You, the One and Only in This World

When Yang Tao was in high school, she fell in love at first sight with a senior in his final year.

She pursued him openly and secretly for a year, but he remained unmoved. In the end, he graduated, and the whole thing simply fizzled out.

They met again on a dating show.

Yang Tao's beautiful eyes tilted up at the corners. "Well, look at that. The campus heartthrob is on a dating show too?"

Mu Ningfan narrowed his eyes and studied the woman in front of him for a few seconds. "Aren't you here too?"

"I'm the host!"

"Oh. I'm the show's sponsor."

"..."

After the show, Yang Tao called her friend, fuming.

"No way! If I ever fall for him again, I'll be a puppy!"

Later, Mu Ningfan suddenly wondered if this really was the same sweet, adorable girl who used to follow him around every day.

At the time, he was standing at the meeting room door with one eyebrow raised, listening to Yang Tao's boss earnestly lecture her.

"Tao'er, just endure it for a while, and things will calm down. Take one step back, and the world opens up."

But Miss Yang replied crisply, "Why doesn't she endure it, then? And why should I be the one to take a step back?"

Mu Ningfan: ...

Later still, Mu Ningfan drew Yang Tao into his arms and pinched her delicate, fair chin. A dangerous glint shone in his dark eyes.

"Who the hell said I wanted to be your best man? I want to be your groom!"

Yang Tao gave an unconcerned hum and stepped on the man's spotless black leather shoe, a contented smile still on her lips.

"Want to be my groom? Then try a little harder."

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~*~*~*~ [New completed draft: When Night Falls by Su Muyu] ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

[Blurb:]

Xiang Zishen only learned there was a new female forensic doctor on the team on the third day after returning from assisting with a cross-provincial manhunt.

Over lunch, a group of rough-and-tumble guys animatedly told him how beautiful and approachable the new forensic doctor was.

"I added her on WeChat yesterday!"

At that, the others crowded around.

"Wine Aroma?"

"Whoa, don't you think that WeChat name is a perfect match for our boss?"

Xiang Zishen had been paying them no attention. He'd just wolfed down a bowl of beef noodles, but when he heard his own name come up, he looked over at the pack of eager young wolves.

"Boss, our new goddess's WeChat name is Wine Aroma!"

Xiang Zishen didn't get it at first, but a moment later he rolled his eyes.

What the hell, wine's aroma isn't afraid of Xiang Zishen.

Later, Xiang Zishen looked at Gu Xi. Her eyes were red-rimmed, and he couldn't help reaching out to pat her head.

"Are you afraid of me?"

Gu Xi sniffed, and her eyes grew even redder.

"I'm not afraid of you. I'm afraid you'll get killed out there, and then I'll have to deal with the hassle."

Xiang Zishen: When night falls, ghosts roam the earth.

Gu Xi: When night falls, dawn is drawing near.

~*~*~*~ [Friend's new novel: Special Favor by Cheng Momo] ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

[Blurb:]

The new season of the hit outdoor variety show is about to begin filming, with a star-studded lineup.

A dedicated veteran actor, an elusive award-winning actor, a rising young actress... plus a surprise newcomer: Jiang Shuyi, an unknown amateur with no fame to speak of.

Netizens were furious: Who is this Jiang person? Why is she making our oppa play second fiddle?

Later, the beautiful and sweet-talking Jiang Shuyi became the darling of the cast, known as "the award-winning actor's cute little shadow."

The netizens were won over: See you next season, little sis!

On the night of the finale livestream, the production crew picked a question from the audience: When will Jiang make her debut? We'll pave a road of flowers for you!

Jiang Shuyi smiled shyly. "I don't plan to make a debut."

The netizens were dumbfounded: Then why did you join the show???

Jiang Shuyi gazed straight at the award-winning actor beside her, Shen Xun. "To chase my idol."

Shen Xun was aloof and restrained, a low-key heartthrob unanimously recognized in the industry. After years working behind the scenes, he suddenly returned to the screen, not only appearing on a variety show but also promoting perfume creator Fay.

His fans exploded: What's going on with our oppa?!

Then, at the perfume launch, Fay took her new creation onstage and dazzled the crowd. She was nothing like the little sister from the variety show.

The netizens suddenly understood: No wonder Jiang had never planned to make her debut.

The media seized the opportunity to interview Shen Xun. "You've invested in a wide range of fields in recent years. Were you interested in the perfume business this time?"

"No." Shen Xun looked at Jiang Shuyi onstage and smiled adoringly. "I did it to pursue my little princess."

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[To embrace you, I worked hard to become a better version of myself.]

Theme: Love life.