In her previous life, Xia Zhi carefully hid the joy in her heart and silently followed Gu Xiaochen, becoming the most obedient little shadow.
She was docile and sensible, allowing others to manipulate her, and kept her love well hidden until the end, without letting her know even a little bit, and it ended with regret.
Once reborn, Xia Zhi loses her humbleness and cowardice. She just wants to control her own life, avoid all disturbances safely, and become dazzling step by step.
She waited quietly, calmly dealing with all the disturbances, and quietly thinking in her heart that when she was good enough, she would calmly go to the person she had hidden for her whole life and express her feelings that she had never expressed to her in her previous life.
But she never expected that in this life, Gu Xiaochen, who was cold and self-possessed, and everyone thought he only took care of her because of his kindness, had been waiting for her in silence for seven years.
From Qingse High School to Gentle University, on the same campus, he always carefully favored and protected her at the most restrained distance.
Others always joked that she was the daughter of the Xia family's benefactor, and it was only natural for him to protect her.
Only Xia Zhi accidentally noticed that every time he heard the name brother, Gu Xiaochen, who had always been indifferent and calm, would always have uncontrollable darkness and unwillingness in his eyes.
The restrained love that has been withheld for many years can no longer be hidden.
One day in the quiet library bookshelf, Gu Xiaochen gently circled her in a small space, his voice was low and hoarse, full of deep affection and paranoia accumulated over many years:
"Xia Zhi, don't call me brother."
"I never want to, I just want to be your brother."
