Love in Barcelona

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[Coming next: You Just Had to Be the One. Now underway. A story about the European and American entertainment industry and competitive football, featuring a gorgeous, sassy older woman x a younger, pure-hearted big puppy.]

[Coming next: Heartbeat Operation [Undercover at School]. Now underway. A commanding amnesiac undercover policewoman x her domineering, romantic, fit, and formidable puppy-dog partner.]

Before meeting Shen Nanxing, nineteen-year-old Lucas Romero was just a petty thug from the slums who spent his days getting into fights.

Before meeting Lucas Romero, twenty-two-year-old Shen Nanxing was just an overseas student struggling to keep up with the time difference and earn her credits, having lost sight of her dreams.

A robbery brings two strangers together in Barcelona, known as the "Flower of Europe."

From then on, the gears of fate turn slowly, binding them tightly together.

In their darkest days, they comfort and save each other, becoming each other's only source of support and their cure for everything.

Later...

At the World Player of the Year awards ceremony, Lucas holds his trophy and says emotionally, "Without her, there would never have been a number 10 Lucas Romero in this world."

None of the honors I've earned compares to the beauty of the night I met her.

I used to think God had abandoned me when I was fourteen. But later I realized that I had spent all the good fortune of those five years just to meet her.

I love her more than anything. I'll always remember the evening breeze in Barcelona that night, and the beautiful girl whose hair fluttered beneath the streetlights.

Later still...

In her speech after receiving the Lasker Medical Award, Shen Nanxing says, "When I was young, my dream was to become a dancer. Being forced to study medicine left me in despair for a long time."

"Then I met a boy. His encouragement and support helped me get back on my feet, and I was fortunate enough to receive this award and help bring the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine to the whole world."

"Here, I want to tell all the girls: Have the courage to pursue your dreams. True love won't leave you heartbroken and sleepless. It will only help you become the best version of yourself."

When a poor boy suddenly becomes a world-famous football star, can he stay true to himself amid the vast class divide and the temptations of fame, fortune, and sex?

Can a relationship stay as pure as it once was despite their different cultural backgrounds, education levels, and values?

True love means standing by each other through hardship, helping one another achieve your dreams, and remaining faithful despite a life of temptation and excess.

Before you read:

1. A sweet romance with both romance and plot, and a moderately long story. The leads are sexually inexperienced.

This isn't a story that idealizes women or men. It'll include the bitter as well as the sweet parts of romance, and both men and women will have their flaws. If you strongly prefer stories that idealize one gender, this may not be for you.

[Gorgeous, gifted, tragic football puppy x upbeat young woman from a family of doctors]

2. The inspiration came from Argentina winning the championship this year. As an Argentina fan and a Messi fan, I couldn't calm down for a long time. I had to write a story to let it all out.

3. The male lead's character was inspired by Argentina's number 5 midfielder, Leandro Paredes. Little Wall is so handsome, especially those eyes.

4. I'm not a medical professional or a serious football fan, but I'll do my best to research any relevant information. Please be understanding if anything is inaccurate.

5. Lastly, I tried translating the English names into Chinese. Alicia became Ailisiya, but it felt so strange. So the names of the main characters in the story will remain in English. Other supporting characters, as well as real-life celebrities, will have Chinese names.

6. Before reading, please take a moment to check the pinned comment. The author has explained the potential "trigger points" that some readers have mentioned. If any of these bother you, please steer clear.

Finally, feedback on potential triggers, comments, and suggestions are all welcome. But please don't make personal attacks. Let's keep things civil!

Theme: True love can make both people better