Modern Romance 现代爱情

1. 1 月 Beyond the Reach of Moonlight 月光照不到 Winter Night Star冬夜星Baihe (GL)206k WordsCompleted *Cover art by Guoren, with thanks. Synopsis: A story about two girls raised together who have no blood ties. Six-year age gap. They reunite right from the start. Bold / sincere / loves but can't have her X gentle / obsessive / afraid of losing her Chen Jinyue (24): Chen Jinyue has always been the sort of person who would do whatever it took to get what she wanted. She has her mother and Lin Yunsheng to thank 152.7kFavorites153.7kClicks/ch194.1kGifts

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   I read *Little Moonlight* around March or April, and in just eight or nine months, its collection has grown from over 20,000 to over 100,000. With over 4,000 ratings and a 9.9 Score, its excellence is undeniable. Winter Night Star's writing is the best I've ever read. The descriptions and metaphors of the two main characters' emotions are masterful, every sentence a classic. The plot twists are also very engaging and natural. *Little Moonlight* reads like a beautiful essay, but its themes extend beyond romance. The familial bonds between the two female leads and their mothers, the friendship between Xiao Jin and Xiao Xiao, and the colleague relationship between Sheng Sheng and Sister Zhao Man are also brilliantly portrayed. Thank you, Winter Night Star, for creating *Little Moonlight*! I will always love Winter Night Star and *Little Moonlight*! (Also, the radio drama *The Moonlight Cannot Reach* on Fan Corner is excellent! The review of the finale by the author is amazing! [Heart eyes])

2. 2 细 Fine Rain Carves Stone 细雨琢石 Gao Feng高逢Baihe (GL)396k WordsCompleted - Do you remember the most unforgettable rain in your life? Shu Wang thought it had to be the day she turned twenty-seven. A spring night, a sudden downpour, peach blossoms, cake and beer. Someone took her hand, laughing with unrestrained joy as they ran through the curtain of rain. Tang Yifeng thought, what a coincidence. Her most unforgettable rain had happened at twenty-seven, too. At the hospital entrance on an autumn evening, covered in dog hair and carrying a bag of bottled water. He wan 32.9kFavorites20.4kClicks/ch34.7kGifts

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   A very heartwarming article, beautifully written, with philosophical reflections on love, family, and life naturally woven into the text. I benefited greatly from reading it… [Rabbit head with upright ears] The two protagonists are deeply in love, and their story is heartwarming. Reading this story offers many insights into how couples should interact. Shu Wang is a wonderful, guiding older woman—gentle, stable, and patient, yet possessing a unique, mischievous, and proud side towards her lover. Tang Yifeng, on the other hand, has a strong younger, puppy-like charm; he's a character who grows and develops, an idealist brimming with a sense of justice. They are a match made in heaven! Thank you so much to the author for creating this story! I hope to read more of your excellent works in the future. [Starry-eyed emoji]

3. 3 在 Rising in the Rainy Season 在雨季上升 bqalBaihe (GL)324k WordsCompleted After moving out of her ex-girlfriend’s place, Qiao Yue takes a home repair job. But the employer’s floor is so comfortable that she falls asleep, only to wake up and discover that her client is a hugely popular actress who retired from showbiz two years ago. The actress is warm and outgoing, a striking contrast to Qiao Yue’s emotionally detached ex-wife. Her ex-wife even comes to confront her: “Is she the reason you broke up with me?” Which matters more: four years of love, or the benefactor 10.1kFavorites6.8kClicks/ch13kGifts

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   The writing style and prose deserve five stars. The chapter that uses the neighbor's big tree as a metaphor for the relationship between Xiao Chen and Qiao Qiao was so well written! The writing in this entire story is simply delightful. Five stars for feminist thinking For millennia, our gender has been objectified by class and society. Even in modern times, women's figures, appearances, and reproductive value continue to be scrutinized, and a distorted "thin is beautiful" ideal persists. The text uses the clashes between the female protagonists to explore this issue. It also naturally incorporates many feminist events, making it a worthwhile read. Character emotional portrayal: 4.5 Stars Reading this stock-buying novel was a painful experience because I started reading it after it was finished. Reading Lian Qiao's love line with the expectation of knowing who the official couple was made it a bit difficult (I'm a Guan Qiao shipper [doge emoji]). However, I still think the author portrayed the love lines between Lian Qiao and Guan Qiao very well. The two love lines naturally formed a contrasting pair. Although many people felt sorry for the ex-wife sister, I think their separation was inevitable. Love is important, but whether two people can stay together for a long time and whether they are compatible is also important. There was a time lag in Lian Qiao's love. Fortunately, Xiao Chen was persistent and quick-witted, and seized the opportunity. The entire article flowed more smoothly from beginning to end, and the latter half was very comfortable to read. I hope to read more of the author's works in the future. [Upright-eared rabbit head]

4. 4 全 All the Waters in the World Will Meet Again 全世界的水都会重逢 A Night Lamp一盏夜灯Baihe (GL)288k WordsCompleted The senior sister she had a crush on turned out to be her cousin’s girlfriend. Important note: The early chapters mainly focus on the two characters’ growth. Chen’s perspective will feature more often, though there will also be chapters from Xie’s and other characters’ perspectives. A clean, wholesome story. Everyday coming-of-age, with an extremely slow-burn romance. Happy ending. Chapter comments are open. Theme: Find your own path. 20.2kFavorites19.3kClicks/ch43.5kGifts

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   The dappled sunlight on the bus during their youth warmed two lonely girls, a memory that guided them to meet again, eventually leading to mutual understanding, love, and a lifelong commitment. The author's detailed descriptions of Chen Xing's work as a teacher are excellent, making the story feel incredibly real.

