
Dreamlike Blossoms, Letters of Love
绮梦花信
by Spring Branches' Farewell (春枝辞)
- Status
- Ongoing
- Length
- 205k Words
- Genre
- Romance
- Era
- Modern Era
- Updated
- 5d ago
- English
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Synopsis
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[A glittering, money-soaked elite romance | Her perspective: a longtime crush comes true x His perspective: falling in love after marriage]
That night, Zhong Wuyin went to an upscale club to meet someone, but a friend unexpectedly pulled her into a private room, where she stumbled into a party full of rich young heirs.
Amid the fine clothes and wild revelry, a man stood by the window.
He wore a black shirt with a raised, embossed pattern, the top two buttons undone to reveal a hint of his collarbone. He turned the glass in his hand, swirling the night and the reflections of fireworks along the riverbank. Under the club's seductive lights, even the tiny mole on his collarbone looked sensual.
Hearing the door open, he glanced over lazily. His eyes met hers as he smiled and clinked glasses with the friend beside him.
He was Liang Songqing, the upperclassman she'd secretly loved in high school.
And the beautiful dream she'd held onto for years.
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In high school, Liang Songqing was one of the most talked-about students. Zhong Wuyin was the girl standing at the edge of his world, quietly watching him from afar.
Like someone standing in a wasteland, gazing at a spring mountain far beyond the horizon.
After their brief, dewdrop-fleeting connection, she thought they would never meet again. Who knew they'd end up sitting across from each other on a blind date?
After a long, pleasant conversation, they both decided the other was a good match. The man across from her asked solemnly, “Miss Zhong, would you consider marrying me?”
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At twenty-seven, Liang Songqing got married.
His wife was beautiful and gentle, and they treated each other with respect. They were also a good match in bed.
He was generous with her, stood up for her, and personally drove her where she needed to go.
One day, he learned she was going camping in the mountains with her friends that night. Though he'd worked late for several days straight, he was worried about her safety and hurried up the mountain, keeping watch from somewhere she couldn't see.
The temperature dropped sharply overnight, and when he got home, he came down with a high fever.
He believed he'd done his duty as a husband in their marriage, and that he'd been faithful to her.
He thought they would go on living a quiet, uneventful life together, taking things one day at a time.
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Until one morning after they'd spent the night together, the mottled red marks on Liang Songqing's collarbone still showed, proof that the passion of the night before had yet to fade.
Standing before the bookcase at home, he picked up a diary from a pile of old papers. It had belonged to Zhong Wuyin back in high school.
The latter half of the diary was filled with blank pages, until the very last one:
“The person you secretly love is a fool waiting to die. Senior Liang Songqing, I hope the rest of your life is happy and free from worry. I won't love you anymore.”
Years later, he wrote beneath it: “When I was young, I was blind and failed to notice your budding feelings. Now you are the one I love, and my devotion is etched into my very bones.”
Gentle, resilient jewelry designer x aloof, restrained heir to a powerful family
1. Both leads are each other's one and only, happy ending.
2. This story focuses on sweet-and-sour romantic tension, not pure sweetness. It has the feel of an urban fairy tale, a slow-burn romance after marriage, and two highly capable leads. The school and unrequited-love portions are brief.
3. The heroine isn't sensitive by nature; she's more of a flirt.
4. Synopsis published on Jinjiang on July 15, 2026. The idea came earlier, and records have been kept.
A Marriage on Paper
The wealthy Ming family of Shencheng has only one child, their beloved daughter, Ming Tanxi.
Not only is she stunningly beautiful, with radiant skin and striking features, she's also widely recognized as a beauty in elite circles.
She's been pampered since childhood, has a spoiled and willful personality, and lives a life of extravagant spending.
She grew up alongside Xu Xiaoye, the second son of another prominent Shencheng family, and the two were engaged.
Outsiders called it a match made in heaven, and all that remained was to wait for the grand wedding between the two wealthy families.
On the eve of their engagement party, Ming Tanxi was shopping when she caught sight of a familiar figure, arm in arm with a lovely woman as they passed by.
