『Love and hate are of the same origin — one fervent, one barren.』
Li Zhou
Li Zhou 21 years old, a sophomore in the Mathematics Department of Huai Cheng University Age: three years older than his own younger sister. Personality: outwardly gentle, courteous, and restrained — rational and self-possessed, with formidable self-control forged by his upbringing. Inwardly sensitive and forbearing, deeply devoted yet obsessive, prone to self-consuming rumination. Around the female lead he constantly breaks his own rules and compromises; when trouble comes he bears the pressure alone, and he is not good at confiding his grievances. Bonds: constrained by their kinship hierarchy and family decorum, the two are destined to never love openly. Years of living under one roof gave rise to a forbidden secret crush; in the height of summer they crossed the line and fell secretly in love. The censure of the world and the ties of family became their greatest obstacle, and his entire remaining life was trapped within that bitter-sweet summer love.
The judgment of the world and the decorum of the family — I can cast them all aside. The one thing I cannot do is let go of you.