Novels like Lingering Affection
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Lingering Affection, best match first.
- 51 The Game of Stealing a Kingdom 窃国游戏 [Two Powerful Leads] [Ensemble Cast] [Redemption] [New World] Is this the road up the mountain? That's right, it leads all the way to the summit. Does climbing the mountain take a whole day? My friend, we set out at sunrise and keep going until sunset. Beneath this bizarre and dazzling otherworld, perhaps dawn will break only on the day we finally come to our senses. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 May Good Times Be Mine 嘉时予我 Both leads are romantically inexperienced + lighthearted daily life + the powerful one learns to yield + a guiding, loving partner A self-disciplined family patriarch × a bright, captivating girl who doesn’t understand romance Gongye Jiaxu, a tycoon who commands influence in Hong Kong and Beijing, fell in love at first sight with a “porcupine” seven years his junior... On the surface, they’re two adults caught in a push and pull. In truth, under the guidance of the powerful Gongye Jiaxu, Yun Xia 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 The Green Apple Falls into the Garden 青苹果落园 Youth is full of dreams, passion, and all kinds of generous yet fleeting impulses. Outside influences can make some of them vanish in an instant, while others endure. Whatever their nature, they are part of growing up. These experiences are all raw and new, and whether joyful or painful, they are hard to forget. Everyone finds their own way to preserve these memories. But will their fates be good or bad? Where will they ultimately lead? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 The Top Scholar Came from a Dump 状元来自垃圾场 Zhou Yingchun had a dream. In it, her husband Li Haoyu was injured on the job and lost the ability to work. Their family struggled to get by on a small island in Taihu Lake, and their children had no chance to get a proper education. Life was hard. She told her husband about the dream, and they managed to avert the misfortune. She started working at a garbage wharf and gradually put down roots in the city. Their child got into a good school and ranked first in the city on the college entrance ex 408Reads8.7Score10514d adds
- 55 An Old Salty Fish 一条老咸鱼 Lin Xiaohui is an older single woman. At first, she works as a PE teacher at a private school in a small county town in her hometown, earning a modest salary. After passing the civil service exam, she switches into clapback mode: We were all people for the first time, so why should I have to put up with you? The story starts at a leisurely pace and focuses on everyday life. Later, it centers on leveling up as she tackles challenges in the workplace! 159Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 56 A Love That Lasts 爱恋悠长 [Reunion after a long separation] [Celebrity and civilian] [No mindless drama] [The push and pull of adult relationships] Cheng Jinyu met Xu Fanjing when she was ten. Those four years were the comfort that sustained her for the rest of her life. At fourteen, after recovering from a serious fever, she found that Xu Fanjing had moved away. At eighteen, her mother died, leaving her utterly alone in the world. At twenty-six, they meet again. Xu Fanjing is now a top-tier star. Cheng Jinyu has nothing 243Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 The Sun and the Stars 骄阳与星 My name is Chen Yang. Chen, as in striving to escape the dust of the world; Yang, as in turning toward the sun. As I struggled to break free from the ways of the world, I met the sun that drew me into it. My name is Cheng Xing. Cheng, as in a bright future; Xing, as in countless stars. As I toiled toward my future, I saw, amid the ordinary world, a star that shone for no one but itself. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 The Star Art Chronicles: The Destiny of the Divine Descendant 星诀录：神裔的宿命 On the day the divine beasts fell, the Four Tribes ran rampant. Twenty-eight Star Art Seals were scattered across the land, awaiting the chosen one destined to save the world. The legendary Star Art patterns spread across the body, but who could wield their power to destroy heaven and earth? An ordinary man, Baili Weiyue, bears the burden of saving the world and sets off alone on a legendary journey. