Little Shadow [The Crematorium]

[Modern-day regret-and-redemption romance, please add to your reading list!]

Everyone in their circle knew Xie Qinyan was cold-hearted and aloof, except when it came to Jiang Ying, the girl his neighbors had adopted. He was always gentle with her.

People in their circle had long since gotten used to Jiang Ying following Xie Qinyan around like a little shadow.

Jiang Ying was delicate and frail, and not very healthy. Out of regard for Xie Qinyan, everyone in their circle doted on and protected her to some degree.

Until one day.

In front of all his friends, Xie Qinyan shook off Jiang Ying's hand. His usual icy composure was blazing with anger. "Don't call me your big brother."

Jiang Ying lowered her eyes, staring blankly at her reddened hand. After a long while, she turned and left.

The guys:

Guy One: Well, damn!

Guy Two: Ying's got guts. I've never seen Brother Qin this angry in my life.

Guy Three: Ying's got guts!

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Xie Qinyan never imagined that Jiang Ying, the girl his neighbors adopted and whom he treated as a younger sister, would have those kinds of feelings for him.

He wondered if he had spoiled her.

The guys:

Guy One: No, you didn't. You're just so superior!

Guy Two: You didn't, and you still won't let Ying date anyone!

Guy Three: You're so superior, and you even confiscated all the love letters people wrote to Ying!

1. The heroine is not a helpless flower.

2. One-on-one romance, regret-and-redemption pursuit, happy ending.

3. Blurb written on April 2, 2022, and screenshot saved.

Theme: Be brave enough to take that first step.