They Break Up Over a Misunderstanding, but the Male Lead Is Gentle and Loves Her Deeply 因误会分手，男主很温柔，很爱女主的

52 和 The Time I Spent in Love With Her 和她相恋的时光 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + devoted one-on-one romance + rekindled love + healing with a touch of angst] A grounded, everyday story with smart characters. Gao Yuchen, an isolated orphan, happens to meet her next-door neighbor, Mu Yang. Mu Yang pursues her passionately, and they soon fall in love. She thinks they’ll be happy together, only to discover that their happiness was built on a lie, albeit one told with good intentions by the male lead. She coldly tells him she never wants to see him again. I 843Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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They fell in love at first sight, grew closer step by step, and then separated for two years for some reason.

53 别 Reunited After the Breakup: Mr. He, My Client, Has Been Plotting This for Ages 别后重逢，甲方贺总蓄谋已久 Yun Xiaojia运小佳Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Two couples! The male lead is the class monitor of the Gentlemanly Men Club! Read with confidence!] [Rekindled love + reunion after years apart + mutual healing + both leads are each other’s only ones] [Secondary couple: older woman/younger man + four-year age gap + healing + both leads are each other’s only ones] [Cold, sharp-tongued CEO × female counselor] & [handsome, roguish, scheming lawyer × bold, sophisticated woman] Seven years after their reunion, He Chengyi used a staggering contr 547Reads—Score—14d adds

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This one! The male and female leads are college sweethearts who break up due to a misunderstanding. Seven years later, they meet again at work, and the male lead schemes to become the female lead's client. They both only have eyes for each other...

54 舔 Three and a Half Years as a Simp, Then the System Told Me I Had the Wrong Target 舔狗三年半，系统说我攻略错对象 Beauty Zhang Sanfeng美女张三疯Ancient Romance386k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Abandon the Dark and Join Him, Volume One, is now available for purchase online] [The Second Male Lead's Redemption Arc] 1. Qiao Yin spent three years and eleven months fawning over Lu Jinzhi. Everyone in the capital knew she would marry no one but him, yet the System told her: She had pursued the wrong target. Qiao Yin: ... 2 Qiao Yin suddenly vanished from Lu Jinzhi's side. On the first day of her disappearance, Lu Jinzhi sneered: Just a little game of playing hard to 48.4kReads9.4Score5.9k14d adds

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I highly recommend "You Were Cold When I Was Pursuing You, Now You're Crying After I Married Someone Else (Abandoning Darkness for Him)". The novel's plot is extremely dramatic. The female lead's pursuit of love is met with the male lead's aloof rejection, while he breaks down in tears when she marries someone else. The story is full of twists and turns, with the female lead's persistence and the male lead's slow realization creating a stark contrast. The emotional tug-of-war is gripping, filled with helplessness and struggle from pursuit to turning away. The book's character portrayals are profound; the female lead's strength and decisiveness, and the male lead's arrogance and repentance are vividly depicted, allowing readers to empathize with the characters' emotions. Once you open this book, you'll be drawn in by the intense love story and become completely engrossed.

55 难 Hard to Handle: The Wild Crown Prince Is About to Cry 难哄，野痞太子爷要哭了 Donghua's Seven Disciples, Who Love Stewed Meat爱吃炖肉的东华七子Modern Romance613k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families x forced possession x groveling pursuit x happy ending] [Sweet girl x wild, unruly heir x one-on-one romance] The first time Xu Zhiqiao saw Zhou Cong was in the courtyard of her new home. The man lounged in a rattan chair with his legs crossed and drawled, “Such a cute little sweetheart. How about calling me big brother?” The bone cuff on his ear glinted coldly. Xu Zhiqiao kept her distance, terrified of this devil who could turn the world upside down and control everything. On 51.1kReads9.2Score5.4k14d adds

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This is a genuine misunderstanding, and I truly love the female lead. It's just that later on, because of that misunderstanding with her... Well... You should go watch it yourselves, I haven't finished it yet.

