Xu Yuanmeng × Chen Juwen
- Maybe he didn't love me after all
Years after they parted, when her younger sister mentioned Chen Juwen again, she gave a bitter smile. Her voice was as soft as a spring breeze.
"Him?"
"He was my brave, passionate, imperfect youth."
Right after they broke up, she kept asking the heavens, asking the Bodhisattva,
why people who loved each other couldn't stay together forever.
Only later did she understand that she was the only one who had loved in that relationship.
He had only liked her once, and only a little. So little.
How strange. I can see someone else's shadow in your eyes.
But I'm right here in front of you.
[I read the symbolism of tarot, divined the omens of Lenormand, studied the interpretations of zodiac compatibility, drew lots at temples, and cast runestones. On every sleepless night, I used every method I knew to confirm that love might be possible.
Reason told me the answer was as clear as a mirror,
but my heart kept searching for one last chance for you.]
- It turned out none of it was real. In the end, he was never mine.
- My secret crush was exposed, my burning feelings laid bare. Maybe a crush is only meant to stay hidden.
"I've finally allowed myself to stop crying over you."
*Secret crush comes true + classic replacement trope + melodramatic breakup
*No real-life inspirations
*Short tragic ending
Theme: A brave, passionate, imperfect youth