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 Breaking Free 逃离束缚 Su Yu and Tang Yilan met on a blind date arranged by their university professor. After spending some time together, they both decided they liked each other, so they went to meet each other’s parents. At first, everything seemed to go smoothly, but after they got married, they argued over whether to rent a place of their own. Su Yu also has an older brother, Su Lun, who has been married to Zhao Yanan for years, but still has no children of his own. After finally getting married, Tang Yilan reali 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 The Moon Drowning in Jinghai 京海溺月 A couture gown designer from a prestigious family x a powerful business tycoon [Older man and younger woman | Sweet romance and satisfying thrills | Seven-year age gap] Shen Tingyue is the only heir to Zhenwei Group and a rising gown designer. Bright and full of life, she loves all the beautiful things in the world. The first time she meets Huo Mingzhou beneath a plum tree, she thinks he is like a fox spirit, captivating her heart and soul. Everyone knows that Dingchen Capital wields immense po 2.9kReads—Score46114d adds
- 61 Luring Her into the Trap 诱她入局 [A crush becomes mutual + long-planned romance + winning her over step by step + healing sweet romance] [Scheming, two-faced male lead vs. soft-hearted, innocent heroine] Marrying Jiang Yu, her older brother's sworn enemy, was the boldest decision Song Shumian had ever made. Jiang Yu came from a distinguished family. He was young, successful, and devastatingly handsome, yet he had never had a girlfriend in his twenty-five years. No one believed their marriage would work. Her friend said, “Shumia 56Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 My Small-Town Girlfriend 我的小城女友 No matter how long people live in a big city, they eventually return to a small town. Xiyang, a genius who made his fortune through stock trading, finds his life going nowhere after his girlfriend cheats on him and his career hits a wall. He leaves Chengdu, a city full of memories, and returns to his hometown, where he meets the girl who will become his small-town girlfriend. This is an ordinary book, but the small-town life it tells of is anything but ordinary. 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Summer and Fate 夏季与天意 An ordinary encounter: one is a talented young woman at a crossroads in her life, and the other is a dedicated high school teacher. A sweet story about down-to-earth life and love. Xu Huanyi met Xu Tian in the summer. Once lost and uncertain, she gave up the job she already had and came to this small town for a fresh start. To her delight, she discovered that Xu Tian was part of that new beginning. Back in high school, Xu Tian had inexplicably taken a liking to a girl, though all he did was wa 122Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 64 Until We Meet Again 不見不散 [Reunion after years apart + bickering couple + modern romance + second chance at love + heartwarming healing story] The hero and heroine meet in middle school. When they go off to different universities, their immature, youthful personalities gradually drive them apart. Years later, they reunite and rekindle their relationship. It's a little story about finding their way back to each other. For a relationship to blossom and bear fruit, the right people must meet at the right time in the right f 61Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 Love at Sunset 落日情靡 [Love at first sight + a slow-blooming romance + bittersweet healing, with a height gap and a class divide] [Mixed-race aristocratic banker vs. fearless, captivating female exchange student] At twenty, Bai Ling fearlessly struck a bargain with Zhuang Jiyang. By then, her father had disowned her, her mother had died overseas after an affair, and even her friends thought she was a burden. Suddenly, she seemed to have no place in anyone's life. Zhuang Jiyang, the mysterious second son of a powerful 77Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 You Are My Dazzling Stars 你是我的星辰璀璨 (Sweet romance + devoted to each other + showbiz + domineering female CEO) Overnight, Gu Xingchen goes from being an orphan to the daughter of the richest man in the country! She can't tell whether fate is playing a joke on her or giving her a gift. Having no family, no close ties, and nothing holding her back, she doesn't have many ambitions, even after becoming a rich heiress. If she has to pursue something, why not become a fan? As it happens, there's an actor she really likes. Back when ever 8Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 67 I Accidentally Seduced My Best Friend’s Uncle, and Now He Pampers Me Every Night 误撩闺蜜小叔，他夜夜轻哄宠溺 [Marriage Before Love + Romantic Tension + Lighthearted Daily Life + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance, Both Leads Are Virgins] Sweet and seductive painter x abstinent, scheming CEO Lin Tingran sees intimate photos of Pei Jingchuan with another woman and breaks up with him without hesitation. Pei Jingchuan sneers, “You're lowborn and twisted. You're not worthy of me.” Lin Tingran turns