"Painting the Heart" is a poignant and touching coming-of-age lily novel that tells the story of the profound emotions between 28-year-old architect Ruan Yu and 17-year-old high school student Su Ling that span age and worldly perspectives. Ruan Yu came to a small town in Jiangnan to recuperate from overwork, and accidentally rescued Su Ling, who was abused by her alcoholic father, and discovered her amazing talent in painting. From the initial relationship of protecting and being protected, the two gradually developed into a bond of interconnected souls. When Su Ling was deprived of the opportunity to take art exams by her father and kicked out of the house, Ruan Yu became her safe haven, but she also retreated due to the 11-year age difference and social pressure. A conflict over protecting Su Ling's dream left Ruan Yu seriously injured and in a coma. After waking up, she forgot their feelings. Su Ling chose to silently accompany Ruan Yu to retrieve his memory as he had been rescued. In the end, the two met again at the B&B where they first met, and Ruan Yu completed the most touching confession with "Ling Yu", an architectural work designed for Su Ling.
Concept: The profound emotions between Ruan Yu and Su Ling that span age and worldly perspectives