[Traveling between two parallel worlds, looking at life from the perspectives of the living and the dead, and falling in love from the standpoints of human and ghost]
- Blurb -
Si Xinrou was overwhelmed by depression. The moment she tried to take her own life in despair, a man in black rescued her... She thought he was meddling in her affairs.
While shopping at the supermarket, Si Xinrou ran into the man in black again. He had nearly been dragged to the police station for taking goods without paying... She thought he was an absolute rogue.
Later, a serious accident occurred at a subway station. The man frantically rushed to help at the scene, but after exhausting himself, he suddenly disappeared right in front of Si Xinrou... It dawned on her that he wasn't human.
At some point, Si Xinrou began to feel drawn to this ghostly man. She always hoped to see him, but he was as elusive as a dragon. Until one day, the ghostly man told her, "I don't want to waste any more of my lifespan. I want to see you every moment of every day."
After they got together, the ghostly man secretly spat blood. "Damn, this is such a waste of lifespan. This emissary is about to turn back into his original form..."
Si Xinrou used to lie awake all night, but as long as she lay on that blue-and-white checkered single bed, she could sleep soundly...
- Short Scene -
The man's face was ashen. Avoiding Si Xinrou's gaze, he suddenly asked, "Is your name Xinrou?"
"Si Xinrou. Si as in 'experienced driver,' and Xinrou means 'tender-hearted.' It's a bit clichéd." Si Xinrou made fun of herself.
"You're interesting. I think your inner self is at odds with your appearance." The white shirt showed off the man's broad shoulders and slim waist. With his arms crossed over his chest, it also outlined his well-developed pecs.
It was the first time Si Xinrou had heard a young man describe her personality, and his impression was completely opposite to her own. She found it incredible. Between her red lips and white teeth, she uttered a few words: "You've got me all wrong."
"Oh?" The man smiled, lips pursed.
Si Xinrou looked at him. His gaze flickered beneath narrow, deep-set eyes. His monolids were thin as cicada wings, giving him an air of mystery. His resolute jaw was clenched tight, as if he were holding back a laugh.
The man suddenly stopped smiling, his expression turning stern. Without warning, he grabbed Si Xinrou by the wrist.
Si Xinrou felt a chill against her skin.
The man's face gradually turned transparent, along with his eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth. Even the hand gripping Si Xinrou's wrist became transparent...
- Glossary -
Death God Emissary: A ghost sent by the Death God to the human world to take part in its workings.
Lifespan: The unit of energy that allows a Death God Emissary to take part in the workings of the human world.
- Conversion -
1 life = 1 unit of lifespan = 0.5 months appearing in the human world
- Couple -
Male lead: Usually mature, composed, and highly capable. In front of the female lead, he acts cute and clingy, unable to hide his vulnerability.
Female lead: Melancholy, cool, and willful at first. In front of the male lead, she's attentive and passionate, with her maternal instincts running wild.
- Note -
Originally titled Love's Redemption: The Death God Emissary, the novel was renamed Lifespan.
Theme: Love can bring redemption, but it does not necessarily heal.
Great, looking forward to new works, Oli!
Great, looking forward to new works, Oli!