因缘邂逅 Novels

"The lifespan of a butterfly is between three days and a month, with most butterflies living only a week.""Like them, I have only a few months to live, perhaps even less."-The first time Hu Die met Jing Yu, he thought she was a suicidal, world-weary girl.The second time they met, he indifferently told Hu Die, "If you jump again today, I won't save you this time."Later, she told him, "Jing Yu, don't be sad for me."Many years later, Jing Yu returned to the competition and won the glory that belonged to him.Under the flashlights, he suddenly remembered the girl's appearance and said something out of the blue in front of thousands of people.—"I'm not sad, I just think that at such a moment, having you with me would be better.""He is a whale swimming in the ocean, and one day, a butterfly accidentally entered his frequency. That was the most beautiful moment of his life."* A girl with cancer x a boy who swims* Short story/updates irregularly/sad ending* Hu Die is a figure skater who passed away in the summer* This story has been included in a physical short story collection* The first sentence of the synopsis is sourced from the internet

In the spring of 1945, Shen Ruozhen, a patriotic banker, secretly sent out the last batch of anti-coins and closed Fuhua Bank.However, during the safe transfer, his ship was shipwrecked.As he lost consciousness, he thought he was going to die.Later, he heard someone talking beside him, reciting a pair of elegiac couplets.When he opened his eyes, he found himself lying in a 21st century advanced ward.There was a handsome but indifferent stranger sitting by his bedside.“Who are you?” Shen Ruozhen asked.“Don’t you remember me?” the stranger replied.“I don’t know you,” Shen Ruozhen said.“Chu Zhichen, it’s no use pretending to have amnesia after such a big accident,” the stranger said.Shen Ruozhen was confused.He had never heard of Chu Zhichen before.But as he looked at the stranger’s face, he felt a sense of familiarity.——“Seems I’m…” Shen Ruozhen coughed, a wet, rattling sound that tore at Xiang Mingzhang’s heart. “Breaking my promise…”“No!” he roared, his voice thick with denial. “We promised to live together! You’re a man of your word, Shen Ruozhen. You can’t break it now!”“This year…” he rasped, his voice barely audible. “Happiest year of my life…”“Hold on,” he pleaded, his voice cracking. “Don’t leave me, Ruozhen, don’t leave me.”

Recently, President Gao hired a bodyguard, the kind paid daily. A sickly, pretty boy, not even as robust as President Gao, clearly not a proper bodyguard at first glance.Gao Yusheng (Top) X Zhai Chen (Bottom)Non-mainstream domineering president and cute bodyguard, with a small amount of suspense and reasoning

That night, Qi Yan picked up a mature woman at a bar and had a one-night stand, never expecting she would turn out to be the mother of one of his students. At the parent-teacher meeting, their eyes met. "Teacher Qi, what a coincidence." "..." One day, Qi Yan confiscated a girl’s phone, and after class, the girl tearfully pleaded in the office. "Teacher Qi, can you give my phone back?" "Call your mother here."

In this world, there are some things that are not the truth. But we all firmly believe in them, such as sacrifice, waiting, and true love. This work was created in 2009, and after 5 years, its fifth-anniversary edition is finally complete. In our lives, there will always be something or someone that has touched you, with extraordinary significance. Just as no matter how much time passes, I will always remember Du Yunxiu and Feng Jing's pursuit of dreams and their mutual trust. I endowed them with these traits, but they made me more unwavering in believing in them. Five years later, I added this passage: "There is a saying that whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. But I want to say that those who trust you with all their heart and love you will make you stronger and better. It was Feng Jing. He gambled everything, entrusted all to me. Because of him, I was able to stand here again and in front of you all! Meeting him in my lifetime is my greatest luck." —This is a clearer understanding of Yunxiu, Feng Jing, and me now. Tempering makes people strong, but love makes people better. Qing Luo Fanzi April 7, 2014

This dragon favored by the heavens is currently unconscious without any awareness... The Jiao thinks: maybe the opportunity to transform into a dragon that he has awaited for millions of years is today. - As long as he eats him! But... why is it that every time he tries to sneak an attack, he always gets caught by the other party?

