Retirement Journal: The Borderlands Edition

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, I started a new book. There was no other reason than to write two thousand words every day to prevent Alzheimer's disease, haha. The government just introduced a policy to delay retirement. Those of us born in the late 1960s, due to special policies at the time, could retire five years early if we worked in areas with toxic or hazardous substances.

Our first stop was Chongming Island, solely to see the estuary of the Yangtze River, China's mother river.

After finishing my trip to Zhejiang, today I'm starting my first stop in Fujian: Mount Taimu. I'll report back to everyone after I've had my fun.

The deep bond between classmates was palpable; we hadn't seen each other for over thirty years, only exchanging video calls at most. Upon meeting, my classmates remembered what had happened thirty-six years ago, and so did their parents.

First a classmate, then a fellow traveler, I got drunk at two consecutive parties, but thankfully, I managed to maintain my composure and not lose my manners.

Best wishes! I've been reading your previous book, and I only found out today that you've updated it with a new one. I've just started working, while you've already made significant contributions to society and are about to retire. Thank you for bringing us together through your writing! Wishing you both a pleasant journey and good health! Welcome to visit Sichuan! 🤭

A small act of kindness turned into a great one. Because I was busy and couldn't see them off, I drove over 40 kilometers to the entrance of Lidang Park and brought eight fast food meals to see them off.

I've entered Tibet. Let me write a few words. Everyone says that going to Tibet can purify one's soul. Is Tibet a spiritual bathhouse or a great rainbow bath? I'm looking forward to it. To purify the soul, the first step is attitude; just as when going to a public bathhouse, you must first take off your clothes and enter the pool.

I admire your parade and the harmony between you and your husband. By the way, is your wife from Cixi?

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