The Truth Is, It's You

[Complete] [Next book: The Kid with a Secret Crush Never Lies. Please add it to your reading list~] *Childhood friends, married-life stories 1. When the group starts talking about marriage and love, they all turn to Qiu Lu, who married young. “People say marriage is the graveyard of love. How are things with your childhood sweetheart of a husband?” “We had a fight a few days ago. He disciplined me first thing in the morning, but... never mind, it was nothing.” “Don't be afraid. Tell us what happened. We've got your back.” “There was a reason. I got up late that morning...” “He disciplined you for that? What is wrong with him?” “He said I never eat breakfast on time, so he spanked me.” “...” “But he said he'd feed me, so I got out of bed!” “...” “He even rubbed it for me, hehe.” “I'm the one with a problem!” 2. Turn back time to the autumn of 2007. By then, Qiu Lu and Xie Guanqi were already friends who walked to school and back together. Qiu Lu ran over to the flower bed and gazed at a green leaf in wonder. “Look, there's a crystal-clear dewdrop on it!” Xie Guanqi walked over slowly. When he saw it, he said, “It's Qiu Lu.” They looked at each other. Her eyes curved into a smile, and she nodded along. “Yes, yes, autumn dew.” “Right. Just like your name.” He gazed at the leaf and murmured, “Like a pearl.” Qiu Lu, like a pearl of dew. *In every game of truth or dare about first love, the answer is always you. [Reading Guide] 1. One-on-one romance, happy ending, short story. 2. Childhood friends / Sweet married life / Lighthearted everyday moments 3. Childhood sweetheart who's immersed in work by day and takes care of his wife at night x childhood friend who messes up at work by day and makes trouble for her husband at night 4. All place and company names in the story are fictional. Completed books in the Childhood Friends series: 1. Friends Can't Date (Friends to lovers) 2. Summer, As Written (Mutual crushes, reunited after years apart) Serialization dates: November 7 to December 31, 2022 Theme: Reject anxiety and love life