A Beautiful Shell

Wei Xiaonan died unexpectedly at the age of thirty-one, and his acting career ended before its time. Later, he lived again, hiding inside the young body of an eighteen-year-old and transforming himself into the trainee Si Nan. The fame he once could only dream of was now within easy reach, and his dream of becoming a top star was within sight. But he had forgotten everything from his former life, including Fang Huai, who had tormented himself every day after Wei Xiaonan's sudden death. Now that Si Nan had crossed the boundary between life and death, he only wanted to live for himself, free of worries and at ease. Fame and fortune were optional, and he was content to take life as it came. Then, by a twist of fate, he met Fang Huai. One look at this man was enough to make Si Nan's heart flutter. He realized that a life without attachments was empty and dull. He had once thought that being happy in this life would be enough, but now he was fixated on Fang Huai. Only a life with him could have a proper ending. What Si Nan never expected was that Fang Huai had room in his heart for only one person: his ex, who had been dead for three years. Si Nan couldn't take the place of a dead man. After a period of ambiguous closeness and distance, Fang Huai called Si Nan by his ex's name. He finally understood: he had become a dead man's substitute. In despair, Si Nan asked what it was: his face, his voice, or his movements, expressions, and gestures? What was wrong, that the dead wouldn't leave him alone? He would change, until Fang Huai loved him, even if only a little. Fang Huai said, "It's not that you look like him." Habit and love are a tacit understanding carved into the soul. Even reduced to ashes, he'd recognize him. Fang Huai said, "You are him." Many years later, Si Nan asked Fang Huai, "What do you regret most?" Fang Huai replied, "Not grabbing hold of you as soon as I first began to suspect. We wasted so much time, both of us fighting with ourselves." He asked Si Nan what he regretted. Thinking of his previous life, Si Nan said, "Arguing." He regretted always arguing with Fang Huai. In this life, he didn't want to waste another word. He wanted to save every second and minute to love him. Rebirth, entertainment industry novel. Blurb written on 2022.8.16. - Sister story to The Little Mute next door - One-on-one, happy ending - No characters are based on real people My new novel next door is open for pre-orders: the modern-day sweet romance Runaway Stray. Please add it to your collection if you stop by! Blurb: Six years ago, Yan Guanshan took Wen Ying home like a stray dog. He treated his illness, fed him, and kept him well for a while. Wen Ying gave him his heart and soul in return, only to get beaten up. Wen Ying: "You take me in when you feel like it, then toss me out whenever you want. Do you really think I'm a dog?!" Six years later, the runaway stray was caught by Yan again. But this time, whether Wen Ying bared his teeth or tried to bite, he couldn't make the man leave. Yan Guanshan: "I'm the dog. Your lovesick puppy." After six years apart, Yan Guanshan had learned his lesson: in love, don't worry about saving face. Say what you mean, and seize the moment when you see the person you want. He wanted Wen Ying to understand that people should live with passion and feeling. Wen Ying was the blood and flesh of Yan Guanshan. 1. Wen Ying, a small-time painter and the bottom, x Yan Guanshan, a veterinarian and the top. One-on-one, happy ending. 2. Updates every other day before signing, daily after signing. The full novel is already written, so read with confidence. 3. A slow-burn, sweet story about everyday life. 4. Blurb written on 2024.07.21. Theme: Work hard to live and love.