Painting a River of Stars

Also known as “Her”

The first time they met, he was young and down on his luck, while she was fresh-faced and naive. It was supposed to be an encounter with no romantic overtones, but he thought of her for years afterward.

The second time they crossed paths, he was a rising star in his field, while she was a clueless student struggling through her studies. Before they could even ask each other’s names, a basketball hit him and everything went black. Once again, they missed their chance.

By the third time they met, his career was flourishing, but a troublesome tooth meant he had no choice but to do as he was told.

“Don’t be nervous. Open wide,” Song Xiaofei said calmly, coaxing him with patience.

“Does getting a tooth pulled… hurt?” Fu Qing asked, a bead of cold sweat running down his forehead. He marveled to himself: His very first tooth extraction was being done by his future wife. Was this what they called a sweet kind of pain?

Main characters: Song Xiaofei, Fu Qing

Theme: Growing together and keeping each other company.

The heroine is an ordinary person with grit.

The hero is neither a domineering CEO nor a born prodigy. He’s sensible and sharp, with a touch of slyness and a gentle nature.

This story has no angst, is short, and makes for an easy everyday read.