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1. 1 夏 Summer, Nowhere to Be Seen 【夏不见】 Feng Jianyu风间俞Modern Romance192k WordsCompleted [Sweet at first, angsty later + Beautiful tragedy] [Main couple: Mutual salvation Cold boy × Somber girl] [Side couple: Bickering rivals] They met in the leafy green of summer. After one chance encounter after another, the cold boy and the somber girl discovered that each shone at school, yet suffered in homes painfully barren of warmth. Slowly, their young feelings grew wild, but in the end, they couldn’t withstand the twists of fate. - “Jiang Leng, it’s snowing. Another winter has come,” “But 1.2kReads8.2Score343Shelves

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   Every single one is top-notch, flawless. The only downside is that they are all bad endings (BE), the middle two are happy endings (HE), and you might cry if you read the ending of the last one ╭(ᵔ_>ᵔ)╮. The first one is impeccable, highly recommended, super good, but a bit underrated.

2. 2 槐 Locust Tree Breeze 槐风 Sweet Candy暖糖Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted (Print edition published) [Both leads are each other's first love + happy ending + roguishly handsome boy vs. unruly girl + blunt and direct, with both leads speaking their minds] He first met Tang Yi in Tongcheng. That summer, he had won first place in the physics Olympiad. He was strolling through the streets, idly exploring the unfamiliar city, the medal still warm in his pocket and everything around him feeling fresh and new. His gaze came to rest on a young girl not far ahead. In a pale yel 36.9kReads9.4Score6.1kShelves
3. 3 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8kShelves
4. 4 暗 A Bitter Summer of Loving Mu Ru San Fen in Secret 暗恋木入三分苦夏 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted A Secret Crush, Bitter as Summer 4.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a heart-wrenching campus romance novel. Her unrequited love for him is a passionate yet restrained affection from childhood, a love she's never dared to confess. The bittersweetness of unrequited love is filled with uncertainty; the thought of his acceptance keeps her awake with excitement, while rejection feels like a death sentence. Despite being last in her class, she stays up all night for him, and is always content when they're in the same school. But he's arrogant and sarcastic, mocking her, while she can only congratulate and envy his top ranking. Her wealthy roommate, the school beauty, asks her to deliver a love letter. He, thinking she's confessing, accidentally soils the letter, crushing her unrequited love. She's jealous of his lack of recognition, so she feigns amnesia and musters the courage to confess. This time, they accidentally kiss, both blushing. She asks him if he'll marry her, and he earnestly says next year. But next year, she says she can't come, yet she still attends his engagement party with the school beauty, heartbroken. Attending his wedding with the school beauty again, she's suffocated by the pain. What makes him suddenly pull out the school beauty's ring and ask her if she'll marry him?

5. 5 庸 Beware the Mediocre 庸人小心 Yin Mu殷木Urban370k WordsCompleted Realistic fiction · Unrequited love with a bad ending · Small-town life · Ordinary people · Coming-of-age · No golden finger Based on the true experiences of friends, this story is told from a male first-person perspective and follows Jiang Xin through the ups and downs of his youth in a small southern county town from 2005 to 2014. He was once an elementary-school prodigy admired by everyone. But from the moment he started middle school, his life quietly began to veer off course. As a boy, he 201Reads—Score107Shelves

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   This book uses the most authentic language to reveal the plight of a young man in a small town. Being too flamboyant will make him a target, while being too low-key will make him seem dull. Finding the right balance is extremely difficult.

6. 6 轻 A Soft-Spoken Seduction 轻声引诱 Hungry, Time to Chow Down饿了要干饭Modern Romance192k WordsOngoing Main characters: Jiang Jingchu and Wen Mo [Mutual Secret Crush | From Campus to the Wedding Altar | Sweet Romance | One-on-One, Both Leads Are Each Other’s First and Only | Reunion After Years Apart] Jiang Jingchu is the poster boy of Jing University’s computer science department. Ever since he enrolled, whenever students fill out their college applications, the university leaders have made a life-size standee of him to attract prospective students. Wen Mo was one of those students. Wen Mo ha 6.8kReads—Score600Shelves

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   So pretty! 🥰

7. 7 暗 Secret Love: I’ll Give You a Galaxy of Stars 暗恋：许你星河万里 Fireflies Flowing in a Dream梦中流萤Modern Romance132k WordsOngoing Jiang Zhimian shot to fame on a music variety show and went on to top the charts with hit after hit. Blessed with a heavenly voice and a face that makes everyone think of their first love, her future seems limitless. On her debut anniversary, she released a commemorative album, "Waiting for the Wind." She wrote and composed the songs herself, switching up her usual style to deliver a whole album of fresh, sweet love songs. [Jiang Zhimian is in love] [Jiang Zhimian writes several love songs] [J 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   That must be it!

8. 8 亲 Darling, I Wept as I Told You I Loved You 亲爱的，我哭着说爱你 Qing Chen Q卿宸QUrban80k WordsCompleted Sweet romance + love story + a touch of ensemble cast + comedy "I'm not good enough for you." "It's not about who's good enough for whom. It's just a matter of whether you like someone or not." "Did I take the wrong path?" "We're all the main characters of our own stories." "So, do you like me or not?" "I'm sorry." "Why are you so good to me if you don't like me?" "I treat people with courtesy. You're just too insecure." "I love the sunset at dusk. Xiwan, I love you." (New author, ne —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Top-notch writing!

9. 9 蝉 After the Cicadas Sing Comes the Plum Rain 蝉鸣过后是梅雨 Little Mouse Maomao阿鼠毛毛Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast at School | Slow-Burn Bittersweet Romance | Fated Bond | Gentle Girl, Troubled Boy | Realistic | Happy Ending] On the first day of school, Xia Shanshan's red-lacquered bicycle was stolen. She crouched beneath a camphor tree and cried. On the third floor, someone folded her orange candy wrapper in half, then in half again. Later, she met Fu Siyun. The boy leaned against the wall, looking carefree as he teased her softly: “Are you afraid of me, senior?” She ran from him for three y 3.3kReads9.3Score353Shelves

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   This book is really good!

10. 10 回 Back Before You Became the Light 回到你成为光之前 Jiujiu Doesn't Want to Work 996酒酒不想996Modern Romance300k WordsOngoing [Qi Shengnan × Shen Yanzhou → one-on-one romance, both leads are each other's first + fictional setting + mutual salvation + a touch of ensemble cast] When Qi Shengnan was six, she once met a very handsome person in the park near her home. Strangely, a red scarf was draped over his thigh. She gave him a strawberry-flavored candy and her umbrella too... When high school began, Qi Shengnan ended up in the same class as Shen Yanzhou, the top student in the city. She ran, he chased, and she wished s 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Don't let the beginning of the plot put you off; it gets better and better as you go on.

