To the North, Tall Trees Grow

Chen Dong (a down-and-out tough guy) vs. Zhang Li (a rich family’s only son)

A punch from steelworker Chen Dong cost him his job, saddled him with 20,000 yuan in debt, and forced him to become the 24-hour caregiver for Zhang Li, the woodworking shop owner he had injured.

Perpetrator or victim? Savior or the one who needs saving?

Fate gave them an absurd start, then bound them tightly together with an invisible thread.

Watch two sworn enemies, one mired in the mud and the other perched high above, break through their prejudices and become each other’s only light as they embark on a passionate, bittersweet romance spanning twenty years.

A spin-off of my original work, Building Our Haven, this story unlocks the youthful past of supporting characters Chen Dong and Zhang Li. Their meeting and choices twenty years ago serve as a prequel-style addition to the original story, with the same worldbuilding.

A touch of ensemble cast.

Not recommended for readers who prefer quick, easy romances.

A doting, fatherly boyfriend who loves unconditionally.