In life, there will always be some unsettling surprises that embarrass and catch us off guard, and there will always be some unexpected surprises that surprise and move us.

Yu Mei looked at the white rose a little distracted, this violet vase had been empty for a long time, and it had always been placed in the corner of the cabinet, she hadn't noticed it for a long time. Like many objects that have been collected, they will naturally fade into oblivion after a long time, or become obscure even when they are close to sight.

In the boring career day after day, her heart has been as calm as a deep pool, even if there will be some stories of trying to throw stones and temptations, she also regards it as someone else's game, and it is difficult to create emotional ripples in her heart.

The violet vase is an antique piece of artificial crystal, which she bought at the antique market the year she graduated from high school. Dongfang Siyi, who was shopping together, first found this vase, he felt that this vase was a little familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere, and then remembered that he had seen exactly the same thing in a classical book, but the one in front of him was obviously an imitation. Dongfang Siyi bargained with the stall owner and made a deal for two yuan, which was enough for a person's living expenses for a few days at that time.

Brother Yu Ming saw that Yu Mei's eyes were also staring at this vase, and there was a rare joy in his eyes, so he looked at the vase and said to Dongfang Siyi: "What do you want this vase for a boy, it's really boring." The vase is naturally the most suitable for girls' preferences, I think you should give it to Xiaomei. ”

Dongfang Siyi and Yu Mei brothers and sisters have been classmates from elementary school to high school, and they are brothers and sisters, after listening to Yu Ming's words, he looked at Yu Mei and said to Yu Ming with a smile: "If I just said that I would buy this vase and give it to Xiaomei, would you agree?" You must say that I have ulterior motives, and I must refuse. Now, but you took the initiative yourself, you can't say that I have ulterior motives, right? ”

Yu Ming felt that his defense line seemed to be in danger of failing: "Dongfang Siyi, when did you become so unpredictable?" As long as I am here, any attempt by you will be in vain. I hope you have this kind of consciousness and don't use it anymore. ”

Dongfang Siyi no longer distinguished from Yu Ming, looked at Yu Mei and said, "Since you have decided to give this vase to Xiaomei, what can you do with just a vase?" You can't just send an empty vase to a girl, right? Yu Mei: What flowers do you like? Let's go buy together. ”

Yu Ming looked at Dongfang Siyi vigilantly again and said, "Don't think about taking the opportunity to do anything else!" Don't think I don't know flowers. Dongfang Siyi pursed his lips nonchalantly and said: "You are a flower blind, anyway, you don't know what flowers are, let alone what flower language is." ”

Yu Mei laughed happily, looking at these two big boys who have been with her day and night since elementary school, although they are the best buddies, sometimes they are like a pair of aggressive roosters. In her eyes, these are the two brothers who care about her the most, they protect themselves like a security wall, and never let others bully them.

That day, the three of them went to the new flower shop next to the bookstore they frequented, and after repeated selection, they finally bought two bouquets of lilies, one white and one pink. The white one symbolizes purity and solemnity, and the pink one symbolizes purity and elegance, both of which are Yu Mei's favorite colors.

Yu Mei also likes the praise of women embodied in the white lily, because the lily gives people a quiet and introverted feeling, and symbolizes women's independence and self-improvement. Dongfang Siyi wanted to pay the money, but Yu Ming waved his hand to prevent him from paying, Yu Ming bluntly admonished while paying: "Dongfang Siyi, don't beat the idea of the little sister, she is a top student in the whole grade, you and I are both scumbag types, you are not worthy of her." ”

Dongfang Siyi pretended to be dejected very cooperatively and said: "I know that I am a toad lying on the ground, and Xiaomei is a swan flying in the blue sky, isn't it okay?" You don't have to worry about it. Yu Ming looked at him and nodded with satisfaction and said, "Well, it's pretty much the same, even if you are a little self-aware." ”

Yu Mei didn't speak, just watched the two brothers tease each other on the side, and then stroked the violet vase with some love, this vase in addition to its own color made her like it, the whole bottle also revealed a kind of glowing dark light, which attracted her attention even more. Yu Mei felt that this dark light had a mysterious power, she liked to explore the unknown, and she showed great interest in everything that could make her feel mysterious and unknown.