11. 11 胆 A Timid Secret Crush, One Brave Try 胆小的暗恋，勇敢这一次 Lotus Blossom Beauty莲花颜6k WordsCompleted A timid crush, but this time, be brave 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of unrequited love [sending a heart]

12. 12 暗 Her Secret Crush Is Wicked and Flirtatious, and She Can't Handle Him 暗恋对象又坏又撩，她招架不住 Cranes Part from Green Mountains鹤别青山Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted Short drama now available A cash-strapped, gentle, resilient good girl × a rich, aloof, wicked young master [The heroine’s secret crush comes true + a fake playboy reforms + dating before falling in love] Lin Wu stumbled upon scenes she shouldn’t have seen, twice. The first time, in a torrential downpour, He Jingzhou sat in his car, watching indifferently as a bodyguard beat someone half to death. The second time was at a party, where she saw him get dumped on the spot as his White Moonlight ann 64kReads9.3Score6.8kShelves

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    Besides the excellent writing style, the content is also superb, absolutely amazing, and incredibly good.

13. 13 京 First Frost in Beijing and Hong Kong 京港逢霜降 Li Yueyi李悦颐Modern Romance217k WordsOngoing A rotten man with a real heart × a prickly little white rabbit Class gap + substitute romance + reunion after years apart + the pursuit of a runaway wife The first time Wen Shuangjiang met Liang Jingxu, she knew they were from different worlds. They crossed paths on a film set. His car splashed mud all over her, and he drove off without a word of apology. She lost her chance at the job. When they met again, she was flinging her room key at a producer’s face. He had a curvy woman in his arms, 466Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Aside from the updates, there's nothing wrong with it.

14. 14 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 188.6kReads9.5Score25.6kShelves
15. 15 最 The Last Diary Entry 最后一篇日记 Sui Ying随楹Modern Romance13k WordsCompleted [Simplified Chinese edition signed for publication] I only used looking at the flowers as an excuse. All I really wanted was to see you once. 27.1kReads9.1Score4.8kShelves
16. 16 邪 Evil Spirits 邪祟 Romantic Mountain浪漫山Ancient Romance245k WordsCompleted [Not a mutually exclusive pairing. Read at your own risk.] Li Jiaojiao transmigrated into a book, but her mission wasn’t to win over the male lead or his love interests. Instead, she had to straighten out the twisted worldview and gloomy personality of a male supporting character. Looking at the man who had been sliced up by sword energy and was barely alive, then at Duan Qinglian, whose eyes sparkled with excitement even as he smiled warmly, Li Jiaojiao asked the System, Is he going to enjoy ki 6.2kReads9.2Score663Shelves
17. 17 燃 Burning 燃烧 Ms. Gold金子女士Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Healing / youth and school life / rekindled love / devoted to each other / happy ending] [Clear-eyed temptress / wayward man who comes back] [Song Huan / Wen Keyi (Wen Zhi)] When Song Huan was sixteen, she met a young man at Pudu Temple. His features were cool and aloof, and he carried himself with an air of superiority. Song Huan asked what he was praying for. The boy answered with just two short words: "Save myself." Those two words were the only thing that kept Song 19.9kReads9.5Score2.4kShelves
18. 18 周 Zhou Xiaodi, the Whole World Knows I Like You 周小迪，全世界都知道我喜欢你 I Arrived, But Spring Was Gone CC偏我来时不逢春CCModern Romance106k WordsOngoing [Black-hearted beneath a gentle facade, the pride of heaven Xiao Min vs. the insecure and sensitive girl Zhou Xiaodi] [Love at first sight + mutual salvation + rekindled love] Zhou Xiaodi, everyone in the world knows I love you. You're the only one who doesn't. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 19 被 After Being Forced to Win Over the Unhinged Demon Lord, I Turned the Whole Story Into a Happy Ending 被迫攻略疯批魔尊后，全书HE了 Not Sweet不甜啊Ancient Romance550k WordsCompleted Wen Ruan transmigrated into a cultivation novel as an insignificant cannon-fodder character. The moment the original character appeared, the villainous Demon Lord snapped her neck. Wen Ruan: No way. I have to run! System: No way. There’s a villainous Demon Lord here who needs you to win him over. Do your best to make him fall in love with you~ Wen Ruan: In your dreams. Mu Zhe: In your dreams. And yet On her 101st day undercover in the demon realm, she carried the gravely wounded, dying young Dem 13.2kReads9.4Score2kShelves
20. 20 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 25.2kReads9.7Score4.8kShelves
21. 21 欲EN Boundless Utterance 欲言难止 What About the McChicken麦香鸡呢Two Male Leads363k WordsCompleted Just as life was starting to get better, Xu Ze and Lu Heyang faced a new challenge. After graduating, Xu Ze became a doctor who saved lives, while Lu Heyang became a well-known figure in the Interstellar Federation. But misfortune struck Lu Heyang, and he lost his memory. During a crucial period in his treatment, circumstances forced the two apart, and Lu Heyang completely forgot Xu Ze and the friendship they had shared. Their friendship faced an enormous test. When fate brought them together ag 71.3kReads9.7Score16.1kShelves
22. 22 甜 How Sweet Is It? 甜度为几分 Zero-Sugar Gardenia栀栀为零糖Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted [Scheming, proud, aloof childhood friend × pampered, precious, beautiful childhood sweetheart] A pretty transfer student arrived at Licheng No. 1 High School. Someone scoffed. “Apart from her looks, what's so special about her? I heard she's bad at school and her family isn't anything special. How could senior Jiang Ciyun possibly know her?” Until one day, after a monthly exam Lu Zhaozhao spread all the exam papers she needed across her desk. Her classmates gathered around. “Top student, lend us 29.3kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves

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    P1 is so sweet! The male lead is intelligent and eloquent, so there are no unnecessary misunderstandings! P2 Both the male and female leads are strong, and both are excellent students. P3 The female lead is quite straightforward, and the male lead seems to be pursuing her on his own. P4 The female lead has a crush on the male lead. P5 is alright.

