No Fishing for Yu

Upcoming contemporary romance: Your Summer Delivery Is on Its Way

Meeting again at college as online friends was probably the most absurd thing Yu Ze had ever experienced.

When she saw Zhou Zhi again, he was still aloof and carefree, yet just as dazzling.

The secret she'd been unable to voice as a teenager had been buried in that notebook, where it grew moldy and rotted, until one day someone finally brought it to light.

"Don't lie. Do you still like me?" the boy demanded, drunk and pushing all boundaries.

She was like a wild rose on the verge of falling.

Later, the boy brazenly stole that rose away, replanting and carefully tending to it.

At last, just as he'd hoped, the rose was cool and dazzling, with the same look in her eyes as before.

But the rose he loved most was destined to prick his hand one day.

In a strange city, in a stark white hotel bed, the room stood empty, and the warmth had long since faded.

After hours of trying to reach her without success, Young Master Zhou typed out one disappointed message after another on WeChat:

[Could it be that you're not picking up because you're sneaking around with someone behind my back?]

#Prickly-and-faux-proper x brash-and-direct

#Young Master Zhou used to be carefree too. Then he got roped into being her boyfriend.

P.S.:

A slow-burn sweet romance. A few early gaming scenes serve the plot.

Written years ago with no real-world research, with a naive, simplistic setup and a slightly old-fashioned feel.

--------Upcoming novel blurb

[Accomplished top makeup artist x up-and-coming top-tier star who moonlights as a delivery driver]

While studying in Country B, Shi Ge met a cocky kid who was on a high school graduation trip.

Far from home, she met a fellow countryman, and they hit it off at once.

In the midsummer heat of Mijia Ke, the boy was spirited, pure, and passionate.

That was one of Shi Ge's reckless youthful escapades.

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Later, Shi Ge became a sought-after top makeup artist in the industry, with invitations and job offers pouring in from every direction.

Shi Ge was adept at navigating social situations, but she never imagined that one day some bizarre delivery driver would leave her speechless with anger.

In the scorching summer heat, everyone was on edge, and the driver even threatened to help himself to some of her food.

When the order arrived, Shi Ge locked eyes with the sweat-soaked man at her door, and all the anger she'd been working up vanished.

She was still stunned when the man, seemingly oblivious, glanced at his watch and knitted his brows.

"Damn, I was just one minute short!"

In a daze, Shi Ge saw again the boy who had once asked her "Why?" in a soft voice, his eyes red-rimmed.

Five years had passed, and he seemed to have completely forgotten her.

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Qi Yanzhi was an underestimated young dark horse. Exceptionally talented and handsome, he made his mark in street dance and rose from obscurity to fame, becoming an industry-recognized dance star with a remarkable gift.

At the time, major directors and producers in the industry were all vying to recruit him.

Rumors ran wild, but then word got out that Qi Yanzhi's schedule had been filled by a charity variety show with dismal ratings and a shoestring budget.

While the industry and the public buzzed with excitement, the man himself lounged at ease in a makeup chair, waiting for that top makeup artist to personally work on him.

With no one else around, Qi Yanzhi gazed at Shi Ge, who was trying hard to stay calm. His eyes were so sticky with affection, they practically seemed to stretch into threads.

He raised a teasing smile. "Sis, what are you nervous about?"

[Bonus Scene]

At first, Qi Yanzhi hated his side gig. Somehow, he eventually started enjoying it.

One evening, after showering, Shi Ge stretched out comfortably on the sofa and ordered herself a lavish meal.

Ten minutes later, a notification popped up on her phone.

Strongman Qi: Friendly reminder, the courier is attacking your food.

Shi Ge: ...

"Qi. Yan. Zhi!!!"

*The entertainment industry, locations, and countries are all fictional.

*Both leads achieve their success through hard work, weathering countless challenges.

*Younger man, SCHE, just one year apart.

*The delivery driver trope comes from the internet. Also includes green-tea-style flirty lines, funny-guy tropes, and all sorts of silly puppy romance tropes.

Theme: Romantic to the very end