When I came to Lijiang Old Town for the first time, I was immediately shocked by the simple architecture and charming style. Walking along the bluestone slabs, I saw many unique shops and scenery.
I have always wanted to travel, but the thought of the balance in my bank card has put me off. I used to think it was difficult to make money, and I would definitely have to go through countless mental struggles with such a large expense.
I now feel that people can’t just be busy making money in life. Making money is important, but we are not slaves to life.
Traveling can indeed brighten a person's mood. Lin Feifei's depressed mood was obviously relieved. In fact, it was not the scenery that saved her, it was just that after seeing the world, she let herself go.
Lijiang is known as the "Capital of Romantic Encounters", and it is said that it is said to be the best place for romantic encounters in the world. I am destined to have no chance of having an affair, but it is good to look at the beauties to amuse my eyes.
When you come to Lijiang, you have to go to a bar. After we returned to the hotel to take a short rest in the afternoon, as the sun set, we embarked on a journey to the bar.
The ancient city is relatively quiet during the day, but at night, there are gradually more and more people. We went to a bar hidden in an alley. This was recommended to me by Zhang Xi, who said it was opened by his buddy. When it came time for us to name him, I asked him if it could be cheaper? Zhang Xi patted his chest and promised that there would never be a wine tray.
The name of this bar is "Shimei". Looking at these two big characters engraved on the wooden board and recalling the first half of my life, I can't help but smile bitterly. I wish it was called "Amnesia".
The bar in Lijiang has a unique temperament. It retains the simple charm and incorporates modern elements. Dim lights are scattered in every corner, giving people a hazy feeling. There are a few small lamps on the table, illuminating Every detail is illuminated. The wine bottles are neatly arranged on the bar, and the drinks of various colors are shining with charming brilliance.
This bar is doing very well. If Zhang Xi hadn't said hello in advance and reserved seats for us, we might not have had a seat at all.
We ordered two cups of draft beer and a few plates of snacks. For Zhang Xi's sake, the bar owner gave us two more snacks.
After we arrived, we found out that the owner of the bar was also the resident singer. He picked up the microphone in his hand and coughed lightly, attracting the attention of the audience.
He briefly introduced us to the style of the bar. It turned out that he encouraged guests to sing, and for every song they sang, the bar would reduce the price of a drink.
I slapped my thigh, and when I got on stage, I had to sing to the end, or maybe he would have to pay me back.
As the saying goes, money can make the world go round. Driven by the desire to save money, I volunteered and was the first to step onto the stage. The audience immediately burst into applause.
I gave full play to my greatest advantage - thick skin. As long as I am not embarrassed, others will be embarrassed.
I took over the guitar and sang a song "Believe Everything is the Best Arrangement".
"Open your eyes, the house is surrounded by walls."
"A sigh, full of depression."
"Beautiful reverie, no one responds."
"..."
I actually overheard this song, and I was shocked at the time. I believe everything is the best arrangement. Although it sounds a bit self-comforting, we will always encounter setbacks and failures. If we change our perspective, in fact, life It's not as bad as we thought.
After finishing the song, the audience burst into applause. I saw Lin Feifei’s eyes sparkling in the crowd. I sighed secretly, hoping that this song could bring her strength!
The boss walked up to the stage while applauding, and asked me with a smile: "Can you tell us your story?"
I was stunned for a moment.
Is there such a link?
The boss saw that I was stunned, so he smiled and comforted me, telling me not to be nervous. This was a part of their bar. After every song, there was a chatting part. We were all strangers, so there was nothing we couldn't let go of.
In fact, strangers are the best listeners. You can chat with strangers without any worries. I used to really like to talk to my friends, but then I found that they had no time to care about my affairs, so I gradually got used to not talking to the people around me.
I pursed my lips and said nothing, wondering where to start, but my boss misunderstood and thought I was reserved, so he patted me
I smiled over my shoulder, "My girlfriend is sitting down there, is she being reserved?"
I glanced at him and shook my head: "No, I said yes, but can you give me another drink for free? If you can give me money, I can talk to you until dawn."
"..."
After I made a joke with him, I pondered for a few seconds and said, "My story starts with unemployment..."
When I talk about these past events, they seem to have happened yesterday and are still vivid in my mind.
At that time, I was still young and vigorous, full of passion and dreams, but the cruel reality suddenly made me wake up. It turned out that what I had been pursuing was just something imposed on me by others, so I had never been happy.
Before I told my story about being unemployed and being raped, I thought someone would laugh at me. But after I finished speaking, the audience listened quietly and no one laughed at me.
I have been holding these things in my heart for a long time. After I said them out, I felt more relaxed than I had ever felt before.
If you want to mingle with a group of strangers, alcohol is the best catalyst. After a few glasses of wine, everyone is awakened by alcohol. Many people open up and tell their stories with a group of strangers.
Many people told their own stories. Some came to Lijiang because of broken love, and some had just been laid off. Listening to their stories, I felt like I could see myself.
Lin Feifei had been listening to them quietly, her eyes sparkling, and she seemed to be thinking of herself.
I feel like I see a microcosm of a small society in them. Like Lin Feifei, they were all injured, so they came to Lijiang to find themselves again.
When we came out of the bar, it was already past ten o'clock in the night. Lin Feifei was a little drunk and staggered when she walked. Later, she simply asked me to carry her on my back.
Fortunately, the bar is not far from the inn, otherwise I would have been exhausted.
Under the moonlight, our shadows were stretched out, like a lens specially lengthened by the night. She snuggled quietly on my back, her cheek pressed against his, as if there were only two of us left in the world. .
"Dear..." Lin Feifei suddenly spoke softly.
"Huh?" I was stunned, thinking she had fallen asleep long ago.
"Thank you for everything you have done for me."
"Why did you say thank you to me all of a sudden, so out of sight?"
"I originally thought I was the worst off, but today after listening to everyone talk about their own experiences, I suddenly realized that being unemployed is actually nothing. It was me who magnified this setback."
The corners of my mouth raised slightly. She seemed to be in a much better mood since she could say this.
I smiled happily and said with emotion: "In fact, we can always find our own shadow in other people's stories. Don't worry too much. Taking advantage of this break, the most important thing is to have a good conversation with yourself."