5. 5 冬 Winter Fireworks 冬日花火 Min Ran闵然Baihe (GL)62k WordsCompleted We will love each other for our whole lives. Until the day I die of old age. Reader's guide: *Impoverished international student X gentle older woman *Seven-year age gap *Short story, not serialized for payment, updated daily until complete Theme: Life may be meaningless, but love can last forever. 48.6kFavorites70.3kClicks/ch41.4kGifts

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   Min Shitai has mastered the art of writing tragic endings... The first half of the story, where Shen and Zheng meet, get to know each other, and stay together, was truly heartwarming. It was only the tragic separation by death that brought me to tears [crying emoji].

6. 6 捡 Jian En Doesn't Know 捡恩不知道 Tart Shark蛋挞鲨Baihe (GL)340k WordsCompleted 1. Lu Liang inherited her family's stone-carving business. They took on a fairly wide range of jobs, from roadside markers to temple merit steles. Tombstones weren't a major part of the business: the commission was high, but the take-home pay was low. She'd do one, but it would cost extra. One day, a friend referred a job to her. The client wanted the full-service package. Transportation, rental housing, tombstone engraving, cemetery selection... [AAA Lu Family Stone Carving]: That'll cost e 8.8kFavorites8.4kClicks/ch15.8kGifts

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   It's a good read, the characters are great, and the writing style and prose are excellent. [Thumbs up] The county town has a rich literary style and a strong local flavor. [Heart emoji]

7. 7 到 To the Plains 到平原去 A Seventh-Day Reunion一七得夕Baihe (GL)228k WordsCompleted [The full ebook costs less than 5 yuan. Support the author and reject piracy that leeches off their work.] [My next book, "My Cool Ex-Wife Keeps Tricking Me Into Getting Back Together," is a modern romantic comedy about a scheming older woman and a flirtatious small-town beauty. See the blurb at the bottom.] An eighteen-year-old naturally nurturing younger woman x a twenty-seven-year-old proud, grudge-holding office worker Fake siblings | Younger pursues older | Naturally nurturing girl takes d 10.6kFavorites7.8kClicks/ch14.8kGifts

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   A heartwarming story. The author's writing is excellent, and the two main characters, "Round Cat and Dog," are so well-developed. My heart melted after reading it. [Heart emoji]

8. 8 山 South of the Mountains, North of the Waters 山南水北 Min Ran闵然Baihe (GL)354k WordsCompleted Jiang Yusheng met Bo Su when she was young. Bo Su was already so cool and aloof, so lofty and untouchable, like the moon above a snowy mountain. Everyone said the Bo family’s daughter was cold-blooded. The “Bo” in Bo Su meant coldhearted, meant indifferent. Jiang Yusheng refused to believe them. Until, with nowhere left to turn, she searched a thousand miles for Bo Su, only for Bo Su to stand among a glittering crowd, knit her brows, and coldly say, “I don’t know you,” shattering all of Jiang Yu 76.1kFavorites89.7kClicks/ch115.8kGifts

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   A story about a small island, where two gentle people, after weathering many storms, find warmth and love.

9. 9 予 Give Me Your Heart 予我心动 Clear Broth Hotpot with Cilantro清汤涮香菜Baihe (GL)291k WordsCompleted When Ye Qizhen ran into her “love rival,” Wen Yu, again at university, she thought they’d clash like fire and water. But when she got sick, Wen Yu brought her medicine. When she felt lonely, Wen Yu quietly kept her company. When she was sad, Wen Yu hugged her and comforted her. And what did Wen Yu mean by kissing her? Weren’t they supposed to 115.3kFavorites126.9kClicks/ch84.7kGifts

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   My heart is so soft! [Red heart]

10. 10 半 Half-Understood 半解 Jiang Cheng姜澄Baihe (GL)635k WordsCompleted She bent her, deceived her, showered her with sweet words, broke up with her, then pulled her back in. Shen Zhiyao wondered if every lesbian had to go through such torment. Faced with someone seven years older, her senior, her guide in the industry, and her ex, she was like a patient suffering from severe Stockholm syndrome, able only to eke out a miserable existence in the shadows. Lost at 23, heartbroken at 25, and trying to turn toward the light at 27, she met someone new. Yet she still had n 26kFavorites22.3kClicks/ch17.8kGifts

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    A great guiding lover, a heartwarming story [heart emoji]

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