Watching the Sea in the Desert

*A love-struck male lead / love at first sight / he pursues her / mutual devotion

Shida Affiliated High School has two celebrated students. One is Zheng Wenyu, an art student and the school's universally acknowledged beauty. The other is Zhou Jinyan, the perennial top student: courteous, refined, and adored by everyone.

The two had never interacted, but rumors about them went around again and again.

Zheng Wenyu paid them no mind. During the summer vacation of her sophomore year, she happened to perform CPR on Zhou Jinyan. She never expected he would remember her for the rest of his life.

After that, Zheng Wenyu decided the young master was in poor health. Outside a convenience store, she snatched the cold drink from his hand. "You just finished playing ball. Don't drink something cold. Do you even care about your health?"

Zhou Jinyan didn't argue. His dark eyes lingered on her.

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In the second semester of her senior year, Zheng Wenyu was chosen by a famous Chinese director to play the female lead in a historical drama.

That summer, she received a love letter from Zhou Jinyan: "Life isn't always smooth sailing. Don't be afraid when the winds howl and the rain pours. I'll always be by your side."

Zheng Wenyu cared only about her career and didn't want to waste time on romance. She turned him down bluntly. "Sorry, I don't want to date right now."

*

Later, the drama aired as scheduled and received widespread praise. Zheng Wenyu thought her career was destined to take off. But after several years, she could only land forgettable supporting roles.

Her agency was then acquired, and Zheng Wenyu unexpectedly found herself at a turning point in her career. A xianxia drama made her a breakout star and propelled her into the A-list.

She also appeared in a movie. When it came out, someone rented out the theater several times.

Those in the know said it was Zhou Jinyan.

Zheng Wenyu was a little exasperated. "I only had a small cameo. I'm onscreen for about ten minutes. There's really no need to waste your money."

Zhou Jinyan asked, "Who was your first love?"

Zheng Wenyu: "Probably a dog."

Zhou Jinyan was rather pleased with that answer and pressed on. "What about now? Do you want to date?"

Zheng Wenyu smiled brightly. "I do! Why wouldn't I?"

Her answer pleased Zhou Jinyan. His eyes were full of laughter. "And what else do you want to do?"

Zheng Wenyu: "I want to kiss!"

Zhou Jinyan: "..."

Could she try to be a little more demure?

1. They're each other's first love, and both are virgins. He pursues her at first; later, they flirt with each other.

2. My princess deserves to shine as brightly as the sun.

Next book: A Possible Love

Pseudo-siblings / foster family / childhood sweethearts / mutual devotion

After graduating from college, Chen Ran only wanted to return to her hometown and take the civil service or public institution exams. But she ran into a little trouble. "Brother, your wife won't mind if I live at home, will she?"

Zhou Qiheng gritted his teeth, displeasure written all over his face. "Are you crazy? What wife?"

The dimples in Chen Ran's cheeks deepened. Her bright eyes seemed to speak for her. "So you're divorced. Don't worry, Brother. You can make it on your own."

Zhou Qiheng: "You can't make it on your own. We've already kissed, so let's just make do and live together."

What they think of each other:

Chen Ran: A complete jerk who does nothing but bully people.

Zhou Qiheng: I suspect she's my dad's illegitimate daughter, but I can't afford a DNA test.

* A cool on the outside, warm on the inside girl × a reckless, cocky guy

1. The wife is a misunderstanding.

2. They're each other's first love, and both are virgins.

Theme: We'll all make something of ourselves while we're young.