Stirring Up Summer

Airheaded, happy-go-lucky childhood friend vs. grumpy, cold-faced childhood friend who does his own laundry

When Xue Yan and Fu Chinan announced they were together, none of their friends were surprised.

"We've known A Chi liked you for ages."

"I remember one summer night in middle school. You were out in the courtyard, cooling off and chatting with me. A Chi kept pretending to fan himself beside us, but he was really fanning you. He was worried you'd be hot, and worried the mosquitoes would bite you."

"You didn't notice because you're so oblivious. You didn't even realize you liked him."

"He's just as clueless. He had no idea you liked him too. He got jealous over everything and nearly drove himself crazy, and you still didn't catch on. A Shuo and I were practically tearing our hair out."

"But I knew you two would end up together."

"Haven't you noticed? No matter what happens, you both stand firmly by each other's side, and you know the other will stand firmly by yours."

#PuppyDiary: I've been with her for so long that I can't imagine a future without her by my side.

I've always thought we'd walk side by side from childhood until we grew old.

Coming soon: A Happy Encounter

Another blind date to get through.

Yun Xi sat down, still catching her breath. "My requirements: you have to cook, do the housework, have kids, raise them, and be..."

A hand with long, distinct fingers reached over, poured her tea, and gently slid the cup toward her. A lazy, low voice said, "Take your time."

Yun Xi paused.

She looked up at the man across from her.

His features were refined and cool. He raised his thin-lidded eyes and lifted a brow, nonchalantly signaling for her to continue.

Looking at him, Yun Xi silently swallowed the rest of her list: tall, handsome, fit, big butt, and good at making babies.

She picked up the tea, took a small sip, and said calmly, "That's all for now."

His voice was still languid. "Anything but having the baby. If medical technology gets there someday, I can do it."

"You'd be okay with being child-free, and with the man getting a vasectomy?"

He pushed the menu toward her and answered as casually as if it were nothing. "Sure."

Yun Xi had things to do and was eager to leave, but he'd agreed to every one of her demands. She picked up her bag and stood, brushing him off. "All right, you've passed the interview. There's a three-month trial period. Can you accept that?"

The man lifted his chin and reached for his phone and car keys. "Want me to drive you?"

"...No, I drove here."

That night.

After her mom bombarded her with questions, Yun Xi remembered that she'd been on a blind date.

She checked WeChat. The chat was empty.

What a pro.

Maybe next time she went on a blind date, she could learn from him and play dumb to get out of it.

The next morning, when she woke up, Mr. Shi Feng had sent her a WeChat message.

[I've left breakfast downstairs for you.]

Yun Xi: ?

[Marriage Before Love]

[He secretly loves her. He loves her so, so much. He's a total simp.]

Coming soon: Please Stay by My Side

Six years later, she saw Cen Yan again.

Zheng Li was a little dazed.

Six years ago, when they'd parted, they were both young and hot-tempered. Neither would give in, and they'd said every cruel thing they could think of to each other.

Cen Yan had even stormed off abroad and hadn't returned to the capital in six years.

But even seeing him again, Zheng Li didn't think she'd been wrong back then.

He was a possessive, controlling freak.

And she was normal.

Still... he seemed to have changed.

Cen Yan: Has he?

"You keep me awake in my heart"

- Are You There or Not

The male lead's possessiveness is seriously pathological at first. Later, with his past against him, he goes to great lengths to control and hide it as he tries to win his wife back.

Synopsis screenshot backup dated June 7, 2023.

Theme: Childhood sweethearts, innocent young love