To fend off a persistent male colleague, Ji Xi declares, "Actually, I like women." The colleague doesn’t believe her. Drunk and reckless, Ji Xi adds, "I like President Qiao." After shooing him away, she turns around to find her boss, Qiao Zhiyu, standing behind her— Locked in eye contact, the silence is deafening. Ji Xi forces a sheepish smile. "President Qiao, I only said that on purpose." Qiao Zhiyu stares at her, replying calmly, "The company has no policy on employees’ sexual orientation." Ji Xi twitches her lips. "President Qiao, I—I’m really straight."

Xu Luoyang, the newly crowned best film actor, is a young man addicted to the internet. Early in the morning, he updated a morning selfie and added the caption, "I really wish in the future there could be someone who wakes me up with a kiss every morning, sigh, the extravagant hope of a single dog!" A minute later, Qi Chang'an reposted the Weibo and commented, "I'll fulfill your extravagant hope." Seeing the #Xu Luoyang and Qi Chang'an Coupling# strongly landing on the top of the hot search list, Xu Luoyang was so startled that he dropped his phone. Picking up the phone, he replied with a frown, "Can I just stop sleeping from now on?" In the evening, Qi Chang'an checked his follow list and found Xu Luoyang's alternate account had updated another Weibo, "I’ve caught the interest of a monster, and he said he wants to wake me up with a kiss every morning! I’m so panicked!!

Chu Yi, a fresh-faced young star in the entertainment industry, boasts stunning looks. However, he seems to have a knack for attracting toxic partners and cheaters. Every time he falls in love, he gives his all, only to end up being betrayed. Qin You’s childhood friend teases him, mocking how such a cold and ruthless man turns into an overprotective mother hen the moment he encounters Chu Yi. Uncle Qin doesn’t even bat an eyelid, responding, "I’m fine with it, so what?" As a dependable protector, Uncle Qin naturally can’t stand one thing: seeing Chu Yi get bullied. Protecting someone isn’t wrong, but why does it feel like something’s off between them? Later, Chu Yi, feeling the oddness, says, "Hey, Why don't you sexually harass me then?" Qin You replies, "If I ever hear you mention sexually harass again, I’ll break all three of your legs, got it?" Chu Yi is nearly in tears, thinking, Did you even get the point? As the saying goes, liking is indulgence, but love is restraint. Or in a more blunt way, liking is "stop sleeping and let’s party," while love is "stop partying and go to sleep."

Qiao Tong, who has been living alone abroad for many years, returns to China. Right after landing, she nearly runs into her destined partner, only to witness a public spectacle of a child being scolded—an event lauded by the people. Assuming it was just a fleeting encounter, she thinks it would vanish from her world. But as soon as she gets in the car, she receives a private message from a stranger...

【Warning】 The female lead has a pathological psychological disorder, so her mindset isn't normal—extremely sensitive, fragile, and emotionally conflicted. Proceed with caution. If it's not to your taste, quit in time. The author won't be responsible if you get annoyed (hands on hips). 【CP】 Innocent, gentle younger partner × Secretly affectionate, tsundere older boss A single agreement bound Xia An in marriage to a stranger—a mature, stunning woman with an ethereal presence, yet cold as ice. Before marriage— Ye Jin: "This is just a contractual marriage. We won’t interfere in each other’s private lives, and I don’t mind if you date others during this time." Xia An: "Understood." After marriage— Ye Jin: "Does he like you?" Ye Jin: "Why aren’t you home yet? I’ll pick you up after late shifts from now on." Ye Jin: "Don’t misunderstand. There’s nothing between her and me." ... Xia An: "President Ye, what happened to no interference in private lives?"

