When Are You Going to Date Me?

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"You want to see the light, so I'll become your light. You can look at me for the rest of your life." - Luo Jiali

1. A pretty young woman came to work at a tattoo shop. She was tall and fair-skinned, with a soft voice, and a fun, sweet personality. Everyone adored her.+++

The tattoo shop's star attraction was a man named Luo Jiali. His background was a mystery, and he was unruly and laid-back. Girls who liked him were as numerous as fish crossing a river, but he never so much as glanced at any of them. He was as cold as if he were asexual.

2. Because of her hearing disorder and her family's preference for boys, Xiang Qie was insecure and sensitive, yet proud.

She wanted to see the light, and to hold on to it, but she was also afraid of it.

At eighteen, Xiang Qie wore a white shirt and a ponytail, smiling at everyone. She played the part of a bright, sunny college student from a poor family, and softly called out to him:

"Uncle Luo, could you pierce my ears this Sunday?"

"Please be gentle when you do it. I'm afraid it'll hurt."

3. It didn't take long for everyone to notice something unusual...

That day, Xiang Qie was curled up in a chair, engrossed in a book.

Luo Jiali leaned against the edge of the table beside her. He glanced at the book and frowned. "A Dating Guide?"

Xiang Qie lifted her fair, delicate face and smiled sweetly. "I bought it for you, Uncle Luo."

"Do I need something like this?" Luo Jiali asked, biting on an unlit cigarette as he looked down at her, puzzled.

The young woman reached out with her slender, pale fingers and took the book from him. Resting her chin in her hand, she flipped through it and said earnestly, "You really need it. You're getting on in years and still can't find a girlfriend. You must not be charming enough. I'm helping you."

"..." The man nearly bit through the cigarette filter.

4. Every night, Xiang Qie would ask herself, When will Luo Jiali start dating me?

She tried being obvious and subtle, but he never fell for her.

It turned out that feelings really couldn't be forced, so she decided to give up.+

Then one night, after Xiang Qie returned from a movie with a male friend, she cheerfully got out of a taxi, only to be suddenly lifted off her feet.

She looked up and met a pair of dark, brooding eyes.

The man held a thick notebook in one hand. Loosening his collar, he licked his lips and said, "I've finished the Dating Guide. When are you going to date me?"

#You recommended the book, so you're responsible for putting it into practice with me#

Mutual healing + secret crush + mutual flirting

A simple, sweet, healing romance

Male lead: Piercer and tattoo artist

Female lead: College student

Theme: An uplifting story about growing up.