The Tenth Year of Loving You

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[The main text has undergone major revisions. The latest official version is available only on Jinjiang]

1. In high school, Cheng Yuezhi was handsome and an outstanding student, praised by teachers as a role model and envied by his classmates.

No one knew the secret in his heart.

He had always wondered:

Were Qiao Zhining's eyes covered by eighteen layers of blurring filters? Otherwise, why did her gaze never fall on him?

In high school, Qiao Zhining was popular, had lots of friends, and was doted on by her father. Her life was simple and happy.

She had only two little worries.

First, how could she prove that she and Cheng Yuezhi really were nothing more than friends? Aaaaah?!!!

Second, how could she confess to the person she liked, building on that first point?

In the end, Qiao Zhining never got to make that confession, but her relationship with Cheng Yuezhi was thoroughly clarified.

Almost all their friends thought they had a pure, platonic relationship that transcended gender.

2. One day after graduating from college, Qiao Zhining gave in to her streamer friend's relentless pleading and agreed to help film a video confessing to a male friend.

"It's not like he likes you, so it'll definitely be hilarious," her friend said excitedly.

Qiao Zhining had no choice but to call Cheng Yuezhi during the livestream.

"I like you."

After saying it, Qiao Zhining braced herself for him to tear into her.

To her surprise, after a long silence, the young man's clear, gentle voice came through:

"I like you too."

Qiao Zhining: ???

Who are you, exactly?!

3. Afraid that confessing would cost him even their friendship, Cheng Yuezhi had quietly loved Qiao Zhining for nine years.

In the tenth year, he didn't want to hold back anymore.

[Reading Guide]

1. Childhood friends, he has a secret crush on her, both are virgins, school and city life.

2. The heroine liked another guy at first. Read with caution if that bothers you.

3. A slice-of-life story told from both leads' perspectives. Not long.

4. Updated daily at 9 p.m.; other updates are for proofreading.

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1. The summer after the college entrance exams, good student Shen Yu did something she shouldn't have.

She secretly dated Xie Xinzhao, a transfer student staying at her house, then dumped him.

Back then, Xie Xinzhao was handsome and refined, with a withdrawn, aloof personality.

But only Shen Yu knew that, in private, he depended on her to an almost pathological degree.

He was ill, but there was nothing she could do.

After their breakup, Xie Xinzhao went abroad soon after and disappeared without a trace.

After confirming that Xie Xinzhao's phone number had been disconnected, Shen Yu began treating it like a confessional, sending it all her worries, even though every message was followed by a "Failed to send" notice.

Gradually, it became a habit.

Years later, at a high school reunion, Shen Yu lost a game and was told to call her ex and ask to get back together.

Thinking of all those "Failed to send" messages, Shen Yu confidently dialed Xie Xinzhao's old number.

After three rings, someone answered.

"..."

Shen Yu's mind suddenly went blank.

After a brief silence, a tentative voice came through the phone.

"Xiao..."

Recognizing the familiar voice, Shen Yu quickly hung up.

2. After they got back together, Shen Yu realized her boyfriend's illness seemed to have gotten worse.

For example:

Shen Yu mentioned that a new coworker was handsome. Xie Xinzhao's expression turned unreadable. "Who's more handsome, me or him?"

Shen Yu forgot to tell him before going out. Xie Xinzhao said gloomily, "Is Xiao Yu going to abandon me again?"

Faced with a man who insisted on clinging to her even in the height of summer, Shen Yu asked cautiously, "Could we have a little space?"

Xie Xinzhao looked dejected. "Does Xiao Yu find me annoying?"

Shen Yu: ...How am I supposed to respond to this?

Theme: Work hard to pursue your dreams while you're young