around and marries his uncle, getting their marriage license. “Call me Auntie.” When she learns the truth, her best 83Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 My Beloved Has Waited So Long 良人久候 [Marriage before love + whirlwind marriage + sweet mutual devotion + everyday life + romance and marriage + love that grows over time] (The leads aren’t exceptional prodigies, princes, or princesses. They’re ordinary working stiffs: no wish fulfillment, no grand romance, just a realistic story.) A sweet romance that starts bitter and ends sweet. After setbacks at work leave Bai Zhanying physically and emotionally exhausted, she returns to her hometown, only to face her parents’ relentless pres 13.8kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds
- 69 After the Ice-Cold CEO Falls 冰山女总裁沦陷后 [Mutual firsts] [Everyday life] Lin Wanyue obediently sat down, and the familiar arms were waiting to catch her. “It’s cold out. You’ll catch a chill. Why don’t you go back?” Qin Lanyang tried to persuade her again. “No, no! Don’t send me away.” Lin Wanyue bit his neck, gently, more like a playful display of affection. “Cold and salty. Not tasty,” Lin Wanyue complained, baring her teeth. “My fault.” Qin Lanyang smiled indulgently. “Your fault.” Lin Wanyue burrowed further into his arms. … “It d 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 We Said It Was a Fake Marriage, So No Falling in Love 说了假结婚，我们不许谈恋爱 [Urban]+ [Everyday Life]+ [One Female Lead]+ [Romance] Shen Qing was sixteen that year and had just started high school. Because he was so good at soccer, he accidentally kicked over a cup of bubble tea belonging to his classmate Xie Wanning. Knowing he was in the wrong, he sincerely apologized afterward. He thought that would be the end of it, but the girl held a grudge, and he soon realized he couldn't escape her. Later, when the school investigated students dating, they even mistook the two o 283Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 The Sassy Sister and Her Rascally Husband 飒姐，痞夫 A female surgeon and a male psychologist find their way to each other. At their first meeting, he lets himself into her home and says, “You take care of the outside, and I'll take care of the inside.” She is bold and spirited, but carries hidden wounds. He is a roguish ray of sunshine who openly warms and heals her. You head west to conquer, while I rely on Nan; we seem completely mismatched, going in opposite directions. He had loved her for a long time, through all the days no one knew about. 397Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 72 A Love to Remember 倾程之恋 [Gentle Girl x Cool, Reserved Doctor] (They choose each other + sweet everyday romance + age gap + no angst) Because of one person, you fall in love with an entire city. A love that unfolds little by little is beautiful. No grand gestures, no endless arguments, just two people choosing each other and understanding one another. “Professor, do you have a girlfriend?” a pretty student asks boldly. “The professor doesn’t have a girlfriend. He has a fiancée,” Ye Huaizhi replies impassively, casting 409Reads7.8Score10114d adds
- 73 The 365-Day Relentless Dating Plan 365天疯狂相亲计划 [Modern romance + lifelong single + falling in love + dating pitfalls] On her 29th birthday, Mu Chen makes a vow: she’ll get married before she turns 30. Having been single her whole life, she sets out on a long search for love, rushing from one blind date to the next. What will happen as she searches for Mr. Right? Stay tuned. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 The Neighbors on Either Side of Xingyao 星遥的左右隔壁 Shen Song Xingyao is a girl whose name carries the story of her parents' unusual relationship. She grew up in a unique family arrangement, with her parents living in apartments next door to each other. Her father, Shen Yizhou, is a carefree, laid-back editor, while her mother, Song Qingru, is a meticulous, rational accountant. They never had a marriage in the traditional sense, yet through an unspoken understanding few outsiders could comprehend, they raised their daughter together. From her inn 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 The Little Life of a Physics Teacher and a Welder 物理教师与电焊工的小日子 [Marriage First, Love Later + Older Sister/Younger Puppy Dynamic + Wife-Obsessed Hopeless Romantic + Devoted to Each Other + Healing] “If you want to get rid of me for good, then get married! The moment you do, I’ll cut you out of my life forever! You’ll never see me again!” As her NPD mother unleashed another gut-wrenching tirade, He Shanjun mechanically tugged at the corner of her mouth. “Fine. I’ll get married. Now get lost.” A week later. He Shanjun went on a blind date with Li Murong, the d 1.3kReads—Score23614d adds
