He Qintang had a childhood friend who was three years older than her.
His name was Chen Jiashu. He was always quiet and liked to keep to himself, giving people the impression that he kept everyone at arm's length. But there was always a little shadow following behind him.
That shadow was He Qintang.
They went through elementary school, middle school, and high school together, until Chen Jiashu left home to attend university in another province.
That was when the little contact they had left came to an end.
He Qintang had a secret: she was in love with Chen Jiashu.
She had forgotten when she first fell for him. It must have started when they were very young.
All this time, she'd kept her feelings hidden. No one knew but her.
Later, the next time she saw Chen Jiashu, he was on television.
He'd become an actor, and his debut work had made him an overnight sensation. He was a popular young star with both good looks and acting talent.
When a reporter asked him what kind of person he wanted to date,
he said, "There's someone I like."
Online, everyone thought he was joking. Only He Qintang could tell he was serious.
She gave up hope too, deciding to put an end to her fruitless crush.
At a family gathering, Chen Jiashu was surrounded by relatives and friends, all scrambling to take photos with him and get his autograph.
He Qintang huddled in a corner, quietly sipping her juice.
When she looked up again, Chen Jiashu was standing in front of her, looking a little disappointed. "We've barely seen each other for a few years, and you've already forgotten me?"
She looked away, acting as if she didn't know him.
Seeing her like that, Chen Jiashu panicked, then gave a helpless little smile. "Looks like you really don't like me anymore. I guess it's my turn to pursue you."
Theme: Mutual unrequited love
