A Breeze in Midsummer

[School Life to City Life] [Unrequited Love Becomes Mutual] [Reunion After a Long Separation] [A Broken Relationship That Can't Be Mended] [BE] Unruly, Flashy, Cold-Faced School Heartthrob × Sensitive, Insecure, Thoughtful Top Student

Their first meeting was in midsummer.

On the first day of school, Chen Nian was walking with her head down when she collided with a boy with a cold expression. She thought it couldn't get any worse, but all he said was, "Next time you're walking, watch where you're going."

On the vast, verdant sports field, Zhou Yang left her with nothing but the sight of his back as he walked farther and farther away, and the large number "9" printed on his basketball jersey.

Chen Nian fell in love with him quickly. She was insecure and timid, and the countless accolades surrounding Zhou Yang only made her retreat again and again.

She thought that being able to watch him from afar, exchange a few words with him, and see his gentle smile might be enough.

Chen Nian never imagined that, amid the crowd and bursting fireworks, Zhou Yang would confess his feelings to her.

She said yes. Even knowing it was a game of Truth or Dare, she was willing.

In that moment, her unrequited love became real.

Their next meeting was also in midsummer.

The wind tousled Chen Nian's loose hair, and swept away all the things from their youth.

As she looked at Zhou Yang before her, Chen Nian found she couldn't bring herself to say the words "Long time no see" that she had imagined saying countless times.

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There is always wind in midsummer. Perhaps, to Chen Nian, that affection was like a gust of wind. When the wind stopped, it was time to say goodbye.

It turns out that even now, we who once couldn't wait to grow up still can't bring ourselves to pay for the fervent joys of our youth.