Butterfly (2)
After three rounds of drinks, the excited Chen Zixuan was already showing signs of intoxication. She pulled Xu Pinyu to play rock-paper-scissors.
The previously bubbling hot pot was now quietly floating with a layer of chili oil, and empty wine bottles stood under the table.
After the last few peanuts were also thrown away by Chen Zixuan, it was finally time to disperse and go home to wash up and sleep.
Wei Yixun drove the car to the hotel door. She helped the staggering Chen Zixuan lean back in the back seat.
After tucking in her kicking feet and closing the car door, Xu Pinyu walked to the driver’s side window.
She bent down and said to the people inside, “It’s been a long time since I’ve been back. I want to go for a walk by myself. You guys go home first.”
Wei Yixun looked at the time and hesitated for a moment. “Then be careful. Even though it’s not very late, you still need to pay attention to your safety. If you need anything, call me.”
Xu Pinyu nodded with a smile and waved to him. “Bye bye, I’ll be in touch.”
Watching the car’s taillights melt into the night, she stood there for a while.
The night wind blew coldly, like a sharp knife, cutting open her heart and pouring in.
This city was indeed very prosperous, with its bright lights, as if never stopping year after year.
She was so cold that she ducked into the subway entrance and bought a subway ticket, thinking she had just gotten off at a random stop.
As a result, as she walked, she walked to his neighborhood. The house still had no lights on.
She had a headache from drinking too much, so she thought of taking a walk, but she stood in the distance and looked, not daring to come closer.
Under the street lamp, the shadows of the trees were swaying in the wind.
After walking for too long, her high heels were abrading her feet. Xu Pinyu found a 24-hour convenience store.
Walking in, she saw a man and woman who looked like a couple standing at the place where the oden was sold.
They were wearing uniforms from a nearby school. The girl didn’t want to eat it, so she slapped the guy’s hand.
They said that when women reach a certain age, they become materialistic.
They begin to be moved by every limited-edition bag, by power, and status.
They become tactful and sophisticated, and laugh at the young couples sharing a bowl of oden on the side of the road, who were too childish.
But often, when they woke up from their dreams, they remember that they once had these beautiful times, and cry bitterly.
Xu Pinyu held a bottle of water and went to the cashier to get a bag of band-aids.
Inadvertently, her gaze swept over the newspaper hanging next to the cashier, a tabloid.
Accompanied by a few blurry snapshots, the headline was eye-catching:
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‘Shen Youbai, heir to the Shen Group, may be in love with supermodel Jiang Yizhen.’
Because the newspaper was hanging upside down, Xu Pinyu tilted her head to read it, and she was stunned.
Coincidentally, the TV in front was playing an entertainment show.
The flamboyantly dressed male host said, “Actually, you may not know that Jiang Yizhen is not only a famous model, but also the daughter of the Hongguang Enterprises.”
The female host held her face and opened her eyes wide, “Wow, not only do they have good looks, but their backgrounds are also…”
Halfway through her words, she raised her hands and shouted, “This is simply a torture for single dogs, I want to protest!”
The male host continued, “But what we’re saying doesn’t count, it’s just gossip.”
“Right, right, if the two of you are openly in love in the future, we’d like to congratulate you in advance, and wish you a hundred years of good luck.”
“Hahaha, this word is used too early.”
After two beeps, the cashier scanning the code with an expressionless face and told her a number.
Xu Pinyu took out her wallet in a daze, and she didn’t hear how much money she had paid.
She handed over a bill, picked up water and band-aids, and left.
She left very quickly, as if fleeing, and she didn’t take the change.
Her temples suddenly started to ache, and she wanted to go out for some fresh air, comforting herself that it was just the alcohol.
Cars were moving by on the side of the road, and the city was not quiet at night, but rather noisy.
Xu Pinyu thought about hailing a taxi back to the hotel, but she walked all the way to the subway entrance.
When she went down the stairs, she realized that her ankle was bleeding, but she could hardly feel the pain.
She thought about it for a moment, and then she simply sat down on the stairs, leaning against the wall, and took off her heels to use the bandages to cover the wound.
However, after taking off her high heels, her feet felt like they had been freed, and she no longer wanted to put them back on.
She sat for a long time before covering her mouth and crying uncontrollably.
Shen Youbai left without any news, and she never cried because she had unrealistic delusions.
She spent her best years waiting, thinking that she could get a diamond in return, but in the end, she ended up swallowing leftovers.
In fact, those delusions had long been worn out. Xu Pinyu tried to give up and find someone to settle down with.
