An Unofficial Record of Love

How difficult is it to reunite after a long separation? To Cen Ang, it's a subway train roaring past as they head in opposite directions. To Zhou Jun, even seeing someone with the same name is enough to make his heart race.

He's utterly ordinary: he dropped out of high school, tried and failed to make his way in the world, and got into fights everywhere. At least he's older now, more mature and steady, comes from a better-off family, and earns more money.

But she isn't much better off. The sweet little white flower she used to be is long gone, and she isn't especially beautiful, either. These days, she's a little worldly and a little aloof. She usually stays out of other people's trouble, but she's not heartless. A few kind words from someone can sometimes make her go through fire and water for them.

Two imperfect but genuine people, the kind who live right alongside us. No dreamy romance or sweet nothings, no lofty ambitions or dreams, no feel-good platitudes or melodrama, no lingering passion or earth-shattering moments. Just an ordinary love full of everyday troubles.

A little realistic. The heroine has plenty to consider, and the hero comes with plenty of flaws and baggage.

Strong warnings: Both leads have exes, and the hero was once married. He's all looks and no education, but has a bit of a knack for business. The heroine comes from a comfortable middle-class family. She's neither super rich nor extraordinarily beautiful. She's simply the type the hero liked when his adolescent hormones were raging, so he's got rose-colored glasses on. If that's not your thing, feel free to check out my other stories, though they might have their own landmines too (hides face).

Theme: Build a healthy outlook on life, values, and love, and contribute your strength to society.