
The Light That Embraces Darkness
拥抱黑暗的光
by Zi Yao (滋瑶)
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 1.2M Words
- Genre
- Romance
- Era
- Modern Era
- Updated
- 2y ago
- Source
- JJWXC
Synopsis
[New Story Announcements!]
The companion novel to this one, Against the Wind, Falling in Love (not an esports novel), is now underway!
My showbiz novel, Chasing the Light: Preview Screening, is also underway!
Both blurbs are below. Please add them to your favorites! Sending love!
****** Blurb for this novel, Embracing the Light in Darkness ******
Genius, popular professional esports player X socially anxious game illustrator and little home chef
You understand my passion, and I understand your loneliness.
Love means no longer having to stand apart, and no longer needing to tread carefully.
Just like Jay Chou, whom we both adore, sings:
“You're the only one I want to understand.”
Nothing is sweeter than two people choosing each other.
A mutual redemption and devotion between two souls who take their time to warm up
When they first met, Su Wan was tucked away in the shadow of a corner. She had no idea that the person who brushed past her was the rising star and genius player from the background commentary. She only thought he seemed proud and aloof, impossible to approach.
Later, the one who seemed impossible to reach was Su Wan, who got nervous around everyone. Her social anxiety was like a barrier, even more impregnable than Xiao Tingye's air of keeping strangers at bay.
To enter her safe space, he did many things he had never done before.
Xiao, the great lord who everyone said had never lifted a finger to do a day's work, would tie on an apron and cook for Su Wan. The same hands that had ruthlessly slain opponents in the King's Canyon now took on the warmth of home for her, and he didn't mind it one bit.
When the air grew so charged with flirtation that it made her blush, he would brace both hands on the kitchen counter, cage her in, and tease, “You really like being my little chef, don't you?”
Everyone said Xiao Tingye was fiercely combative and sharp-tongued. Only Su Wan knew that he was vulnerable, too, and that when he was angry or sad, he would beg her, “Please comfort me.”
“You don't have to comfort me, but please don't abandon me.”
Even the strong have weaknesses, and even a cold-faced god can soften.
Passionate esports, enduring devotion.
[Reader's Guide]
* This isn't a romance-only story. Romance and plot run side by side, with a small ensemble cast and a more serious tone.
* The middle-to-late part of the story, starting around Chapter 200, includes a very angsty stretch of fewer than 20 chapters. It's due to the leads' personalities and is necessary for their characterization. If that's not for you, please feel free to leave. Jinjiang has plenty of sweet romances, and it won't miss one from me!
* Many clues are planted early on. Please don't assume every awkward romantic moment is a plot hole caused by the author being unable to write a sweet romance. It's intentional. I don't want to write a mindless wish-fulfillment story; I hope to offer something worth thinking about.
* They are always mutually devoted. There are no love triangles.
* I may occasionally write bonus chapters for readers who have purchased the full story. Keep an eye on the update notices!
P.S. I may revise the story soon and add anti-piracy measures. Bonus chapters will follow.
Two new story announcements:
1. Against the Wind, Falling in Love
Gentle, calculating rising business tycoon X straightforward, sweet, hardworking top student
The careful affection of youth meets the artful pursuit and teasing of adults.
It begins with strangers acknowledging their love, and ends with their hearts bound together.
When you needed me, it just so happened that I liked you.
“If you ever need someone to pretend to be your boyfriend again, don't ask anyone else. I'm good at this, and besides, no one suits you like I do.”
“I don't know if I can suddenly grow up and become someone who can stand by your side.”
“Stay right there. I'll come find you.”
A seven-year age gap, bridged with ease and filled with unabashed affection.
* This is the short blurb. Check the coming-soon page for the full one!
2. Chasing the Light: Preview Screening
A realistic, uplifting showbiz romance with plenty of sweetness
Quiet, hardworking assistant producer X proud, obsessive top producer
The film industry has never lacked ambitious prodigies destined for greatness. Li Yu is one of the youngest and most promising of them all. At just 28, he can make waves wherever he goes, yet he can't stand the industry's hedonism and spectacle.
A notorious industry investor teased him while offering a toast:
“You're certainly blessed, popular with both men and women.”
But he covered the wineglass with his hand and refused without the slightest attempt at tact:
“I find it disgusting.”
Everyone said Young Master Li was obsessive, proud, and rude. Only Lin Lexuan had seen him patiently and tenderly pleading by her ear: “Let me handle your next story, all right?”
Lin Lexuan replied coolly, “I don't want people saying I got ahead by relying on you.”
The next moment, Li Yu's warm breath drew closer and closer, until a flower seemed to bloom beside Lin Lexuan's ear.
“But I've been plotting for so long because I want to get ahead.”
The full story will begin posting once it's complete.
* This is the short blurb. Check the coming-soon page for the full one!
End of announcements.