She took another look and realized it was her fiancé.
Rumors spread through elite circles: a few days ago, people had seen the haughty and polished young lady of the Ming family slap the second son of the Xu family in the street. She hadn't looked the least bit disheveled as she strode away in her high heels, chin held high.
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Later, the marriage arrangement went to her former fiancé's older brother, Xu Yanzhi.
Xu Yanzhi was four years older than her, handsome, proper, and composed.
He and Ming Tanxi had known each other since childhood. He knew how spoiled and delicate she was, but he never imagined that the person his parents would choose for him was someone he'd always treated like a little sister, and who had nearly become his sister-in-law.
When they met to discuss the marriage, Ming Tanxi took her seat and looked at the stern, distinguished man across from her. Just as she had when she was little, she awkwardly called him “Brother Yanzhi.”
Xu Yanzhi gave a cool nod. During the meal, he looked at the wine glass in front of him more often than he looked at Ming Tanxi. It was clear he didn't expect much from the marriage either.
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Under pressure from both their families, the two hurriedly got married.
At first, Ming Tanxi struggled to accept that the man she'd always thought of as an older brother had become her husband.
Looking at the stern, old-fashioned man beside her in bed, she couldn't help but groan inwardly. Their married life looked like it would be unbearably dull.
But gradually, she discovered that Xu Yanzhi was devoted to her, indulged her, let her spend whatever she wanted, always put her first, and paid meticulous attention to everything concerning her. He used his life experience to guide her.
And he wasn't nearly as boring as he seemed. Once she'd gotten to know him, she discovered that Xu Yanzhi was interesting in every way, including... in bed.
She never imagined she'd one day say this to Xu Yanzhi: “Xu Yanzhi, stop! This dress is a one-of-a-kind I bought overseas! You can't tear it!”
Xu Yanzhi licked his lips, still wanting more. “Honey, I won't tear this dress. You can change into something less conservative.”
“I've already placed the winning bid on the Harry Winston diamond necklace you wanted. Be good and give me one more kiss.”
Radiant, spoiled heiress x aloof, chaste family patriarch
1. Both leads are each other's one and only, happy ending.
2. A marriage-of-convenience romance between two wealthy families, with plenty of glittering, money-soaked high-society scenes. Neither lead has any prior feelings for the other, and there is no secret-crush storyline.
3. The first version of the synopsis was published on Jinjiang on September 29, 2026. It was written earlier, and records have been kept.
*The synopsis may be polished before the story begins, but its key tropes, characterizations, and planned plot will remain unchanged.
Theme: Healthy love makes us better.
Tags
- ThemeLove
- POVFemale Lead
- Age18+
- JJWXCSigned
- AccessPaid (VIP)
- Favored by Heaven
- Marriage Before Love
- Secret Crush
- Urban
- Wealthy Family
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I think it's well-written and I'm really looking forward to the rest of the text. But health is the most important thing! Looking forward to your return!
I've been following this story closely, and hearing this news is really upsetting.
No, author, I love it so much~ I've been following it all the time 😭 Please don't stop updating!
It's been a long time since I've had the patience to read a story like this. The author writes really well. There are always people silently supporting you from behind; believe in yourself! Of course, your health is the most important thing. Take care of yourself! We're waiting for you!
Although, actually, I think you write quite well. Since you're going to be taking a break, I wish you a speedy recovery and all the best for the future. "Autumn rain, summer cicadas chirping, tomorrow will be a good day." [Pat on the head][pat on the head] 🤗🤗
Please take good care of yourself. Although it's a little sad to see that there's been a sudden hiatus, we've all been following along. Don't doubt yourselves. I really like this writing style and pace, and I'm eagerly awaiting your return.
Your writing is excellent, and the storyline is also great. Many popular novels aren't as good as yours.
I hope the author stays healthy!! Looking forward to your return!!!
This is so good! I can't wait for the next chapter. I want to see the synopsis. I hope there will be double updates in the future.
Thank you so much for not giving up on this story! Looking forward to it! 😍