Little Quail

Blurb 1:

When they first met, he was at a second-floor window when he happened to spot her sitting beneath a tree, looking like a little quail.

Later, she picked up his campus card, but when their eyes met, she fled in a panic.

After that, he, who never liked meddling in other people's business, gradually began making exceptions.

Beneath the phoenix-tail bamboo, her sobs drifted to his ears on the breeze. He racked his brains, but all he could offer was a feeble "Wipe your tears" and two tissues.

Then, in the depths of winter, he accepted a little warmth from her. It lingered in his heart from then on, but he didn't dare take a step forward.

Until ten years later, when she appeared before him again, shining brightly and pulling him out of the depths.

He stopped running away and asked, "The depths of winter are so cold, Shen Jingchuan. Will you legally join me in keeping warm?"

Blurb 2:

When they first met, she was in a pavilion corner pondering life, while he stood on the other side of a clump of phoenix-tail bamboo, reciting Li Bai's "Bring in the Wine."

His cool, clear voice reached her ears, and she listened, entranced.

Later, beneath the phoenix-tail bamboo, his comfort suddenly stirred her heart.

Then, one winter evening, he personally delivered the gift she had prepared, and the next day seemed to urge her to give up, causing her unrequited love to end halfway through.

Until ten years later, when his initiative gave her the courage to try again. "I will."

Theme: Kindness nurtures kindness.