- 76 Snow Falls, and News of Spring Arrives 雪落春信至 [Healing CEO: Gu Yiyang, CEO of Songshan Group X Sensitive, insecure medical student: Lin Zhixia] / [Unrequited love becomes mutual, reunited after years apart, happy ending, guided into love, later the male lead flirts until her knees go weak]. At seventeen, Lin Zhixia was despairing and on the verge of collapse when she met Gu Yiyang, her middle-school senior, amid a blizzard. From then on, the embrace on that snowy night and the button she accidentally pulled off became the only light in Lin 222Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 A Love Born of Tokyo's Heartbreak 东京伤痛之恋 [Worthless Male Lead | Tokyo | Pure Love | Redemption | Some Angst Early On | Japanese Light Novel | First Person | Multiple POVs] My high school life was bleak, an endless stretch of pain. As a first-year student at a Tokyo high school, I couldn't see what was so great about this place. My days were woven from fantasies and pain. After school, I would hide at home and watch anime, letting my fantasies heal my heart. I thought I'd be stuck in the dark forever, but a girl sitting next to me was t 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 After That Night, Our Story Began! 那夜过后，是我们的开始！ [A guiding lover + marriage first, love later + age gap + sweet romance + slow-burn love] [Gentle, restrained guiding light VS soft, stubborn little sourpuss] Jiang Tian is an engineering top student at Haicheng University. From freshman to junior year, she’s practically swimming in scholarships. People only see her polished exterior. They don’t know she’s insecure, sensitive, conflicted, and always gives in to others. The night of her high school reunion, she gets blackout drunk and stumbles 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 The Chronicle of Zhinnan 知南录 [The hero fiercely protects his own + extreme romantic tension + sweet romance + devoted to each other + two powerful leads] ☆ Gentle, resilient top student ✖️ Free-spirited musician Feng Xiangbei: “I want to invest! I’ll give you my money and myself. You can read any page of my book you want, and I’ll give you whatever you want.” Chen Zhinan: “I’m afraid you’ll lose money.” Feng Xiangbei thinks: Losing money is no big deal. I can earn it back. But if my future wife gets away, where will I find 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 Our Meeting Among Billions of Stars 我们的相遇是亿万星辰 [Pure romance... slow-paced. If nobody reads it... I'll read it myself, haha. Yay~ (σ≧∀≦)σ] Our meeting was a miracle, both accidental and inevitable, amid the turning of billions of stars. In this vast universe, it was a unique, silent yet grand expression of love. - Losing someone is heart-wrenching, of course. It leaves a hard-to-heal crack in your life and ushers in a long rainy season. But falling in love with you, that itself is the one rose blooming on my barren wasteland, never to wit —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Reborn and Refusing an Arranged Marriage, the Rakeish Young Official Hides Two Lifetimes of Devotion 重生拒联姻，纨绔官少藏两世深情 In her previous life, Shen Zhiyan poured her heart and soul into helping her playboy husband, Guan Duo, reach the pinnacle of the business world. But all she got in return was his cold, heartless response when she was trapped in a kidnapping: “Do whatever you want with her.” She endured horrific torment and died. With her final breath, she swore that if she had another life, she would never give her heart away again. When she was reborn, she returned to the day she and Guan Duo were to be joined 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 That Year: A Tribute to Youth 那年我们：致敬青春 [Complete] [Gentle Healing + Everyday Romance + Sweet Love + Slightly Frail Heroine + Mutual Devotion] After much hesitation, I finally decided to write this down. I think of the osmanthus fragrance at the start of the school year that autumn, the first time I talked to them, the pages of drafts covered in writing, the sunsets we watched together, and all those countless little moments. Those kind people came into my life and, like beams of light, illuminated my entire youth. That’s why I want t 120Reads—Score314d adds