A few scattered blurbs for Embracing the Light in Darkness
[In the Style of a Movie Synopsis]
Su Wan, a socially anxious skin illustrator known as the “FMVP master” and a “money tree,” finds her only emotional refuge in drawing illustrations.
Xiao Tingye, the KPL's newest legendary AD, is a naturally aloof, highly intelligent top student who seems untouchable because he can't stand physical contact with others.
Two parallel lines cross when Xiao Tingye accidentally takes Su Wan's earphones at the arena's cafe. By another twist of fate, they end up quarantined at the MilkyWay team's base.
When Xiao Tingye comes down with a high fever and gastroenteritis, Su Wan has no choice but to become his personal little chef. Who would have thought this would be the beginning of the aloof, popular star's fall from his pedestal, and the start of Su Wan's attempt to let people back into her life?
“Coldly watching the world, I give my heart only to you.”
[Little Scene]
“People always chase the light. Who ever sees the light willingly embrace the darkness?”
“From a light-chaser's perspective, maybe all you can do is wait for the light to lead you out of the darkness.”
Note: No real-life inspirations. This is all from my imagination, so please don't make comparisons.
++++ The tournament rules and schedule are original, and the game details have been simplified. It won't get in the way of enjoying the romance.
(This story is even better when enjoyed alongside Jay Chou's songs. They really set the mood! From the author, who is actually a huge Jay Chou fan.)
(This story came about while I was exhausted from writing my doctoral dissertation and after losing game after game in the canyon. I had finished drafting before posting, and now I'm writing both my dissertation and the novel daily.)
(I wrote every chapter at least twice. I started out writing a screenplay, later turned it into a novel, and finally adapted it as a web novel. Readers who vividly imagine the scenes in their heads will feel even more immersed.)
(What a coincidence: the novel ended just as I received my doctorate. The timing couldn't have been more perfect!)
By the way, find me on Weibo under the same name as my RedNote account, “@ZhiyaoLittleFairy.” Come say hi!
My behind-the-scenes journal, Private Notes, where I record my creative thoughts and story designs, is also updating!
Theme: In the esports world, amid all the criticism, let youth and passion stand proud. Amid the clamor and coldness of public opinion, stay true to your original intentions and heal each other.
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Ah, the main text is finished. After I finished reading it, I realized that I, who doesn't like to read e-sports articles and can't understand e-sports articles, actually finished reading it. It still has more than 300 chapters. Speaking of which, I didn't expect that the article I randomly clicked on at the end of the chapter was a treasure. When I first started reading the copy, I was thinking that this was another redemption article and e-sports article for the general public. There was a shortage of books, so I just read it. There is no charge for it anyway. As a result, I just read it and found it now. Maybe I was attracted by the fact that Yaoyao's chapters all arranged Jay Chou's songs, which matched well with Jay Chou's songs. Maybe I was attracted by the preview at the end of the essay every time I finished writing the competition, because I felt Yaoyao's dedication to this article. It may also be that I am attracted by Yaoyao's serious replies every time I comment, because I feel like I am Yaoyao's friend. Whether I have been urging Yaoyao to write sweet articles when I was being abused, or I have said what An Yan and Ms. Lin said in the comment area, Yaoyao has responded to us! So good, Aiyao, KissKiss. Therefore, when I wrote a long review for Yaoyao earlier, I wrote a long review for Yaoyao when I was thinking about finishing it. Unexpectedly, the previous ones were all nonsense that had nothing to do with this article. Then return to this article. In the end, I still felt that Gu Zheng really overturned my impression of the second male lead being ignorant. He was steady, sensible and polite, and I felt that he should not be such a person. During the time when Wan Wan and Xiao Gou broke up, although he was secretly trying to win over Wan Wan, he always considered Wan Wan's feelings and did not attack too strongly. He also always stayed within the boundaries of a friend to make Wan Wan feel comfortable. For such a person, I really can't imagine what kind of girl could be worthy of him. When he retired, I felt Gu Zheng's unwillingness. This was the side of him that really showed his youthfulness. He was unwilling and dissatisfied. Why did he have to quit the starting position of the team at the age of 22, even if it was the team's regulations? That's why he later went to Xiao Tingye's team for trial training and commentary in the global arena. At that moment, he also felt honored by the victory of the Chinese team! Ah, I still feel bad for Gu Zheng, I hope he can realize his wish for once in his world! Come on, Gu Zheng. Bless him too! Now comes An Yan. An Yan is a character that makes me feel the most complicated. When he first came out, to be honest, I quite liked him. His vigor, vitality, and everything I imagined about an e-sports boy can be seen in him. What made me change my view of him was his love for Wan Wan. It is understandable that he likes Wan Wan, because in the early and middle stages, Wan Wan kept a distance from everyone due to social fear, even when she was with Xiao Tingye, so An Yan fell in love with Wan Wan. Maybe Wanwan got along with him as a younger brother. Although no one told Anyan that Wanwan had social anxiety, I still think that when a person clearly shows that I only treat you as a younger brother, you shouldn't let others bear your emotional value. Even if I found out later, I still thought An Yan was childish. I don't want to talk about Ms. Lin, she is what I hate the most. From the moment she appeared, I knew she would definitely cause trouble, and the result was just as I expected! She slowly wore away Xiao Tingye's affection for her on her own, and it was only to be expected that everyone later did not believe her! I won't go into details about Xiao Tingye and Wan Wan. They separated because of their respective personalities and reconciled because of their respective changes. The article clearly states the two. No need for me to say more! Reading the whole article, I have the illusion of watching a movie. It is very textured, the characters are described delicately, and the different descriptions of the characters are a test for the author in my opinion. Because the author is one person, but there are so many characters, it is pretty easy to write the whole story. If you want to reflect the personality of each character without deviating from the plot, it is quite difficult. Yaoyao just happened to be stuck at that point, and it was written in my heart. Therefore, I had the illusion that I was not reading an online article, but watching a movie!! Okay, I've finished writing, I've finished writing all the nonsense, Yaoyao, see you next time. I'm still very sorry that you haven't made the list yet!!
