Wild Winds Sweep Away the White Fog

[Two Male Leads | Second Chance Romance | 1v1 | From School to the Working World | Mutual Healing | Equally Strong]

International young photographer Jiang Xubai & WBC Intercontinental professional boxing champion Pei Xiaoye

Seven years ago, freshman Jiang Xubai pointed his camera at Pei Xiaoye in the ring and captured his wildest moment. He also captured the person he wouldn't be able to forget for the next six years.

That year was a whirlwind, but it ended seven thousand kilometers away, followed by six years apart.

When they reunite six years later, Pei Xiaoye is the WBC Intercontinental champion, and Jiang Xubai is a top photographer.

At a wedding, lights pour down. Behind his viewfinder, Jiang Xubai watches Pei Xiaoye pass through the frame, brushing by him like a stranger.

He thought he'd never see Pei Xiaoye again in this lifetime.

Until Pei Xiaoye walks up to him...

"Long time no see."

Jiang Xubai opens his mouth, but his throat feels packed with sand. He stands, clutches his lens cap, and flees without daring to look back.

Seven years ago, he left the same way. At the airport security checkpoint, without looking back.

He thought Pei Xiaoye would hate him.

But Pei Xiaoye corners him against the wall, presses a knee between his legs, and speaks in a voice as hoarse as sandpaper:

"Six years, Jiang Xubai. Have you run long enough?"

Jiang Xubai tilts his head up, his lashes trembling, too afraid to move.

"How are you going to make it up to me?"

Pei Xiaoye brushes his thumb over Jiang Xubai's cheekbone, so gently you'd think he was afraid to break him.

Jiang Xubai closes his eyes, his Adam's apple bobbing. "...With myself."

Pei Xiaoye smiles, his eyes reddening.