- 83 An Ill-Matched Marriage 不般配的婚姻 After Cheng Ruojia, a small-town girl, married her boss, Tang Yixuan, she spent the next ten years as a housewife, looking after Tang Yixuan and their daughter, Tang Qi. But as Tang Yixuan's business grew and his handsome looks drew attention, a marital crisis crept closer and closer... 646Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 84 At 21, I Worked Every Kind of Odd Job at the Bottom of Society 21岁，我打遍了底层的各种零工 For four years, I've been trying to cure an incurable illness by working odd jobs. [A slice-of-life story, light comedy, nothing too dark, personal growth, and a comeback. Give it a try...] Everyone cries at some point in their twenties. I'm no exception. What about you? Have you found a job? How is it going? At an age when our ambitions reach for the sky, I want to be the master of my own life. If I work fast enough, even the capitalists can't keep up with me! In the bustling city, everyone in 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 A Carefully Planned Whirlwind Marriage: Dr. Wen Is Head Over Heels 闪婚蓄谋已久，温医生他超爱 [Sweet romance + secret crush + whirlwind marriage + childhood friends + both untouched + happy ending] [Frank, impulsive lawyer vs. steady, meticulous psychologist] Raised in an all-female household, Cen Yan had made it to twenty-six without the word “marriage” appearing anywhere in her life’s dictionary. By chance, she and her childhood friend, psychologist Wen Yuzhou, became a couple. The reserved doctor she remembered soon turned into a “kissing addict” who was always asking for a kiss. At h —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Summer Tangerine Through the Seasons 夏橘的春夏秋冬 On a bright morning, a girl named Xia Ju transferred to a new school. Teacher: “Gu Bei, she’ll be your new deskmate from now on.” The boy nodded. Xia Ju looked at him. He was an exceptionally handsome boy. From that day on, the two of them were never apart again. A sweet romance from school days to the wedding aisle. 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 Every Year Brings Summer 年年有夏天 [First-love butterflies + reunion after years apart + mutual devotion + no melodrama, just two people living earnestly and loving earnestly] A torrential downpour in their first year of high school brought Song Nian and Jiang Xia together. After a family upheaval made him a target of prejudice, she stepped in amid the chaos and helped him out of a crisis, leaving a gentle impression in his heart. From then on, he watched over her quietly and approached her with care, and they went from strangers 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Fate Is a Sunny Day 缘是晴天 Memories of youth, growing up, and heartbreak, buried by time and kept close to the heart. May the love shared by Xie Qiyuan and Jiang Ziqing touch your heart. Because they loved each other so deeply back then, their love turned into countless tears. Even so, at a fork in the road with no hope in sight, they would keep waiting for him to come. 24Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 89 A Good Match Has Yet to Be Found 良辰未许人 On her thirty-second birthday, Liang Chen met Chen Qian in person after chatting online for three days. She expected another case of someone looking better in photos, but her ideal type was sitting right across from her: a year younger, tall and handsome, romantic and funny. Even the curve of his smile was exactly to her taste. They fell passionately in love in no time. But amid all the sweetness, they both found themselves wondering: One of us is beautiful and clever, the other is gentle and ha 52Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 Reunited After Years Apart: Mr. Xu's One Exception 久别重逢：许先生的底线例外 Blazing Heat Dr. Xu’s One Exception to His Principles | His Unrivaled Devotion {Cool, fastidious, and refined gentleman X unruly, free-spirited heroine.} {Reunion after years apart + married first, love later + rekindled romance + male lead with a powerful hidden background + healing + female friendship + lighthearted crime-solving} {The male lead comes from a powerful family.} Xu Qingyan was disciplined and gentle as jade. He seemed distant and restrained, but concealed an intense devotion and 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 91 Starlight Across the Sky 星光漫天 Come check out my new novel, Overflow! [A sweet story of mutual healing + emotional push and pull + a guiding partner; two capable, sharp-minded leads, with a sensitive, insecure, snail-paced girl and a gentle, big-dog boyfriend who chooses her without hesitation] (Also titled: My Story with Mr. Wen). It gets satisfying after chapter 100! Xiao Momo and Wen Liang both speak their minds. Misunderstandings are quickly cleared up. They struggle with their feelings and doubt themselves, but never que 99Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 They've Got It All Under Control Ta手拿把掐 Shen Qing has no grand ambitions. She’s young, but all she wants is to take it easy. She doesn’t really care whether her guesthouse makes money, as long as she has enough to eat, warm clothes, and a good night’s sleep. That is, until she meets Xu Wang in a town called Zaosheng, where there isn’t a single jujube tree. He can do just about anything under the sun... The first time they meet, he’s a tricycle driver giving people rides, and his bizarre driving nearly throws her out of the vehicle. Th 547Reads8.7Score11214d adds
