The Searing Moth

He takes his own life on her birthday. On the day he kills himself, she wishes him good health and a peaceful, happy life. … “I’m an extreme perfectionist and an utterly practical person. So, to me, everything beautiful should end at its very peak. Just like this moment, with He Qingyu and me. If we kept going, I imagine we’d end up in different circles, with different topics, different understandings, different opinions, and different ideals. Then would come endless arguments, starting small and growing into huge fights, until we were exhausted and parted on bad terms. But when I looked at He Qingyu just now, I hesitated. Perhaps our ending could remain just as beautiful. Then, the moment reason returned, I suddenly understood: everything is always changing and developing, and beauty cannot last forever. I can’t bear the possibility of our story ending badly, so let’s stop here. That way, the story in my memory will have a happy ending forever.”, Gu Ning