Gardenias and Sour Tangerines

(Also known as: A Galaxy Just for You)

[Sweet romance + pure love in the early stages + mutual secret crushes + childhood friends + healing + reunion after a long separation]

Clear-eyed "little bunny" vs. cold, unruly "puppy"

(A love story about an art student working hard at intensive training)

During the summer training camp that year, Duan Heyu met again the childhood friend who had protected him through his dark childhood.

Maybe it was love at first sight; maybe it was a long-laid plan. After they met again, Duan Heyu quietly stayed by her side, drawing close and caring for her without making it obvious. As time went by, he only fell more deeply in love.

But one stormy night, at Song Zhinian's birthday party, Song Zhinian mistakenly thought Duan Heyu was already dating Xu Xi.

Tipsy, she pressed a kiss to his cool lips, lingering and unhurried. "Duan Heyu, dump her and date me. I promise it'll be sweet..."

Duan Heyu couldn't resist teasing her. "Sweet? What part is sweet?"

Song Zhinian pouted and pointed to her rosy lips.

"Here. Guaranteed sweet."

Duan Heyu looked at Song Zhinian, the corner of his mouth curling up.

"Little one, do you know what you're saying?"

Song Zhinian met his gaze, unwavering.

"I do. I'm saying I like you."

When the kiss ended, Duan Heyu held her close, his voice low and hoarse. "Zhi Zhi... You're so sweet."

*

One time, after getting drunk, Duan Heyu gazed blearily at Song Zhinian and mumbled, "Sister Zhi Zhi, while you were gone, they all bullied me..."

Song Zhinian: "You're big and strong. Who would bully you? You look so fierce."

"You," Duan Heyu said, gazing at her aggrievedly.