Lying Awake at Night, Listening to the Wind and Rain

Male lead: I wanted to win over a person of influence. I heard he was fond of flower vases, so I personally kneaded the clay and shaped it, fired the unglazed piece, applied the glaze, painted it with gold, cultivated its temperament, and nurtured its talents, making sure it would hit the mark. But just as I was about to finish, I found myself reluctant to part with the vase and wanted to keep it as a treasure. Who could have guessed the vase would be unruly, indifferent to my tender feelings, sprout legs and walk away, and even set its heart on someone else? Female lead: She witnessed a grand age, crossed paths with a creditor, bore witness to a legend, and nearly lost her life. Reader's note: The forces of production determine the relations of production, and the economic base determines the superstructure. All social ethics and interpersonal relationships, including relations between men and women, are derivative outcomes of the interaction between productive forces and relations of production. Updates whenever inspiration strikes! Updates whenever inspiration strikes! Updates whenever inspiration strikes! The novel will be released on August 2. This is a fictional setting. Don't take it as a reference to real people or events. It's an over-the-top Mary Sue story. The characters are flawed, so don't read if that's not for you. Theme: Build a great career while young, and make the most of your best years.