[Older woman/younger man romance / updates whenever / may jump the queue / add to your reading list]
After graduating from college, Tang Qianning moved to Beicheng for work. The boy next door was still in high school. His uniform had been washed until it was faded, and he was already very tall. He had delicate features and an exceptionally handsome face.
In Tang Qianning's eyes, Duan Xiyu was a boy as lovely as an angel.
He was shy and didn't say much. When they ran into each other in the hallway, she greeted him with a bright smile. He simply turned his head away, avoiding her eyes, and murmured, "Hello, big sister."
He was single-minded and focused on his studies. When a girl accidentally put her love letter in Tang Qianning's mailbox, she passed it on to him and teased, "I think she really likes you. Want to consider it?" The boy tore up the letter in front of her, his voice cool. "I'm too busy to date in high school."
He was righteous and always stood up for others. When her cheating ex came to harass her, she packed her bags in the middle of the night, ready to leave. Her younger neighbor drove the guy outside and threatened him sternly: "Get lost, or I'll break your legs!"
Tang Qianning was deeply moved. She hugged him and sobbed, "You'll always be my good little brother."
Duan Xiyu's expression darkened. For once, he silently clenched his fists. She asked with concern, "What's wrong, little brother? Are you upset?"
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Duan Xiyu had a secret no one knew.
He had been in love with the beautiful older woman next door for a long time.
Reading Guide:
1. Older woman/younger man romance, five-year age gap; the heroine has been in relationships before.
2. An ordinary sweet romance, with the author writing freely.
3. A scatterbrained, flirtatious older sister who doesn't realize what she's doing x a brooding, cunning young wolf; video game concept artist x future IT star.
4. Don't take the game industry details too seriously; they're not meant to be informative.
Theme: Growth and companionship make for a beautiful life.