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Finally, he leaves for work.

I turn on the radio and start ironing Li Jie's shirts. I will meet my colleagues at one, so I still have a lot of time to do chores.

Shirts are done, so I continue with a basic cleaning with millions of thoughts in my head.

"Maybe I should ask Li Jie to go to the seaside on the weekend," I talk to myself as there is no one to judge at home, "it could help to reduce the tension between us."

Would it help?

Cause he loves himself but he doesn't love you

You wanna be saved but don't be naive

It's your choice if you wanna leave, you know

So don't you delay

You're taking the brunt of both of your lives

That's not how you're supposed to compromise

So don't you delay...

For Heaven's sake! What is it wrong with this song?! I rush to the radio and turn it off with shaky hands.

As if I need a reminder...

As if I do not know it already...

As if I have another person being there for me...

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