Salted Milk Candy

[The pacing is very slow in the beginning, and even later, things are never fully explained. Looking back, this story really does have quite a few flaws. If you like slow-paced, sweet campus romances, give it a try.]

After more than a decade as a model student, Zhu Yu suddenly starts throwing caution to the wind. He stops attending class and taking exams, skips school to go out, and carries a whole heartful of worries with him.

Fu Cizhou, saddled with the homeroom teacher's lofty claim that "you two have the best relationship," grumbles as he steps into Zhu Yu's life.

He discovers that this guy is full of mysteries.

And, unexpectedly, adorable.

His fishy deadpan stare and little yellow duck hat are adorable.

Getting syrup all over his mouth while eating candied fruit is adorable.

Being determined to win himself a claw-machine toy is adorable.

But those things are beside the point...

Zhu Yu hooking his finger is even more adorable.

Clinging to him in a cuddly embrace is even more adorable.

And he's most adorable when he says, "I like you."

Fu Cizhou: He must have fallen for me.

Zhu Yu: Just a straight guy's tricks.

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Zhu Yu has low blood sugar, so he always likes to keep a few milk candies in his pocket.

At first, Fu Cizhou thought Zhu Yu was a lot like candy.

Sweet and warm, and always clinging to him.

Later, he discovered that this candy had been steeped in brine.

Bitter and cold, it scraped his throat going down.

But he still couldn't bear to let go.

[You are my wholehearted devotion and absolute love.]

1. Pampered young master x lovable, mischievous shrimp; both are goofballs.

2. There's a reason for the recipient's sudden change, which will be explained in the story.

3. 1v1, happy ending, from campus to the city, with a leisurely pace.

4. The recipient is cherished like a treasure, while the protagonist gets put through the wringer. Read with caution if that's not your thing.

5. Cover by artist Kasi, used with permission.

Theme: Have the courage to pursue the happiness that belongs to you.