23. 23 只 Only You 只只 Springtime Revelry三春行乐Modern Romance498k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, so it will rise later] Childhood friends + devoted to each other, 1v1 + a touch of ensemble cast + sweet romance, happy ending Cool guy × sweet girl Growing up, Zhou Jiayue was always told by the adults that his little sister was in poor health and that he had to be patient with her. He'd planned to be a good big brother, but no one told him that this little sister was a cross between Lin Daiyu and Lu Zhishen. Her poor health is real, and so is how much her punches hurt. 1.1kReads8.7Score104Shelves
24. 24 别 Don't Even Think About Talking to Me 别想和我说话 Zhou Lichi州里池Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [A reader's guide] 1. A gentle, slow-burn mute girl × a narcissistic young master who says one thing and means another 2. Staying under the same roof + school life + healing 3. Happy ending, both leads are virgins, an unconventional case of love at first sight, mutual secret crushes Synopsis: P1. Lu Zhao is troubled: a little mute girl has moved into his home. She wants to sit with him, keeps meddling in his business, and insists on pretending they don't know each other at school. His friends te 15.8kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves
25. 25 别 Don't Flirt with Me 别和我撒娇 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted 40.8kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves
26. 26 偷 Stealing a Kiss from the Hard-to-Handle One 偷吻小难哄 Xie Yinzhao谢引舟Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love | Forced Romance | Bittersweet Push and Pull | College Campus | The Powerful One Bows His Head | He Falls Hard and Pursues Her] [Charming, resilient, proud heroine VS aloof, unruly bad boy] Wen Yao got into college with financial support from the Xie family. She had seen their son, Xie Zongxun, in a group photo on Uncle Xie’s social media. Her first impression was that he was a good student. So handsome, well-behaved, and gentle. - The first time Wen Yao met Xie Zongxun, he wa 91.3kReads8.9Score12.9kShelves
27. 27 想 I Want a Winter Romance with You 想和你冬日热恋 Qiruo七若Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [Gentle, resilient, cool beauty and classical dancer X proud, sharp-tongued, loving medical prodigy] Xu Cu and Chen Jinxu first met during a heavy snowfall in Qingyang Town. Back then, she didn't even know his name. The snow stopped, and he left. But she felt an inexplicable emptiness in her heart, not knowing what to call it. Later, she ran into him again on Wutong Street. He rode by on his bicycle, the breeze lifting the hem of his shirt and stirring her heart. At the opening ceremony of Xingh 6.1kReads9.1Score786Shelves
28. 28 天 My Childhood Friend from Heaven Is Such a Flirt 天降竹马他最撩啦 Ji Zhi霁之Modern Romance651k WordsCompleted [Sweet and obedient heroine X sharp-tongued, domineering hero] There are two things Su Tian fears most in the world. One is any bug bigger than her pinky fingernail. The other is Jiang Chiyu, who lives next door. Luckily, as the girl grows up, she slowly overcomes her fear of the former, while the latter, who’s always bullied her, suddenly moves away. Until the year she starts high school... A tall, long-legged, handsome transfer student arrives in her class, prompting hundreds of girls to form 12.9kReads9.3Score2kShelves
29. 29 朝 Giving Him the Morning Light 朝光予他 Milk Apricot奶杏Modern Romance234k WordsCompleted [Youthful Campus Romance] [Two Top Students] [College Entrance Exam] [Sweet Romance] [Healing] [A Touch of Ensemble Cast] [Sunny, Bright Girl × Cool, Reserved Genius] Yin Zhaozhao was like a bright little sun, boldly bursting into Mu An’s world and sending ripple after ripple across it. Mu An, I’m here to pick you up! Mu An, I think you have a fever. Mu An, does it look good? Mu An, my fingers are chafed red. … Mu An, I’ll always stay by your side. Before he turned seventeen, Mu An never smiled. 1.7kReads8.2Score224Shelves
30. 30 浪 The Waves Trust the Clouds’ Whiteness 浪花信任云的白 Qinghe Qinghe清和清和Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted Two souls fall into a campus dream; reunited on a Middle Eastern battlefield | Doctors Without Borders × frontier defense hero | unhinged yet restrained, healing regret | sweet, bittersweet tension | rekindled romance | devoted to each other, happy ending A three-day romance in their youth, followed by twelve years apart across mountains and seas · Mature adults wearing the guise of high schoolers, falling into the most heart-wrenching romance in a dream · Each other's cure and salvation; a god 103Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Dreams and reality intertwine. Two wonderful people, separated by vast distances, experience the most poignant love story in their dreams. They redeem each other; she gives him hope to live, and he gives her warmth on the battlefield. It's exceptionally beautiful. Full of poetry, the writing is superb.

31. 31 朱 A Vermilion Kiss 朱砂吻 Don't Call Me Beautiful别叫我美丽Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Stars Falling into the Deep Sea is now available] [Devoted to each other | Mutual pining | Campus sweet romance] [Pure love at first | Love later] [Cool, cocky troublemaker] x [Sweet-tempered, gentle girl] At the beginning of the story, they fell for each other's cinnabar moles. By the end, they were kissing those same marks. Blurb: Tang Shi was a handsome, cocky troublemaker who did whatever he pleased. He had topped the entrance exam that year and was the “top dog” in the 18.1kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves

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    They didn't want to skip a single chapter, and their ratings truly reflect their high quality!

32. 32 何 He Fang Luyuan 何方路圆圆 Xu Tinglan叙亭兰Modern Romance551k WordsCompleted [Sweet and spicy + mutual devotion + sweet romance + wealthy CEO] “From beginning to end, all I’ve ever wanted is to marry the girl I’ve loved from afar!” That was He Yanzheng’s one and only wish. He Yanzheng had grown up surrounded by every luxury, but after meeting her, he willingly made sacrifices and changed himself, all because he wanted to be part of her future. The clearheaded top student Lu Yuanyuan was focused on her exams and refused to date, yet she found herself pursued by a persiste 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I love you, you are free. A pampered young master vs. A bright, well-behaved, academically gifted girl. They're always thinking about being close, kissing, and hugging.

