[Secret crush, reunion after a long separation, bittersweet slow burn, coming-of-age]
[Gentle, resilient girl × older man who knows how to guide her]
For the first eighteen years of Wen Ruan’s life, Fu Shiyan was there for most of them. He was her refuge when her busy father had no time for her, and he always took her side without hesitation. But just as Wen Ruan realized how she felt, Fu Shiyan’s cool, indifferent words sent her plunging into despair: “Wen Ruan, you’ve crossed the line.” She couldn’t help mocking herself, thinking she was nothing more than a way for him to pass the time.
Fu Shiyan thought he could keep the truth hidden. Wen Ruan was careful, again and again, torn between heartache and helplessness. Hundreds of plane tickets and countless trips proved that distance was only a small part of love.
“I thought this was the best way,” Fu Shiyan said, his head bowed, his expression unreadable.
“Fu Shiyan, will you learn how to love with me from now on?”
Every time the needle pierced my skin, it meant that I had thought of you a thousand times again from the other side.
