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New novel: Qiao Yi Is So Adorable
A retired actress and her long-lost love. Synopsis at the very end.
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Wen Jin's longtime crush finally became her partner, and she and Song Yiling were together for ten years. But married life turned out nothing like she'd imagined. Song Yiling stayed out all night, acted domineering and unreasonable, and was extremely controlling.
Even when Wen Jin was caught up in a public scandal after being framed for "cheating," Song Yiling offered nothing more than a breezy online comment: "Everyone makes their own choices."
Wen Jin's last line of defense crumbled, and she finally gave up on their miserable Platonic relationship.
On the eve of their divorce, a car accident sent her back ten years.
2.
At the time, she was a rising young star with a promising career and plenty of admirers. She could choose a different life for herself.
With the script of her life in hand, Wen Jin knew that a certain xianxia series was about to become a huge hit. It was also the set where she had first met the award-winning actress Song Yiling. Song Yiling hadn't retired yet and was still a highly decorated star.
For the sake of her career, Wen Jin gritted her teeth and went to audition, determined to have nothing to do with Song Yiling on set.
But she hadn't expected this.
One late night, an intimate murmur filled the car, the cold, damp air clinging to their skin.
Song Yiling kissed the corner of her lips and softly asked, "Still think we're Platonic?"
New novel: Qiao Yi Isn't Leaving
[Retired actress and her long-lost love]
Reunited after years apart | A longtime crush comes true | Rekindled love
When Zhu Qiaoyi performed on the Spring Festival Gala at eighteen, she became a local celebrity. With her graceful charm and easy confidence, everyone said she'd be the town's next big star.
Liang Ying thought so too when she went to Beijing to study with her.
Years later, as the train wound through the mountains and the tracks carried it toward their hometown, a friend spotted Liang Ying in the carriage with a suitcase.
The friend showed her a video of Zhu Qiaoyi accepting an award.
"Look, Qiaoyi really did become a big star," the friend said.
Liang Ying said nothing. Lips pressed together, she read the text Zhu Qiaoyi had sent: Can we please not break up?
No one knew they'd been in a relationship. No one knew Liang Ying had cried all night in this very train carriage.
Zhu Qiaoyi had been in love with Liang Ying for years before her feelings were finally returned. The year they got together, Liang Ying saved up money to pull strings and get her an audition. In Beijing, where every inch of land was worth a fortune, they leaned on each other for support.
The day Liang Ying left without a word, Zhu Qiaoyi smashed her trophy backstage.
She'd lost love, but at least she could hold on to her career.
But she hadn't expected to venture into showbiz alone, run into obstacles at every turn, shoot to fame with a single drama, and then leave the industry in disgrace, weighed down by scandals and accusations.
In the mist-shrouded little town, the library where she used to hide as a child had become a traditional Chinese medicine clinic. Standing at the entrance, she caught sight of Liang Ying, and a wave of bitterness welled up inside her.
Wearing a white coat, Liang Ying put away her acupuncture needles and met her gaze. Then she slowly asked, "Will you come in, or should I come out?"
Theme: Don't listen to the world's whispers. Go see the scenery you love.
