Time with Close Friends

MYHDSep 2025

2.5

Word count: 85K words
Chapters: 26

Summary

The September breeze still carried the lingering warmth of late summer, rolling up leaves from the camphor trees and dropping them gently at the gate of Mingde Middle School. Lin Xiao, lugging a backpack half a size wider than herself and clutching a stack of newly issued textbooks, ran stumbling toward the classroom building like a little penguin blown about by the wind. She had stayed up late the night before to finish her summer homework, nearly overslept that morning, and now had only one thought in her head—"Don't be late"—so she never noticed the figure slowly approaching around the corner of the corridor ahead.

Editor's review

Set against the start of the school term at Mingde Middle School, Best Friends Forever depicts Lin Xiao's hurried but true-to-life campus days in delicate strokes, opening with a vivid, highly visual scene. Centered on friendship, growth, and everyday moments in a youthful school setting, the book moves at a brisk pace and carries an easy, grounded humor—well suited to light reading in spare moments. The author excels at revealing character through small details, such as rushing to finish homework, nearly being late, and running while clutching textbooks, making it easy for readers to step into the protagonist's shoes and relate. As a campus novel, it relies not on intense conflict but on authenticity and warmth, appealing to readers who want to revisit school memories or find a light, comforting read. Slow down while reading and pay attention to the subtle shifts in emotion during characters' interactions; you will better appreciate the weight of the words "best friend."

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy coming-of-age campus stories and want to revisit the atmosphere of middle school
Young office workers in need of light, comforting reading to relieve everyday stress
Student readers interested in friendship and growth who prefer slice-of-life narratives
Aspiring writers who can learn from its scene-setting and character introductions

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer plot-driven, fast-paced suspense or grand narratives
Mature readers with little interest in school settings who seek serious social critique

Reading tips

Best read in short segments during commutes or before bed, one or two chapters at a time, keeping a relaxed mood.
Watch the details in Lin Xiao's interactions with classmates and note how the friendship thread is laid.
Keep a reading journal of campus scenes that resonate with you, so you can revisit them later.

版权信息
第一章青春序章·高中剪影
第二章青春序章·大学初绽
第三章青春序章·毕业分岔
第四章职场初遇·上海的咖啡
第五章职场初遇·北京的颜料
第六章职场初遇·小城的粉笔
第七章职场日常·每周视频夜
第八章职场惊喜·生日的惦念
第九章职场遗憾·错过的开业展
第十章职场日常·忙碌的间隙
第十一章人生节点·订婚的请柬
第十二章人生缺席·婚礼的背影
第十三章职场晋升·忙碌的岔路
第十四章生活变化·怀孕的消息
第十五章职场压力·沉默的牵挂
第十六章人生喜悦·宝宝的诞生
第十七章短暂相聚·匆忙的告别
第十八章渐行渐远·群里的沉默
第十九章擦肩而过·工作室的门口
第二十章意外重逢·医院的走廊
第二十一章三人重聚·餐厅的畅谈
第二十二章敞开心扉·未说的惦念
第二十三章记挂的证明·日常的温暖
第二十四章重要时刻·画展的“挚友”
第二十五章岁月情深·永不褪色

FAQ

Is this book suitable for middle school students?

Yes. The story is set on a middle school campus and revolves around the first days of the term and getting along with classmates. The language is light and the plot close to students' lives, so middle schoolers will easily relate. That said, students should read it in their spare time so it does not interfere with their regular study schedule.

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

Yes. The book opens naturally with the first day of school, and character relationships unfold gradually from the start. It does not rely on earlier works, so new readers can dive right in. If you like the style, you can look into the author's other books afterward.

Is the pace slow or fast?

The overall pace is brisk and slice-of-life. It is driven not by intense conflict but by everyday details and character interactions. It suits readers who enjoy a slow-burn, atmospheric read; if you are used to fast-paced, plot-heavy stories, you may need to adjust your expectations.

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About the author

MYHD Author

MYHD is a Chinese web author with an unusually broad range of subjects. Public information about the author is limited: real name, nationality, and dates of birth and death have not been disclosed, while the existing body of work numbers 255 titles. Representative works such as Needle's Point Hides the Blade, Life Code: The Medical AI Forbidden Zone, and The Ark Protocol show the author often exploring the boundaries of technology and ethics within science fiction and suspense. Works like The Behavior Code of Huiming Middle School, I Restore Artifacts in a Museum, and Faint Light on a Rainy Night instead turn to the details of school life, cultural relics, and everyday experience. The recurring categories—social fiction, science fiction, otherworldly continents, modern romance, and time-travel alternate worlds—span both the real and the fantastic. Titles such as Rebirth of the Warp and Weft: A Commoner's Stirring Return and Breaking Free from Fine Silk further reveal a fondness for historical settings and turning points in characters' fates. On the whole, MYHD is known for high output and thematic variety, placing concrete textures of life within genre narratives; the sheer number of works stands out among comparable authors.