56 爱 The Sunk Cost of Loving Professor 爱教授的沉没成本 Inkstone Mist and Murmured Words砚雾语Modern Romance335k WordsOngoing [21-year age gap + Secret Crush + Bittersweet Romance + Mutual Firsts + The Husband-Chasing Road to Redemption] An unconventional older professor ✖️ A resilient graduate student From the moment their eyes met, fate had fulfilled its purpose. What happened next was up to them. Nan Xing: I know a person will have many loves in their lifetime. If you can only be a raindrop slowly sliding down the glass of my life, then I would rather live my whole life in Yangcheng’s rainy season. Shangguan Yan: Ba 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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The male lead gets into a car accident, the lawyer breaks up with him, and the female lead goes abroad.

58 他 His Rose Is So Sweet 他的玫瑰好甜 Orange Jasmine九里香Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted What’s the right thing to do when the woman you once loved deeply cruelly abandoned you? When Han Beibei first returns to the country, Ning Weiyuan treats her coldly, every word and gesture conveying aloofness and distance. “Do you always turn your back on people when you talk to them?” “Han Beibei, do you think you’re worthy of calling me that?” “Don’t ever show up in front of me again.” “Han Beibei, do you think I’m easy to win over?” But within days, he completely changes. “You chase me, I sp 2.9kReads9.1Score22214d adds

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I highly recommend "His Roses Are So Sweet." The book uses roses as a metaphor for love, with the male protagonist like a gardener, tenderly nurturing the relationship and making it sweet. The plot is romantic; their first encounter ignites a spark, and their subtle acts of care deepen their love. Many scenes, such as strolling under the stars and embracing in the rain, beautifully and warmly depict their love. Opening this book will draw you in with its poetic and picturesque sweet romance, captivating you completely.

59 重 Reunited, I Became the Canary He Could Never Forget 重逢后，成了意难平的金丝雀 Ji Yao姬遥Modern Romance121k WordsCompleted [Forced Love + Powerful CEO + Rekindled Love + The Husband’s Long Road to Redemption + Two Strong Leads] “Shi Yu’an, you owe me more than a simple apology could ever repay.” When his kiss fell upon me, I didn’t pull away. He kissed me with the heavy smell of alcohol, seven years of resentment and longing, and a reckless, desperate intensity. His kisses were fierce and urgent, as if trying to fill in every blank from those seven years, as if he wanted to devour me and meld me into his very bones. 34Reads—Score—14d adds

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Because the female lead's family went bankrupt and she suddenly disappeared, the male lead searched for her for seven years. When he finally found her, she had gone from a wealthy heiress to a food delivery worker, while he had gone from a poor boy to a wealthy CEO. He imprisoned and forced himself on her, deliberately taking revenge on her, and treating her with hot and cold indifference. As the female lead's secret from seven years ago surfaced, the male lead began his arduous journey of winning her back...

60 他 His Tenderness Crosses the Line 他的温柔犯规 South Star and Evening Primrose南星与月见Modern Romance234k WordsCompleted A gentle, reserved female teacher + a confident younger top student + mutual healing + a reunion after a long separation Shen Xiaoyu works hard to get by despite the odds. The bitter household she grew up in taught her to be patient and forgiving, and to stay strong. A boy who has lost his voice slowly draws near, silently protecting her. Feelings blossom even as he holds them back. Then they part, only to meet again in different places. When they reunite after a long separation, the boy who onc 46Reads—Score—14d adds

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It's a very good story. A female teacher and a younger man fall in love and get together, but later separate for various reasons. Years later, they reunite and still deeply love each other. It's quite delicate and slow-paced, not exaggerated or melodramatic.

61 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 81.1kReads9.7Score14.1k14d adds

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I highly recommend *The Sound of Rain*. Its prose is as cool and gentle as raindrops, creating a unique atmosphere. The plot unfolds like a melodious long song, winding and moving, with the protagonist's fate intertwined amidst wind and rain, taking unexpected turns that grip the reader's heart. The characters' emotions are portrayed delicately, their love, hate, sorrow, and joy realistically and profoundly felt, allowing the reader to empathize with the characters' inner struggles and growth. Once you open this book, you'll be drawn in, immersed in a world of emotional turmoil, feeling the story's ebb and flow with the sound of rain.

