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A cold snap had hit without warning. Outside the car, everyone was bundled up in thick coats, walking quickly through the chill. But inside the taxi, it was warm. The driver uncle seemed to be rushing to finish his shift and drove at full speed. The soft voice of a female radio host floated through the speakers. Xu Heng had the lower half of his face tucked into his scarf, his breath warming the fabric around him. He turned his head slightly to glance at Chen Ang, who was sitting beside him. There was…- 62.6 K • Completed
- Chen Ang had settled into his new department. The commute was even more congested than before. The route was always packed, and sometimes he couldn’t even find a shared bike. He often clocked in just seconds before being marked late. A new environment always brought a certain amount of anxiety, but Chen Ang handled it with ease. On his first day, he brought back some chocolates he had picked up during an overseas trip. He handed them out to each desk in the office as a small gesture of goodwill. It…
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- Xu Heng turned to Chen Ang, momentarily stunned. He had thought about it before, how nice it would be to fall in love for real. There had been moments when his heart stirred because of Chen Ang, but he never truly believed it could happen. The idea of actually being with him had always felt a little too unrealistic. In that brief moment, the sun had already risen from the sea, now hovering just above the horizon. Pale morning light poured into the car. Chen Ang squinted slightly, the shadows from his…
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- In the end, Xu Heng got into Chen Ang’s car. He didn’t have a better option. He sat in the passenger seat, fastened his seatbelt, and remained completely silent. His eyes and nose were still slightly red as he stared blankly out the window. Seeing that his mood was low, Chen Ang stopped at a gas station before getting on the highway to fill up the tank. He asked, “Want something to eat? You might get hungry later.” Xu Heng shook his head. “I’ve already eaten. I’m not hungry.” Chen…
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- The next day was Sunday. Chen Ang was woken up by the noise of the flower delivery. He had started ordering flowers from the neighborhood shop some time ago, one bouquet a week delivered to his door. Originally, he had asked for hydrangeas, but the shop owner told him they were out of season and instead sent arrangements with whatever was in bloom. Each delivery came as a large bundle. Chen Ang never took proper care of them, nor did he have the patience. He would unwrap the flowers, stick them into a…
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- Xu Heng was practically overwhelmed. He had to work during the day, and after grabbing a quick bite in the evening, he rushed off to his classes. By the time they ended, it was already nine. When he got home, there was still homework waiting. After tidying up, he’d collapse from sheer exhaustion. Zhang Ting was very fond of him. Seeing that he had actually signed up for classes made her genuinely happy. She quickly recommended Xu Heng to the organizers in Japan who were running the training program.…
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- Song Feng was a strange one. That wasn’t how he saw himself, but it was the conclusion most people came to after dealing with him. The reactions to that statement usually fell into two types. One was silence, followed by a bitter, “You’re not just laughing at my misery, are you?” That meant he had just been wrecked by one of his own teammates. The other was a bright laugh and a casual, “Thanks for the compliment.” That meant he was enjoying life at the moment. Song Feng worked for a…
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The weather was kind, and the second day dawned bright and clear. A seaside vacation was all about leisure and comfort, so there wasn't a tight schedule this time; most of the day was left open for free activities. Li Tang had gone to bed late the previous night, and when he woke up, it was already high noon. Checking his phone, he saw a message from Jiang Lou two hours ago asking if he was awake yet. Li Tang hesitated for a moment before replying, "Just woke up." Putting down his phone, he got…- 197.1 K • Completed
- The pounding of his heart drummed against his eardrums, the entire world seemed to be roaring and shaking. Li Tang wanted to run, but Jiang Lou had blocked the path tightly. When he looked up, he could see the left ear where the hearing aid was removed. If he slightly turned, the tattoo behind the ear was clearly visible. It seemed there was no escape, no matter which dimension he looked at it from. He wasn’t sure if it was due to being soaked in seawater, but there was a faint tingling near his…
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- The two entered the bookstore and headed for the third shop on the left side. An ordinary chain fast-food joint, unlike the high-end restaurants filled with lovebirds, it had an air of wholesome family fun with everyone packed in the hall. This made it far from an ideal setting for conversation. From ordering their meals to sitting down to eat, they exchanged fewer than ten words—Do you want a drink? Yes, medium. Halfway through the fries, the family at the adjacent table left, the child's…
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