30-year-old Liang Xinhe is ending a seven-year relationship with her unfaithful partner, while 36-year-old Ning Xi is finally parting ways with a on-and-off lover after over a decade. Then, the two meet. At first glance, both are a mess. Believing this to be just an insignificant passing moment in their lives, they don’t realize it’s actually the beginning. **Liang Xinhe**: *"I keep pressing down the snow in my heart—too pure, too close to spring."* **Ning Xi**: *"This world’s love affairs flicker like sudden sparrows darting past."* — *from "I Love You" by Yu Xiuhua*

The August sun at noon is so glaring it makes people dizzy. Jiang Chu leans on the railing at the exit, impatiently twirling his phone, deciding to wait just five more minutes. Five minutes later, he turns around, and a pair of dusty flip-flops stops in front of him. Following the flip-flops upward, he sees red sweatpants with white stripes on both sides, a counterfeit T-shirt that prints 'Adidas' as 'Ada,' a workman's bag slung over one shoulder like a rope, and a pair of cold, sharp black eyes, with a piece of straw tangled in the messy hair. "Qin Zui?" Jiang Chu can't help but raise an eyebrow, thinking this guy looks like a stray dog. Qin Zui's mouth twitches slightly in caution, staring at Jiang Chu, and he flatly replies, "Yeah." "I'm your... brother." Jiang Chu looks at him for a moment, then nods, speechless. "Let's go. My dad and your mom are waiting for you at the restaurant." As he turns away, he notices a circle of dried sweat stains on the back of Qin Zui's black T-shirt.

On the day Liang Tong went to visit his sister at the hospital, he encountered a handsome doctor with rosy lips and white teeth. Upon asking his assistant, he learned that the doctor’s surname was Qiu, and his full name was Qiu Mengchang. Qiu Mengchang. Not only was he good-looking, but his name was also pleasing to the ear. It started with his appearance and ended with his charm—Liang Tong was no exception to falling for it. Unfortunately, Liang Tong lacked experience in romance, and Dr. Qiu was perfect in every way except for being incredibly hard to flirt with. Everyone said Dr. Qiu prioritized his career and had no intention of dating, but later, that notion no longer held true for Liang Tong. Gentle and handsome doctor (top) x reserved and appearance-conscious CEO (bottom).

Lu Qiaowei’s fiancé cheated on her with a stunningly beautiful woman. Heterochromatic eyes, mixed-race, a renowned gemstone appraiser in the country—rumor has it her family owns diamond mines. Marrying her would mean generations of descendants wouldn’t have to work hard for the next hundred years. Reading this, Lu Qiaowei’s fingers trembled. A woman this amazing—why should *you* get her first? On the day of the breakup, Lu Qiaowei first kicked the scumbag to the curb, then pinned the woman against the wall. Gazing into her gemstone-like eyes, she smirked, "What’s so great about a low-quality jerk? Look at me instead." "I’m sweet, charming, and driven." The woman lifted her gaze, slowly sliding a diamond ring onto Lu Qiaowei’s finger. "Done looking. Can I get a kiss now?" Her lips were a captivating shade of red. "Do you know how long I’ve waited for this day?" The scumbag, sprawled on the ground: "???" — "How long?" "Since roughly the moment diamonds first formed."

Xu Nian secretly likes someone. That person is Gu Rong—cold, aloof, and restrained, always appearing distant as ice. Though they often cross paths, they barely know each other and have hardly exchanged words. She thought their relationship would never go beyond this, until one day, she becomes Gu Rong’s landlord, sharing a roof and daily life with her. —*You are the dazzling fireworks, burning only for me.*

Third-rate actress Chen Ge finally lands her first job in a year—participating in a low-budget web show produced by an equally obscure team. However, her slightly more famous promotional CP subtly undermines her on-screen while pretending to support her.** **As Chen Ge wavers between quitting outright or enduring the humiliation for the paycheck, her promotional CP is suddenly replaced. The script gets a complete overhaul, and the once-forgotten web show explodes in popularity, frequently trending on social media.** **Not long after, Chen Ge receives an audition invitation for the lead role in a blockbuster film backed by a top-tier production team.** **Chen Ge: !!!** **Her new promotional CP: You're welcome. I’m just your long-admired, lowkey ‘white moonlight’ savior.** **Chen Ge: ???** **Since when did I have a ‘white moonlight’?** **Meanwhile, renowned screenwriter Luo Jingxi, at the desperate pleading of an old friend, joins the same web show as an ordinary participant. Upon arrival, she overhears a heartfelt confession from a minor actress:** **‘...I’ve admired her for years. No one could ever replace Luo Jingxi in my heart.’** **Only much later does Luo realize—the confession that stirred her cold heart was, in fact, wildly misinterpreted.**

