The Third Girl, Gu Xiaomin

This is an absolutely excellent book, far superior to those so-called "feel-good" novels that lower readers' IQs. The writing is beautiful, the character portrayals are vivid and delicate, the plot is thought-provoking and highly inspiring. It's a pity that capitalism, driven by profit, has left this great book unused and buried its talent. It's a truly good book, and I felt a deep sense of regret after finishing it. Why can't such a good book become more popular? In this noisy and restless society, this book is like a pearl in the deep sea, waiting for a discerning eye to discover it.

Don't devalue yourself, don't give yourself away too easily, and don't try to please others unconditionally. Different circles, no need to force yourself to fit in! Instead of wasting time on others, focus on doing what you love. Continuously learn and improve your personal qualities, temperament, and charm—that's what's truly worthwhile to strive for. He who trifles with life will achieve nothing; he who cannot master himself will forever remain a slave. -- Goethe There are four keys to opening the door to happiness: speak kindly, see others with compassion, have love in your heart, and do good deeds. If you don't work hard, besides getting older, losing hair, and looking younger, you still won't be able to afford what you can't afford, and the person you like will still be irrelevant to you. Don't be self-satisfied with what appears to be hard work by most people. Things like staying up all night reading, sleeping only a few hours for days on end, or not having a holiday in ages—if these are things to boast about, then anyone on the Foxconn assembly line works far harder than you. Humans are naturally prone to self-pity; only by staying constantly clear-headed can you see where true value lies. The reason most people are mediocre is not because of a lack of ability, but because they are content with the status quo, failing to unleash their potential and burying themselves in a mundane, mechanical life. True beauty lies not in appearance, but in the experiences that have left scars and then faded, making one strong and serene. Therefore, elegance is not something that can be trained, but a product of experience. Composure is not something that can be faked, but a result of inner peace. In a sense, people never truly grow old; only their appearance ages. Time makes a soul more and more captivating. Every step of your life must be accomplished through your own abilities, so cultivating yourself is far more important than flattering others. Instead of being harsh with others, be harsh with yourself; only by enduring hardship can you be worthy of your dreams; if you don't want to suffer your whole life, you have to suffer for a while! Reflect daily, make a little progress, and your mindset will improve significantly. Being overly prickly, sensitive, and anxious is another form of inferiority complex; it only shows that you lack confidence and are prone to panic. True strength lies in composure in the face of adversity. Solve problems rationally, logically, and with your brain engaged, and life will be much smoother. Be the best version of yourself; you don't need to care about others' opinions. Only by staying clear-headed can we see where the true value lies. In this world, there are no feelings that can be returned to. Even if you could go back, you would find that everything has changed beyond recognition. The only thing that can be returned to is the memory that exists in your heart. Yes, there's no going back, so we can only keep moving forward. This world doesn't offer a way to undo regrets; don't wait until your heart is broken to piece it back together with apologies. What the future holds, you'll only know when you've walked the path of life. All you need to do is live in the present, be the best version of yourself, choose a path and walk it well. Eat when you're hungry, sleep when you're tired, and believe that after darkness comes dawn. May this year be one where we neither waste time nor engage in empty talk. We can have a thousand expectations, but at least let's sow the seeds of a beginning; there's no need to be relentless or seek complete understanding. We understand that everyone has their own path and journey, and there's no need to desperately seek companionship or protection; we still dare to love and dare to leave, learning from our mistakes and letting go as we move forward; we face the mundane with equanimity and see the ordinary with a calm heart. Life can be wonderful if it's exciting, but more importantly, it should be free. The three greatest regrets in life are: not knowing how to choose, not sticking to your choices, and constantly making the same choices. The people I admire most all share one characteristic: unwavering resolve. When it comes to things they truly care about, their goals are clear, their principles are unwavering, and they remain steadfast. Observing them make choices always inspires me. I, too, must constantly remind myself that weak people can never achieve the life they desire; the pursuit of happiness requires a heart of steel. Learn to make peace with your past self. Spend your time on improvement, not complaining. Learn to take others' opinions lightly, gradually become stronger, and don't be too disappointed in life. Be someone who knows how to take responsibility and share. Please take responsibility for yourself; don't just live, but live passionately and energetically. Don't be weak, and don't rely too much on others' guidance. Live each day with purpose, do your job to the best of your ability, and you will have no regrets. There's no need to know more, nor to ask for more time; what's precious between people is the fleeting moment that illuminates each other's lives. The three hardest things in the world are: not wasting time; keeping secrets; and forgetting the harm others have done to you. No one can live forever on a seemingly decent salary, comforting themselves that a peaceful life is a blessing and that not being tired is good enough. When you get old and find that you can no longer do the things you want to do or have the life you desire, you will realize how sinful it was to deceive yourself with comfort when you were young. By then, it will be too late. If you're worried that you're too old to start learning something now, think of it this way: even if you give up learning it, you'll still get older anyway. Anger is punishing yourself for someone else's mistakes; worry is tormenting yourself with your own faults; regret is destroying yourself with helpless memories of the past; anxiety is frightening yourself with imagined risks; loneliness is imprisoning yourself in a self-made cell; inferiority is belittling yourself with the strengths of others. Perhaps only by letting go of these can you find true happiness. Life is full of hardships; living itself is a form of spiritual practice. There are no second chances, no auditions, no rehearsals, no replays—it's always a live broadcast. Only by knowing how to be grateful, loving life, cherishing what we have, and treasuring what we have can we live a happy, fulfilling, beautiful, and blissful life.

There's something more important than bullying Jinxi: anyone who dares to plagiarize Jinxi's books will be severely punished. Remember my words, we will make sure those people spend the rest of their lives in jail. Believe it or not, just you wait and see!

Helping others is a sign of wisdom; helping oneself is a sign of compassion; and helping one's heart is a form of spiritual practice. Life is a journey of self-cultivation; helping others is helping oneself, and helping oneself is helping one's heart. We are all ferry crossings, helping others, helping our own hearts, and helping ourselves. We wander in this mortal world not to see through its illusions, but to live better. To help others, one must first help oneself; to help oneself, one must first help one's own heart. If Heaven does not help, one must help oneself. Helping others, helping hearts, and helping oneself—everything happens for a reason. What you give, you receive; what you calculate, you lose. Helping others is helping yourself; what you give to others will one day return to you! Helping yourself is helping others; be strict with yourself, and you will have more opportunities to use your talents! Help others, help yourself, help your heart. To help others, first help yourself; to help yourself, first help your heart. In the ebb and flow of life, amidst joys and sorrows, the past is unattainable, and the future need not be disturbed. Let go of what you cannot let go of, and release what you cannot release. A peaceful mind can heal three thousand ailments, and a calm mind can understand all things. In this life, we must help others, help our own hearts, and help ourselves. Only by overcoming both joy and sorrow can we truly live a fulfilling life! All suffering arises from the mind; if Buddha will not save me, I will save myself. Who will save me? Only people save themselves. Whom are you saving? In reality, it is you who are saving! On the surface, you are saving others, but in reality, others have given you the opportunity to save others.

This chapter about the Meng family is too long; it will take three days to finish reading it.

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Gu Xiaomin's story truly moves me deeply. The author's writing is superb, drawing me into the story. It's been a long time since I've found such a good book. I really like the author and will continue to follow. Hehe, keep it up, I'm sending you my votes!

May you possess the hope of spring, the passion of summer, the harvest of autumn, and the tranquility of winter, with happiness and health always by your side! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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