After Faking My Death, I Became the Dragon Protagonist's Unforgettable Love

Also known as Long by Your Side

Original blurb:

Eyes never lie.

Xue Cheng had a secret gift from childhood: he could read people's hearts by looking into their eyes.

He was wrong only once in his life, three days before his nineteenth birthday. He had won first place in a hunt, brimming with confidence as he finally vindicated his late master.

Amid the crowd, Xue Cheng picked out a pair of tear-filled eyes with unerring precision.

His shiniang's eyes were slightly red. With tears in them, she smiled faintly and silently congratulated him.

Xue Cheng was full of pride. He thought he'd suffered enough in the first half of his life, and that from this day on, everything would finally go his way.

He had all the time in the world to stay by his shiniang's side, and enough confidence to replace any man in her life.

His shiniang was so softhearted. Surely, she would grow accustomed to watching him change from a boy into a man.

After ten years together, her eyes were finally filled with him.

At the time, Xue Cheng thought the tears in her eyes were tears of joy.

That day, he accepted an invitation for once and joined the academy disciples who had once looked down on him for a feast. He sent word to his shiniang that he would be home late.

Before he reached the familiar little courtyard, he saw the neighbors in a panic. Thick smoke billowed in the distance, rising straight into the sky.

Just when life should have been going his way, Xue Cheng lost the one he loved forever.

Seventeen years later, Xue Cheng was staying at a friend's home when a sudden shower led him to stray into a pavilion in the courtyard, where he disturbed a beautiful woman.

Through the curtain of rain, her eyes were as still as a windless lake.

They were both captivated by the scene.

His friend hurried over and explained, "My elder sister, Qingqing, has been in poor health since she was a child. She hates formalities and isn't good with people. I hope you won't think ill of her, Brother Xue."

It was a polite disclaimer, but Xue Cheng could tell from his eyes that he was clearly indulgent and proud.

The woman quickly left. It seemed she truly disliked strangers, just as her brother had said.

But Xue Cheng saw the surprise and confusion that flashed through her eyes.

There was no grief or reluctance at all.

Xue Cheng said nothing. A few days later, while chatting casually with his friend, he joked, "If you're so reluctant to see her suffer, why not unite our families in marriage?"

His friend looked away and firmly refused. "Don't trouble yourself, Brother Xue. I'll take care of her for the rest of her life."

He was over twenty and very chaste, without even a single sweetheart.

Xue Cheng narrowed his eyes. "What if I truly ask for her hand?"

His friend's eyes held the same certainty Xue Cheng himself had shown as a boy. "No. She won't want to leave home."

As he spoke, he seemed a little bashful. "My elder sister said she'd stay by my side."

How familiar. Back then, under the pressure of a world as harsh as wind and frost, someone had said something similar to Xue Cheng.

And what a coincidence that within half a year, joyous news came one after another at his friend's home, including a noble young lady's favor.

That sister, who was said to love him more than life itself, died of illness on the very night he received the good news.

[Before You Read]

1. This is an early version of the blurb, and it will definitely change.

2. The blurb is from the male lead's perspective. The actual story probably won't be this serious.

3. The friend may be the second male lead. I haven't thought of a name for him yet. He isn't related to the female lead by blood.

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