The Last Night of Summer

The two boldest things Shi Zhi ever did both had to do with Meng Fuqiao.

During a school crackdown on teenage dating, Meng Fuqiao's rumored girlfriend brought him a birthday present. The homeroom teacher had just entered the classroom when Shi Zhi slipped the gift into her own schoolbag.

The teacher came up empty-handed.

No one suspected Shi Zhi. She was quiet and gentle, and could barely look people in the eye when she spoke. No one would believe she had helped her carefree, unruly deskmate Meng Fuqiao hide something.

When Meng Fuqiao arrived, she took out the gift and handed it to him.

His eyes rested on her for a second. "Thanks, deskmate."

After graduation, a group of them played the King Game. Number two and number five were told to kiss.

Holding the two of hearts, Shi Zhi mustered her courage and walked up to Meng Fuqiao, who held the five of hearts.

He raised an eyebrow, looking roguish and untamed. "She's not the right choice. I'll take the punishment."

On the last night of summer, she set all her secret feelings ablaze.

The two heart cards burned to ashes in the lighter's flame, with no chance of ever being rekindled.

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When they met again, Meng Fuqiao flew a fighter jet over the square during the National Day anniversary parade. In the crowd, Shi Zhi looked up at that understated, shining gray figure. A thousand meters lay between them.

The next day, he showed up in civilian clothes and interrupted her blind date.

Right in front of her date, Meng Fuqiao pinned the medal he had received for taking part in the parade onto Shi Zhi's clothes.

He looked down at her, his peach-blossom eyes full of challenge. "She has high standards. At the very least, she wants someone who's brought honor to the country."

* Gentle and slow-paced. None of the main or supporting characters are perfect.

* The leads grow and heal each other.

* Updates depend on fate, but the story will be completed.

Theme: We all have a beautiful future ahead of us.