On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, on a snowy night, the eldest son of the He family, He Yan Jin, returned from a three-year business trip abroad. The whole family celebrated, laughing and chatting around the fire.
"Big Brother, while you were away, Grandma found you a match. She says you should get married next year and set an example for us."
"That's right, Big Brother. We've already seen the girl Grandma picked for you. She's gentle and beautiful, and skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. You'll definitely like her."
"..."
The gossip kept everyone's late-night conversation lively. He Yan Jin sat to one side, smiling silently as he watched them joke around.
In a corner, a quiet girl slipped to her feet and went out into the courtyard. She watched the snow drifting down, her heart filled with an indescribable melancholy.
Suddenly, someone pulled her back into a broad embrace. As she stumbled against him in alarm, a low voice came from behind her.
"It's been so long. Did you miss me?"
Song Tanxing's eyes glistened with tears, but she put on a haughty air. "You're about to marry someone else. Why would I miss you?"
He Yan Jin pressed the girl's head against his chest and whispered,
"There is no one else. He Yan Jin has only Xingxing."
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After returning home, He Yan Jin became the most sought-after marriage prospect among the prominent families. He turned every one of them down. When asked why, he would only say,
"There's already someone in my heart."
No one knew who He Yan Jin loved. There wasn't a single clue to be found, and even the young men of the He family suspected their eldest brother had made her up.
That night, mist filled the bathroom. Song Tanxing was pinned down, unable to speak, as He Yan Jin's breath brushed her earlobe and his voice drifted softly into her ear.
"When are you going to give me a proper title?"
"Otherwise, everyone will think I'm delusional."
Theme: Treasure the person by your side.