But, it’s just like everyone who smoked had a different scent.
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t find someone who had the same scent as him.
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Occasionally, pedestrians walking down the subway would look back at her.
After all, big cities were cold and indifferent. There were many people who had setbacks in their careers and relationships. They couldn’t comfort them, so they chose to pass by.
Suddenly, a piece of warmth rested on her shoulder, blocking the cold wind from her back.
Xu Pinyu was stunned for a moment, and then she followed the warmth from her own coat to the man standing next to her.
He seemed to not know what expression to make when he spoke, “Sorry, I was thinking you might need it. I don’t mean anything else.”
He also handed Xu Pinyu a pack of tissues, “If you don’t mind, please use them.”
The man had a handsome face, so he couldn’t be a hooligan, at least he didn’t look like he was lacking women.
Xu Pinyu relaxed a little, took the tissues and said, “Thank you.”
Holding the tissues, she put on her shoes a little awkwardly.
When she stood up, the man’s hand came out for a moment. He probably wanted to help her, but he didn’t get the timing right.
He said to Xu Pinyu, “I know this is very presumptuous, but can I have your contact information?”
Geng Feiran had just gotten off the subway when he saw her sitting there, her long hair almost touching the steps.
As he walked past her, he noticed that she was crying. It was undeniable that if she was an ordinary-looking woman, he would have hesitated and then quietly left.
Geng Feiran said nervously, “I’m really not a scammer, don’t worry!”
He touched his neck, lowered his head and smiled, “This is my first time to strike up a conversation with someone…”
Xu Pinyu interrupted him, “Sorry, it’s not convenient for me to leave my number.”
She then took off the coat from her shoulders and gave it back to him, “Thank you.”
He received the clothes somewhat dejectedly and smiled regretfully, “It’s okay.”
Xu Pinyu nodded at him and quickly walked down the platform.
Fortunately, she caught the train that was coming in, and she stepped inside as the door slowly closed behind her.
It was late and the train was empty.
She found a seat and sat down, and the train entered the tunnel, plunging into darkness.
And in the reflection on the window glass, there was only her.
She saw that her shoulders were thin, and there was no extra room to accept anyone else’s coat.
Realizing such a sad thing, she could no longer hold back her sobs.
Butterfly (2)
After three rounds of drinks, the excited Chen Zixuan was already showing signs of intoxication. She pulled Xu Pinyu to play rock-paper-scissors.
The previously bubbling hot pot was now quietly floating with a layer of chili oil, and empty wine bottles stood under the table.
After the last few peanuts were also thrown away by Chen Zixuan, it was finally time to disperse and go home to wash up and sleep.
Wei Yixun drove the car to the hotel door. She helped the staggering Chen Zixuan lean back in the back seat.
After tucking in her kicking feet and closing the car door, Xu Pinyu walked to the driver’s side window.
She bent down and said to the people inside, “It’s been a long time since I’ve been back. I want to go for a walk by myself. You guys go home first.”
Wei Yixun looked at the time and hesitated for a moment. “Then be careful. Even though it’s not very late, you still need to pay attention to your safety. If you need anything, call me.”
Xu Pinyu nodded with a smile and waved to him. “Bye bye, I’ll be in touch.”
Watching the car’s taillights melt into the night, she stood there for a while.
The night wind blew coldly, like a sharp knife, cutting open her heart and pouring in.
This city was indeed very prosperous, with its bright lights, as if never stopping year after year.
She was so cold that she ducked into the subway entrance and bought a subway ticket, thinking she had just gotten off at a random stop.
As a result, as she walked, she walked to his neighborhood. The house still had no lights on.
She had a headache from drinking too much, so she thought of taking a walk, but she stood in the distance and looked, not daring to come closer.
Under the street lamp, the shadows of the trees were swaying in the wind.
After walking for too long, her high heels were abrading her feet. Xu Pinyu found a 24-hour convenience store.
Walking in, she saw a man and woman who looked like a couple standing at the place where the oden was sold.
They were wearing uniforms from a nearby school. The girl didn’t want to eat it, so she slapped the guy’s hand.
They said that when women reach a certain age, they become materialistic.
They begin to be moved by every limited-edition bag, by power, and status.
They become tactful and sophisticated, and laugh at the young couples sharing a bowl of oden on the side of the road, who were too childish.
But often, when they woke up from their dreams, they remember that they once had these beautiful times, and cry bitterly.
Xu Pinyu held a bottle of water and went to the cashier to get a bag of band-aids.
