[Alternate History + Native-Born Characters Only + Military Marriage + No Transmigration + No Rebirth + Everyday Life + Woman Military Doctor + Male Military Officer]
Shen Jingshu spent five years treating the wounded on the battlefield, saving countless lives and nearly losing her own.
At long last, she makes it back home, only to find her fiancé holding hands with another woman, smiling with a tenderness that stings.
Without a word, she goes home, packs up everything he’s given her over the years, returns it, ends their engagement, and walks away. She’s decisive and doesn’t spare him so much as a glance.
The neighbors all say she’s foolish. She was gone for five years, came back with nothing, and has even wasted her youth until she’s practically an old maid.
Shen Jingshu just smiles without explaining.
But what she doesn’t expect is that only a few days after she ends the engagement, her older brother’s famous friend in the military district… Lu Tingjun, shows up at her door with a mountain of gifts.
The man is dressed in his military uniform, his posture straight. His stern features soften the moment he sees her.
“Doctor Shen, you saved my life on the battlefield three years ago.” His voice is low. “I’ve come to repay you.”
Later, he walks her home, takes her hand, and asks softly, “Shen Jingshu, I really like you. Would you be willing to date me?”
Finally, the male lead appeared! I like the premise of a rural boy who didn't finish junior high school striving for success through love. The excellent female lead is portrayed as rational, intelligent, and "calm and reserved." I haven't seen any particularly striking personality traits yet, but the ten-year unrequited love is quite touching.
It's well-written, with delicate emotions. But I always feel like everyone is trying to matchmake the female lead and choose the male lead. The female lead is attracted, and the male lead is great, but there's no need for every chapter to have a third party trying to match them up or implying that Lu Tingjun is a worthy person. It feels like they're pressuring her to get married. 🤦
I really like this kind of slow and steady love. The 🏁 in the story is also the starting point of life. A beautiful piece of writing, highly recommended for those looking for something to read! 🧐❤️🥰🤔 [Upvote]❤️[Upvote][Upvote]❤️[Upvote]
I quite liked this book. There weren't any annoying, villainous supporting characters. Although the female supporting character had her own ulterior motives, she also helped the female lead see her ex-fiancé for who he really was, which was nice. The relationship between the female lead and the male lead was also very nuanced. Thumbs up!
This book is severely underrated. The author's writing is excellent, with genuine emotions conveyed in every line. It is very touching in many places and shows great respect for women. The female lead is truly outstanding and has a strong, independent personality. Moreover, the book is very realistic. The male lead cherishes the female lead, which is very relatable to real life and doesn't feel exaggerated. It doesn't have the dramatic plots of other novels, but it is very real and heartwarming.
This is a great read. The author's writing is excellent. It gives me the feeling of a time when travel was slow and one could only love one person in their lifetime.
I finished reading it on August 2, 2026. This novel is truly a slow and steady read, perfectly embodying the saying, "In the past, carriages and horses traveled slowly, letters took a long time to arrive, and a lifetime was only enough to love one person." It really is a slow and steady read. The male and female leads don't have much ambiguity; their relationship is plain and simple.
It's incredibly good. Both leads are virgins, and the characters are perfectly designed. The male and female leads even write letters to each other to nurture their relationship. That era was so beautiful; everything unfolds slowly and gently. I felt happy reading it!
This is absolutely amazing! It's the best 1970s novel I've ever read. The author is brilliant. The romance between the male and female leads develops gradually and steadily. The male lead's love is so genuine. The love story is very wholesome; it's the most normal story I've ever read. Both the male and female leads love their country and truly embody the spirit of soldiers.
Shen Jingshu and Lu Tingjun: The male lead has secretly loved the female lead for ten years. The female lead is rational and slow to warm up, while the male lead pursues her sincerely. A slow-burn sweet romance. 8.5 Points.