33. 33 他 He Really Took the Bait and Can't Stop Grinning 他真被吊成翘嘴了 Gentle Scholar温柔文人Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available. Book title: Orange Coffee] Pei Shuang first met Li Changying at Xiyuan North Station. He was very tall, with a long, well-proportioned build and a striking presence. Slicked-back hair, black leather jacket, black sunglasses, and vintage gradient-ripped jeans. A male celebrity. A cool guy. A fashionista. That was Pei Shuang’s first impression of him. And it was mostly accurate. On the first day of freshman registration at Xiyuan University, he became famous. Rumors r 37.2kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves
34. 34 较 Taking Things Seriously: Two Top Students Flirt, and the Newcomer Beats the Childhood Friend! 较真（双学霸互钓，天降打败竹马！） Closing Time打烊Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted [Ensemble campus cast + Mutual secret crushes + Two evenly matched top students trying to outflirt each other] The heroine is mischievous, lively, genuine, independent, and a little ball of sunshine. The hero is carefree and forthright, a little scheming and jealous, but gentle. No melodrama or unrealistic nonsense. The new guy beats out the childhood friend (the childhood friend isn't important and gets little page time). Everyone thinks Chen Yujin has no trouble winning girls over, but the gir 5.7kReads9.3Score661Shelves
35. 35 等 Waiting for a Midsummer 等一场盛夏 Thin Persimmon Tea薄柿茶茶Modern Romance639k WordsCompleted Print edition signed* * Xia Shi met Qi You when she was sixteen. The young man was dejected yet proud, carefree and unruly. He had a stunning face and an air of roguish nonchalance, as though he were just passing through life for fun. Countless girls liked him, but he was never interested and never gave any of them a second glance. And she was certainly not the kind of girl he would like. A stickler for rules, dull and boring. They should never have had anything to do with each other, until she 59.9kReads9.5Score10kShelves
36. 36 过 Come Here and Give Me a Kiss 过来亲一下 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Published as Summer's Lucky Charm] ☆Cool, gentle boy × world-weary, listless girl☆ [One-on-one sweet romance | School life, comedy, doting romance, redemption, healing] Wen Jibai always sincerely believed her new deskmate was a handsome, aloof heartthrob who took advantage of his looks and treated everyone coldly. Until one day, she saw this search in his Baidu history: [This is so annoying. What should I do if I've fallen for my deskmate?] 11.4kReads9.6Score1.5kShelves
37. 37 随 Kiss You in the Breeze 随风热吻你 Peachy Zhizhi桃气知知Modern Romance340k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on pre-sale at 7 p.m. on November 13, 2026!] The short drama I’ll Always, Always Like You is now available. [Double Top Students] x [Mutual Devotion] x [Mutual Secret Crushes] x [From School Uniforms to Wedding Gowns] x [Maximum Sweet Romance] x [A Fast-Paced, Secretly Satisfying Story] A sure thing to invest in! Blurb One: Gu Sinian was the universally acknowledged ice-cold beauty of No. 1 High School. Everyone said he had no heart. Then everyone pointed at Jiang Wan in 22kReads9.5Score2.8kShelves
38. 38 我 I Cried in Such a Unique Way, the Campus Heartthrob Was Stunned 我哭的别具一格，校草学长惊呆了 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted Sweet Romance | No career ambitions, just love Lin Jianzhi is a crybaby with tear ducts that work overtime. She cries when she’s nervous, cries when she’s happy, and cries even harder when she’s sad. One day, the senior she’s had a crush on for years stands before her and offers her a pack of tissues. Zhu Liheng: “Could you stop crying?” Lin Jianzhi tries to explain, but she can’t stop sobbing long enough to get the words out. Zhu Liheng is about to lose his mind. “What do you want, exactly? Do 3.6kReads9.4Score475Shelves
39. 39 非 Irrational Love 非理性热恋 Er Shui i二水iModern Romance382k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed|Rebellious, sweet-faced girl who’s secretly a ruthless big shot VS former big shot who’s turned over a new leaf] [Mutual salvation + two strong leads + intense push and pull with a sweet payoff] Seems obedient, secretly a big shot On the podium by day, in a shady internet cafe by night. The sweet and innocent-looking girl huddles in front of a computer in the corner, ruthlessly killing in the world of games, her wild confidence on full display. The top scholar, number one f 13.9kReads9.5Score2.5kShelves
40. 40 浮 Gleaming Light, Radiant Xuan 浮光瑄盈 A Pearl in One's Palm明珠在掌Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [Angsty Romance, Angst Before Sweetness, Rekindled Love, Defying Fate, A Decade of Love, Together in Life and Death, Healing, Happy Ending, Sweet Romance] An introverted, insecure first-year high school boy and a gentle, talented second-year girl; a traveler wandering at the gates of the underworld, a beacon lighting the darkest path, and an epic love story spanning ten years. Ten years in exile, all so I could grow old with you. If two people truly love each other, they should be together. 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'll wait for you in Beijing. I won't leave until you come.

41. 41 在 A Summer of Passionate Love 在这个盛夏热恋 Su Zhiye苏枝也Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available. [A Touch of Ensemble Cast + Sweet, Flirtatious Romance + Both Leads Have No Past Relationships + Mutual Devotion] [Cool, Slightly Rebellious Girl VS. Handsome, Bad-Boy Young Master with a Sharp Tongue] Bian Xu has a face made for living life to the fullest. His unruly blue-and-white streaked hair and three shining black studs along his ear cartilage give off an unrestrained air. He's a familiar figure on the school's forum. Lin Tingxia is an excellent student 28.3kReads9.3Score4.5kShelves
42. 42 云 When the Clouds Are Deep and the Waters Clear 云深清浅时 Running East and West东奔西顾Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted Xiao Yunxing is the dashing, top-of-the-class heartthrob admired by every girl at school: someone to admire from afar, but never touch. Yet he smiles only for Chen Qinghuan, the “childhood sweetheart” who transfers to his school, and spoils her in every way. Chen Qinghuan is a proud, domineering, yet adorably naive math genius. Math is her talent, and loving him is her dream. She stays by his side, always. One waits, the other pursues, and together they earn places at their dream university. Aft 18.6kReads9.6Score2.1kShelves
43. 43 鲸 Whale Fall at Seventeen 鲸落十七岁 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CMarriage & Romance41k WordsCompleted Whale Fall at Seventeen 851Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My absolute favorite campus romance novel, top-notch writing and plot!! I personally think it's Tomato's number one masterpiece, completely unconventional, with no melodramatic plot twists! 🌹 An ordinary-born chemistry genius heroine x a musician from a family of lawyers, super addictive! Both are independent and strong! ✌️❤️ The male lead is rich and handsome, a bit arrogant, sarcastic, unreliable, and loves to joke around. Sometimes he's a comedian, but he's a well-behaved and obedient boy. He's empathetic and understands the aloofness and perfectionist pride beneath the enthusiastic heroine's smile. He'll always love her deeply and unconditionally. 💓 The heroine also secretly loves the male lead, and has her own academic and career achievements (direct admission to university) and perseverance. She never gives up; she gets back up after every cry. During the drama club's casting, she was chosen for the lead role, but because her father favored his illegitimate daughter, he paid money to snatch the role from the heroine and give it to her. The female lead had a breakdown, but she recovered quickly, showing incredible resilience. After understanding her situation, the male lead helped her get revenge in his own way. Later, he used his legal expertise to help the female lead's mother with her divorce case, earning a hefty sum in legal fees. ✌️❤️ The villains and antagonists all got their just desserts, very satisfying and not at all angsty! 🔥 In the end, the male and female leads overcame their class differences and finally fell in love. 🥰 It's very intelligent, with professional legal knowledge, and not just sweet for the sake of sweetness. 😋

44. 44 绕 Through the Sea of People, I Run to You 绕遍人海奔向你 Xiangmei Loves Frozen Milk爱吃冰冻牛奶的香梅Modern Romance110k WordsCompleted Everyone says Wen Zheng spent every last flutter of her heart on Lu Zhi'ang. And indeed, ever since that midsummer when she was in eighth grade, Wen Zheng had devoted her whole heart to the boy. Setting and characters: A tender teenage romance set in middle school, with both of them crossing paths, and a long, unrequited crush stretched across different classes and schools. Yet a veil always seemed to lie between them. They chatted online every day, but rarely crossed paths in person. Conflic 167Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Campus romance novel, worth reading.

