Me and "Her"

　　I've known her for eight years, but I can't marry her.

　　I’ve always behaved admirably, following closely behind her—someone much younger than me. She’s an extraordinary beauty, gracefully blossoming at the tender age of 20. My love says: "The pampered daughter of the Zuo family, radiant and delicately fair-skinned, with a slender yet captivating figure and an enchanting presence that captivates all who meet her. Her sweet smile alone could win over an entire city."

　　I’ve always followed her, simply wanting to see her gaze at me with those wise, clear eyes—enough for me already. And I dream of the day when she’ll say to me: "You’re incredibly strong, with a heart that burns so passionately. You’ve already touched me deeply, and you’re still an untapped gem, so genuine and full of joy."

　　I’ve always dreamed of pursuing such an extraordinary woman, and I’m grateful to have finally met her. Ever since I first knew her, I’ve been striving to become the best version of myself, constantly honing my strengths and growing stronger. I want to prove to her that now that I’ve become more powerful, she’ll admire me, truly see who I am, and perhaps even grow to like me even more.

　　From her, I also learned a lot—she helped me become more mature, taught me to cherish things even more, and enabled me to better integrate into a big family. Many of the stories ended in ways that left everyone feeling truly satisfied; she truly enriched me.

　　I’ve always held her in deep admiration—a profound respect for an extraordinary woman. As the older brother, I feel perfectly comfortable doing so, because she’s always been truly exceptional. I’ve known her for eight years now; right now, she’s in Chengdu, while I’m here in Xuzhou. Yet, we stay connected every single day through uninterrupted phone calls. Though we’re separated by three thousand *li*, that unbroken thread of distance only strengthens our unwavering commitment to one another. You’ve grown into a remarkable person, and I want to offer you my most heartfelt blessings—and all the passion and sincerity in my heart.

　　I wish you well, I love you—and my company.