Early Summer, Unspoken

Shen Yan was once the only child in his family and the one his parents doted on most. But his father believed, mistakenly, that his mother had been unfaithful, and the two argued constantly. Eventually, his mother died in a car accident. His father later discovered the truth, a regret that came too late.

Qi Yubie was neglected by his parents, who favored his younger brother. At first, when he was the only child in the family, his father was often away on business, and his mother was busy with work. Later, after his younger brother was born, his father changed to a less demanding job, and his mother made a point of setting aside time for him. Then his younger brother died in a car accident, his father had an affair, and his parents argued until his mother finally divorced his father and took Qi Yubie with her.

The two came to understand each other one late night. Because they had similar childhood experiences, they grew closer and closer.

When Qi Yubie and Shen Yan were nineteen, Qi Yubie's mother married Shen Yan's father. Shen Yan didn't dislike his new stepbrother. He knew Qi Yubie was a victim, too.

Just as Shen Yan was about to confess his feelings to Qi Yubie, he died in a car accident.

In the end, Qi Yubie was left alone, enduring a life of misery.

Theme: Understanding the pain caused by one's family of origin.