After the Lantern Festival, Xu Sui Nian returned to the capital, and along with him, Tao Zhi also ended her long New Year holiday and started getting busy again. She co-organized a new photography exhibition with Xu Sui Nian. Before this, Tao Zhi had always worked alone in her darkroom playing with her photos. This…

Everything seemed just like it was before. His presence, his scent, his warmth. In their fortress from their teenage years, filled with memories, they kissed without desire. When Jiang Qi Huai straightened up, Tao Zhi’s gaze was a bit unfocused. She sat on the desk nearby, leaning against the wall to catch her breath. The…

On the way home, Ji Fan found Jiang Qi Huai playing chess with Tao Xiu Ping. The two sat before the Chinese chess board, with Tao Xiu Ping stroking his chin as he studied the board thoughtfully. “You’re setting a trap for me, young man.” Jiang Qi Huai smiled without saying anything. “However,” Tao Xiu…

As the chief translator of Jiang Qi Huai’s special expressions, Tao Zhi took two seconds to rapidly interpret the series of meanings in his words. — My head is covered in snow, how long do you think I’ve been waiting? — I saw you hugging another man. You better explain why you’re betraying me within…

In the bedroom, the frivolous atmosphere had completely dissipated, leaving only tranquility. Tao Zhi lowered her head without speaking, playing with Jiang Qi Huai’s hand, from his fingertips to his distinct knuckles and long fingers, to his clear hand bones and slender wrist, then grasping his wrist bone. For Tao Zhi, the past was simply…

The bedroom light was off, with only faint light filtering through the half-closed door. Behind the light white curtains, the city lights looked like tiny sky lanterns, floating orderly in the dark night sky. In the complete silence, all senses became more acute. The cool air and burning touches were two extremes, stirring endless tremors.…

These words made Jiang Qi Huai’s heart soften, and he felt like laughing. He grabbed her hand that was pinching his fingertips, kneading it like dough: “If I wash the dishes, what will you do?” “I’ll accompany you while you wash,” Tao Zhi said seriously, “I’ll stand beside you and give you loving encouragement.” Jiang…

Tao Xiu Ping spoke with a gentle tone and sincere gaze, even carrying some mysteriously insistent and probing quality, as if the moment Jiang Qi Huai dared to say no, he would throw him out the door. Tao Zhi stood at the side pressing her lips together, looking between Tao Xiu Ping and the person…

Jiang Qi Huai discovered that Tao Zhi wasn’t so shy on WeChat. He leaned back in his chair, eyes lowered as he stared at those few lines of text on his phone. Even through the screen, he could imagine what expression this bold girl must have right now. Jiang Qi Huai felt he couldn’t just…

In just the few minutes that Jiang Qi Huai was checking WeChat, less than ten minutes, his Moments post had already gathered many more comments. For someone who usually preferred that the whole world leave him alone, his Moments post was surprisingly lively. Tao Zhi pressed down her raised lip corner, pointing at the cover…