He Can Hear

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New story now underway: A Bite of Peach

Qin Sang had a secret crush on Xie Yunchen for ten years. In high school, Xie Yunchen was the darling of the heavens, adored by everyone and beyond her reach, while she was just the most ordinary and inconspicuous student among his classmates.

They were in the same class for three years, but their only connection was the good wishes she wrote in his yearbook on graduation day.

“Xie, the road ahead is long and winding. May you find all that you seek, and gain all that you wish for. I wish you a bright future. May you make the most of your youth, keep moving forward, and roam among the stars of the universe. May you conquer the stars soon.”

Her words were heartfelt, every one of them sincere.

But her wishes were swallowed by the tide, so faint as to be invisible.

After that, they went their separate ways, never to cross paths again.

Ten years later, she wins the Golden Bell Award for Best Actress. Her career is dazzling, and her future looks bright.

But an old Weibo account of hers from years ago is unexpectedly uncovered. It documents her long history of a secret crush, every post concealing the most private thoughts of a young girl.

The day she deactivated the account, she posted one last message.

“The universe is silent, and so is a secret crush. What a pity he can't hear me.”

Fans and netizens flock to the account, and the comments pour in.

Then, late that night, an account named “X” appears in the comments.

[X: He can hear you.]

“Loving you is the loneliest secret. After ten long years, I'm finally by your side.”

*Secret crush comes true

Coming soon

A Bite of Peach

Rising actress Ying Tao is beautiful, with a sweet voice and clear, almond-shaped eyes. When she smiles, dimples appear on her cheeks. She's always been known as the nation's first love.

When fans hear that Ying Tao is joining a variety show, they learn her partner is the top-tier star He Mingye, who has tens of millions of followers.

Top-tier star He Mingye rose to fame young and debuted at his peak. He's both handsome and talented, but he's also arrogant and unruly. More famous than his looks is his impossible “bad temper,” which makes him seem unapproachable.

Since his debut, no female star has ever managed to get close to him for publicity.

His fans are on edge and keep warning her: “Be good, darling, and stay away from He Mingye. We don't need to chase clout that badly.”

Then the show begins. While the two are completing a task alone, Ying Tao accidentally stumbles into his arms.

The fans are terrified, holding their breath, and even netizens wince on her behalf.

Comments flood the screen.

“Oh no, his poor wife is going to get scolded.”

“Waaah, don't scold my wife!”

The next second, in the dim light, the man lifts his thin eyelids and says with a half-smile, “Throwing yourself into my arms? Trying to ride my coattails?”

Fans and netizens: ?

That night, He Mingye updates his Weibo.

He Mingye V: You can ride my coattails, @Ying Tao V

Fans and netizens: ???

Fans: Bro, stop it.

Fans: Quit flirting. You're scaring me :)

Sweet girl next door vs. cool, aloof guy

Winter Solstice Fairy Tale

The year Cheng Mi turned twenty, she was at the end of her rope when she met Shen Yanbai.

At the time, her manager was pushing her to stand up with a wineglass and toast him. She trembled and accidentally spilled wine on his pocket watch.

Frightened and flustered, she lowered her head to apologize, carefully wiping away the stain. In a timid voice, she said, “Sir, I'll pay you back for it.”

The whole table burst into laughter. When she learned from someone nearby that the watch was worth more than she could ever afford in her lifetime, her cheeks flushed under the mocking laughter. She stood there, awkward and embarrassed, like a rabbit that had fallen into a den of wolves with no way to defend itself, her eyes lowered and reddened, tears welling as she anxiously wondered what to do.

The man's features were as calm as distant mountains veiled in mist, but there was a gentle smile deep in his eyes. “All right,” he said.

That night, after the gathering ended, Cheng Mi received a special gift from Shen Yanbai's assistant.

Everyone in the industry knew who Cheng Mi's powerful backer was.

Everyone also knew that people in the world of fame and fortune simply took what they wanted from each other.

So they were all sure Shen Yanbai was just looking for a bit of fun and novelty.

Even Cheng Mi thought so. She kept her head down and behaved according to her station.

When the time seemed right, she tactfully brought up the idea of breaking up.

That night, the man casually toyed with his pocket watch. His expression was as gentle and refined as ever, like a courteous gentleman. He smiled. “Mimi, haven't I treated you well enough?”

Cheng Mi shook her head. “Sir, you've been very good to me...”

“Then,” Shen Yanbai said with a faint smile, “are you trying to cross the river and abandon the bridge, Mimi?”

Cheng Mi denied it. “I just don't think I'm good enough for you. Our relationship isn't equal. Perhaps what you need is a wife from a family that matches yours.”

With a snap, Shen Yanbai closed the watch. He smiled faintly. “Mimi, has no one ever told you not to bargain with a businessman?”

“Besides,” Shen Yanbai said, his gaze deep as he looked at her, “how do you know you aren't the woman I want to marry?”

College student vs. powerful man

You'd Better Come and Soothe Me

The marriage announcement of the Xie family's young heiress of Jingnan and the president of Fu Group shocked everyone.

Fu Shichen, president of Fu Group, is refined and distinguished, ruthless and decisive in business, but unusually cold and never interested in women.

Xie Jinjin, the young heiress of the Xie family of Jingnan, is spoiled and willful, beautiful and dramatic, and famous in the Jing circle as a pampered princess.

Everyone assumes their marriage is a business arrangement, that they have no feelings for each other, and that they'll eventually divorce.

Then a video suddenly goes viral online, titled “Click to Watch the Daily Life of a Discarded Rich Wife.”

The woman in the video has bright eyes and pearly teeth, skin white as snow, and looks like a vivid, delicate rose. Every inch of her, even her hair, is meticulously groomed and glossy. She sits in first class on a luxurious private jet, enjoying a top-of-the-line facial spa massage. The diamond ring on her hand catches the eye, and someone recognizes it as the Graff Pink diamond, auctioned off not long ago for over a hundred million.

The comments explode.

[Wow, so this is what life as a rich (spoiled) wife is like?]

[Please, let me suffer like this. Thanks.]

[What's the point of living so luxuriously? Her marriage is still unhappy, the couple don't get along, and life as a neglected wife must be miserable.]

As the video spreads and the rumors grow wilder, Xie Jinjin unexpectedly starts a livestream to set the record straight. “First, my marriage may be unhappy, but I have money. Second, even if we don't get along, his money is mine. Third...”

The woman on livestream curls her lips into a smile. “A neglected wife? Not a chance. Is gaming not fun enough? Or are my idol's performances not entertaining enough?”

Just then, a strikingly handsome figure appears in the livestream. The man has just returned from a business trip abroad. He slowly removes the glasses perched on his nose and asks with a faint smile, “Mrs. Fu, who did you say was entertaining?”

The livestream comments erupt in the next second.

[Public humiliation on a grand scale]

[So, who's more entertaining?]

[I think President Fu is more entertaining (doge)]

Pampered princess vs. fake gentleman

Theme: A secret crush inspires two people to become better versions of themselves