Eastward Flowing [Reborn]

At eight years old, Le Xi's parents died in a car accident, and she first met Chi Chuji at the funeral. It was said that her alpha mother came from a powerful family, but to defy an arranged marriage, she ultimately abandoned her betrothed and eloped with her omega lover, giving birth to Le Xi. Chi Chuji (ji, fourth tone) was the fiancée her mother had abandoned. (The engagement has since been dissolved.) The family's dynamics were complicated, and Le Xi occupied an awkward position, with no one truly caring for her. So before long, Chi Chuji took her away. Le Xi knew Chi Chuji didn’t like her. But it didn’t matter—at the very least, Chi Chuji still took care of her and raised her properly. For ten years, they lived together under the same roof in an indifferent, distant coexistence. But no one could have predicted that one day, Le Xi would undergo a secondary gender differentiation, and everything would change. Chi Chuji: You’re just here to atone for your mother’s sins. I don’t like you. Le Xi: Mm, I know. You love me.

Yin Bai once believed that Xiao Nian truly loved her. So she willingly offered her the best resources, elevating her to stardom. But after achieving fame and success, Xiao Nian dumped her for her "true love." Yin Bai became the most ridiculed "sugar mommy" in the entertainment industry. On the night Xiao Nian won Best Actress, she announced her "one true love" right in front of Yin Bai. Furious, Yin Bai stormed to the parking lot and angrily whacked her own car with her cane. As luck would have it, this embarrassing scene was witnessed by Xiao Nian's rival, Zuo Jingyou. Yin Bai immediately put away her cane, cleared her throat, straightened her cuffs, and casually greeted, "Long time no see, Miss Zuo. Lovely weather today, isn't it?" Zuo Jingyou remained calm and composed, saying, "Don’t worry, Chairwoman Yin. I saw nothing." After saying this, Zuo Jingyou brushed past Yin Bai, leaving her so upset that she nearly broke her cane that night. A few days later, Yin Bai encountered Zuo Jingyou arguing with someone in a hospital hallway. The man across from her shouted tearfully with a classic line: "You only lost a husband who didn’t love you! But *he* lost his *true love*!" Yin Bai froze mid-step, locking eyes with Zuo Jingyou’s profound gaze. Sympathetically, she mouthed: *I heard nothing…* **Yin Bai:** I thought I was the little prince who tamed the rose. In the end, I realized I wasn’t—I was just a little rose with four thorns who thought they could conquer the world. **Zuo Jingyou:** I used to think that in love, being good enough was all that mattered. But love isn’t that simple. One person’s effort alone isn’t enough. So this time, I’ll learn how to love you properly. *Note: The "top" has a limp, scars, and emotional purity issues. The "bottom" is divorced, raising a child alone. Not double-virgins.*

At age sixteen, Jiang Yi suddenly realizes she is a transmigrator—and has landed in an NSFW novel. The female lead here is Jiang Xiran, the daughter of her mother’s current girlfriend. And Jiang Yi? She’s Jiang Xiran’s doomed white moonlight. If Jiang Xiran takes an interest in her, the plot dictates an express ticket to an early grave. To survive, Jiang Yi resolves: I! Will study hard, aim high, reject puppy love, and chase greatness!! I will NOT trade my life for romance!! "Cherish life, stay away from Jiang Xiran" becomes Jiang Yi’s lifelong creed. But as we know, the essence of humanity is "delicious regret"—so later: Jiang Yi: I was so stupid, really. Had I known this day would come, I wouldn’t have wasted time hiding my feelings. I should’ve told you "I love you" earnestly every day, stayed by your side through every painful heat, and never left you.

Ye Can is a certified psychopath. Literally. In her past life, she was a tyrannical ruler who drove her kingdom to ruin before stabbing herself to death. But death didn’t free her from responsibility—she still had debts to repay. Debts of love. In her short-lived existence, she had trampled over one person’s heart: the lawful wife of her loyal minister’s son, a caged bird she snatched away, the monarch’s famed golden canary known to all. Debts incurred in life must be repaid in death—so they meet again. —— *"Loving her, pampering her, protecting her—this is the purpose of your rebirth."* ———— Has the damned tyrant Ye Can admitted she loves her yet? —Not yet. *"I know this world is but illusion—only you are real."* —— This is a story of past-life tragedy forced into present-life happiness.

Tang Sinnian's sister has a best friend, a stunningly beautiful woman. From the age of sixteen, Tang Sinnian carried a secret in her heart—one that fueled her daily ritual: "Did you confess today?" The answer was always: "No!" From sixteen to twenty-four, countless nights were spent gazing at the moon of her heart. Did you confess today? One day, the answer will be "Yes!" This is a story about unrequited love.