Name: The New Neighbor
Author: Laughing Beauty

Synopsis

A new neighbor, Mr. Qin, moves in next door to Xu Qiao.

Mr. Qin is handsome, with gentle eyes, and often wears a suit as he commutes to the military academy, living a regular nine-to-five life.

Xu Qiao guesses Mr. Qin probably teaches the humanities.

Xu Qiao’s spirit form is a double lotus, making her a good match for a water-aligned partner.

Yet a colossal fire dragon covered in golden-red scales quietly coils around her, steam rising as fire blazes beneath the water’s surface.

· Set in a fictional future. A feel-good romance.

Theme: Stay grounded and always look toward the sun.

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161Chapters

294.4kFavorites

461.1kClicks per chapter

9.6Score

566.2kNutrient gifts

Honours

67VIP Gold · Future, Games & Mystery

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