68. One dream ends worldly ties, half a life vanishes like smoke; one step leaves the dust behind, playing the lute in the underworld. It is Qingming again, coinciding with Feng'er's birthday. If Feng'er's arrival were not a hardship, why would they be left in the mortal world on this day of mourning the dead? Why search the mortal realm alone for parents in heaven? The dream of the Red Chamber is broken; blood and tears bury the dust, and a handful of earth covers the beauty. Feng'er, once fallen into the mortal world, is destined for a life of bitterness. Counting the desolate tribulations, listening to the unspoken grievances on the road, playing 'Smiling in the Dust' with a broken heart. Feng'er transforms into a gentle breeze, dancing through the mist, drinking the joys and sorrows of the world. A light dance lasts a thousand years; the song ends, the string breaks, and life fades.
69. Finding someone to cry with is more healing than weeping alone.
70. "A hundred miles of talent require diligence to make up for deficiencies; a low official salary requires frugality to maintain integrity." — Yao Buying
71. Understanding oneself is the most important lesson in our lives.
72. Shed sincere tears and show sincere smiles.
73. Relationships between people are often conditional; some things may seem irrational, but upon closer reflection, they always hold a logic.