Lost (short story) Zhang Baotong

After a drizzle, the scenery of the mountains is exceptionally clear, and the breeze floats in the green forests and meadows with the coolness of fresh rain, exuding a pure and bright fragrance. At noon, the sun broke through the clouds and flashed in the sky, and the mountains suddenly brightened with brilliant golden light.

They followed the damp path to valley after valley, and in front of them, the longing for the resort was in sight.

Walking to the grass with small purple, yellow and white flowers in front of the resort, Chen Yi stopped, with a solemn expression on his face, and asked, "What do you think about that question?"

"Which problem?" Zhao Jiping looked at her face, a little puzzled.

"That question from last night. Chen Yi reminded him.

Zhao Jiping thought about it, looked a little embarrassed, and said, "I think that kind of life is not for you, and one day you will get tired of it and regret it." ”

Chen Yi shook his head insistently and said, "Just say it, okay, I'm willing to go all over the world with you, no, we will break up and never see each other." Her tone was unusually stubborn and resolute.

Zhao Jiping pondered for a while and said, "You promise you won't regret it?"

"Regret?" Chen Yi smiled indifferently and said, "Even if you regret it, I admit it." ”

Zhao Jiping saw that her attitude was so resolute, he seemed a little excited, suddenly grabbed her hand, and said earnestly, "I will cherish you very much, and I will do everything to make her live a happy and happy life." As long as I can make you happy, I can give up painting and live a stable and peaceful life with you. ”

Chen Yi put his face in his arms and said emotionally, "I won't let you give up painting, that's your career and dream." ”

Zhao Jiping took her in his arms, kissed her, and said, "Come here and wait for me at six o'clock tomorrow morning, and I will take you out of here together." ”

Chen Yi answered, and hugged Zhao Jiping tightly. The meadow was empty, and only the afterglow of the setting sun was stretching their figures for a long time.

Early in the morning, Chen Yi heard the birdsong outside the window and got up. She put on her favorite dress, put on light makeup, combed her long hair, and began to pack her bag. The bag is not large, so it can only hold some cosmetics and a change of dress. Seeing that it was still early, she lay on the bed again. Her heart was a little excited, pounding wildly. She knows the risks and consequences of her doing so. Because she knows that she is not entirely herself, she has many responsibilities and obligations for her family, loved ones, colleagues and the unit. This was the reason for her hesitation and confusion, but she also thought about what was the risk of a person who had experienced the hardships of life and death lost in the forest and mountains? She kept scolding her husband at her last night, and even raised his slap to slap her in the face, comparing it with the scene when Zhao Jiping sacrificed his life to protect her and rushed towards the takin herd, and felt that her husband's angry and helpless appearance was really pitiful and ridiculous. But Zhao Jiping has precious and beautiful things on her body that tempt her, attract her, and make her can't help but be moved. Even so, she regretted that her husband's slap at her had not been slapped in the face, otherwise she would have given herself a perfect reason to run away. But no matter what, she has made up her mind that as long as she can live a meaningful and worthwhile life in the future, she will do whatever it takes, and she should live for herself, not for others. As for the marriage between her and her husband, she felt that it was not a difficult matter, on the contrary, if she filed for divorce from her husband now, he would never agree.

From six to five o'clock, she took out a pen and paper and left a note: Li Lin, I'm leaving, don't look for me, it's all because I lost it. Chen Yi. Then, she grabbed her bag and went out the door. She doesn't have to worry about being discovered by her husband and colleagues. They have been playing mahjong since last night, and they will not break up until nine o'clock in the morning. By that time, she would have followed her loved ones away and flew away.

People haven't gotten up yet, it's quiet in the hotel. She walked out of the door of the hotel and saw that there was no one on the lawn, so she stood on the grass and waited, thinking that a beautiful vision was in front of her, and there was an uncontrollable excitement in her heart.

At six o'clock and five o'clock, she still didn't see him come out, and she couldn't help but be a little anxious. At this time, a young man walked out of the porter, looked at her, and asked, "Are you Chen Yi?"

Chen Yi said, "Yes. ”

The young man handed over a letter. She opened it and looked at it, but was surprised: Chen Yi, I'm sorry, I thought about it all night, and I felt that you couldn't leave with me, and I didn't want you to take this risk and be afraid. You are a woman and should enjoy life in peace and tranquility. Love you always. Zhao Jiping.

Chen Yi read the letter and wanted to cry. She felt like she had been cheated by him. The feelings were hurt badly, but she didn't want to hate him. She took a few steps and asked the boy, "When did he go?"

The guy said, "It's been more than ten minutes." ”

Chen Yi carried his bag and chased briskly towards the side of the road down the slope.