须影吟者🕊️

I've lived in my new apartment complex for three whole years, and I still don't know what my next-door neighbor looks like. Today, I forgot my keys and was waiting in the hallway for my wife to come home. The elderly woman from across the hall came back with groceries and eyed me warily for a while before finally calling the police. After the officer verified my identity, the woman awkwardly said, "People are so cautious these days; I thought he looked suspicious. I didn't get angry, but instead felt a pang of sadness. Back when I lived in a traditional house, whenever someone made dumplings, they'd always share some with the neighbors. Now that we live in high-rise buildings with advanced security doors, it's not just thieves that are locked out, but also human connection. The city's prosperity has shortened the physical distance between us, but it's stretched the emotional distance to infinity. We may seem crowded, but in reality, we're all islands. Everyone is busy with their own lives, leaving little time or energy to care about others. Even with neighbors, it's often just a nod in passing, with little deep conversation. In this situation, the sense of distance between people just grows and grows. I recall the good old days when I lived in my hometown. The relationships between neighbors were incredibly close-knit. Whenever someone got fresh fruit or vegetables, they'd always share some with the neighbors. This atmosphere of mutual help and sharing made people feel warm and safe. Now, although the city's high-rise buildings have given us better living conditions, we've lost that warm and fuzzy neighborly relationship. Everyone is separated by advanced security doors and concrete, making it hard to visit and chat with each other like we used to. I hope we can find a way to enjoy the convenience of city life while also recapturing the warmth of our neighborly relationships.