The first time Xia Youqing met Yu Mian was at her school entrance banquet. Her older brother brought Yu Mian along. They had been dating for a year.
The banquet hall was packed with people, clinking glasses, laughter, and lively conversation filling the warm, cheerful atmosphere.
Xia Youqing found it noisy. She hastily ate a few bites, then put down her bowl.
Yu Mian sat beside her, quietly picking the bones out of a fish.
Just as Xia Youqing was looking for an excuse to retreat to her room, Yu Mian gently pushed the bowl of fish over to her.
"Your brother said you like yellow croaker."
Xia Youqing froze for two seconds, silently picked up her chopsticks, and ate it all.
The second time Xia Youqing met Yu Mian was at her brother's engagement banquet.
The rouge-red qipao made Yu Mian's skin look like snow and her lips like fire. She was breathtakingly beautiful.
Xia Youqing gazed at her through the crowd. In truth, she had thought Yu Mian was exceptionally beautiful from the very first time they met.
Only after Yu Mian had made her rounds with the toasts did Xia Youqing carry her gift over.
Before she could give it to her, Yu Mian leaned against her shoulder. "Youqing."
Xia Youqing's heart tightened. "What's wrong?"
Yu Mian: "My stomach hurts."
Xia Youqing gently wrapped an arm around her slender waist and led her away.
The third time Xia Youqing met Yu Mian was after discovering that her brother was keeping a mistress outside. She called Yu Mian and arranged to meet.
After hearing her out, Yu Mian remained calm. "I don't love your brother."
Xia Youqing frowned, seeming confused.
Yu Mian: "Youqing, I can't let the Yu family go bankrupt."
On the wedding day, the mistress came to cause a scene, splashing a glass of wine over Yu Mian and trying to tear her wedding dress.
Xia Youqing yanked the woman away, then grabbed a bottle of champagne and drenched her with it. After that, she seized her brother by the collar and knocked him to the ground.
After a fight, her clothes were all rumpled. Xia Youqing couldn't be bothered to fix them. She grabbed Yu Mian's hand and headed outside.
Yu Mian's heels were too thin, and Xia Youqing was afraid she'd twist an ankle, so she simply lifted her up in a bridal carry.
"Do you know what you're doing?" Yu Mian asked.
Xia Youqing: "I do. I'm stealing the bride."
"I can give you everything my brother can," Xia Youqing said, seeming a little nervous. She took several deep breaths before finally letting the words slip out. "Yu Mian, come with me."
Key points: Six-year age gap, both are virgins, happy ending.
Theme: Love what you love. We all have a bright future.