Tender Moments in Design

This is a gentle story set during the rainy season in Jiangnan, following the meeting, growing understanding, and romance between interior designer Luo Rong and architect Li Haofei.

A sudden downpour in June brings Luo Rong, sheltering beneath the design institute, into an unexpected meeting with Li Haofei, who is holding a black umbrella. The way he tilts most of the umbrella toward her is like sunshine after the rain, planting a warm seed in her heart. After that, chance reunions in the elevator, casual chats at a milk tea shop, and an unspoken rapport at an art exhibition gradually deepen the affection sparked by their first encounter.

Li Haofei’s thoughtfulness shows in the little things: he remembers that she doesn’t eat cilantro, brings her hot soup when she works late, and helps her solve thorny problems at work. Luo Rong, too, is moved by his sincerity, and their hearts slowly draw closer through everyday companionship and support. From the awkwardness of walking together in the rain, to an unexpected embrace while rafting, and then a clear, heartfelt confession in the height of summer, their love is like the Jiangnan sunshine: gentle yet full of strength.

There are no dramatic twists and turns, but through a rainy-season encounter, mutual support at work, and the sweetness of everyday life, the story captures love in its truest form: caring without thinking, standing by each other in times of trouble, and sharing hopes for the future. Time flows on, turning the wonder of their first meeting into a warmth that lasts, just as the title suggests: they become the most moving “sunshine” in each other’s lives.