45. 45 暗 On the Day My Crush Got Married, I Was Reborn Before the College Entrance Exams 暗恋的他结婚那天，我重生回到了高考前 Xiangmei Loves Frozen Milk爱吃冰冻牛奶的香梅41k WordsCompleted On the Day My Secret Crush Got Married, I Was Reborn Back Before the College Entrance Exam 726Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 溯EN Letters Tracing the Rain 溯雨信笺 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted [The physical book is now available. Its published title is Letters in the Rain] [Small-Town Literature | Bittersweet Slow Burn | Mutual Healing | 1v1 | Happy Ending] [Gentle and Resilient x Jaded and World-Weary] When Pu Yu was seventeen, she transferred to a remote town in southern China. There, she met Yuan Su. He had once been the town's brightest star, a prodigy destined for greatness. Now he had fallen from grace, and everyone avoided him. Everyone except Pu Yu. - An old street. A repair s 254kReads9.6Score50.1kShelves

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    Except for the second one, all the other books were rebirth novels, which really pleased me (I really love rebirth novels, sorry).

47. 47 重 Back to My Husband's Youth, I Became His First Love 重回老公年少时，我竟是他白月光 Su Zhiye苏枝也Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [Reborn school life + ensemble cast + living under someone else's roof + sweet treats + easygoing daily life] [Carefree, laid-back rich boy vs. pure, lively ray of sunshine] Wen Yumian didn't think she had anything special about her that would make the young heir of the Qi family turn down his well-matched childhood sweetheart and marry her instead. She didn't understand it, but at least he was handsome, rich, and good in bed. Their married life was full of happiness, but it didn't last. She hea 5.2kReads9.0Score801Shelves

