Small-Town Government Office | Pseudo-Siblings | Older Man/Younger Woman | A Brave, Devoted Younger Sister × A Mature, Steadfast Older Brother
[Blurb]
When Qiao Nian was twelve, Qiao Fanghe entered her second marriage. Her usually carefree, easygoing mother suddenly developed a sense of responsibility, and Qiao Nian gained an older brother.
Fang Shiyan. She liked him. He was gentle with her, accepted her, and cared for her.
When Qiao Nian was in her second year of high school, Qiao Fanghe ended her marriage once again and left Qiao Nian behind.
Fortunately, Fang Shiyan was still there. He never forgot that she was his little sister, and he faithfully fulfilled his duties as her big brother.
Fang Shiyan really was a good older brother.
He attended her parent-teacher meetings, washed her clothes, and cooked her meals.
The siblings spent two years relying on each other. Qiao Nian thought they would always go on like that. Even if the time they spent apart while she was at university was hard, they would still see each other during holidays. They would live together in the house left behind by Qiao Fanghe and Uncle Fang.
But after one summer break during her senior year of high school, everything changed.
One day, Fang Shiyan told her that he was busy with work and couldn't take her to university. Qiao Nian understood and nodded obediently. "Okay."
He also said that once he started working, he didn't plan to live in that house anymore. He would stay at his work unit instead. Qiao Nian thought it over and decided she could accept that too. After all, she would only come home once every few months while she was at school.
Finally, he said, "Your university is close to your hometown. Don't come back here during the holidays."
Qiao Nian couldn't accept that, but Fang Shiyan's expression was resolute. In the end, she said nothing and dragged her suitcase off to university.
She couldn't understand why. Nothing had happened. Perhaps Fang Shiyan simply didn't want to keep taking care of her.
The truth was simple, though she may have forgotten that the previous day, while she was napping at noon, Fang Shiyan had appeared in her dream. She had called his name, calling him "Big Brother."
Hearing her cry out, Fang Shiyan thought she was having a nightmare and rushed over. The door hadn't been shut properly, and through the narrow gap he happened to see her legs. Her muscles were tensed, and she looked beautiful.
If he hadn't seen her trembling, and heard that "Big Brother" come out in a changed voice, the two of them would have kept on being siblings.
1. After graduating from university, the heroine returns to Tang City for an internship, and the two live together. This is also an important factor in the development of their relationship.
2. They have both been in love with each other from the very beginning. The male lead has a very strong moral compass. He's always treated his little sister well, but he doesn't dare admit that his feelings have turned romantic.
3. The male lead is the chief's secretary, and the heroine is a radio station intern. Life in the government offices of a small city is quiet and stable, but everyone knows everyone. It takes a lot of courage for their relationship to change, so there will be a touch of bittersweetness.
Blurb revised 2025.11.20
Theme: Knowing what you want and getting it
