Our Romance Was Exposed, But We'd Already Broken Up

A carefree, childish, laid-back top x a stubborn but soft-hearted, gentle and reserved bottom

One ordinary afternoon, an old photo from years ago set off a storm in the entertainment industry, long quiet until then.

Rising star Cheng Che and Shen Yu, the second son of a well-known tech entrepreneur, were seen holding hands in the streets of Paris, gazing at each other as if no one else existed.

That night, the hashtag #ChengChe ShenYu shot to the top of the trending list.

Rumors ran wild, and everyone secretly wondered: were these two just drumming up publicity, or were they truly in love?

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Five years earlier, college student Cheng Che went to France on an exchange program and, to his own dismay, fell for his flatmate, Shen Yu.

At first, Cheng Che thought his love was doomed to remain unrequited, until one drunken night exposed his secret feelings.

Afterward, Cheng Che went to Shen Yu. "Sorry for causing you trouble. I'll move out."

But Shen Yu said, to his surprise, "Could you please not leave?"

Just as Cheng Che was nearly ready to accept that they were in a relationship, the very person who had asked him to stay suddenly vanished into thin air. They never contacted each other again.

Cheng Che: ?

What was that supposed to mean?

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Five years later, the former crush who had left without a word stood outside Cheng Che's home, looking aggrieved.

Shen Yu: "I got kicked out. Can I stay at your place?"

Cheng Che: "..."

Shen Yu: "The bed in my room is gone. Can I sleep in yours?"

Cheng Che: "..."

Shen Yu: "Spending New Year's alone is so lonely. Can I go back to your hometown with you?"

Cheng Che: "..."

Shen Yu: "Aren't you afraid I'll suddenly disappear again?"

Cheng Che: "Then I guess I'll take the risk."

Reading Guide

· They are each other's first love.

· A story about a couple being lovey-dovey. Everything serves the romance.

· There are lengthy flashbacks, and the entertainment-industry content isn't very prominent. If that bothers you, read with caution.

· No real-life inspirations. Everything the leads experience is fictional. Please be understanding if anything is inappropriate.

Theme: Move forward together and embrace the future