The Returning South Wind

白毛浮绿Jun 2026

3.0

Word count: 107K words
Chapters: 73

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Summary

[Modern urban romance + childhood sweethearts + ambiguous push-and-pull + sweet doting]

[Prickly beauty Jiang Nanshuang VS gentle jealousy Han Zheng]

Han Zheng and Jiang Nanshuang grew up together, their bond only ever good, and they hardly ever fought. The only time they nearly broke ties was upon hearing that Jiang Nanshuang had gotten a boyfriend while he was away.

"Quite something, huh—the moment I take my eyes off you, you get a boyfriend?"

"Can't help it, that's just how I am. If it bothers you, I could go get a couple more another day."

What was once a blurry bond warms up in the humid air of the returning-south damp, and the childhood sweethearts finally confess their love through rounds of ambiguous push-and-pull...

Editor's review

Returning South Damp is a modern urban romance that writes the weather into the characters' relationships: the damp of the returning-south season is not just backdrop but a slow-permeating catalyst, blurring the line between Han Zheng and Jiang Nanshuang until it bleeds open. Author Baimao Fulü captures the most moving part of the childhood-sweethearts trope—not the spark of first sight, but the tacit understanding built through long companionship and the testing that dares not be spoken aloud. Jiang Nanshuang's prickly beauty and Han Zheng's gentle jealousy form a light tension; the one near-breakup conflict lands on the childish possessiveness of "she got a boyfriend while he was away," with dialogue short, barbed, and unable to hide its care, the rhythm of ambiguous push-and-pull handled briskly and readably. The overall tone leans sweet-doting, with light conflict—well suited to flipping through a few chapters on the commute or before bed, enjoying that soggy, sticky atmosphere that still makes you smile. If you expect complex character arcs or realistic depth, it may feel thin; but as a clearly defined urban sweet-doting romance, it does what it sets out to do.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Modern urban romance readers who like the childhood-sweethearts setup
Those who prefer ambiguous push-and-pull and sweet interactions, seeking light reading
Novel lovers looking for short commute or bedtime reading
Readers partial to the pairing of a prickly heroine and a gentle, jealous hero

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting complex character arcs and depth on real-world issues
Those who dislike sweet-doting formulas and ambiguous push-and-pull
People who prefer strong conflict and fast-paced plotting

Reading tips

Read at a chapter-by-chapter pace; the tension of ambiguous push-and-pull suits two or three chapters at a time, no need to binge
Watch how the returning-south damp descriptions correspond to the warming of their relationship—the humidity is the key clue to the atmosphere
After the near-breakup conflict, revisit earlier details of their interactions to appreciate the foreshadowing of possessiveness
For relaxation, treat it as bedtime reading; the short-chapter structure keeps it easy on the reader

版权信息
第1章骚包又惹眼
第2章好久不见，韩大律师
第3章舍不得跟她吵
第4章寂寞的夜，我好美
第5章让人很想亲上去
第6章借一下浴室
第7章湿漉漉的吻
第8章想跟他表白
第9章再试试看吧，蒋南霜
第10章韩征，快停下
第11章南霜，你叫叫我
第12章登堂入室
第13章小孩的话不能信
第14章嘴里喊着别人的名字
第15章小青梅很抢手
第16章他总是心软的
第17章好乖啊，蒋南霜
第18章不想和他带孩子
第19章他不会爱上她
第20章三个月的恋爱
第21章第一名
第22章比外面男人干净
第23章出差前的放纵
第24章消遣对象
第25章和他打视频
第26章不如韩征的不要
第27章欲求不满
第28章要不要一起去滑雪
第29章还不是男朋友
第30章没良心的女人
第31章祝他新婚快乐
第32章熟人恋爱
第33章想给他生孩子那种喜欢
第34章有点想他了
第35章一起过年好不好
第36章睡着了亲亲你
第37章跪着求他买的
第38章他亲自下厨
第39章怕怀孕吗
第40章他确实坏透了
第41章回南天
第42章好汉不提当年勇
第43章谁让你是好哥哥
第44章她不是想结婚的人
第45章爱他爱到离不开
第46章适合打光棍
第47章阴魂不散的男人
第48章试着抛下他
第49章一点也不好受
第50章少男心事
第51章你生气的样子真好看
第52章怎么闻都闻不够
第53章甜得人发酸
第54章正牌男友风
第55章连本带利还你
第56章给儿子点机会
第57章还没分，nb
第58章要对你多好眼里才只有我
第59章她百年后想跟你合葬
第60章不正常恋爱
第61章上梁不正下梁歪
第62章怎么就看上了你呢
第63章南霜，你要当妈妈了
第64章不给姜子淮养孩子
第65章产检
第66章当下圆满，就是万幸
第67章下个月跟他求婚
第68章他的誓词是蒋南霜
第69章求婚还是分手
第70章他一定是喝多了
第71章你要不要娶我
第72章真心和爱天地可鉴

FAQ

Is this book sweet-doting or angsty?

It leans sweet-doting overall. The main thread is the childhood sweethearts warming up in the humid returning-south atmosphere, confessing their love through rounds of ambiguous push-and-pull. The one near-breakup conflict also revolves around jealousy and possessiveness; the tone is light and not centered on heartbreak.

I haven't read the author's other works—can I start here directly?

Yes. The information indicates this is a standalone modern urban romance centered on the relationship between Han Zheng and Jiang Nanshuang, with no hint that other works must be read first to understand the characters or plot. You can jump right in.

What is the relationship setup between the male and female leads?

They are childhood sweethearts with a bond from growing up together, a relationship that only ever gets better and hardly ever leads to fights. Jiang Nanshuang is prickly and beautiful; Han Zheng is gentle but prone to jealousy. Their once-blurry bond warms in the returning-south damp atmosphere—a typical ambiguous push-and-pull relationship.

Is it suitable for reading in one sitting?

It's better suited to relaxed, split reading. The pace is brisk and the conflict light; the sweet interactions suit flipping through a few chapters on the commute or before bed. Reading it in one go is no obstacle, but reading in sessions preserves more of the anticipation of the ambiguous push-and-pull.

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About the author

白毛浮绿 Author

Bai Mao Fu Lü is an author of modern romance and youth literature active in Chinese online fiction. Publicly available information about the author is limited, and the real name, nationality, and dates of birth and death have not been disclosed. Nine of the author's works are currently held in the collection, including such representative titles as Yinxing Anlian (Secret Crush), Huanghun Xia (At Dusk), Buru Ta (Not as Good as Him), Zuoye Qingshu (Last Night's Love Letter), and Huinantian (The Damp Days). Several collections have also been published, among them the Bai Mao Fu Lü Modern Romance Trilogy, the two-volume Youth Campus Sweet Romance Set: Low Pitch + Secret Crush, and the eight-volume Urban Heartbeat Complete Collection: Citywide Love. The author's works are commonly classified as youth literature, quality fiction, and modern romance. Their themes center on campus life and urban relationships, delicately portraying the subtle emotions of secret crushes, heart flutterings, and personal growth, with a sweet, warm narrative tone imbued with a youthful atmosphere. The works often appear as boxed sets and series and have attracted a certain readership within their genre.