"The Siege" | Qian Zhongshu

"People outside the city want to get in, while those inside want to come out."

Single people envy couples' companionship; after falling in love, they miss the freedom of being single;
At work, they wish to retire; once truly free, they find it boring.

We always spin in desire, forgetting the preciousness of the present:
When single, you can devote yourself to career and travel;
When in love, you can enjoy each other's tenderness;
At work, you can accumulate experience and earn to support the family.

Don't worry about the scenery "outside the city,"
Focus on making the days "inside the city" fulfilling,
That is the greatest completeness.