Everything Is Drawn to Everything Else [Road Trip]

“Thousands upon thousands of people pass by me in this world,

But you alone are the one I keep searching for.”

A catlike illustrator of endangered animals x a doglike veterinarian and anti-poaching activist

A cool, beautiful-looking heroine who's actually socially anxious and loves food x a sunny, cheerful-seeming hero who suffers from trauma-induced stress disorder

[A cat-and-dog road trip, healing each other and finding salvation together,

mountain adventures, endangered animals, delicious food, HE]

There are thousands of paths in this world, but he chose the hardest one: risking everything to save wild animals and facing poachers again and again, never backing down even if it costs him his life.

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Blurb One:

Before meeting Li Junxun, Bai Zhi was the perfect daughter in her parents' eyes. Endless lessons consumed her entire childhood. She wasn't allowed to stop, and she wasn't allowed to be anything less than excellent.

Then she met him. He gave her the first piece of candy of her life and told her how wonderful the world outside could be, slowly returning all the color to her life.

Only in front of Li Junxun could she let down her guard.

Bai Zhi thought he would always be there, until she learned that his family was moving away.

That time, he disappeared from her sight.

She learned to be strong on her own and face things bravely.

The second time, she lost all contact with him.

She thought she no longer cared...

But fate brought them together again.

This time, I'll be the one to save you.

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Blurb Two:

Li Junxun, a top student with two degrees from Yunda University, insists on giving up the family business. Instead of doing research, he opens a veterinary clinic.

The sunny, handsome young veterinarian's career is going smoothly. He plans to propose to Bai Zhi after she graduates.

Then an accident happens and destroys everything.

From then on, he keeps dogs for company and drives over mountains and through valleys.

He braves the elements and spends the night in the wilderness.

He risks his life to catch poachers.

All that's left is a broken soul that doesn't dare say, “I love you.”

[Bonus Scene]

Bamboo Dwelling Cottage

A fresh bunch of mint sits in a vase on the table. Bai Zhi plucks off a leaf and studies it carefully. “What is this? Can you eat it? It's not catnip, but Junxun seems to like it a lot.”

“Lemon mint.” Junxun leans in, close enough for them to hear each other's heartbeats. But instead, he catches the mint leaf with his lips, curls his tongue around it, and takes it into his mouth.

The faint fragrance of lemon mint spreads through the air.

Damn that jerk. He teases me and then runs away!

Because of that stunt, Bai Zhi ignores him until after breakfast.

Only then does Junxun cautiously approach her again. “It really does taste good. Want to try some?”

Before Bai Zhi can react, Junxun places a tender mint bud against her lips, then closes his eyes and kisses her.

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A few things to know:

1. No misunderstandings, not an exes-reunite story, and neither lead is love-brained.

The heroine breaks free from the strict upbringing imposed by her middle-class parents and develops an independent mind.

The hero is a born academic, raised in a highly educated family that lets him do as he pleases. He's naturally optimistic, occasionally weird, and has an unconventional way of thinking.

2. The author loves animals. Like The Mountain's Lord (BL, a mountain god story, complete; visit my profile if you're interested), this story grew out of sorrow and helplessness over the destruction of the natural environment.

3. Some poaching cases are based on real news stories, which I will try to identify.

4. I'm not a professional researcher. The animal information in the story is all from Baidu, so please forgive any mistakes. Corrections are welcome, thank you.

5. The author also has no sense of direction, so please don't use this as a travel guide.

(Emphasis: I take no responsibility if you get lost... P.S. I get lost all the time myself...)

6. Former titles: The Elusive Baiji: His Black Cat Is Named Xiaobai and Miss Cat's Endangered Canine Boyfriend

7. A heartfelt story about animals and monsters. If you're interested, please follow my profile~

Theme: The right person will wait for you at the right time