A few years ago, during the high school reunion, Dongfang Siyi found this vase placed in the cabinet from the work photos taken by Yu Mei. The work photo was taken on the day the appraisal center was founded, and Yu Mei sat on a large chair behind her desk, behind which was a row of cabinets full of books, and violet vases stood quietly in the corner of the cabinets.

"Is this vase still there? I thought ......" Dongfang Siyi was a little surprised, but he remembered this vase, and even after twenty years, he could still remember the violet vase with a magical glaze.

Yu Mei smiled and asked, "Why not?" What do you think? Do you think it's gone? This question is so weird, do you wish it was gone? Why do you want such a beautiful work of art to disappear out of thin air? Don't you know where it holds in my heart? ”

Dongfang Siyi also felt that his problem was really unreasonable, and had to explain patiently: "How can you think like this, I just wonder how such a fragile thing can be preserved intact until now." I don't know how many times you've moved home, and it's a miracle that such fragile things can still stay perfectly in the world. ”

Yu Mei's smile was full of confidence: "That's the logic of you boys, but in my opinion, it's an extremely wrong concept." What is fragile is not the necessary property of the thing itself, but the misconception that is artificially imposed on it. Will it stand there silently and disappear for no reason? Definitely not. If you don't cherish it and throw it on the ground like a dumb thing, of course it will shatter. I can't remember how many times I've moved, but every time I move, I carefully wrap it tightly and put it in that wooden box, so it will always be with me. You boys don't understand, beauty needs to be cared for. Wouldn't it be too hard for you to want it to be beautiful and to think that it should be as hard as a stone? ”

Yu Ming, who was listening to them on the sidelines, laughed: "Fortunately, this vase was given to the little sister, if it was in your Dongfang Siyi's hands, it would have turned into scum and thrown into the garbage heap." Hehe, maybe it will only leave you with a memory that is not salty or light. ”

Dongfang Siyi also laughed: "Speaking of the story of the vase, I remembered a divorce case I handled, which was a divorce case related to a vase, and it was also a very interesting divorce case, and it was also an embarrassing divorce case. ”

It was a young couple who had just been married for three years. The woman works as a fashion designer, and the man is a photographer. After getting married, the two opened a wedding photo studio, the woman is responsible for the wedding dress design, the man is responsible for the wedding photography, and also serves as the wedding host.

Dongfang Siyi recalled: "The divorce was proposed by the woman, and the woman put forward only one fact and reason, that is, because the man broke one of her vases. I was also a little confused at the time, so I asked her if there were any other facts or reasons. Her answer was straightforward, she said, 'He didn't just break a vase, he broke a heart.' Every fragment of that vase was like a knife, and they scarred my heart. Later I learned that the vase symbolized a beautiful relationship she once had, and that the other boy in the story was no longer alive, and that this vase was the only memorial he left to her after he had fired it for her. ”

Dongfang Siyi looked at Yu Mei and said with emotion: "You are right, beauty needs to be cared for, whether it is family, friendship, or love, it all needs to be cared for, just like that vase, if you lose it, you will never be able to get it back." ”

Yu Mei looked at the vase in the cabinet, which had accompanied Yu Mei through college and graduate school. After that, she also kept it by her side, and she saw friendship and affection in this vase. Now, she wondered with some confusion, who had removed it again, and who had inserted this white rose full of buds in it?

"Knock, knock, knock." There was a soft knock on the door outside.

Yu Mei withdrew her gaze from the vase that had awakened many of her memories, brushed her hair with her fingers, and said, "Please come in!" Then he turned his head to look out the door.

(Next Notice: Chapter 38: Where Not to Meet)