He and she were like the two poles of the world. She had a crush on him from the age of five, and he had been searching for her since he was twelve.
Ying Bai would occasionally hear news about him, but had never seen him.
They stood on opposing sides. Even if they met, there would be nothing but lies and hypocrisy. She didn't want to deceive him, so she never took the initiative to show herself, and she couldn't appear before him.
Ying Bai often gazed at the moon outside her apartment to comfort herself, telling herself that her life wasn't so bad. She would also sometimes whisper, "Brother, I miss you," so softly that it was almost inaudible, because she couldn't say it aloud.
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"Girl, from now on, I'll protect you, okay?" Zhou Jingyu held her close, wanting to meld her into his bones but not daring to squeeze too tightly. His proud eyes were bloodshot, his gaze brimming with sorrow.
"Okay." Ying Bai held him, unable to let go. If she could, she'd lock him in a cage. She was cruel by nature, though no one had ever seen through her.
But instead of being protected by him, she watched her family fall apart and was left with nothing. At eight years old, she left the world where he lived.
Theme: Many people have no say in whom they love. They either bear a duty or struggle under heavy burdens.
