[Quirky bakery owner x Self-disciplined physics teacher]
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In this fast-paced era, the rat race is treated as the meaning of life.
Yu Jinye just wants to lie flat, raise a cat, and run her little shop.
Who could have guessed that one day her peaceful life would be disrupted? Qi Zhiyan's arrival stirred ripples in Yu Jinye's heart.
"I want to live with you in some little town, sharing endless dusks and the ceaseless tolling of bells." This is Yu Jinye's hope.
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As a physics teacher, Qi Zhiyan is rigorous at work and old-fashioned in his private life.
Everyone knows him as calm and self-controlled.
Yet around Yu Jinye, he breaks his own rules and falls for her bit by bit.
After hinting at his feelings several times to no avail, Qi Zhiyan decides to be direct.
"Yu Jinye, I like you."
Seeing Yu Jinye's surprised expression, Qi Zhiyan gives a self-deprecating smile.
"Was I that hopeless? I've been pursuing you for ages."
For the first time, he feels so unsure of himself.
"The sky slowly turns orange. The sunset seems within reach, and even slowing your steps feels tender and full of hope." This is Liang Zhiyan's kind of romance.
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One time, the two of them went on a trip to the seaside.
Yu Jinye lounged comfortably on a beach chair, gazing at the blue sky and white clouds. On a whim, she asked Qi Zhiyan:
"Why do you like me?"
"I suppose my heart chose you."
Love is something beyond your control. It follows the heart.
And the moment I saw you, my heart ran after you.
Life is long, of course you should walk through it hand in hand with the person you love.
Reading guide:
* Happy ending, single-couple, one-on-one romance
* Love grows over time; gentle, slow-burn romance; sweet and fluffy
* Six-year age gap; a calm, warm story about everyday life
* The title comes from Accompany You Through the Long Years
* Blurb written on May 31, 2024
Theme: Believe in love, feel love, and have love!
