The Early Spring 早春晴朗 by 姑娘别哭

Every woman probably goes through a period like this: ordinary, obedient, well-behaved, an anonymous person in the eyes of strangers, a dim star who is neither here nor there in his life.

But that’s just a phase. Later, she shines like the sun—dazzling, brilliant—but she no longer loves you.

Standing in the icy snow of the northern lands, Luan Nian’s hair and eyebrows are frosted with cold. His breath turns into vapor as he speaks: “Shang Zhitao, let’s start over from scratch? From the moment we first met.”

Content Warning: Neither of the protagonists is a conventional “C” type character (not clichéd or overly idealized).

Content Tags: Urban Romance

Search Keywords: Main characters: Shang Zhitao, Luan Nian | Supporting characters: Song Qiuhán, Chen Kuannián | Others:

One-sentence Summary: I no longer love you.

Theme: You must strive to succeed.

Recommendation: Shang Zhitao, a woman with an ordinary academic background, accidentally lands a job at a world-class advertising agency, becoming a rookie in the workplace. On her first day, her sharp-tongued boss, Luan Nian, advises her to quit. Enduring immense pressure, she continuously improves herself, overcoming numerous workplace challenges, and eventually becomes an independent and capable employee. Along the way, she falls in love with Luan Nian. However, after six years of being together, misunderstandings arise, and she leaves without saying goodbye. When they meet again, she has returned to her hometown, opened a restaurant, and become the small boss of an event company, living a carefree life.

Written in a documentary style, this novel depicts the growth journey of a girl while showcasing a realistic portrayal of the workplace. The author doesn’t use flowery language but instead straightforwardly narrates the different fates of various characters, deeply analyzing their growth processes. The circumstances of the minor characters in the book evoke both sympathy and reflection, presenting a raw and heartfelt story worth reading.