[1v1 sweet romance + childhood friends in a nontraditional sense + cozy coming-of-age + reunion after a long separation]
[Gentle, scheming wife-loving childhood sweetheart VS awkward but sincere puppy-like childhood friend]
Everyone knew Xie Bozhen loved Yu Wan, yet everyone did everything they could to tear them apart.
A friend’s sabotage, his mother’s secrets, his father’s death, a sudden family crisis, and a pair of eyes watching from the shadows...
Even in his darkest moments, Xie Bozhen never considered giving up on Yu Wanwan. During those bleak days, Yu Wan was his only light.
Bonus scene:
Xie Bozhen felt the warmth of Yu Wan’s embrace. He closed his eyes, savoring this minute of tenderness. When he opened them again, his gaze was clear. “Wanwan, if I do certain things later on... I mean, things you might not approve of...”
Before he could finish, Yu Wan gently placed a hand over his lips, stopping him from continuing. Her expression was serious. “I know. I’ll help you.”
“Xie Bozhen, I want you to know that I’ll always be on your side.”
The emotions Xie Bozhen had kept bottled up finally broke free at her words. His eyes slowly reddened, and the sight of Yu Wan gradually blurred.
Yu Wan breathed softly and raised a hand to cover his eyes. With earnest devotion, she gently kissed the corner of his mouth.
The warm water nearby still steamed, framing their embracing figures in a dreamlike haze. Even Yu Wan’s soft voice seemed damp and tender.
“Brother Bozhen, in the past, now, and in the future, I’ll always be on your side.”
Being chosen without hesitation is the highest form of romance.
Come on, author!
Progress slowly and constantly revise