- 93 The Long Summer 悠长夏季 The quiet, secluded town of Guanhai welcomed two strange young men one after the other. From then on, the monotonous life of an eighteen-year-old high school girl was filled with laughter… But all good things must come to an end, and eventually they had to leave… Many years later, they unexpectedly met again, but everything had changed… 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Four Seasons in the Mountain City 山城四季 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the Three Gorges Dam beginning to store water. The Three Gorges migrants of that time left their hometowns with reluctance and hope, and years later, some returned for one reason or another. Xiao Ying was born in the reservoir region and moved to another province with her family as a young child. After graduating from university, she worked in Beijing, but when a misdiagnosis led her fiancé’s family to look down on her, she angrily called off their engagement. 1.9kReads9.5Score19514d adds
- 95 Lanci's Salvation 澜茨祈救 [Paralyzed, arrogant young master + beautiful young woman with miraculous Chinese medicine abilities] [Superpower redemption + mutual devotion + age gap + love that grows over time + leaving while pregnant] The day He Lanchen first met Shui Muci, she stripped him naked and tossed him into a bathtub. He had been bent on dying, but this audacious woman humiliated him instead. He kept resisting and trying to kill himself, only for her to save him again and again. But in Shui Muci’s memories of thei 184Reads8.8Score1514d adds
- 96 I Picked Up a Snack-Loving Junior, So Why Is She Both Socially Awkward and So Forward? 捡个小吃货学妹，怎么社恐又白给 [Everyday Romance] [One Female Lead] [Mutual Healing] [Childhood Friend Who Arrives Out of the Blue] [Pure-Hearted, Oblivious Girl] “Jiang Li… come on in…” “?!?” Jiang Li stared at the wide-open door, his eyelid twitching. She was as shy as a little rabbit, yet still insisting on throwing herself at him? It all began when he found this silly junior student in an alley… From then on, An He strayed further and further down the path of convincing herself that he liked her. “Jiang Li, you’ve caught 39Reads—Score10414d adds
- 97 A Post-90s Mountain Girl's Starry Sky 90后，山里姑娘的星空 [Diary] [First person] [No contrived twists] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel] [No overpowered protagonist] [Traditional] [Realistic] [Period] [Countryside] [Hardship] [Marriage] [Family bonds] The 1990s were full of life and energy, but they were also a Period when weeds grew unchecked. Many people born in the 1970s and 1980s went to the cities in pursuit of their dreams. Some worked hard for everything they had, while others lost themselves in the glittering world around them. This is a story a 193Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 98 A Flower in the Dust, Blooming Toward the Sun 尘埃里的花，向阳而生 This story follows Shi Xiaoying, beginning at eighteen when she elopes for love. It traces her marriage through sweetness, betrayal, and endurance, culminating in her awakening. Woven through the story are her children’s perspectives and the kindness of those who watch from the sidelines. It portrays a woman struggling between betrayal and perseverance before finally breaking free and embracing a new life. Exploring responsibility and self-worth in love and marriage, it reveals the resilience th 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 The Girl in the Viewfinder 快门里的姑娘 | Romance | | Urban | | Realistic | | Slice of life | I turned my longing into pages. When no one understood them, I burned them into a sky full of starlight. A loosely adapted slice of life [Realistic fiction] After a work dinner, I (Rui) blacked out on the street. At the lowest point in his life, he spent every day drinking away his sorrows. By chance, he met a lovely young woman and began to dream of settling down and building a good life together. Everything seemed to be moving in the right 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 The Bill for Time 时间的帐单 Set in a modern city, this story focuses on the clashes and eventual reconciliation between two generations of the Jiang family over their views on love and marriage, painting a realistic picture of contemporary society: elders rush their children into romance and marriage, while the younger generation prefers to take things slowly. The two generations struggle with love, marriage, and life choices, then look back on their lives, ultimately finding acceptance and insight in middle age. Everyone —Reads—Score—14d adds
