Standing on the TED stage in the United States, Ji Jing switched from precise, scientific German to Chinese: "This time, I've put all my bets on you. Can you please not make me lose?"
No one knew who he was speaking to. No one saw the bewilderment in his dark eyes. No one understood what kind of story lay behind his words and expression.
The live interpreters fell silent mid-sentence. Unlike in a movie, no tearful woman came walking gracefully toward him. The sudden hush in the venue was followed by an uncontrollable buzz of discussion.
Admit it. Admit that you stopped wanting his honest love long ago.
Admit it. Admit how heartbroken and devastated you are right now.
In this historic moment, in this great moment, author, have you seen my sincere heart?