62 量 Quantum Entanglement 量子的纠缠 Little Zhuangzhuang小妆妆Modern Romance634k WordsCompleted He is a powerful figure in the entertainment industry, a scheming playboy. She is an ordinary fan, a timid little rabbit. After an accident, he coerces her into marriage and forces her to fall in love with him. Just as their relationship begins to warm up, his former girlfriends, unwilling to let go, come one after another to tear them apart. Heartbroken, she miscarries and resolutely divorces him. Even after the divorce, neither can let go of the other. Once again, he shows the same forceful re 1.9kReads—Score10914d adds

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The male lead is a pop superstar, and the female lead is an ordinary fan who has been a fan of his for years. She initially wanted to admire him quietly, but unexpectedly, she married him. After marriage, their relationship blossomed, with the male lead doting on the female lead and frequently displaying their affection. However, his ex-girlfriends, resentful of their past relationship, repeatedly tried to sabotage it, causing the female lead repeated heartbreak and ultimately leading to a divorce. After the divorce, both were deeply attached to each other, unable to let go, and their relationship was extremely strained. The female lead even suffered from insomnia, loss of appetite, and heart palpitations due to her intense longing for the male lead. She would even cut herself with a knife to numb the pain, requiring large doses of painkillers for relief. The male lead, heartbroken, begged her to come home and remarry him, but the stubborn female lead refused, her love for him a mixture of love and resentment. Left with no other option, the male lead resorted to his old tricks, coercing her into remarrying him, and they began their sweet and loving relationship anew. ❤️

63 他 His Unwavering Love for Niannian 他的念念不妄 Yun Jinlai云锦来Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted [He Nian] X [Pei Wang] [Rekindled romance, school life, mild angst, sweet romance, mutually devoted, happy ending] (Stay tuned, fellow readers! The new book has just received its initial rating, and it’ll go up later!) An accident brought He Nian, the top student from Ning City, face-to-face with Pei Wang, the school bully from Jing City. All she cared about was studying. She wanted to keep a low profile, then an even lower profile. But for some reason, P 4.1kReads8.6Score32914d adds

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🍀During their school days, the female protagonist, focused on her studies, was separated from the male protagonist due to a mix-up. Years later, the two reunited, and the missed time flooded their hearts. This time, they decided to embrace tightly and never be apart again.

64 分 Ten Years After We Broke Up, My Ex-Boyfriend Became My Client 分手十年前男友成了我的甲方 Ice Cream with Houttuynia冰淇淋拌折耳根Modern Romance140k WordsOngoing [Independent heroine] [Power couple] [Second chance at love] Ten years ago, he left without a word. Now he’s back as a tycoon controlling billions in capital. Over the past decade, she weathered every storm and became one of the top lawyers in her field. When they meet again, she becomes his chief legal counsel. “Mr. Lu, hello. I’m Shen Yao from Junhe Law Firm.” Her emotionless, by-the-book introduction drives a wedge between them. She repeatedly runs her fingers over the breakup letter he left 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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It features delicate emotions, constant plot twists, and a full range of elements including strategic battles and business warfare.

65 玉 The Jade Fox 玉狐狸 Chen Shenqi陈神奇Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted The third book in the trilogy Chai Zhenchuan is parachuted into Yancheng. Liang Jin is a township-level section chief, striving to overcome the trauma of her family of origin. By the time Chai Zhenchuan discovers that Liang Jin is Lin Xing'er, Liang Jin already has a boyfriend. Liang Jin: Don't become dependent on anyone. Stand firm and rely on yourself. Chai Zhenchuan: Love means acceptance and helping someone rise. 209Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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The male lead is a county party secretary. Long time no see.

66 老 Don't Be Afraid, Honey. I Have a Redemption System to Help Me Win You Back 老婆别怕，我有赎罪系统换我追你 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted “Runaway Heiress x Possessive New Money Peacock” “Mind Reading + Both Reborn + Wife-Chasing System” * In her previous life, Song Yi was an untouchable heiress who treated Jiang Lin like a plaything. She took him by force, abandoned him, then left the country without a second thought. Later, when the Song family went bankrupt, he was the only person who could save her. He trapped her in a five-year marriage, holding her captive. Everyone said Jiang Lin was a distant, untouchable flower: cold, ele 3.1kReads—Score12614d adds

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^ - ^ She was reborn only wanting to escape the madman and live a peaceful life, but unexpectedly, the male lead also returned. A mission to win back his wife, fraught with hidden dangers, is underway. The cold-faced husband pretends to be obedient and weak, hiding his madness deep inside, only wanting to atone for his sins and be close to his wife.