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    Every line is a gem (A double-clean love story! As long as the seven little ones stay happy, the final flashback scene made me cry so much. The female lead is the male lead's white moonlight. Oh, there are no misunderstandings, no romance mixed with BL, I won't go into details). When you are truly loved, you don't need to be so beautiful, so accommodating, or so outstanding. Liking someone on tiptoe is unstable; someone who truly loves you will bend down. She almost wanted to cheer herself on in her heart. Such a reasonable reason came to her in an instant. Qi Juan, you should be secretly happy to have such a smart wife. "Little Fish, is that posture... Praying to God?" Wen Yumin smiled and continued his words. "Yes, yes, I'm begging God to make my grades look better." Qi Juan scoffed, "You might as well beg me." Wen Yumin walked ahead with a pink backpack, her white canvas shoes stepping on the ground, the fluffy charm on her backpack swaying into a pale yellow shadow with her movements. Her ponytail swept across the blue and white stripes of her school uniform, stray hairs swirling behind her ears in the wind, revealing her wind-blown, reddened earlobes. Her profile was dazzlingly fair, her smile radiant, brimming with lively energy. Qi Juan followed a meter away, his school uniform jacket loosely draped over his shoulders, revealing a white T-shirt underneath. One hand was in his pocket, the other carrying his schoolbag, but his gaze never left the bouncy figure ahead. The wind carried Wen Yumin's laughter, making one unconsciously smile. The moment she turned to look at him, a phrase suddenly came to his mind: Sunset and evening breeze, morning and evening. As she reached the corner of the corridor, her steps abruptly halted. The setting sun bathed the room, painting half the wall in a melting honey color. Qi Juan leaned casually against the warm light, his school uniform jacket draped loosely over his shoulder, one hand in his pocket, the other gripping his backpack strap. His eyelashes were long, edged with a fuzzy gold by the setting sun. When his eyelids were slightly lowered, they concealed the emotions in his eyes, revealing only his high nose bridge and sharply defined jawline. Hearing footsteps, he lifted his eyelids to look over, his gaze lazy and casual, the corners of his eyes carrying a barely perceptible warmth. Tiny dust particles floated in the air, slowly swirling in the beams of light. Wen Yumin's heart skipped a beat. The tension she had built up in the office was instantly replaced by overwhelming joy, bursting in her chest like a bubble. She hadn't expected him to wait for her. The setting sun cast their shadows side by side on the ground, following them down the stairs, gently overlapping at the corner. "Hello, my name is Wen Yumin." "Wen Yumin?" "The Yumin from the poem about spring waters bluer than the sky, and a painted boat listening to the rain." Wen Yumin… He chuckled softly. It was a good name. He leaned against the railing, gazing at her hair, its edges gilded by the sunlight, and felt that the weather was indeed slowly warming up. Otherwise, why would he feel a surge of heat in his heart? The spring sun shone on him, the warmth he felt at his fingertips creeping through his veins. He turned his head, a very soft chuckle escaping his throat, unsure whether he was laughing at her silliness or at himself for having actually wanted to sit beside her for a moment. The wind pushed the swing high, its arc suspended in mid-air like the moon. Qi Juan lowered his eyes, looking at Wen Yumin's smiling eyes. The gold dust on her eyelashes seemed to be rubbed by shattered sunlight, falling softly with the slight tremor, becoming a flowing river of light in her pupils. Her eyes naturally had a slight upturn at the corners, always giving her a slightly coquettish look. Now, illuminated by the light, even the whites of her eyes shone with a porcelain-blue luster. A fallen leaf drifted down, brushing against her earlobe. She didn't flinch; instead, she blinked. All that inexplicable irritation, the deliberate attention, and this overwhelming emptiness all had only one explanation. Qi Juan lowered his eyes, concealing the deepening emotions within them, but the corners of his lips involuntarily turned up slightly, then quickly tightened again. So that's how it is. Across from him, Qi Juan let his gaze linger on the top of her head, a faint smile gradually spreading across his eyes, even the air seemed to ripple with a sweet warmth. For the first time, he felt that spring was a wonderful season. Warmth, blooming flowers, and the revival of all things. All those unspoken feelings, in this season, grew into lush, verdant branches. Wen Yumin was surprised, "You didn't think we came here just to show off, did you?" Behind her, Qi Juan tilted his head slightly, his gaze gently falling on her, a faint, gentle smile unconsciously playing on his lips. "If you had someone you liked, you'd understand." "I don't want to hide it at all." The wind rustled their clothes, brushing past their faces, seven shadows intertwining in the sunset. The young man's ambitions were undiminished, the road ahead was filled with blooming flowers. "Qi Juan…" Are you… starting to like me a little bit now? It's the evening breeze, the moonlight, the growing affection, it's being unique. Most importantly—her. Having felt favored, she could only be the one favored. Silly, can't you see? But this confirmed one thing for him. Wen Yumin liked him. He would break down difficult concepts into little stories, tap her head with his pen when she was daydreaming, smile faintly when she got a question right, and hand her peeled orange segments one by one. Those moments were so light and warm. The sun shone brightly, the breeze was gentle. The laughter of the teenagers filled the tree-lined path, carrying the unique brightness and excitement of youth. But the most vibrant youth is never quiet. It's hidden in this chaotic noise, with a touch of reckless sweetness, pulsating vividly. Qi Juan watched her back, a slight smile playing on his lips, a smile spreading across his eyes. So cute. Wen Xiaoyu. Qi Juan suddenly leaned closer, his breath brushing against her ear, a faint smile on his lips, his eyes filled with longing. "My princess, don't be angry, okay?" "Princess, look however you want." In a sea of ​​millions, they were fortunate to meet. At this moment, they were the wind itself, an unextinguished flame, the most straightforward form of youth. So passionate it needed no embellishment, so vibrant it could be squeezed for juice. Youth, ah, is inherently carefree. There will always be someone eighteen, but no one is eighteen forever. Every minute and second they spend now will become their cherished, unique memories. Her cheeks were flushed with a faint pink, her eyes clear and bright, her eyebrows curved in a radiant smile. Her voice, crisp and clear, with a touch of elation at the end, echoed in the empty valley. "Balala Energy!" Just as her words fell, the night sky suddenly exploded with tiny silver sparks. Wen Yumin's syllables were still lingering on her tongue when she was stunned into holding her breath by the burst of light. It wasn't a real meteor shower, but it was more dazzling than any meteor shower she had ever seen online. Countless miniature drones trailed cold, luminous contrails, tracing intersecting star trails across the inky blue sky. Sometimes they coalesced into a shimmering galaxy, sometimes they scattered into a sky full of stardust, even the wind in the valley carried tiny specks of light, brushing against her slightly parted lips. "This is..." Her fingertips trembled slightly, her eyelashes catching tiny sparks of light, her pupils filled with a light of surprise. Qi Juan's breath fell on her ear, carrying the crisp scent of mountain grass and trees. He didn't speak, but simply raised his hand to gently brush aside the stray strands of hair ruffled by the wind. Wen Yumin abruptly turned her head, her gaze meeting his. There, she saw something brighter than the stars in the sky—undisguised indulgence and tenderness, and a barely concealed smile. The drone's beam cast flickering shadows on his jawline, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly, as if he were swallowing back some burning words. "There is indeed no magic in this world." "But—" His voice was low, and the words he spoke made Wen Yumin freeze on the spot. "I'm more effective than magic." This unexpected embrace, filled with the girl's pure joy, was so clean and devoid of any superfluous emotion, yet it made his heart skip a beat. "Qi Juan!" Wen Yumin buried her face in his shoulder blade, her voice muffled. She silently murmured to herself. So, you, at eighteen, already prepared such a big surprise for me. She suddenly tilted her head back, her hair brushing against his neck, and without hiding her feelings, she called out loudly. "I really, really, love it!" The last syllable exploded in the night wind, a joyful tremor in her voice. Qi Juan was pulled back to his senses by the shout, and looking down, he met her shimmering eyes. His slightly stunned face was clearly reflected there, along with the overflowing joy. His hand, hovering in mid-air, hesitated for half a second before gently landing on the top of her head. His fingertips ran through the wind-blown strands of hair, a soft chuckle escaping his throat, gentle enough to drip with tenderness. "Yes, I felt it." "Qi Juan really put his heart into it, he really loves Xiaoyu." No one had expected their first photo together to be taken in front of the police station. Everyone's posture and expression were different, but the one thing they had in common was—the boys all exuded the spirited exuberance