Simply Put, I Love You

This book was published last winter solstice, and it's been a full year since then. I really didn't expect it to take me so long to write it; a whole year has passed. So much has happened this year: from student to working professional, spontaneous trips, more and more adorable little ones, and a new member joining the family. Honestly, it's been an incredibly unlucky year, but it's okay, I believe everything will get better. Keep going! ^0^ Thank you so much for your continued support, my lovely readers! Your companionship is the most enduring expression of love. I hope we can witness many more wonderful moments together! Happy winter solstice!

From December 22, 2018 to August 17, 2020, a total of 603 days, I updated without interruption, and even occasionally updated twice. Although the results were not good, I can still say that I successfully completed my mission. I am really happy to finish it today. Thank you to all the lovely people who have supported me all this time (I don't know if anyone has read it from beginning to end. Maybe not, but I can comfort myself and pretend that I have, hehe). Because of this book, I've met many lovely people. Some came and some left, but whether they stayed or left, we've all met, which is a kind of fate. I hope everyone can have a happy day! Today marks the official end of "In Short," see you in the next book! Until next time! 🌹🌹🌹🌺🌺🌺

Come on, come on!

In a person's life, one encounters two kinds of people: one who dazzles the time, and one who soothes the years. I met them. In short—one who dazzled the time; in essence—one who soothed the years. From then on, you became my only pursuit. Don't deny yourself, you are exceptionally good, exceptionally gentle, and exceptionally worthy: Sometimes Xu Zhen feels that Jian Yan is outstanding, while she is just an ordinary person, but Jian Yan doesn't think so. He is certain that Xu Zhen is the only one for him in this life. I will only leave you when there are 369 days in a year, five seasons in a year, and 25 hours in a day: When Xu Zhen is sick, Jian Yan will put aside her work to be with her; when Jian Yan is sick, Xu Zhen will take good care of her—this is the kind of love that everyone longs for. No matter where you are, I'm here. I can wait for your weary return, or I can rush into your arms—Jian Yan: I'm back! Xu Zhen: It's good that you're back. When I saw this, I almost cried, but when I saw Jian Yan forcefully kissing Xu Zhen, I wanted to laugh! You're so outstanding, I need to work hard too. Jianyan sometimes seriously orders Xuzhen to read, but Xuzhen doesn't get angry, knowing it's for her own good. Sometimes they bicker like a pair of lovebirds—but most importantly: we're still the same as before! When meeting the parents, we explained that we were getting married, but we're not of legal marriage age yet. — Jianyan: Uncle and Aunt, what are some of your favorite things? Xu Zhen: They don't need anything! What about your parents? Jianyan: They said as long as you show up, that's enough! Meeting depends on fate, staying together depends on the heart. From passion to affection, from being moved to gratitude, from romance to companionship, the longer the time, the less I want to leave you. That's what a lover is. If I grow old and gray, will you still hold my hand with tenderness? To you, author: From "A Smile That Captivates a City" to "In a Simple Way, I Love You," I've always been a fan. I wish your books will be loved by more and more people, and that they will be adapted into TV series and published as physical books in the future! I also hope you will always be happy, and I will always be by your side!

Fellow Daoist, I hope you will visit my page and bookmark this page. Let's work together!

521, 2 Million words! I originally planned to finish it this month, but now I feel like that's not possible. I'll try to finish it as soon as possible, and I hope there are still people reading it 😊

I've said I'd write a long review for every book, but I've never known where to begin. It's been over a year since "Proverbs" was published last winter solstice. I've gone from my second year of high school to my third. Counting from "The Best of Us," we've known each other for three years. Thank you for always silently listening to my complaints and arguing with me (Juju). In short, Xu Zhen knew Qingcheng from the beginning. Originally, I only knew they were childhood sweethearts, but I never imagined so many things would happen in detail. They knew each other since childhood, and their reunion in university seemed like a preordained arrangement. Although the plot is clichéd and unoriginal, I just love this kind of novel (humph, I definitely wouldn't read it if someone else wrote it like this, so be grateful!). Mumu's writing isn't particularly good, but it has a simple, everyday feel that makes you want to keep reading. The novel mainly focuses on university life. Jian Yan and Xu Zhen have the protagonist's halo, but they are also different. Unlike the domineering, immature, and brainless characters in some campus novels, Jian Yan and Xu Zhen have their own personalities and attitudes. They are serious about everything they do, which is a very good quality. The best relationships are those where we walk hand in hand, building a better life together. In the campus trilogy, the protagonists embody this spirit. In *Zhen Yan*, Jian Yan is a top student in the computer science department, but he's not the kind of student who can excel without studying. He studies diligently, takes his studies seriously, and constantly pursues knowledge. As for Xu Zhen, her grades were initially average, and her life was uneventful. She hesitated when she met Jian Yan, feeling he was unattainable. However, faced with his advances, she didn't back down but worked hard alongside him, gradually improving herself. She was incredibly dedicated to things like preparing for the CET-4 and CET-6 exams and postgraduate entrance exams. I admire her character. Having read so many of Mu Mu's novels, I've noticed that the families in her stories are all so beautiful—loving parents, harmonious siblings, and peaceful neighbors. I really love this kind of setting. Most importantly, Mu Mu's stories don't have those melodramatic plots; the protagonists aren't the type to love everyone. I really appreciate that even the supporting characters have their own romantic relationships, and the endings are always perfect. In *Zhen Yan*, Jian Yan's roommates, A Ri, Hou Zi, and Lao Liang, and Xu Zhen's roommates, Ben Cao, Yue Yue, and Qi Qi, all have someone they like. It seems I've noticed something: in Mu Mu's novels, the female protagonists' roommates almost always have boyfriends, while the male protagonists' roommates are often single, haha. In *Zhen Yan*, I really like all of Jian Yan and Xu Zhen's older siblings, nephews, and nieces. Jian Yan's cousin, Jian Luxi, Xu Zhen's cousins, Xu Wei and Xu Lan, and her cousins, Xu Nuo and Xu Cheng—they're all so wonderful. I envy this kind of sibling relationship. I have so many ideas in my head, but I don't know how to write them down. I'll add them later. Seeing my older brother and his little piggy at Chen Xin Ning Ning's place, and how they've had comic conventions and trips in Qingcheng, and are even going to graduate school... How much are you going to write?! 😂😂😂 Alright, in the new year, I wish Mumu's writing will be loved by more and more people, and all troubles will be far away. Keep it up! 😘😘😘

A new author's debut! I've read your work with great enthusiasm; it's full of wonderful moments. Keep up the good work!

Read captivating stories, hear the author's heartfelt words; youth is infinitely beautiful, time flies by in the blink of an eye, but words can capture emotions. Keep going!

December 22, 2018 – August 17, 2020: The novel "In Short, I Love You" has finally finished after 603 days, 14472 hours, 86830 minutes, and 52099200 seconds. Congratulations, Mumu! Perhaps you experienced writer's block or moments of uncertainty during this process, but we are so glad you persevered and brought us the most beautiful "In Short, I Love You." Thank you for your hard work! Jian Yan and Xu Zhen were childhood friends. As time went by, they had to part ways, but it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them childhood sweethearts. They reunited in college and fell in love. A unique ink painting, belonging only to Zhen Yan, was thus created. Before Jian Yan's mother and Xu Zhen's mother knew about their relationship, they always tried to match them up. They even said that when they were little, Xu Zhen always liked to follow Jian Yan around and call him "Brother Yan," which made Jian Yan and Xu Zhen feel helpless but also sweet. They were careful to avoid their parents' questions whenever their mothers asked about their relationship...