Actually, I had already noticed that we were two different kinds of people.

During our school days, we both studied hard because reality forced us to work hard. The few hundred yuan of scholarships were enough to cover our meals for several months.

But as we started working, we changed.

I settled for what came my way and joined a large company after graduation. The salary was good, and although I was busy, having food and shelter made me content.

But Jiang Muxue yearned for success.

However, in that circle, she had no connections and was unwilling to compromise. She could only play minor roles in various productions, sometimes being so busy that we wouldn't see each other for half a year.

It was always me who supported her.

But even so, it did not affect our relationship, and I decisively proposed to her.

She was full of me in her heart and eyes.

And I felt the same way.

Until two years ago, her role was snatched away.

At that time, she finally got a speaking role.

Because one scene required the actress to wear a torn dress, half of her body lying motionless in rapidly freezing water.

The director was also influential and did not allow the use of a stunt double. He had strict requirements for appearance.

She took the role and filmed a few seconds of the scene for half an hour.

After the shoot, her lips turned purple.

But she was happy and called me to say that the director had promised to give her a supporting role in the next film, a big production that might give her a breakthrough.

But it didn't happen.

Because the backer behind the new supporting actress was even more powerful than the director.

This was a common occurrence in the entertainment industry.

But after that incident, Jiang Han changed her name to "Jiang Muxue" and followed the company's arrangements. If they wanted her to create a CP, she would create a CP. If they wanted her to attend banquets, she would attend banquets...

The persistent Jiang Xue, who once talked about upholding her bottom line, disappeared completely and completely complied with the market.

At the same time, the companionship faded away as she became more and more famous.

I did notice that she was blinded by the fame and fortune, but I always thought that she was that beautiful little girl, the one I had taken care of in the orphanage, protected in school, and who was full of me in her heart and eyes. No matter how much she changed, she was still my woman, and I wanted to take good care of her.

But in reality, it was a big slap in the face.

..................

I took small bites of the hospital food, all liquid, with no taste.

Forget it, it's better to think of her than to think about food.

I really want to eat hot pot, spicy hot pot, crayfish, scallion pancakes with extra spice, and wash it down with an ice-cold beer...

I blink my eyes.

Right, I'm dying anyway, so why watch my diet?

Realizing this so late, the chemotherapy made my hair fall out, and it hasn't improved yet. Fortunately, I didn't have many sessions, so it still looks normal.

Thinking about this, I got up from the hospital bed.

I've never seen the sea since I live in the north. I want to go to H City. I heard that the sunrise there is incredibly beautiful, and now is the perfect time.

I got up and walked out, only to find Jiang Muxue still sitting in a chair.

She was awakened by the sound of the door opening and hurriedly got up, with red bloodshot eyes from lack of rest. "Lin Qing, where are you going? Shall I support you?"

I waved her hand away and walked on my own.

She slowly followed behind me, mimicking my every step.

It's annoying.

I turned around. "Stop following me!"

She froze for a moment, feeling lost. "I... I'm just worried about you. Can you let me accompany you? I won't listen to the company anymore. I just want you..."

"Stop pretending to be affectionate. Get lost, Jiang Muxue! It's you whohas changed, not me. You're not the person I once knew. I don't need your pity or false concern. Just leave me alone."

I walked away, leaving her standing there, tears streaming down her face.

As I made my way to H City, I reflected on the past and realized that our paths had diverged a long time ago. I had settled for a comfortable life, while she had pursued fame and success at any cost.

Perhaps it was my fault for holding on to the image of the girl I once knew, refusing to see the person she had become. But the truth was undeniable. We were no longer compatible.

Arriving in H City, I found a spot on the beach and sat down, gazing out at the vast expanse of the sea. The waves crashed against the shore, a reminder of the relentless passage of time.

As I watched the sunrise, I let go of the bitterness and resentment that had built up inside me. It was time to focus on myself, on finding peace and acceptance in the face of my illness.

Jiang Muxue's presence lingered in my mind, but I knew that I had made the right decision. Sometimes, letting go is the only way to find true happiness.

From that day on, I chose to live for myself, embracing each moment and cherishing the people who truly cared about me.

Life is too short to hold on to broken dreams and lost connections. It's better to let go and create a new path, one that leads to fulfillment and inner peace.