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They say that when you look at someone you love, your eyes will shine. But Wen Shiyi secretly hid that glimmer.
Loving Zhou Lubai was the biggest secret of Wen Shiyi's youth. She kept her feelings buried in her heart and never told anyone.
Then, on Zhou Lubai's birthday, she finally worked up the courage to slip a blank letter into his book.
She had drawn the illustration on the paper herself, but left it unsigned, writing only one German word: "Augenstern."
He was the object of every girl's daydream, and hers too.
She wanted him to know, yet feared he would find out.
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Later, they met again at university.
Zhou Lubai was still the beloved genius everyone admired, surrounded by countless admirers. Knowing the moon was beyond her reach, Wen Shiyi kept her distance and admired him from afar.
One day, at a class reunion, they played a game. After Zhou Lubai lost, he chose truth. Someone asked him, "Was there anyone in high school who left a particularly deep impression on you?"
"Let me think..."
Zhou Lubai rested his chin on one hand, looking casual as he pretended to ponder. Then he drawled, "In my second year of high school, someone left a blank letter in my desk. That was pretty unforgettable."
At his words, Wen Shiyi's heart suddenly tightened. She couldn't help looking up, and unexpectedly met his deep gaze, like a butterfly caught in a trap laid long ago.
Everyone laughed at how bizarre the girl who sent the letter was, and asked who she could have been. Zhou Lubai looked at her meaningfully and said nothing.
When the reunion ended, everyone went their separate ways.
Wen Shiyi stood up to leave, but Zhou Lubai suddenly called out to her and walked over unhurriedly.
His cool features were veiled in shifting light and shadow, his emotions churning as he said, "Wen Shiyi, next time, could you leave your name..."
"At least then I'd have some idea who I'm dealing with."
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One day after they moved in together, Wen Shiyi found the letter she had once sent in Zhou Lubai's notebook.
Memories of her youth came flooding back. With tears in her eyes, she opened the envelope and saw that a line had been added.
[You are irreplaceable, more precious than anyone.], Zhou Lubai, Class 9, Senior Year.
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Reading notes:
augenstern: the person you love most.
The setting is fictional. All countries, place names, people, and events mentioned in the story are imaginary and should not be associated with real life.
A carefree, unruly, falsely proud man × a gentle, resilient, seemingly composed woman
Diplomat × journalist
[The original blurb was finalized on March 10, 2022, and a screenshot has been saved.]
Theme: Building a harmonious family
