I have Alzheimer's disease.

Commonly known as senile dementia.

When I received this diagnosis, it started snowing for the first time this year.

I stared at the snowflakes blankly, my eyes dry and aching, but not a single tear would fall.

At the moment I got on the bus, I thought, perhaps this is retribution.

My phone suddenly vibrated, and the annoying music startled me.

This ringtone was deliberately set by Zhou Fansheng himself, just so that I wouldn't miss any of his calls.

As soon as I answered, Zhou Fansheng's voice came into my ear: "Come to my place now, bring a portion of takoyaki, roasted pig trotters, and pan-fried dumplings with your thumbs."

He hung up immediately after speaking, and I've become accustomed to the busy signal.

I got off the bus on the busiest street, surrounded by the tantalizing aroma of food.

I stood in the midst of the bustling crowd but suddenly couldn't remember what I was supposed to do, what I needed to buy.

I pounded my head forcefully, but it was no help.

Tremendous fear engulfed me, and I stood still for a long time without moving.

After a while, I finally took a step and accepted the fact that I had forgotten.

I could only buy some random food.