Notes Across Mountains and Rivers

This book is the orthodox sequel to "Jian Breaks the Red Dust", and the story focuses on the twilight years of 2026. Wen Qing, a local writer, suffered from severe kidney disease and diabetes. He lived alone in an old house in a wheelchair all year round. In order not to hinder his wife and daughter, he took the initiative to divorce peacefully and waited for his remaining years alone. He wrote down the separation and regrets of his youth and half-life, and completed the documentary novel "Jian Breaks the Red Dust", which was officially published. This book spans thousands of miles and opens the door to the heart of Xiao Yan, the female owner of a hotel in western Sichuan, which has been sealed for 30 years. They broke up hastily, and they were separated from each other. Xiaoyan started her own business from scratch, but she has been successful for half her life but never married. After reading the secret past that only the two of them knew about in the book, she finally understood Wenqing's forbearance and fulfillment despite poverty, and how guilt and longing lingered day and night. She wanted to go to her hometown countless times to accompany him through his remaining years, but she knew very well that Wenqing had a strong self-esteem throughout his life and did not want to be disturbed by the pity of outsiders in his old age. Rushing there would only destroy his remaining stability. She chose to hide her love in her heart, thinking about her from afar, and not to disturb or see her for the rest of her life. One person protects the sick bones of his hometown and reconciles with the years of illness; the other protects the prosperous and empty city and carries his longing for half his life. Separated by mountains and seas, looking at each other from a distance without disturbing each other was the last tenderness she left for each other.