The day Xie Zhao and Fang Yimeng parted, California's pink-orange sunset was as beautiful as ever.
A single ban issued by Trump meant that Xie Zhao, determined to return to China, and Fang Yimeng, staying in the Bay Area for work, would struggle to see each other again.
"Long-distance relationships across countries never work out," everyone told Xie Zhao.
So, no matter how red Fang Yimeng's eyes got, he became Xie Zhao's ex-boyfriend.
Four years later, Xie Zhao, now used to being single, resumed her academic career. This time, she was leaving sunny California for stormy, dreary Scotland.
She settled into her new home with a kitten, some toys, and lots and lots of books.
Right, she needed to order some toys online, but how did they get delivered and signed for by her neighbor before she even noticed? Aaaaaah!
Even worse, how could that neighbor be her ex-boyfriend... TvT I'm doomed...
Her ex, who excelled at building numerical models and interactive experiences, let out a cold laugh. "This algorithm is so primitive. How could it possibly be as good as me?"
*One-on-one romance, happy ending, both leads have only been with each other, a sweet story about finding love again
*PhD in children's literature x game engineer
*Little ray of sunshine x cool-faced, secretly adorable nerd
Theme: Love can cross mountains and seas
