I Lost to You

In their first year of high school, Zhou Xuwang and Zhu Ye nearly started dating. Then they both transferred schools, and things ended on bad terms.

Five years later, they ran into each other again at a dinner party, like strangers meeting for the first time.

Zhu Ye figured he'd probably forgotten all about her. Even if he hadn't, he likely wouldn't want to admit they knew each other.

Zhou Xuwang wore a poker face, but was secretly plotting. He thought, We missed our chance at young love back then, so it's time for me to get my shot at love in our twilight years.

Note: Mostly from the male lead's perspective. Primarily set at university, with interspersed flashbacks. Everything is fictional.

------ Upcoming story: "Running Into a Brick Wall"

In her second year of high school, Lin Leduo moved into an old building in the teachers' apartment complex to live with her grandmother.

Her grandmother enthusiastically introduced them: "This is Grandma Cheng next door's eldest grandson, Duan. You'll be classmates, so get to know each other."

Lin Leduo smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Lin Leduo. Lin, with two trees..."

Duan didn't even look up. He gave a cool "Mm," then set his things down and walked away before she could finish introducing herself.

"..."

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Lin Leduo: I'm not interested in aloof guys.

Duan Yukuo: I'm not interested in people.

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"I admit, it was all the moon's fault,

The night was so beautiful, you were so gentle,

And in that instant,

All I wanted was to be with you,

Until our hair turned white."

--"The Moon's to Blame," Zhang Yu

[Brave Duoduo overcomes every obstacle] × [An emotionless air conditioner]

Theme: Strive to better yourself and rekindle a past connection