67 分 After We Broke Up, Our Reunion Script Turned Sweeter Than Ever 分手后，重逢的剧本甜爆了 Homebody Miss Li坐家米丝李Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted In their final year of high school, Lin Wanxing accidentally sold Lu Chaoci's competition notes, worth millions in prize money, as scrap paper. Not only did he not blame her, he became her one-on-one tutor, helping her turn her life around until they both got into the same university. Everyone thought theirs was a fairy tale, from school uniforms to wedding gowns. Then reality hit Lin Wanxing hard: family troubles forced her to break up with him herself, and Lu Chaoci left the country. For fou 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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From campus to wedding dress? No, no, no! From campus lovers to workplace couples reunited, they've heard love has returned. Don't worry if you see a bad ending, a happy ending is inevitable!

68 少 Young Master, Madam Says She'd Rather Go to Work! 少爷，夫人说她更想上班！ Chichi Xianyue迟迟弦月Modern Romance801k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later] [Long-planned romance] [Both strong and devoted] Diplomat x CEO When she was four, her mother died before her eyes, and her father fell in love with someone else. From then on, Liu Ling'er learned one thing: tears were useless, and so was love. At twenty-five, Shen Yuci bound her to his side with a marriage contract. She thought it was a five-year arrangement, never knowing that this man had been waiting for her for twenty-one years. She also had no idea that for t 1.4kReads—Score12614d adds

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I highly recommend this book! The female lead is from a high-ranking family, and the male lead is a wealthy CEO. They are engaged, and the male lead falls in love with her at first sight. The female lead loses some of her memories of the male lead due to certain reasons. The male lead works abroad for seven years to support her, and the first thing he does upon returning is to reunite with her. He only loves the female lead and is completely devoted to her. Although the female lead lacks love due to her family background, she is very strong, a graduate of a prestigious university, highly professional, and becomes a diplomat midway through the story. She is a proud and gentle woman; anyone would fall in love with her! A strong, pure love story, super addictive!

69 破 After Going Bankrupt, I Was Taken in by the Love-Struck Mr. Ji 破产后，被恋爱脑季总捡回家 Socially Awkward and Broke社恐且穷Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s only one × reunited after years apart × second-chance romance × combative couple] Emotionally detached, guarded heroine × arrogant, possessive, hopelessly lovesick hero After going bankrupt, Xia Yuning was taken in by her hapless ex-boyfriend, Ji Yuhe. A contract offering three billion for a year as his live-in maid kicked off a carefree, deliberately infuriating life at work: when the boss cooked, she took a nap; when he worked, she slacked off. She had no intention 146Reads—Score—14d adds

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The male and female protagonists break up due to a misunderstanding.

70 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.4kReads8.6Score22014d adds

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Losing his beloved from both past and present lives, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I clearly met her first, we clearly fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, forming a river of grief. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming sorrow, he wept uncontrollably, his anguished sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, he seemed to merge with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it all. He left the mansion and headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

74 香 Scented Traces 香痕 Yi Yaoyi伊摇一Modern Romance108k WordsOngoing Business tycoon ✖️ perfumer and designer College romance ➕ only ever been with each other ➕ destined to be The male lead pursues her first / They clear up a misunderstanding years later / They find their way to each other! Fu Yanqi was born into privilege and always had his way, but he treated Shi Su differently. In college, he pushed his own limits time and again to win her over, showering her with affection at Nancheng University. He thought their story began at college, but it turned out the —Reads—Score—14d adds

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At this point, misunderstandings hadn't started yet; school days were just too sweet!!

