Day three of the expo.
8:58 a.m.
"Don't you get a day off today?" Yike texted.
Susu sent a short video of the booth.
"Still here."
Then a photo of colorful candy.
"Here—have some. Sugar-free, Won't give you cavities. Haha."
"Seriously?"
"Yeah, I've been eating them too."
"Not bad."
—
"I just realized something," Yike said.
"A match I really wanted to watch is happening in Guangzhou in a couple of days. Too bad I can't make it."
"What match?"
"League of Legends pro league. You probably don't follow it."
"I know the game, not the matches. Is there a livestream?"
"Yeah. Huya, Bilibili… it's fine. There'll be other chances."
She paused.
"Next time, we can go watch it together."
"Alight."
—
11:42 a.m.
"I did something stupid today."
She explained the takeout mess—
two meals, both paid, neither correct.
"I'm eating both. Whatever."
"Will you get reimbursed?"
"I asked. Yes."
"Then it's fine."
—
12:13 p.m.
"I'm done eating. You eat well and get some rest. I'm heading back."
"Okay. I'm going to nap."
"Get some rest."
—
12:45 p.m.
She wandered into another booth—wine this time.
It reminded her of their first night.
"If you want any drinks, let me know. There's a lot here."
—
1:31 p.m.
"What kind?"
She sent photos.
Vodka. Tequila.
She bought both.
"Jäger too? They're selling that there?"
"I got tequila. It's good."
"Hard to ship alcohol."
"Then come drink it with me."
"Deal."
—
"I'll send you something. I tried three tequilas—only one was actually good."
"Don't drink too much."
"I won't. Just a little…
Honestly, drinking makes me happy."
—
Later, she found wine.
Online: 1000 RMB.
Here: 198.
Yike suggested reselling.
"Same vintage?"
"Yeah."
"I'm tempted."
—
Back at the booth, she sat down, tired.
Took a photo holding the tequila.
"I got this."
"Your legs look good."
She paused.
Didn't respond to that.
"I also bought the wine. The supplier's based in Suzhou."
"Okay."
"You should come drink it with me sometime."
"Sure. We can lie down and talk after."
She sent a "perfect" sticker.
—
She went home early that day.
Laid everything out. Took a picture.
"Look what I got today."
"You bought too much. No more random spending.
Transfer your money to me—I'll manage it for you."
"Why don't you just earn money for me instead?"
"I'll bring you something next time. Something useful."
"A toy?"
"No. Something proper."
—
"I miss you."
"Miss you too. I'll come see you when I can.
If I ever move to Guangzhou, I could spend more time with you."
She smiled.
"Meeting you… really meant something to me."
"Mm. You're sweet."