I started reading this article almost when it was finished, so I read it very quickly and discovered that it is really a treasure trove of e-sports articles! I felt very satisfied after reading it. Because when I read novels, I pay more attention to the creation of characters, so I want to focus on this aspect~ The characters in this article are very rare. Both the male and female protagonists have certain mental illnesses due to some past experiences. I would like to say that such a character is special, but would it be too complicated for a sweet e-sports article? But after reading it, I realized that the author has integrated the characters and the plot very well. The plot development and character growth complement each other, and the emotional development is super natural and natural. The characters in the article are all three-dimensional. The author has said before that she attaches great importance to character design, and it is indeed well reflected in the characters in the article. Each main character has its own complexity. As for me, I prefer to analyze the character by looking at the character's reaction when he is vulnerable, frustrated, or suppressed (hahaha, it sounds a little strange). Only then will people's reactions at such times be more realistic. For example, Gu Zheng, for example, at first thought he was just a typical second-male character who is gentle and elegant, does a good job, and comes from a wealthy family. However, when he later saw that he was unable to pursue the female protagonist and was kicked out of the team (although he only said that he would quit the starting lineup, but saying this to a player whose spirit, touch, and skills were at their peak, I think it was a disguised form of forcing him to quit the team), cracks appeared in his smooth, gentle and steady appearance, which made me feel like he is more like a real ordinary person. For example, it has been mentioned in the article that his excessive "property" in pursuing girls may have caused him to miss many possibilities. It made me realize that this kind of always being polite and polite and maintaining a sense of boundaries cultivated since childhood can sometimes become a shackles. Also, his anger and stubbornness when the team asked him to quit the starting lineup made his image vivid in my mind, making him different from other assembly line male second players. There is also the heroine Su Wan. She was said to be socially anxious at first. I thought it was just describing her as relatively introverted. I thought that this heroine was too introverted and seemed unable to communicate with others normally. I actually didn't like her (just at the beginning!). Later I found out that she was really physiologically socially anxious. She also talked about the cause of the illness. Although I have never experienced it, according to the author's description, I can really resonate with the heroine's inner thoughts and personality changes, which is super heartbreaking. There is also the description of e-sports. As a reader who has never played e-sports, the author made me experience the tension and passion of e-sports competitions and their love and pursuit of e-sports through her description. After reading this, I felt the urge to play e-sports myself. It was really exciting! This article is more of a drama style. It can be seen that the plot, character design and language are carefully polished. The group portraits are well described. Each character has his own memory point. It can be seen that the author has the ambition to write a good story. I am also looking forward to the author's future works!
Wanwan is angry, laugh first as a sign of respect
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh looking forward to it. It's so healthy. I have to finish it even if I'm fishing at work!!! Lots and lots of extras to the end of the world hahahahaha
When I first saw so many words, I thought I wouldn't be able to stand it, but later on I found myself more and more immersed... The portrayal of each character is very special, with expected advancements and unexpected developments... Now that I have finished reading, I feel a little unfinished... Suddenly I feel that even a million words is not enough, hahahaha (the author still writes so well!!!)
The big emotional and career lines are all well written!
Sisters, here are two new announcements~ The companion article of this article "Love Against the Wind" (non-esports article) has been published; there is also an entertainment article "Chasing the Light Preview" which is currently being pre-accepted~ Both copywritings are below, please add them to your collection~ Compare your feelings~
I was both sad and moved when I saw this
Can I say that Gu Zheng may retire soon after Xiao Tingye retires?
"Shou" is a big bug for the author~ receive