75 逆 Lovers in the Backlight 逆光爱人 Honey Baby哈尼宝宝Modern Romance87k WordsOngoing This is a story about prejudice and redemption. When the whole world sees you in one particular way, will there still be someone willing to believe in you? When fate tramples someone into the dirt, can they still bloom? A lover coming toward you against the light, ordinary and warm... 156Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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This novel is great! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

76 他 His Burden 他的累赘 Dandelion Drifting Down飘落的蒲公英Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted [Secret Crush + Sweet and Angsty Romance + Reunion After Years Apart + Personal Growth + Mutual Devotion + A Captivating Side Couple] One believes the other never said he liked her, and that everything was nothing more than wishful thinking. The other thinks she broke her promise. They had an unspoken understanding, yet she betrayed him without a second thought. After seeing her “get married” with his own eyes, then hearing her say “I like you” with his own ears, the feelings he had suppressed f 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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This kind of breakup is incredibly painful!

77 遇 Meeting Her Made My Heart Beat Faster 遇见她心动不止 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance493k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + mistaken identity + mutual secret crushes + healing + female growth] Everyone is level-headed and knows what they’re doing, so read without worry. Jiang Nan, insecure and neglected by her family, meets He Chengyang. A twist of fate sends their budding romance down the wrong path. He Chengyang mistakes Jiang Nan, the girl he fell in love with at first sight, for her older sister, Jiang Xue, and they begin a brief relationship. (Nothing inappropriate happens between them.) W 7kReads8.5Score35514d adds

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I recommend these books; they have different styles, the writing is fluent and not childish, the stories are tight and not drawn out, and they are all intellectually stimulating.

82 分 After We Broke Up, the Cold and Aloof Dr. Cheng Cried Snot Bubbles 分手后，高冷程医生哭出鼻涕泡 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted Luo Jia tells Gu Boning, “I’d rather jump into a fire pit than rummage through a trash heap.” At the time, she has no idea that Cheng Jin really is a fire pit. (This is a happy ending, with plenty of sweet romance.) 4.3kReads9.4Score67514d adds

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It's a misunderstanding (which is a bit hard to accept). The female lead is very clear-headed and doesn't easily get back together with the male lead, and he's incredibly doting on her.

83 被 A Heartthrob Takes Over His Body, and the Timid Doormat Takes the Whole School by Storm 被男神魂穿，软糯受气包飒翻全校 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance231k WordsOngoing The refined, scheming crown prince VS the soft, timid little bunny with an inferiority complex Healing | Unrequited Love Comes True | Soul Transmigration | Reborn and Pursuing His Wife Xie Yanci opens his eyes and finds that he has transmigrated into someone else’s body! He has ended up in the body of Song Qiwan, a girl who lets everyone walk all over her. The girl clutches a diary filled with his name as her bullies pin her down in the restroom and pour dirty water over her head. The school’s 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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Amazing! The male protagonist transmigrates into the body of a soft, submissive girl who secretly loves him, and on his very first day, he tears apart the bully and confronts his awful mother! Then he has to face his devoted self—the contrast is incredibly satisfying! ^O^

84 分 Eight Years After We Broke Up, Senior, Long Time No See 分手后第八年，学长，别来无恙 Half-Idle Xiaoyi半闲小一Modern Romance190k WordsOngoing [Reunited after years apart + rekindled romance + both virgins] Zhou Xiaoning had a crush on Yan Chen for three years. After finally getting together with the computer science department’s star student, she was forced to break up with him by his father, who said it was “for his own good.” “Xiaoning, Yan Chen’s future is overseas. You shouldn’t hold him back.” So, to help Yan Chen go abroad and continue his studies, she endured the heartbreak and broke up with him, then vanished from his world. E —Reads—Score—14d adds

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The male lead is very good to the female lead, and he still loves her even after they broke up for 8 years.

85 时 A Message Through Time: Reuniting with Myself After So Long 时光留言：我与自己，久别重逢 00 Mo Yi00墨忆Modern Romance69k WordsOngoing [Grounded realism + stream of consciousness + revisiting memories + self-healing + a feeling of rebirth, though not literal rebirth, but a mental restart] At 33, unmarried, standing at the “watershed” defined by society, Lin Wan struggles through real life under the weight of family and social expectations. On a snowy New Year's Eve, I open my long-abandoned QQ account. A message from my younger days takes me back to the past. I once went to Beijing for a first love, only for shyness and misunde —Reads—Score—14d adds

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Unlike the usual kind of question, this one is a two-way street, from unrequited love to first love to regret. I can truly understand everyone involved, but it's also incredibly heartbreaking.