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BEIJING, Aug. 27- For 24-year-old Liu Feicheng, the upcoming Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day, is a good reason to reunite with his girlfriend Mao Yuxin, who lives over 2,000 kilometers away from him. Liu, a programmer in the southern China city of Shenzhen, flew to Beijing on Saturday to celebrate the festival, which falls on Monday, with Mao, who works in public relations in Beijing. The day of romance has become a witness to the endeavor of many Chinese couples who are fighting for their dreams in different cities. A TALE OF TWO CITIES "I have to fly back the day before Qixi because I have a report to finish," Liu said. Liu and Mao have been in love since 2017 when they were sophomores at university in the southern city of Guangzhou. After graduating in 2016 they found jobs, and their tale of two cities began to unfold. Liu said he went to Shenzhen because the company's goal resonated with his own, and it was the place to tap his potential to the fullest. Born in the north, Mao chose Beijing because the city is close to her home and offered her the best job she could find. "There were times when I was down but was too busy to tell her," Liu said. "I had to handle difficulties by myself sometimes." They meet every other month. Liu believes the long-distance relationship has improved him; each time they meet, he is more confident, braver and optimistic. | 
