Rose Tart

[Next book: Peach Blossoms and Soda Bubbles]

[Weibo: @Qi Jian Ma]

1.

On a day of torrential rain, Chen Wang received a text that was literary, with a hint of sadness.

The message was simple, just one overused love line:

[If you’re doing well, then it’s a sunny day.]

Chen Wang glanced at the sender’s name, then turned to look out the window as rain poured down in sheets.

Thirty seconds later, a second text arrived right on schedule:

[Looking at this god-awful weather, I reckon you’re already dead.]

Chen Wang: “…”

2.

Ying Ning, an obscure online influencer with barely any followers, shot to fame thanks to a photo series titled “Liaozhai: Ying Ning” and behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot. In the pictures, the girl looks pure and radiant in a pink robe with flowing sleeves, and her eyes are so beautiful they seem to speak.

Netizens and the media called her an epic, universally adored first-love type who appeals to both men and women, the sort who would hold her own in the entertainment industry. Rumor had it that several major entertainment companies were very optimistic about her prospects.

Just as everyone was wondering when the nation’s first love would enter showbiz, she started a business instead:

[@Ying Ning: [Taobao shop link] Starting today, I’m selling insoles! We’ve got thick ones for winter and thin ones for summer! They’re as soft as walking on cotton, and everyone who’s tried them loves them. Try them and see!]

Netizens: ???

The next day, outside the cafeteria, everyone spotted Captain Chen, the universe’s most invincible, coolest guy, who’d kill anyone who stood in his way and would rather throw a punch than waste words, standing there with a frosty look and a sack of colorful, floral insoles in his arms. He handed a pair to everyone he met. “Try these?”

This story is also known as: “My Husband Helps Me Sell Insoles” (not really)

A sweet, sly little fox x a hormone-fueled cool guy with A written all over him

- A gentle, slow-burn romance

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