[The Wind] In the Wind

【Updated daily with 3,000+ words. The story is 75% complete, so please read with confidence.】 In East China in 1940, the various powers were deeply entangled. Between factions, loyalties, and nations, every path seemed to lead to a dead end. Yet the young heiress Gu Xiaomeng insisted on falling for someone she shouldn't: Li Ningyu, the cold, brilliant codebreaker. “Jade, you're too clever. That leaves you with one fatal weakness.” “Xiaomeng, don't ask. I've already told you enough.” “Tell me this: would you be the same with someone else?” A strange intimacy hung over Qiu Manor, steeped in the air of death. The clock ticked, second by second, counting down lives already running backward. Li Ningyu didn't want to hear any more. She couldn't keep letting herself and Gu Xiaomeng throw themselves into imagining a future that no longer existed. 【A few things to know】 1. Both leads survive, and this is a happy ending. Read with confidence. 2. This is inspired by The Message, but it isn't a straightforward spin-off of the drama, original novel, or film. Think of it as a reimagining of the story. Drama fans, please don't get hung up on character portrayals. 3. Expect wartime injuries, emotional push-and-pull, and a serious tone rather than a fluffy romance. 4. 【Just to be clear】All historical events in this story are fictional. Any resemblance to real history is purely coincidental. If you've seen The Message, you'll find this is a new story. How do Gu Xiaomeng and Li Ningyu go from meeting to falling in love? And how do they make it out of Qiu Manor? There's no need to be reborn or transmigrate, because a sliver of a path to survival was there all along. If you haven't seen The Message, don't worry. The characters and plot will all be introduced from the beginning. This is a complete story. Theme: A tribute to the unsung heroes of turbulent times