From First Encounter to the Rest of Life

老李不开车Nov 2021

3.4

Word count: 163K words
Chapters: 63

Summary

Fei Yiming is a senior partner at an internet company, one of the industry's most eligible bachelors, and a food blogger whose hands alone—never his face—have won him legions of devoted fans. Yun Ruolan is a dedicated military doctor who saves lives and heals the wounded, a fiery standout in the ranks, and a quiet, diligent student who follows his cooking videos. After five years apart, they meet again. The old misunderstanding remains unresolved, and painful memories are still vivid. Yet when faced with the choice between a long heart-to-heart talk and going their separate ways, their decision is surprisingly the same: Let's go! Let's get the marriage certificate!

Editor's review

This is a briskly paced urban romance with a striking setup. The biggest draw is the contrast between the two leads: one is a senior partner at an internet company and a food blogger who has won countless fans with nothing but his hands on camera; the other is a dedicated military doctor and a quiet, diligent student who follows his cooking videos. The misunderstanding and painful memories from five years ago remain unresolved, yet after they reunite, their decision between a long heart-to-heart talk and going their separate ways is surprisingly the same—getting the marriage certificate. The story links reunion after long separation, an unresolved misunderstanding, and a whirlwind marriage, with emotions advancing directly. It suits readers who want to easily sink into a romance story during their commute or before bed. As you read, pay attention to the identity mismatch as the two move from "blogger and student" separated by a screen to a real-life reunion—this is key to understanding their emotional tension. Overall it leans toward sweet urban romance and does not aim for the weight of realism; readers can choose according to their own taste.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Urban romance readers who enjoy reunion after long separation, misunderstandings, and whirlwind marriage setups
Those looking for a light, sweet story for commuting or bedtime reading
Readers interested in the contrasting combination of a food blogger and a military doctor
Light-novel readers who prefer brisk pacing and directly advancing emotions

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer serious realism and plots that stay close to real life
Those not interested in romance tropes such as whirlwind marriage and misunderstandings driving the plot
Readers hoping for in-depth professional depiction or specialized military-medical details

Reading tips

Accept the whirlwind marriage setup first, then focus on how the two leads' feelings change after their reunion.
Pay attention to the food-video thread, which links the identity mismatch before and after the five-year gap.
It works well read in a few relaxed sittings; don't dwell on how realistic the misunderstanding details are.
After finishing, you can look back on each character's five years apart to understand what drives their decision to get the marriage certificate.

版权信息
1.你赶紧给我找个女朋友回来
2.我不是你肚子里的蛔虫
3.带个男人回家
4.走吧，钢铁侠
5.我要租你一辈子
6.不要瞎看，赶紧开车
7.心有猛虎，细嗅蔷薇
8.不然我们打个赌吧
9.脑子进水了吧
10.实实在在的单身狗
11.这次算是破镜重圆
12.无疾而终的初恋
13.你现在也是一家之主了
14.你可不要骗我啊
15.没有梦想和咸鱼有什么区别
16.你在这里等我
17.不是亲情而是爱情
18.一个惨字了得
19.什么坎坷和困难都能过去
20.我不是你的亲哥哥
21.我们都快认识十年了
22.你喝多了，我送你回家
23.上梁不正下梁歪
24.我有一个喜欢了很久的人
25.只是一个酸木瓜而已
26.男儿有泪不轻弹
27.我不知道该怎么面对你
28.心事都写在脸上了
29.有了新欢，忘了旧爱
30.不要被美色所迷惑
31.往后余生都是你
32.总有新人换旧颜
33.秀恩爱，凉得快
34.我可没你那么小心眼儿
35.这是什么“毒鸡汤”
36.婚后生活，甜蜜又平淡
37.缠缠绵绵地秀翻了一众单身狗
38.真的是一个说到做到的人
39.听你的语气不对劲啊
40.怕你和别人跑了
41.男人至死是少年
42.如果有时间就回来看我吧
43.多少故事无人倾听
44.俯仰皆是无奈
45.我走九十九步，剩下的一步你来走
46 原来你也在这里
47.想忘记有多难
48.不知人间疾苦
49.怎料事与愿违
50.明明深爱着你
51.请你再靠近一点
52.你陪在身边就很好
53.求生欲绝对满分
54.失恋后遗症
55.你长得真丑
56.你是在求婚么
57.一起走过的日子
58.对不起，请等等
59.像我这样的人
60.从背后抱住你
61.心很空，你能懂
62.从初遇到余生

FAQ

I haven't read the author's other works. Can I start with this one?

Yes. This is a standalone story with its own main characters and plot; no prior reading is needed. Start from the beginning and you can follow the relationship changes before and after the five-year gap.

Is the story sweet or angsty?

It leans sweet overall. Although there are painful memories from the five-year separation and the unresolved misunderstanding, the two decide to get the marriage certificate soon after reuniting, and the emotions advance directly. The bitter parts serve more as background setup and are not the main source of angst.

Do the leads' professions carry much weight in the book?

The professional setups are mainly used to create identity contrast and plot opportunities, such as the dynamic between the food blogger's videos and his military-doctor student following them. The story's focus remains on the emotional line between the two, and professional details are given limited space.

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About the author

老李不开车 Author

Lao Li Bu Kaiche is a Chinese author who publishes under a pen name. Public information is limited, and details such as real name, nationality, and dates of birth and death remain undisclosed. Seventeen of the author's works are currently held in the collection, spanning modern romance, youth literature, and social fiction. Representative titles include From First Meeting to the Rest of Our Lives and its sequel and two-volume edition, the Fei Yi Bu Ke series (including parts one and two and the three-volume edition), as well as I Turned the Second Male Lead into the Male Lead and When Love Meets a Science Guy. Judging from these titles and categories, the author excels at portraying the emotional entanglements and youthful growth of urban men and women, often handling romantic relationships in a light, humorous tone and weaving in medical, scientific, and other professional or knowledge-based elements to create a narrative style that appeals to contemporary readers.