You Bastard, Have You Seen the Sunflowers Wither?

Qu Wan: the Qu from “when the music ends, people part,” and the Wan from “the evening wind blows hard.”

Short story / bittersweet angst / older sister. Original title: “Barnyard Grass”

At 9, Qu Wan was afraid Yun Zhi would abandon her.

At 15, Qu Wan was afraid Yun Zhi didn't love her.

At 17, Qu Wan was afraid Yun Zhi would bind her to her forever.

At 19, Qu Wan was afraid of Yun Zhi's relentless pursuit.

At 22, Qu Wan was afraid. It seemed there would be no future for her and Yun Zhi...

Qu Wan finally heard the love Yun Zhi had never spoken aloud. But Yun Zhi no longer wanted to love her Little Wan.