Prologue

At thirty, Zhang Yan meets Zhao Xu in a life where she can see exactly how it will end.

At thirty, Zhao Xu sees Zhang Yan in a life with nowhere to dock.

A fairy tale romance for adults.

To new and longtime readers:

1. The entire story has been written in advance, and is now 3/5 complete.

2. This is a short story, expected to conclude in 50 chapters.

3. It's free to read.

4. No updates on Mondays. Updates at 9:00 p.m. on other days.

To longtime readers:

1. I won't be writing the two stories that were interrupted by unforeseen circumstances. To spare both you and me any unpleasant feelings, I'll make sure I have enough chapters written ahead to handle unexpected situations before deciding whether to publish future stories.

2. I'll treasure every moment I spend writing, and I hope you'll treasure every moment you spend reading. Wishing you all good health.

Theme: Be wary of sham marriages and resolutely defend your rights!