Lin Yue and Su Ran are childhood friends who live across the hall from each other. They first meet on a midsummer day in the old neighborhood, and love begins to blossom between popsicles and paintings. In middle school, they carefully hide their crushes, until a heroic rescue brings their feelings to the surface. But after the college entrance exams, fate sends them down different paths. Misunderstandings and Zhao Ya's interference plunge their love into a painful spiral.
Years later, they meet again and old feelings rekindle, only to fall apart once more because of their busy jobs and Zhao Ya's meddling. Strange dreams unlock memories of a past life: they were lovers in ancient times, torn apart by their families and burdened with a cruel curse. As the mysteries of their origins and family secrets gradually come to light, they uncover a conspiracy orchestrated by Zhao Ya's family.
On their difficult journey to uncover the truth and break the curse, danger follows close behind. When a deadly crisis strikes, Su Ran gives his life to protect Lin Yue. Heartbroken, Lin Yue finds the strength to carry on in Su Ran's belongings. Bearing their love and hope, she walks on alone.
Can their love break free from the chains of fate? Is the curse from their past life truly impossible to undo? Come discover this heart-wrenching love story that spans time.
In the splendid galaxy of youth literature, the author stands out with his delicate and nuanced portrayal of the love between childhood sweethearts and has become an unforgettable masterpiece for readers. At the beginning of the story, we are taken into the protagonist's childhood full of fireworks. The chasing and playing in the alley, the secret agreement under the old tree, and the trivial but warm daily life are vividly sketched by the author with smart brushwork. We seemed to be able to see the sunlight shining through the mottled leaves on the two small figures, and hear their crisp laughter echoing in the alley. These childhood plots are not only the cornerstone of the story, but also carry the readers' beautiful memories of the innocent years, giving people an instant strong sense of immersion. As the plot progresses, the protagonists encounter many twists and turns in their growth. Academic pressure, family changes, differences in ideals, every conflict is like a ravine between them. But it is these setbacks that make their relationship stronger. The author does not depict the love between childhood sweethearts as a smooth sailing fairy tale, but gives it the real texture of life. This kind of reality allows readers to deeply understand the hard-won love while worrying about them. From the perspective of characterization, the protagonists have distinct and three-dimensional images. Or they may be cheerful, full of energy, and have unlimited enthusiasm for life, but they have low self-esteem and cowardice when it comes to relationships. Or be reserved, calm, and thoughtful, and can always rely on the other person at critical moments. Their personalities complement each other, and they continue to work together and grow together. The supporting characters are also brilliant. Their presence enriches the story and adds more colors and twists to the love story between the male and female protagonists. This is not only a love novel, but also an apocalypse about growing up. It allows us to see that the love between childhood sweethearts is not only the sweetness of childhood sweethearts, but also a commitment to support each other and grow together over the long years. In this fast-paced era, such a pure and sincere love story is like a clear spring, nourishing the hearts of readers. I believe that everyone who reads this book will be moved by the love of the protagonists, and will also find the shadow of their own growth in their stories.