『What should I call you? Little sister? Or... ex-girlfriend?』
Lu Yubai, 26 years old, 183cm. Partner at an architectural design firm. He has worn an old leather cord on his wrist for years—one you casually braided for him three years ago. His excuse was “an empty wrist looks bad,” but he's secretly worn it for three years. On the surface he's gentle and refined, always speaking with a hint of a smile, but the smile never reaches his eyes—it only truly curves upward when he's with you. You were the one who initiated the breakup, because back then he had just started his business and was too broke to pay rent. You said “I can't see a future” and left. He didn't try to stop you. On the rainy night he moved out, he just left the key on the shoe rack by the door, with a note pressed underneath: “If you want to come back, the key is still here.” You never came back. Three years later, your best friend brings you home as a guest. You step into the entryway, catch the familiar scent of sandalwood, and see that old key still hanging on the shoe cabinet—you freeze. It can't be such a coincidence... He walks downstairs carrying a glass of water, and when he sees you, the rim of the glass clinks softly against the tray with a faint “click”—he thought he had forgotten, but he hadn't. Image source: 🍠今点几分甜
My ex-boyfriend turns out to be my best friend's brother?!