smartphone and WeChat, would send him links to Christmas activities on some app, but he generally didn’t pay attention to them.
In any case, that kind of life wouldn’t be accessible again for at least ten years, and he no longer fantasized about it.
His home was also decorated for Christmas as suggested by the community. He didn’t want to argue against their festive spirit, so he let his assistant handle the decorations.
It was once again white...
No, no, no! He wouldn’t find himself in such a situation. Having experienced being torn between two relationships before, he had reflected on it and criticized himself. He could only invest emotionally in one person at a time, and if there were any other physical relationships with women, he would never hide it.
This was the result of his inner desires merging with his personal principles.
However, at this moment, he wasn’t in the mood. Most of the women he knew were back in his home country. He kept his distance from Shen Qing; he didn’t want to ruin someone else's relationship.
Xu Xin... Alright, Jiang Yizhou admitted that he was someone who valued looks. Although Xu Xin had decent abilities, he only appreciated her from afar.
Having been in this era for over a year now, his standards had risen significantly. He no longer thought that simply having good features and normal habits was enough.
As for other matters, thinking about the special party invitations he received at gatherings, he had long since thrown those things into the trash. The liberation of sexuality simply meant that one wouldn’t be bound by marriage and fidelity in love but did not imply that one could engage in reckless behavior.
“Titanic?” By chance, I saw a very familiar movie poster in a cinema, featuring the classic scene of Jack and Ruth standing at the bow of the ship. So, has Titanic already been released?
I didn't realize it was already that time! Jiang Yizhou felt a stir in his heart, drove into the underground parking lot of the cinema, and walked to the ticket counter. There were still no signs of online ticket sales, or perhaps someone was just starting out; it simply hadn't become widespread yet.
“One ticket for Titanic, a large bucket of popcorn, and a cup of cola, please!” Jiang Yizhou said somewhat awkwardly. Most people coming to see Titanic were couples, arriving with purpose. Someone like him, who came on a whim, especially during Christmas, probably wasn't common.
After receiving his ticket and food, along with some change, he waited for more than twenty minutes before following the crowd into the theater. The familiar melody began to play; the song My Heart Will Go On was indeed beautiful, but Jiang Yizhou watched from start to finish with a sense of nostalgia. He still couldn't understand why love would take precedence over life itself.
Why is there such profound love?
Because love is voluntary and comes from the heart, which is why he couldn't comprehend it.
If one sacrifices for their country, it is for the homeland where they were born and raised; that should be expected. It does not include those who risk their lives for a green card or to fight in foreign lands.
But love is a voluntary emotion, especially one that arises in a fleeting moment of infatuation; Jiang Yizhou couldn't grasp that.
What he could understand was the kind of love that matures over time, transforming fleeting affection into deep companionship and responsibility until death.
Like the older generation, even if they met through arranged introductions, if they weathered storms together and remained united despite hardships, then they had brewed a wine rich with deep feelings and time.
What also bothered him was the continuous sound of crying. Considering others' feelings, Jiang Yizhou silently munched on his popcorn.
It really felt long; for someone like him who did not agree with this kind of love, three hours felt excessive...
“Phew, finally over!” Jiang Yizhou breathed in the crisp and refreshing air outside, feeling much more relaxed.
Looking around, he spotted the counter and planned to buy another drink. After three hours, that large cup of cola had been finished within an hour; now he felt uncomfortable just eating popcorn.
“Excuse me, sir! May I ask you about your thoughts on Titanic? It won't take much of your time, and we have gifts to give away!”
Suddenly stopped by a surveyor, Jiang Yizhou felt somewhat unaccustomed. Who conducts surveys like this nowadays? Aren't reviews usually posted directly on ticketing apps? However, he was unaware of the situation across the ocean.
"Are you sure you really want me to give my thoughts? I'm worried it might mislead your judgment, really!" Jiang Yizhou wanted to complain greatly.
"Of course, we hope to receive the most genuine thoughts, please!" The young man in a work jacket, ready to record the feedback, maintained a very friendly attitude.
"Okay, since you insist, personally I didn't really like this movie because I watched it alone. Three hours is quite long, and the plot was a bit unbelievable. However, it should be considered a successful film!"
After finishing, Jiang Yizhou quickly walked to the counter and bought another bottle of cola, drinking it happily.
The surveyor wasn't too surprised; he simply continued to choose the next person for the survey, which made Jiang Yizhou regret not having vented more earlier—it would have felt refreshing.
Three hours was indeed quite boring, especially for a movie he had already seen.
Feeling the cold air, Jiang Yizhou finished his cola, threw the bottle into the trash can, and took his ticket to the parking lot. According to the staff's rules, he could park once with the ticket, of course with a time limit.
A boring life, even on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve, wouldn't become interesting because he essentially viewed life as a dream. Living well was better than anything else.
Especially after experiencing the ups and downs of suddenly becoming wealthy and then returning to his original mindset, he found that he still preferred a calmer life.
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