Inadvertently, her gaze swept over the newspaper hanging next to the cashier, a tabloid.
Accompanied by a few blurry snapshots, the headline was eye-catching:
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‘Shen Youbai, heir to the Shen Group, may be in love with supermodel Jiang Yizhen.’
Because the newspaper was hanging upside down, Xu Pinyu tilted her head to read it, and she was stunned.
Coincidentally, the TV in front was playing an entertainment show.
The flamboyantly dressed male host said, “Actually, you may not know that Jiang Yizhen is not only a famous model, but also the daughter of the Hongguang Enterprises.”
The female host held her face and opened her eyes wide, “Wow, not only do they have good looks, but their backgrounds are also…”
Halfway through her words, she raised her hands and shouted, “This is simply a torture for single dogs, I want to protest!”
The male host continued, “But what we’re saying doesn’t count, it’s just gossip.”
“Right, right, if the two of you are openly in love in the future, we’d like to congratulate you in advance, and wish you a hundred years of good luck.”
“Hahaha, this word is used too early.”
After two beeps, the cashier scanning the code with an expressionless face and told her a number.
Xu Pinyu took out her wallet in a daze, and she didn’t hear how much money she had paid.
She handed over a bill, picked up water and band-aids, and left.
She left very quickly, as if fleeing, and she didn’t take the change.
Her temples suddenly started to ache, and she wanted to go out for some fresh air, comforting herself that it was just the alcohol.
Cars were moving by on the side of the road, and the city was not quiet at night, but rather noisy.
Xu Pinyu thought about hailing a taxi back to the hotel, but she walked all the way to the subway entrance.
When she went down the stairs, she realized that her ankle was bleeding, but she could hardly feel the pain.
She thought about it for a moment, and then she simply sat down on the stairs, leaning against the wall, and took off her heels to use the bandages to cover the wound.
However, after taking off her high heels, her feet felt like they had been freed, and she no longer wanted to put them back on.
She sat for a long time before covering her mouth and crying uncontrollably.
Shen Youbai left without any news, and she never cried because she had unrealistic delusions.
She spent her best years waiting, thinking that she could get a diamond in return, but in the end, she ended up swallowing leftovers.
In fact, those delusions had long been worn out. Xu Pinyu tried to give up and find someone to settle down with.
But, it’s just like everyone who smoked had a different scent.
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t find someone who had the same scent as him.
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Occasionally, pedestrians walking down the subway would look back at her.
After all, big cities were cold and indifferent. There were many people who had setbacks in their careers and relationships. They couldn’t comfort them, so they chose to pass by.
Suddenly, a piece of warmth rested on her shoulder, blocking the cold wind from her back.
Xu Pinyu was stunned for a moment, and then she followed the warmth from her own coat to the man standing next to her.
He seemed to not know what expression to make when he spoke, “Sorry, I was thinking you might need it. I don’t mean anything else.”
He also handed Xu Pinyu a pack of tissues, “If you don’t mind, please use them.”
The man had a handsome face, so he couldn’t be a hooligan, at least he didn’t look like he was lacking women.
Xu Pinyu relaxed a little, took the tissues and said, “Thank you.”
Holding the tissues, she put on her shoes a little awkwardly.
When she stood up, the man’s hand came out for a moment. He probably wanted to help her, but he didn’t get the timing right.
He said to Xu Pinyu, “I know this is very presumptuous, but can I have your contact information?”
Geng Feiran had just gotten off the subway when he saw her sitting there, her long hair almost touching the steps.
As he walked past her, he noticed that she was crying. It was undeniable that if she was an ordinary-looking woman, he would have hesitated and then quietly left.
Geng Feiran said nervously, “I’m really not a scammer, don’t worry!”
He touched his neck, lowered his head and smiled, “This is my first time to strike up a conversation with someone…”
Xu Pinyu interrupted him, “Sorry, it’s not convenient for me to leave my number.”
She then took off the coat from her shoulders and gave it back to him, “Thank you.”
He received the clothes somewhat dejectedly and smiled regretfully, “It’s okay.”
Xu Pinyu nodded at him and quickly walked down the platform.
Fortunately, she caught the train that was coming in, and she stepped inside as the door slowly closed behind her.
It was late and the train was empty.
She found a seat and sat down, and the train entered the tunnel, plunging into darkness.
And in the reflection on the window glass, there was only her.
She saw that her shoulders were thin, and there was no extra room to accept anyone else’s coat.
Realizing such a sad thing, she could no longer hold back her sobs.
