Secret Crush

She has a secret crush on him | Third-person narration | Coming soon: "Brother, Childhood Friend, Husband"

Blurb 1:

I fell for you ten times.

The first time, I called the police on my abusive father, only to be blamed. You said, "Don't cry. You did nothing wrong."

The second time, a rowdy boy ran into me. You said, "You bumped into her. Apologize."

The third time, we saw a stray dog at the bus stop. You said, "If you're scared, hide behind me."

The fourth time, a student with connections stole my scholarship. You reported it to the principal's mailbox, and got my place back for me.

The fifth time, I didn't know how to thank you. You said, "The school's sweet-and-sour pork ribs are delicious. Go eat them for me."

The sixth time, I was assigned to sit beside a boy I couldn't stand. You said, "Zhen Xi, sit with me."

The seventh time, on a school trip, you kept looking back at me, the last one in line. "Keep up with me. Don't get lost."

The eighth time, years later, you stood before me in your crisp police uniform.

The ninth time, I found out that I had never received the scholarship. The person who had paid for my education was you. It turned out fate hadn't favored me. You had.

The tenth time, our wedding hall was packed with guests. You smiled and asked if I was willing. Mm, I am.

Blurb 2:

During the years Zhen Xi had a secret crush on Chu Xun, she once wrote in her diary:

I want to know what it feels like to hold your hand, whether your lips are soft when kissed, what you smell like when I hug you, and what you're like when you fall for someone. I want to know all of it.

Later, someone cupped her face and kissed her tenderly.

"Do you know now?"

Their noses touched, their closeness unmistakable.

Chu Xun looked into her eyes and said softly, "This is what I'm like when I fall for someone."

Blurb 3

Zhen Xi's notes were full of the things Chu Xun liked:

Chu Xun likes sweets. He has an elementary-schooler's palate.

Chu Xun likes hiking.

Chu Xun likes puppies...

Later, someone added another line beneath them:

Chu Xun likes Zhen Xi most of all.

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Coming soon: "Brother, Childhood Friend, Husband"

1.

Hounded to get married, Zhong Lin turns to her childhood friend, hoping he will agree to a "fake marriage" and put an end to the pressure once and for all.

Her childhood friend, Xu Hezhi, is an Air Force colonel and a bomber pilot who has won the Golden Dart three times. Handsome and refined, with striking features, he is nonetheless an aloof beauty. Besides her, there's not a single woman in his life. Without her, he'll die alone.

She barges into the Xu household. "Would you like to try a marriage that starts with a home invasion?"

Xu Hezhi, his beautiful face cold and chaste, pokes her forehead. "If you're not fully awake, go home and sleep. Stop acting crazy at my place."

2.

Unable to ensnare her childhood friend, Zhong Lin looks for another way out and interviews potential "marriage partners."

She and her prospective partner are getting along famously when Xu Hezhi appears halfway through and drags her away.

Xu Hezhi: "What are you doing?"

Zhong Lin, innocently: "Looking for a husband."

Xu Hezhi, coldly: "Well, now you've got one."

Zhong Lin pouts. "Didn't you say I was acting crazy?"

Xu Hezhi lowers his long lashes and says softly, "When have I ever failed to indulge you when you were acting crazy?"

3.

Blinded by his looks and spending day after day together, Zhong Lin realizes that their friendship has changed, at least on her side.

She asks as if it were just a passing thought, "Have you ever suddenly fallen for me?"

Xu Hezhi remains expressionless. "No."

She grabs him by the collar of his uniform. "Not even a little?"

Xu Hezhi: "No."

The corners of Zhong Lin's mouth turn down, her face full of hurt.

Then a cool, soft voice falls from above her head:

"I've always liked you."

"I like you so, so much."

I was already in love with you before I even knew what love was.

2026.10.06

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