At twenty-eight, Li Ying followed her family's wishes and returned to Pingcheng for a blind date. The man was the grandson of a woman Li's mother had met at a square-dancing session.
At the cafe, the man wore a well-tailored suit. Every gesture was gentle and courteous.
"Zhou Yanli," he introduced himself.
"Li Ying," she said, taking a sip of coffee.
The first meeting wasn't exactly a success, and Li Ying figured she and Zhou Yanli probably wouldn't see each other again.
That evening, Li Ying received a call from Zhou Yanli asking to meet again.
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Zhou Yanli had always taken a relaxed approach to relationships.
Until one day, Li Ying pushed open the cafe door, smiling as she spoke to the server, while the umbrella beside her dripped with rain.
Later, everyone knew Zhou Yanli was dating the woman he'd met through a blind date.
At a gathering with friends, Li Ying drew truth during a game.
The question was: "What kind of relationship do you and Zhou Yanli have?"
Li Ying: "I suppose it's a slow and steady love that grew over time."
Zhou Yanli, who usually never joined in, spoke up: "Love at first sight."
When they got home that night, Li Ying smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "So you liked me from the moment we met at the cafe. No wonder you called that very evening to ask me out again."
Zhou Yanli saw the mischief in her eyes, lowered his head, and kissed her. "Darling, it was long before that."
[In this lonely rainy season, you came close to me, bringing the dampness of rain and... an entire spring.]
Gentle, refined company president x sensitive, mild-mannered art teacher
A slow-burn romance about everyday life
Blurb written on 2023.3.17, revised on 2023.12.3, screenshot saved
Core Theme: Everything happens at the best possible time
