The atmosphere in the haunted house closet feels all wrong.
Wen Yu pulls away, but he tightens his grip.
Wen Yu turns his head, and he moves closer.
Maybe he’s just flustered, but Wen Yu comes right out with it. “Jiang Qi, let go. Don’t you think things are getting a little flirty between us?”
“Aren’t we already flirting?”
“You’re straight, aren’t you?”
“...”
When he doesn’t answer, Wen Yu takes it as confirmation.
“Are all straight guys like this?”
“I never said I liked girls.”
He looks away, thinking that rumors really can’t be trusted.
Wen Yu grits his teeth and looks up at him, testing the waters. “...We’re friends, right?”
“Wen Yu,” Jiang Qi says, “If I say something I don’t mean, I’m afraid I’ll get struck by lightning.”
“...”
They aren’t friends. Jiang Qi has always seen Wen Yu as someone he wants to pursue.
Jiang Qi is a good student, but his family is oppressive. His mother is strict and controlling. Wen Yu is addicted to the internet and has poor grades. Wen Yu helps Jiang Qi fight off his troublesome father. Jiang Qi takes the initiative to become Wen Yu's deskmate and helps him with his studies. The two help and redeem each other. The characters are well-developed, the writing is fresh and original, and the plot is fast-paced and engaging. It's a great read!
I really liked it. The film beautifully portrays the stirrings of youth, mutual redemption, the joy of unspoken understanding, and the insurmountable barriers... It beautifully depicts the awkward and innocent love of youth, and the suffocating influence of traditional parenting styles...
Wow, a hug! That's it for the whole thing. Wait, wasn't Wen Yu supposed to be a bit of a slacker? How did she become such a sweet little wife later on? Hahaha, Jiang Qi is playing dumb to get ahead! I can't take it anymore, hopefully there will be some angst later [crying emoji]. After all, the beginning was quite sweet, especially the part where he's told that even bitter fruit has its consequences! Keep it up, author!