of their age. And the significance of taking a photo was simply to snap a picture, turning that moment into a precious memory for many years to come. The protagonists of youth change every year, but they will always be themselves. "And what about me?" He paused, his fingertips still lingering on the corner of her eye, a faint mist rising before his eyes, his eyes reddening, a surge of bitterness welling up inside him. "Wen Yumin." "Have you thought about me?" His shoulders were actually trembling slightly, but his straight back concealed it; only the hand caressing Wen Yumin's cheek maintained a forced gentle demeanor. "Qi Juan..." "I won't get better." "I don't want to be a burden to you anymore." "Wen Yumin." "This isn't fair—" "Qi Juan... I'm sorry..." "I'm sorry..." "I'm sorry..." "I'm sorry..." The weak words echoed repeatedly in her ears, and his earlier leaning closer faltered slightly. "Don't be afraid, you're just dreaming. Dreams aren't real. Wake up, okay?" "The Azure Sea Squad, never to be separated!" Everyone's life script is different. There's no need to envy others' dramatic plots. The way you earnestly act out your story is already excellent. "We must always be together!" "You'll see me as soon as you turn around." Just as Wen Yumin was engrossed in gossiping, a soft laugh suddenly rang in her ears. The voice was clear and youthful, with a touch of languid charm, carrying a hint of doting affection and tender longing, sweeping across her heart and sending a shiver down her spine. "Wen Xiaoyu." "Want a hug, Princess?" "Hehe, then this princess will reluctantly grant your wish." "Reluctantly?" His voice was laced with laughter as he lowered his head, his chin gently brushing against the top of her head. "Then thank you for the honor, Princess." Two or three years passed quickly, and suddenly it was summer again. The cicadas chirped incessantly in the summer, and their future would be bathed in sunlight. "... Mianmian." "Then... Do you like Mianmian?" "Yes." "I like you very much, Wen Yumin." "Qi Juan." "I like you too." Qi Juan never played by the rules, and he—didn't need to rely on arranged marriages at all. "What should I do if I like you so much?" Although plans can't keep up with changes, the plan itself existed for her, and even if things changed, it wouldn't be canceled. "Little Juan, Little Fish also returned your invitation!" [I want to go somewhere with you, and tell the stars what I haven't said yet.] For him, where we go isn't important; what matters is who's by his side. Her attention was completely captivated by the scene before her. As far as the eye could see, there was an endless sea of ​​pink and white roses. The evening breeze rustled the petals, and even the air was filled with a sweet floral fragrance. Not far away, a long starry sky flower corridor stretched along the flower field. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the string lights in the corridor, sparkling with tiny lights, as if all the stars in the sky had been plucked and hung there. "Miss Wen, Mr. Qi, welcome to your Starry Flower Field." Qi Juan extended his hand to her, palm up, his voice clear and magnetic, the end of his tone rising slightly, wrapped in an unyielding tenderness. "Come with me?" Wen Yumin looked at him, her surprise still lingering. Her fingertips lightly touched his palm, and feeling its warmth, she instinctively placed her entire hand on his. Just as they reached the depths of the flower field, a shower of roses suddenly began to fall from the sky. Pink petals fluttered down from the air, and Wen Yumin instinctively looked up, her eyes instantly filling with joy, even the corners of her eyes curving into crescents. A few petals gently landed in her hair, like natural adornments, so tender it made one's heart tremble. She looked at Qi Juan, the vague premonition in her heart gradually becoming clearer, slowly melting into a sweet feeling in her chest. "Mianmian, I've been preparing for this for a long time." He released her hand, but didn't let her go far. His palm then covered her waist, gently pulling her slightly closer to him with a careful touch. "When I first met you, I never imagined we'd have so many stories together." "But after living with you, I gradually realized I'd become very different. I subconsciously pay attention to you, care about you, notice your habits, and want to care for you." "I often think, how can someone be so adorable even when they're daydreaming?" "After I understood why I'd become like this, I started thinking..." "I wanted to turn all the starlight and roses into a landscape just for you." "I wanted to wake up every day to see you, to give you all the tenderness of the rest of my life." Rose petals continued to fall softly, one landing precisely on their clasped hands. Qi Juan's fingertips immediately covered hers, gently squeezing her hand, petal and all. "Wen Yumin." He looked into her eyes, each word a gentle yet weighty solemnity. "My feelings for you aren't just a fleeting infatuation; it's a desire to be with you for a long time." "Although we've already established a relationship, I haven't seriously asked you yet—" "Would you... Be my girlfriend?" The words had barely left her lips when the darkening sky suddenly brightened. Not the blinding white light of lightning, but tiny, warm specks of light, like crumpled stars emerging from behind the clouds. At first, there were only a few, but in the blink of an eye, they spread into tributaries of the Milky Way. A gasp came from not far away, and Wen Yumin subconsciously looked up, her heart skipping a beat. Hundreds upon hundreds of silver-gray drones floated in the twilight, their fuselages glowing faintly, their pale purple trails like crumpled purple gauze, rapidly weaving shapes across the night sky. In just a few seconds, they had woven out a huge fish. Wide enough to cover half a building, its pectoral fins seemed to tremble gently in the evening breeze, its tail fin swaying with a soft arc, even the patterns on its scales were clearly outlined with pale gold dots, as if it were about to swish its tail and disappear into the clouds at any moment. Even more wonderfully, several small dots of light adorned its mouth, like slowly floating bubbles suspended in the dark blue sky. The "fish" swam slowly along the sky, leaving faint trails of light wherever its tail fin swept, while behind it, more drones were converging, one dot after another, slowly piecing together clear words: [Be My Girlfriend] Five large characters adorned the tail of the fish, stretching out in the night sky with the "swarm of fish," gentle yet burning. "Wen Xiaoyu." "Did you see that? Tonight, everyone in the capital knows—" "I like you." Yes, in her memory, Qi Juan wasn't the kind of person who would express his feelings in public. But in his youth, he would meticulously prepare a surprise confession for the girl he loved. He poured all his joy into starlight for her, letting the whole city witness his feelings. "Qi Juan, so you like me this much." Her eyes glistened with tears, but she smiled and nodded, her voice soft and choked with emotion. "Boyfriend, for the rest of our lives, please take care of me." "Then let's make tonight even more unforgettable." Before Wen Yumin could even ask a question, he snapped his fingers. The crisp snap echoed in the evening breeze, and the first cluster of golden-red flames pierced the inky sky. Like a cluster of ignited stars, it exploded in the high sky, sending countless burning golden arrows flying in all directions. Trailing amber streaks of light, before the streaks faded into the night, indigo and soft pink fireworks surged from the clouds, layer upon layer spreading across the sky. The last burst of fireworks rose exceptionally slowly, hovering high in the sky for a moment before transforming into countless warm yellow specks of light, like a gentle rain of light slowly falling. The two embraced there, a scene of serene beauty. Qi Juan suddenly thought of that afternoon when she first returned to the old house, the day he realized his heart had been moved. The next instant, Qi Juan froze completely. At the end of the flower-lined path, Wen Yumin was slowly walking towards him. She had changed into a short silver fringed dress, the hem above her knees. As she walked, the tassels swayed gently with each step, reflecting shimmering light, like tiny stars sewn onto the fabric. Her shoulders and neck were clean and sharp, and she held a white microphone in her hand; her voice drifted from there, a soft melody swirling in the wind, landing precisely in his ear. Light fell on her hair, on the tassels of her dress, even the smile in her eyes was enveloped in a soft glow. The whole place seemed to be woven into a romantic dream. Qi Juan forgot to react. He had seen Wen Yumin's joyful face, her coquettish manner, and her mischievous teasing, but he had never seen her like this. A little nervous, yet exceptionally earnest. "I feel like I've fallen into the sea of ​​love." "Come, let me sing you a love song." "I'd use the best metaphors for you." "All hidden in my memories." "Let me fall into the sea of ​​love." "But I'm so glad that confessing isn't just for girls. I hope you can understand how I felt just now." "Although it's not as grand or dazzling as you prepared, I want to say—" "Tonight is beautiful, and the wind is gentle." "I want to tell you about the midsummer night's starry sky, the cicadas' chirping, and the evening breeze, along with my heart." "Summer comes back every year, but I hope that every summer, you'll be by my side." "Qi Juan—" "I've liked you for a long time." He looked at the girl bathed in light before him, at the earnestness in her eyes, and suddenly smiled. This smile wasn't the usual casual one; it was a genuine, heartfelt, and