The Roses Never Sleep

Blurb: [Rekindled Romance] [Reunion After Years Apart]

1. After returning to China, Gu Yaozhi received an invitation to hold an art exhibition. Little did she know that the organizer was her ex-boyfriend, the one she'd dumped as a teenager.

They hadn't seen each other in years. The boy's handsome features had shed their youthful softness, but his unruly defiance remained, just like the favored son of heaven she remembered.

In the conference room, everyone praised her work and talent, and the conversation flowed easily.

The man across from her leaned back in his chair and leisurely flipped through the documents.

He didn't look up once.

Gu Yaozhi tried to ignore him from the corner of her eye and spoke to the others. "I just got back to China. Why did you choose me?"

"Don't read too much into it." The man suddenly spoke, looking at her with unhurried ease. "I'm just helping out a little-known painter."

2. A month later, Gu Yaozhi stood motionless in front of Pei Chi's private villa, staring at the "studio" the organizer had thoughtfully prepared for her.

Pei Chi leaned against the doorway, the collar of his black shirt loose. His refined air was tinged with roguish charm. "What, afraid I'm up to no good?"

Gu Yaozhi knew Pei Chi well.

His pride wouldn't let him invest even the slightest bit of himself in her again.

Until one day, he pinned her against the wall. In the midst of a kiss as fierce as a storm, the man pulled away, his voice low and restrained. "Gu Yaozhi, should we keep going?"

His eyes were as captivated and ardent as they had been when he was young. "You have the power to decide."

[Summer comes around again, and those meant to meet will meet again.], From the internet

[Bonus Scene]

At a gathering of friends, someone teased her with a grin: "Come on, tell us. How did you manage to win our campus belle Gu over this time?"

Before the man could answer, Gu Yaozhi smiled. "This time, I was the one who pursued him."

The man beside her poured warm water into her glass and answered lazily, "Mm. I just played along."

Seeing Gu Yaozhi's obvious surprise, Pei Chi bent his head toward her, his voice full of laughter. "Who else did you think would be so easy to win over?"

*Proud young master x ethereal girl of his dreams

*One-on-one, both each other's first love. The male lead acts indifferent, but is secretly a devoted puppy

*Modern city life and school memories

*Their breakup had a hidden reason; reunion after years apart, rekindled romance

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[One moment of a boy's heart skipping a beat, and he'll be smitten forever.]

Brilliant top student x clueless girl

On the first day after transferring to Jingrui High School, Xia Xing shared a desk with Lu Siyi for a day.

Her impression of him: handsome, quiet, a little cocky when he wasn't smiling.

Later, Xia Xing learned how popular he was at school. She heard he received love letters every day. At the time, she was overwhelmed by the endless worksheets she had to finish each day and had no time for anything else. She could only envy him in secret, wondering how Lu Siyi's brain worked and how he managed to come first in his grade every month.

Later still, Lu Siyi helped her with a few problems.

Xia Xing's verdict: handsome, patient, and... really good-looking when he smiles.

One day, she heard he liked someone. Xia Xing's mind went blank for a few seconds while she was studying, an unusual lapse for her.

That day, the boy leaned against the classroom window after leading his class to victory in a basketball game. The boys around him were excitedly talking about his brilliant dunk in the final moments.

Someone noticed he was distracted and asked with a laugh, "Lu Siyi, what are you looking at?"

Xia Xing was inexplicably restless that day. She raised her eyes and unexpectedly met someone's gaze.

The boy still had damp sweat in his hair. His brows held the carefree, unruly spirit of youth, and his bright, clear eyes were fixed on her.

He suddenly smiled.

The afternoon breeze was warm, carrying the boy's words to her.

"I'm looking at the stars."

At that moment, the girl's ears turned red.

[My star is a little slow, but she finally realized that I like her.], From Lu Siyi's notes.

He has a secret crush, then the feelings become mutual.

*Dependable, cocky guy x well-behaved girl

*Both each other's first love, happy ending

*A sweet, lighthearted school romance that goes from uniforms to wedding dresses

Theme: Live with purpose, and honor the love you receive.