Years and Months

Su You loves to dream, and Lin Dai loves to read.

She dreamed she was a knight. When she woke up, she embraced the spirit of Lei Feng, gallantly helping people everywhere, and in her spare time making a mess of things and turning everything upside down. Meanwhile, Lin Dai quietly read his book.

She dreamed she was a princess. When she woke up, she tried to be more mature, sweet and well-behaved, with the occasional fit of stubbornness that only made her more endearing. Meanwhile, Lin Dai quietly read his book.

She dreamed she was a heroine of the martial world. When she woke up, she packed her bags in a burst of excitement and set off for distant places with carefree abandon. Lin Dai looked up at her departing figure, then quietly went back to his book.

Then one day, Su You suddenly had an epiphany. In her usually clever heart, a rare, shy image appeared: Lin Dai stood like a graceful young gentleman deep in the forest, a shaft of light falling across his shoulders through a gap in the trees. Holding a book, he smiled at her, handsome and serene.

At last, Lin Dai put down his book and sighed with relief.