romance novel
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Chapter 4: He’s Really Fierce When Xu Si returned to the classroom, Yang Shikun asked in surprise: “Brother Si, didn’t Deputy Principal He take you to his office for a talk? Why are you back so quickly?” “Shut up, I’m going to sleep,” Xu Si replied. Yang Shikun turned his head away, thinking that Brother…
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At noon, Fu Xueli was woken up by a phone call. Xixi’s voice sounded urgent, “Sister Xueli, the cameraman is stuck outside. We’re not allowed into the complex, and they said we can’t film anywhere.” Fu Xueli stared at the ceiling, taking a few seconds to react. Oh… she had forgotten about the variety show…
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It was only Jiang Qiang’s third day at school. Xu Si saw a male student come to knock on the window. The boy first carefully glanced at Xu Si, then spoke to Jiang Qiang: “Classmate Jiang, this drink is for you.” Jiang Qiang wasn’t naive. She smiled at the boy and said, “No thank you,…
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During the third afternoon class, Jiang Qiang noticed her desk mate hadn’t returned. She merely glanced at the empty seat before continuing to focus on the lesson. Xu Si had just finished a group fight, his face marked with injuries though he hadn’t lost. He put a bandage on his face without any expression. On…
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Xu Si, September 1, 2015 The summer in City A was unbearably hot. Tian Ling packed milk into Jiang Qiao’s bag and reminded her: “Qiao Qiao, I’ve put the milk in your backpack, along with hot water and medicine.” “Okay, I’m leaving, mom.” The girl smiled sweetly, wearing a light-colored dress that showed her slender,…
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In late October, Shanghai welcomed its last heatwave before the temperature suddenly dropped. Gray clouds filled the sky, and strong winds blew through the streets. Soon after, heavy rain poured down. Today was the day Xu Xingchun was discharged from the hospital. Aunt Qi had bought new bed sheets in advance and took them to…
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In the room, both of them fell silent. After an awkward silence lasting about ten seconds, Fu Xueli couldn’t help but shift her gaze to his face, getting slightly distracted. His eye sockets were slightly sunken, with a moist look in his eyes. He had faint double eyelids and soft, jet-black hair. His facial features…
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Recently, the nurses at the hospital have been eager to do rounds in Room 401. Zhang Qiu is one of them. Before each visit, she spends time primping in front of the mirror. “Oh my, going to see the handsome patient in 401 again?” someone teased as they passed by, noticing Zhang Qiu fixing herself…
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As the clock just passed 5 AM, the sky was still dark. The phone alarm vibrated, and Fu Xueli stirred slightly, reaching out her arm to fumble around and turn it off. Sleeping hunched over at the bedside last night had been uncomfortable, and she had many chaotic dreams. Now, as she moved, her whole…
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Fu Xueli hid in the bathroom and opened a small mirror. In the dim light, she saw her smudged makeup. Her eyes felt swollen and uncomfortable, probably from crying so much recently. She took out makeup remover, turned on the faucet, and washed her face with cold water. Letting out a long sigh, she dug…