Unspoken Confession [Rekindled Romance]

From university to the city | Second chance romance

A resilient, clear-headed top student × an aloof young master with a hidden soft side who longs to be loved

[Blurb]

Lin Yaomian had known the name Song Huaijin for a long time.

A rich young man back from a British private school, with a wild, carefree face, but none of the gentlemanly manners of the British aristocracy.

Their lives were worlds apart, and they should never have crossed paths, but Song Huaijin went out of his way to approach her.

As they spent more time together, Lin Yaomian realized he wasn't as awful as he seemed. He was just a little difficult and stubborn.

When he was upset with her, he'd hold her and ask with a hint of resentment, "Can't you spend a little more time with me?"

Lin Yaomian would comfort him. "I'll be done with my thesis work next week."

One week after another.

The Hong Kong young master, used to being placated, got a breakup instead.

*

On the day they broke up, Song Huaijin's expression turned cold for the first time. He said two final things to her.

"Do you think I'm pathetic? Fine, let's break up. Don't act like either of us can't live without the other."

"Don't let me see you again."

Later, the words he hated most were "getting what you wished for."

He never saw her again.

*

In Lin Yaomian's understanding, the two of them were like straight lines in Euclidean space: they intersected at a particular point, then kept moving farther apart.

So in the tiny territory of Hong Kong, it never occurred to her that they might meet again.

Until her boss introduced him. "This is Mr. Song."

"No need to introduce us. We know each other."

Song Huaijin's tone was casual, as if knowing each other was nothing more than that.

They were far more than acquaintances. Lin Yaomian forced a smile.

What she didn't know was that, after she left a line of writing behind when she graduated, Song Huaijin went mad searching all over Cambridge.

Reading notes:

1. Happy ending / Both leads are each other's one and only. The male lead is faithful in body and heart from beginning to end. Both leads have character growth.

2. The male lead doesn't speak Cantonese. The reason is explained in the story.

3. Before the story is locked, updates follow the rankings. Otherwise, updates are every other day. I'll give advance notice if I need to take time off.

--- Upcoming novel: "After the Bitter Winter" ---

#She doesn't love you. She's only using you.

A dark, scheming, friendless girl seeking revenge × a stubborn, loyal dog who follows her around wagging his tail every day

A story of redemption

*

Six years ago, Shi You left Gu Che a note:

"I'm leaving. Don't look for me."

Six years later, the first thing Gu Che said to Shi You was:

"You ran away and came back. I swear I'll make you wish you were dead."

Shi You knew he could do it, but ignored him.

Half her soul had been frozen in that lake, surrounded by an endless primeval forest.

The local guide told tourists her name was Liv. In Norwegian, the name means life. Only someone with the strongest will to live could survive there.

Tourists came and went, but Shi You stayed by the cabin.

*

Gu Che asked, "Do you regret leaving me that note?"

If she hadn't written those three words, he'd have gone looking for her long ago, turning the earth upside down if he had to.

Shi You's answer was simple.

"No."

The one who truly wished he were dead was Gu Che.

She didn't love him, so when she left, she told him not to look for her.

She didn't love him, so she never thought of relying on him.

She didn't even hate him, which was why she didn't regret it.

Even in the days of the polar night, she never wanted him to come looking for her.

*

Shi You reminded him, "What you're doing is pointless."

She'd survived in a place like that. A room where someone waited on her hand and foot was nothing. The Arctic permafrost had long since worn away her desire for love.

Gu Che's fingers brushed her cheek as he smiled faintly. "How could it be pointless?"

"Haven't you always wanted freedom?"

"You'll always be free by my side."

Shi You turned her head away. Back then, she'd fallen into a cage because she'd believed those words too easily.

A thousand times, she'd recited the words:

If freedom is what you seek.

[Reading notes]

1. A product of my personal tastes and unrestrained inspiration. Some settings are fictional.

2. Quoted from Baidu: "friendless girl" refers to a withdrawn girl who is quiet, shows little emotion, and keeps her inner thoughts difficult to read.

3. The style may be very, very dark and gloomy. If that's not your thing, read with caution.

Theme: Pursue your dreams.