Chapter 21
On his way home, Su Qingci spotted an old woman selling roasted sweet potatoes. Her back was hunched, her face […]
When diagnosed with a terminal illness, Su Qingci believed it was retribution.
He was gloomy and obsessive, loving Pei Jingchen with a mad, frenzied passion. Through threats and enticements, he forced Pei Jingchen into a relationship.
Cruel and jealous, he forbade Pei Jingchen from having many friends, constantly checking up on him, throwing tantrums even if he came home a little late.
So he deserved to be despised by Pei Jingchen.
Staring at the man’s cold, hard face and icy gaze, Su Qingci resorted to playing the victim: “I’m sick.”
The man snorted derisively. “Make up a better excuse this time.”
Su Qingci gave a bitter laugh. Fine, it was all his fault.
He decided to break up with him, to set Pei Jingchen free.
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Pei Jingchen knew Su Qingci well. To get his attention, Su Qingci would stop at nothing.
Ignoring him, Pei Jingchen focused solely on his career.
But when he returned triumphantly to China with a billion-dollar contract in hand, he learned Su Qingci had been admitted to the ICU…
After two weeks of emergency treatment, Su Qingci narrowly escaped death, his spirit broken and his body emaciated.
Pei Jingchen moved into his home.
He washed his clothes, cooked his meals, cleaned the house, fetched water, brought him clothes, and administered his medicine punctually.
Su Qingci refused to eat.
So Pei Jingchen resorted to unconventional methods to feed him.
By the end of each struggle, both were breathless and utterly exhausted.
Su Qingci closed his eyes: ” What’s the point of this?”
Pei Jingchen wiped the medicine from the corner of his mouth: “Didn’t you say you wanted to cling to me forever? The fortune-teller said I’ll live to ninety.”
When they were young, Pei Jingchen had spoken for ages beneath the slide before finally reaching out his hand, pulling the shy, fragile boy out.
Pei Jingchen understood that the moment the boy offered his hand, he had offered his entire self.
Gloomy Beauty (Receiver) X Domestic God/Boss (Attacker)
Reunited After a Broken Mirror / Redemption / Happy Ending
Neither the attacker nor the receiver are perfect characters. Expect bittersweet, heart-wrenching moments. Reader discretion advised.
Author’s wild imagination run amok—enjoy the ride!
Content Tags: Power Couple, Urban, Sole Obsession, Reconciliation, Heaven’s Chosen One, Serious Drama
Protagonist Perspective: Su Qingci Interacts with Pei Jingchen
One-Sentence Summary: Main Story Concluded—Reconciliation at the Crematorium
Theme: Love the world, love yourself
On his way home, Su Qingci spotted an old woman selling roasted sweet potatoes. Her back was hunched, her face […]
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As the New Year approached, the capital—the center of political and cultural life—grew desolate and quiet. Passing by Wulin Café,
By then, he too would be free. One in heaven, one in hell—our paths diverged long ago. Why force what
At Kennedy International Airport, Pei Jingchen waited in the VIP lounge. When he received Chen Cancan’s call, he briefly inquired
When Su Qingci woke up early, he saw Wu Lü wishing him a Happy New Year on WeChat. Only then
Pei Jingchen had to go on a business trip to Japan and couldn’t stay home for the New Year. He’d
The nurse knocked softly. “Visiting hours are over!” The ICU wasn’t as oppressive or even eerie as ordinary people imagined.
Two days later, Su Qingci was transferred to a regular ward. Annalise arrived again with fresh flowers. Without asking if
Su Qingci hadn’t spoken this much in one breath since being hospitalized. As if drained of his vital energy, he
A month later, Su Qingci was ready to be discharged. When Wu Lü arrived carrying two large fruit baskets, Su
Su Qingci woke before five. Weak from major surgery, he’d fallen asleep quickly but woke early as usual. He resolved
Pei Jingchen froze. Su Qingci continued, “How many years have we been together? How you despised me, ignored me, subjected
Su Qingci set down his paintbrush. The egg custard sat within easy reach—a midnight snack Pei Jingchen had prepared for
Pei Jingchen glanced at Su Qingci and inevitably caught sight of the painting he was working on. Pei Jingchen couldn’t
After finishing his painting, Su Qingci felt no physical fatigue. He sipped the red date soy milk Pei Jingchen had
For several nights in a row, Pei Jingchen suffered from severe insomnia. Even after staying awake for three or four
The freshly baked mung bean cakes had crispy outer layers and soft, fluffy fillings—sweet and fragrant. Su Qingci ate two
The same setting, even the same time of afternoon. Su Qingci glanced at the car clock. What a coincidence—exactly the