Before Spring Ends

Ruan Xinghe thought she and Zong Heng had fallen in love naturally. Only later did she learn it had all been a complete and utter deception.

She disappeared without a trace.

When they met again, Zong Heng recognized her at a glance on a street at night.

At the time, he was a wealthy young master with powerful connections, ruthless and decisive in his dealings, and utterly unsparing toward others.

With her, he was colder than ever.

To protect the work her friend had poured their heart into, Ruan Xinghe had no choice but to seek him out.

On a silent, dark night, Zong Heng walked toward Ruan Xinghe step by step. His solitary figure was stern and cold as he stopped in front of her, his voice dripping with scorn.

"Is this the only way you'll agree to see me?"

Ruan Xinghe didn't question him, accuse him, or get angry.

She felt nothing for him. Her love for him had vanished without a trace.

She was the colder, more heartless one.

All of Zong Heng's defenses fell away at once. Only one thought remained in his mind:

Ruan Xinghe really didn't want him anymore.

Zong Heng had never bowed his head to anyone, nor did he need to. He was always proud, always held the upper hand. Even when making peace, he was the one who controlled the choice.

"Ruan Xinghe, no other man is allowed to appear by your side."

"If one does, I'll fucking kill him."

His eyes were bloodshot. He spoke each word slowly, his expression terrifyingly sinister.

Zong Heng meant what he said, and Ruan Xinghe thought he was insane.

Zong Qing told her that the years after she left were when he had truly gone mad.

A complete lunatic who had lost all reason.

***Break***

The next book, "Rain Falls by the River," is on my author page.

[Blurb] When Wen Xianzi was seventeen, her life changed drastically. She moved into a strange home with a woman she didn't know. A man and a little brat lived there, too.

Wen Xianzi silently accepted this strange and absurd new life, putting on a calm front.

There was no one left who would feel sorry for her tears.

That was what she thought.

Later, the brat from that house was bullied outside school. She happened to be passing by. With a nasty grin, the brat pointed at her and said to the fierce-looking people, "That's my aunt. If you have a problem, take it up with her."

This time, Wen Xianzi cried.

Because she was scared.

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Message: It's all fate.