1. Nan Xiaoxue is the most unattainable classical dance goddess in the entertainment industry. At eighteen, she claimed the title of "Prima," devoting herself solely to the stage and keeping to herself. An Chang is an unnoticed artifact restorer from the riverside town of Jiangnan, earning a meager salary, treading worn stone-paved paths daily, passing narrow canals dotted with rowboats. Damp, clinging rain. A secret kiss beneath bamboo lanterns. Unspoken tenderness upon a carved wooden bed. Yet it’s An Chang, this most ordinary nobody, who shares an entire rainy season’s intimacy with the dazzling Nan Xiaoxue. 2. Nan Xiaoxue’s celestial talent outshines any star, but those who know her understand her arrogance and icy aloofness. A staged romance with an ordinary river-town girl was only meant to help her embody the role of a "seductress" for a live dance drama. Such a fleeting tale should have remained within the rippling waters of the south. Yet back in Beicheng, the ethereal Nan Xian rests her porcelain chin in hand, her thoughts drifting to that river-town girl—tender arms like summer’s first lotus shoots, crisp and sweet as if biting into dewy freshness. Nan Xian narrows her eyes, wondering if she’s truly become that seductress after all— she wants to bite someone, to sink her teeth into that quiet yet honeyed river-town girl. *“A tale from the river town, where longing lingers in the rainy season.”*

The circle knows that Third Miss Wei has a cold demeanor and dislikes unnecessary affairs. Yet, no one expected her to return from a business trip to the Wang family with a young, inexperienced girl in tow. The entire Wei household grew curious, and even the butler couldn't help but give her a few extra glances. At the table, Third Miss' red lips moved slightly, her expression calm: "Is it good?" The girl timidly raised her eyes to meet hers, her voice soft: "Y-yes, it's good." Before she could finish, her cheeks flushed red. Third Miss chuckled, her aloof expression softening into a captivating radiance, leaving the girl momentarily dazed. Later— In the bedroom, Third Miss held the girl close when a sharp pain struck her neck: "Is it good?" The girl wrapped her arms tightly around her, her face still faintly red. But this time, there was no stutter in her voice as she smiled: "Delicious."

Qin Zheng is stunningly beautiful with countless suitors; during her school days, love letters filled her locker to the brim. Among them, one stood out—just a single sentence: *"It rained today."* She recognized the handwriting as Yun An's—the girl she loved for seven years, the one she had a passionate but tumultuous relationship with before being abandoned without a word. Furious, Qin Zheng tore the letter to pieces, only to meticulously piece it back together. She thought, *Even if I tear it, I’ll do it in front of Yun An when she finally shows up.* She waited and waited, but Yun An never came. Instead, she received 98 more letters from her. Turns out, that first letter wasn’t a love note—it was a suicide letter. --- **[Married Life Skit]** Qin Zheng adores strawberries. She believes her childhood deprivation of them left an indelible craving, making her insatiable as an adult. Learning this, Yun An planted half their yard with strawberries. After work, Qin Zheng often lounges in the garden, picking and nibbling. One evening, Yun An returned home to find Qin Zheng sprawled on the sofa, staring listlessly at the yard. She approached, asking, *"No strawberries today?"* *"Ate them all,"* Qin Zheng mumbled. Yun An glanced at the garden—every ripe berry was gone. Seeing Qin Zheng’s sulky expression, she took her hand and led her back to their room. *"What are you doing?"* Qin Zheng asked, confused. Yun An pulled her close. *"Planting strawberries."* --- The next morning, Qin Zheng crawled out of bed for water and caught sight of red marks peppering her skin. She bit her lip. *Why does Yun An love strawberries even more than I do?*