Gale

At seventeen, Ji Yao fell for Zhou Lie.

They were the same age, but he was an orphan and the personal bodyguard of the boy next door, her childhood friend. She, meanwhile, was the beloved heiress of a powerful family, the only girl among three older brothers, a true darling of heaven.

Rumor had it that Zhou Lie was just a dog raised by the Chu family, someone they could sacrifice at any moment.

While other young people lived carefree, reckless lives, Zhou Lie walked on eggshells. His dark life knew no light, only blood.

*

At a karaoke bar, Ji Yao handed Zhou Lie, whose chin was injured, a bandage.

"Ji Yao really is kindhearted, feeling sorry for a dog and all."

A spoiled young heir looked at Zhou Lie and made a cruel joke.

Someone poured a glass of beer over Zhou Lie's head. Ji Yao took his hand and turned to leave, but as they went out the door, he wrenched himself free.

Zhou Lie had always been quiet and reserved, so cold that he was hard to approach. His deep eyes fixed on Ji Yao as he said, word by word, "If you don't want to become unfortunate, stay away from me."

Ji Yao looked at him with resolve. "I'm not afraid."

*

At her eighteenth birthday celebration, Ji Yao silently wished for Zhou Lie to have a life full of peace and happiness. But heaven did not hear her wish. Not long afterward, Zhou Lie was in an accident...

Ji Yao rushed to the hospital as if she had gone mad, only to find a body covered in a white sheet.

*

Years later, Ji Yao happened upon a young man whose features resembled Zhou Lie's, but the look he gave her held nothing but unfamiliarity...

Reader's guide:

Cold outside, warm inside, devoted-dog male lead x optimistic, beautiful heiress [Black x White]

School life first, then city life

One-on-one romance / both leads are each other's first / healing / redemption

Theme: Love boldly