The main story is complete, with extra chapters currently being updated... (male-male romance, chubby bear, burly bear, bears)
Six years ago, at the age of thirty, Zhou Yanchuan was forced to leave the classroom.
He had once been a Chinese teacher with a stable life, but after his secret relationship with another man was discovered, the school began to see him as someone who would “set a bad example.” No one ever stated the real reason outright. They all used respectable-sounding excuses to push him away: feedback from parents, a change of position, concerns about his image, and the school’s difficulties.
He stopped hoping for anything and stopped letting anyone get close.
Until an educational and cultural design project brought him together with Zhao Li.
Zhao Li was thirty-four, the owner of a small mold factory, and a solid, chubby man. He spoke bluntly, knew nothing about romance, and had his head full of costs, orders, waste, and workers’ wages. At their first meeting, he tore Zhou Yanchuan’s proposal to shreds.
This is not a passionate young romance.
It is the story of two ordinary men, both worn down by life, who finally learn, in their thirties, to show their true selves to someone else.
Keep it up! It depends on whether the author wants to write a long or short story. The story's direction and character development are well-done, showing potential. Readers who want to read it can rest assured; with an 8.0 Readership base, it's definitely achievable. This book was recommended by a fellow reader. I wasn't originally inclined to read it, as I'm very selective.
I read it straight from the moment I woke up this morning until now without stopping. I really enjoyed the delicate descriptions of the characters' dialogues, inner thoughts, and actions. This unspoken understanding, this willingness to let things slide, and this avoidance of making absolute statements—I feel like very few people in real life could speak like that.
I like this narrative style, even though I don't know if it's telling your own life story. At first glance, the title and cover suggested a clichéd workplace romance. But after reading it, I found it different; it's realistic and mature. The writing is well-polished, flowing smoothly with almost no pauses, and clearly structured—like the basic skills of a language arts teacher mentioned in the…
There were no dramatic events, just everyday moments. Xu's rescue of Zhou involved subtle acts of help, but his past prevented them from progressing further. Honestly, I felt Zhao's storyline could have been more substantial. It touched on the hardships of reality as well as the joy of love; the quality was high, and I'm looking forward to his next work! 💕
The writing is quite delicate, I found it quite enjoyable, and I look forward to the author's next book. Perhaps I prefer longer stories. The setup in the beginning and middle was good, but the time after the main character gets together with Zhao felt too short; it ended before I could finish it. I had to endure so much heartbreak!
I was deeply moved after reading it and shed tears several times. The text didn't use many elaborate descriptions to evoke emotion, but what truly touched me was its ordinariness—the essence of life. Happiness and sadness are just seasonings; ordinariness is the norm. Although the novel is short, it resonated strongly with me.
The writing is profound and requires careful reading. The romances depicted aren't the dramatic, passionate love stories of one's twenties; relationships in one's thirties are more about practical issues, the everyday details of life, and a slow, steady flow. This book is magical; while I found it somewhat mundane, I couldn't help but want to keep reading.
A very different writing style; the whole book feels very realistic and immersive. The interactions between the main characters in the later stages are sweet and heartwarming, and even the story between the main characters and Xu Wenzhou is touching. I highly recommend it to interested readers.
A very unique book. The author's writing style is distinctive and delicate. There are no straightforward descriptions; instead, the author slowly pieces together each character's personality through dialogue and various plot lines, much like sand art. It's a good read.
It's really good! The feelings develop so naturally 😢 If I were Zhou Yanchuan, I would definitely be moved by Boss Zhao too 😢 Author, please keep writing! The writing is so delicate, it really leaves a lasting impression.