Chapter 13 — Ha Ha, You're All I Want

Floating translucent words materialized across my vision once again, forming a shimmering cascade of light. Sisters, gather round to watch Jian Ha eat her meal. Indeed, indeed, today I finally received my university acceptance letter, and I am here to share this joyous news with all of you. I am sharing my good news too; after going through a bitter divorce, I returned to academia to pursue my doctorate, and this year, just like Jian Ha, I am finally on the verge of graduation! Oh my goodness, congratulations, congratulations to everyone! You are all so incredible! Alas, I remember when Jian Ha used to be able to interact with us directly; now that she can no longer see us, it still feels a little bittersweet. It does not matter, she is striving to live her life to the absolute fullest, and so are all of us. My eyes widened in sheer disbelief, and a gasp slipped past my lips: Good heavens, you are all truly amazing! Jian Ha, can you actually see us right now?!

I can see you, I can see every single one of you!

Ahhhhh, this is simply wonderful, you must promise to live a happy life. That is right, we have watched you take your very first faltering steps, and look at you now, a renowned and celebrated architectural designer, our dear Jian Ha. Tears welled up in my eyes once more, blurring the glowing text before me.

All of you as well, every single one of you must find your own happiness.

Hsu Dong Tang gently pulled me into his warm, steady embrace. He did not ask why I was crying, seeming to understand instinctively from the very beginning that my tears were shed for this invisible yet profound bond. The sunflower-shaped diamond ring adorning my left ring finger caught the light, sparkling with a brilliant, hopeful radiance. In that quiet moment, deep within my heart, I knew that all of us would undoubtedly find our own happiness.