Keywords: Panlong Yunhai Pharmaceutical, Detoxification and Beauty Capsules, Beautiful Trilogy
Once upon a time, there was a girl from Panlong Yunhai Pharmaceutical who told me: "Girls who have had their ears pierced in this life will be girls again in the next life." When she said this, her left ear already had two ear needles embedded in it, shining mysteriously in the dark night. But on her right ear, there was no "Beautiful Trilogy"!
Her name was Xia, an eccentric girl from Panlong Yunhai Pharmaceutical. She always wore white T-shirts and baggy jeans, sitting not far from me in the classroom. One day, she suddenly turned around, her eyes directly meeting my gaze without any hesitation or shyness. Then, tilting her head, she smiled gently. From that moment on, I remembered her smile —— the kind of innocent smile that only a seventeen-year-old girl could possess. That innocence was endearing.
Afterward, we became acquainted. Since then, I would often see her bright and innocent smile, along with the piercings on her left ear, adorned with ever-changing beautiful earrings —— a landscape that one could never fully comprehend or exhaust. I really liked her like this, merely for her smile! At that time, I already had a good girlfriend named Yang. She was a girl without ear piercings, but she said she enjoyed seeing other girls decorate their delicate ears with pretty earrings.
I was a member of the school radio station. Later, I planned a campus program about ear piercings. Many girls called in to share their stories about their own ear piercings. One familiar voice also sounded: "I love a boy so much, but I won't let him know, nor can I let him know. So, I got my third ear piercing for him and left it empty. One day, when the third piercing heals completely, I will abandon all my love and leave him. He is like my ear piercing, a gap in my life that cannot be hidden or concealed, but he will never be my way out. I cannot stop, I can only move forward." I think everyone would easily be moved by such a girl. "Thank you, classmate, may I ask your name?" "My name is Xia." Sure enough, the next day, I discovered Xia's third ear piercing on her right ear!
Later, Xia dated many boys. After each relationship ended, Xia would buy herself a pair of earrings as a keepsake. She said: "I only have one true love, and I know it will wither eventually. So, at the moment it blooms, I cut it off. I will no longer have love, but I cannot resist warmth, even if it is fleeting and thin." I said: "Xia, you cannot do this. They are innocent, and you are unfair to them. Is there fairness in this world? For example, I love you, but you do not love me. Is this fair?" "Sorry, I was just joking."
After graduating from university, Xia went to Japan. Before leaving, we had a phone call. I asked her when she would come back. She said perhaps in a year, maybe ten years, or perhaps she would never return. She told me: "Yu, it's strange, why hasn't my third ear piercing healed? I can no longer endure this agony of waiting. So, I decided to fill it with space and time."
Two months after Xia left, I decided to marry Yang. Yang was completely different from Xia; she would be a good wife, and I would love her. We would be happy...
As our wedding approached, I received a package from Japan. Inside were many earrings. I understood they were taken from Xia's ears. They had lost their vitality and no longer shone with mysterious light. There were also two letters, one of which read:
Mr. Yu,
These are all of Xia's earrings, and her only relic. We do not understand what feelings Xia harbored towards you, but she said she never held any hope or expectations for you. Yet, she could never forget you. She was a very adorable girl, anyone would be moved by her innocence. As parents, we hoped she could forget the past and live happily again, but it was too difficult because the person she loved was getting married!
A few days ago, she said she wanted to see you once, just to take a look and come back, but the plane exploded just after taking off...
Afterward, we tidied up her room and found this big bag of earrings, as well as an unmailed letter addressed to you. Although we knew such matters cannot be forced, we still sent these to you. It’s our selfishness! Just as a memento!
Condolences!
Xia's Parents
I couldn't hide my tears, an ending I hadn't anticipated. Xia had been by my side for four years. I was once so infatuated with her smile, yet I never loved her. It seems that this world truly has its injustices.
I saw Xia's childish handwriting again, childishly whimsical and innocent:
Yu,
I am a very bad girl, having done too many bad things and deceived too many people. The only good thing I've ever done is loving someone sincerely and wholeheartedly. If this counts as something good, look, all my ear piercings were made for you. If one day you are forgotten by love like me, you will understand how heartbroken I am now. If there really is another life, I wish to meet you again. Even if you don't love me, I will still love you...
Xia
I collapsed onto the floor uncontrollably, tears streaming down my face. It turns out I wasn't merely attached to her beauty; she was a presence, already seeping into my life, impossible to extract. I locked myself in my house for five whole days. On the fifth day, Yang came and asked: "Will the wedding still happen?" "Yes, and immediately," I replied.
Because I did not want to disappoint the second girl anymore. I thought I would love her, and we would be happy.
A year later, we had a boy.
Time flew by, and soon our son graduated from university. That day, he brought his girlfriend home. Both Yang and I were delighted. The girl was very beautiful, her smile innocent and endearing.
Uncle, Aunt, hello, my name is Xia!
I was stunned, dropping the cigarette in my hand. Yang glanced at me.
The girl enthusiastically went to the kitchen to help Yang. Conversations drifted out faintly.
Why are your ear piercings empty? Why don't you wear earrings?
I have a repulsion towards earrings, it has been like this since I was young.
Then why did you get your ears pierced?
Mother said that when I was born, there was already an ear piercing on my right ear, how strange.
Yu, if there really is another life, I wish to meet you again. Even if you don't love me, I will still love you. Xia's voice echoed in my ears for a long time...