passionate one. No one had ever seen him show this expression before. Wen Yumin didn't either. "The song is beautiful." "You're beautiful too." "I couldn't help myself." "Mianmian, I miss you so much." She should be like this, like a flower facing the light, passionate, proud, living a life of unrestrained exuberance. Because she knew that Qi Juan would do anything for Wen Yumin. "It's okay, I'm here." "It's just kneeling for a moment? Compared to you, this is nothing." "Xiaoyu... It doesn't hurt..." Su Manxi stood aside, watching the ever-expanding bloodstain on Qi Juan's chest. Seeing Wen Yumin's collapsed state, her nails dug deep into her palms, trembling with pain, but far less than the guilt and anger in her heart. He wanted to stand up, but the excruciating pain in his chest caused him to fall again and again, his forehead hitting the concrete floor, blood mingling with sweat streaming down his face. "Xiaoyu..." "I beg you... Don't hurt her..." "I'll agree to anything you want..." The young man bowed his head, forever losing his love. Those losses, regrets, and pains will be like a deep scar, etched on everyone's heart, never to heal. Even withered trees can bloom again in spring, but some people will never meet again. Sheng Nian quickly reached out and pressed his shoulder, her grip neither too tight nor too loose, her tone full of disapproval, "Xiao Yu is fine, it's just... It's just that she doesn't want to wake up." "I want to save those who have lost hope in life, I want them all to yearn for this beautiful world." "A wonderful ambition." The next second, her voice deepened, carrying a hint of barely perceptible melancholy. "So, Xiao Yu, you should wake up." It turns out that the person in the dream is someone she will never see again upon waking. Qi Juan didn't blame her; he knew she didn't do it on purpose. She was just sick. If Wen Yu Mian really forgot everyone, the one who would suffer the most would surely be Qi Juan, who held her dearest. But on the other hand, if she didn't do this, Wen Yu Mian would live in constant pain, and might even face death at any moment. It was like a dead end; no matter which choice she made, there would be regrets. The beginning of the story—The Blue Sea Squad, never to be separated! The end of the story—Who are you? People are scattered, things are not what they were yesterday. So that's how it is. So, they knew each other all along. No wonder Qi Juan suddenly proposed to her. Now she understood that he had waited for her for four years before daring to truly appear before her. He used a marriage arranged by the world to quietly pull her back to his side. No wonder when she bumped into Sheng Nian and the others in her past life, those people always looked at her with complicated and unreadable eyes. It turned out they were already close friends, but later, they could never go back to that carefree state. And Ke Hebai. She never understood why he kept stopping to look at her, with an unyielding sadness hidden in his eyes. It turned out that he was never looking at her, but through her face, he was looking at someone else, at Manman. Because her survival was something Manman had bought with her own life. And Su Manxi, that person far away abroad, it turned out to be a lie they fabricated. It was just to prevent her from remembering everything and falling back into endless regret, never to recover. And Xuanxuan, secretly, had been diligently researching and developing technology for her, even traveling alone to a distant land, all to create a technology that would allow her to never again relive that painful past. It turned out she had caused them so much trouble. Yet, they had never given up on her. What did she do to deserve such a group of sincere and passionate friends, and such a devoted lover? Only Qi Juan stood in the corner, his face suddenly darkening, instantly losing his usual composure. He subconsciously clenched his hands, his knuckles turning white, his dark eyes unfathomable, his thin lips pressed into a tight line, his eyes churning with emotion. She remembered. How could this be? That painful memory was enough for him to bear alone. "Xiaoyu, I'm here." "Don't cry, okay?" "No matter what happens, we're all here with you." Actually, she felt very sorry for Qi Juan. It wasn't his fault from beginning to end. He tried his best to protect her, only to be met with her hurtful words time and time again. He was also suffering, yet he pretended to be fine, gently comforting her in return. She wasn't unaware; she just couldn't control her emotions at that time. Later, she was hypnotized and forgot everyone. The person who was most heartbroken must have been him, right? Even after they got married, he never overstepped his bounds. He always asked for her opinion before making any decisions, and was cautious even in the most intimate moments. He had long held her dear, knowing her to his very core, yet he forced himself to appear distant, suppressing all his deep affection. He never blamed her. In his heart, if he hadn't failed to protect her, Wen Yumin wouldn't have gone through all this. She understood. It didn't matter which version of Qi Juan she was now. What mattered was that, past and present, every version of him loved her with all his might. Wasn't that right? She died in a car accident. And what about him? Why was he reborn? Qi Juan looked at the worry in her eyes, smiled nonchalantly, and spoke softly. "Don't think too much." "After you left, I lived well too." "It's just that life without you is really too hard to bear." He paused, his voice softening, "I could only work desperately, using busyness to numb myself, to prevent myself from having time to think about you." He looked up at her, a hint of relief in his eyes, "Perhaps even God took pity on me, giving me a chance to come back and find you." "Then... You were sick, weren't you?" Qi Juan chuckled softly. "Yes." Wen Yumin moved closer to him, her shoulder almost touching his arm, and pursed her lips, "Then why didn't you tell me sooner?" "There was no need. You just needed to be carefree." "I'll be responsible for making sure you're always carefree." "Besides, we're the Azure Sea Squad!" "We'll never be separated!" The small room was filled with the carefree laughter of the boys. Stop saying youth is so passionate; say it's because of them that youth shines with such fervor. After this ordeal, their future paths will surely be bright and full of light. Life isn't about reaching a certain destination at a certain time. Just like this journey, what matters isn't how many places you visit, but truly feeling every breeze, every ray of light, and the warmth of being with those around you. "I love you." "It's a meteor shower! It really is a meteor shower!" "Make a wish!" — Hoping that those around her will always be there. When she opened her eyes again, she met Qi Juan's gaze. His eyes held a tender glimmer, and a gentle smile played on his lips, as if he had already seen through her wish. Meteors were still occasionally streaking across the night sky, and someone couldn't help but shout out their wish. "I hope that we, this group of people, will never be separated!" As soon as the words fell, others echoed, their shouts spreading through the night, but not noisy at all; instead, they were full of pure passion. "I started arguing, I was the one who went against you." "I was the one who disliked you the most." "I never thought we'd become good friends—" "Now I'm the one who loves you, I'm the one who supports you." "Even if it's cheesy, it's still me." "How lucky I am to have a friend like you—" "Time stole our meeting, and then we missed each other around the corner." "The seasons fly by like a roller coaster." "Those silly, profound, and unique moments—" "If you could be my friend for this lifetime, you wouldn't mind—" "Would it be enough for the next life—" "I want another friend like you—" The seven voices, each with a distinct tone, blended together in an exceptionally harmonious way. "Everyone, look at the camera!" Wen Yumin stood at the front, holding her phone, her smile as bright as a flower. Hou Yixuan and Su Manxi stood a little behind her, making a heart shape with their hands, their hair fluttering slightly in the breeze, and their lips curved into a faint smile. Sheng Nian put his arm around Qi Juan's shoulder, made a peace sign, and smiled radiantly. Qi Juan slightly raised his eyelids, looking straight ahead, his eyes slightly upturned, and smiled casually. Ke Hebai crossed his arms, slightly raised his chin, his eyes sparkling with unrestrained joy. Lin Yunzhou stood beside him, his eyes crinkling slightly, his smile gentle and warm. "Yay!" As long as these people were by his side, no matter how far they went, youth would always be passionate and vibrant. The story ended with their images appearing together in a photograph. Youth has no end, they are forever spirited. The future has no definition, they are forever sincere and burning.

48. 48 盛 Midsummer Green Apple 盛夏青苹果 Peachy Oolong, Regular Sugar桃气乌龙正常糖Modern Romance450k WordsCompleted [Campus] [Living Together] [Two Academic Stars] [Secret Crush] [Pure Romance] At school, Chi Sui and Ji Xiwen seem worlds apart. He is the school celebrity, a regular in the top three of the grade rankings, a promising science competition contestant, and incredibly popular. His handsome face, worthy of a top-tier star, has countless girls swooning over him. Ji Xiwen, meanwhile, is an inconspicuous transfer student. Quiet and withdrawn, she wears cheap clothes, with heavy bangs hiding her face. S 368.1kReads9.4Score78.5kShelves

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    You can always trust my judgment when it comes to campus romance novels!

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