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The Evening Star Meets the Scorching Sun

Rating 2.9
Word count
173K words
Chapters
13
ISBN
9787221147707

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Summary

Can all the "bad guys" in this world ever be caught? Tang Shu doesn't know—he only knows he will press forward on this path without looking back. Fortunately, he also meets the person willing to search for the truth alongside him. Tang Shu: "I can't do without you—body and soul." Ji Qingzhou: "Step aside, you're blocking the clue."

Editor's review

*Evening Star Meets the Blazing Sun* places the obsession with uncovering the truth and the bond of walking side by side on the same narrative line; Tang Shu's "pressing forward without looking back" and Ji Qingzhou's cool deflating remarks form a partnership full of tension. The book's readability comes mainly from two things: the suspense generated by the case's progression, and the emotional arc of the two moving from cooperation to mutual reliance. The dialogue is concise and the pace is brisk, suiting readers who want light suspense and a romance line in one book. Lines like Ji Qingzhou's "you're blocking the clue" give the heavy subject a sense of ease, while Tang Shu's blunt confessions supply emotional intensity. Overall it is not a grand narrative but closer to a character-relationship-driven genre novel, suitable for continuous reading in fragmented time such as commuting or before sleep, and for readers who like dual-strong partnerships and growing together.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Genre-fiction readers who like light suspense running alongside a romance line
  • Readers who prefer dual-strong partnerships and the setup of searching for the truth together
  • People who want light, continuous reading on the commute or before bed
  • Readers interested in blunt confessions and cold-faced snarky banter

Not a good fit for

  • Readers expecting rigorous honkaku mystery and complex tricks
  • Pure-suspense readers who do not accept a romance line taking up a large portion
  • Readers who prefer slow-paced, literary narration

Reading tips

  1. First read continuously by chapter until the two formally partner up, then judge whether it suits your taste
  2. Keep case clues and emotional progression in separate notes to follow the dual-line rhythm
  3. Slow down at dialogue-dense passages and notice the differences in the characters' tones
  4. After finishing, revisit the opening to appreciate the resonance brought by the change in their relationship

About the publisher

Guizhou People's Publishing House China · Founded in 1951

Guizhou People's Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher based in Guizhou, with publishing directions covering architecture, foreign literature, Eastern philosophy and history. Its library currently holds 232 titles, including representative works such as Liang Sicheng's A History of Chinese Architecture, Yasunari Kawabata's Snow Country, The Old Capital, The Izu Dancer and Thousand Cranes, Mou Zongsan's Nineteen Lectures on Chinese Philosophy, Jiang Tingfu's Modern Chinese History and Rashomon. Its author resources span architecture, foreign literature and philosophical studies. These titles show that the press both introduces foreign literary classics, including Japanese literature, and continues to publish academic and general-interest works on Chinese architectural history, Chinese philosophy and modern history, reflecting a publishing profile that balances Chinese and foreign works and combines classics with accessible reading. Public information on its fuller publishing history and key series is limited, so no speculation is offered here.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 楔子 绝对不能忘
  3. 第一章 你好,季医生
  4. 第二章 送你回家
  5. 第三章 我们不熟
  6. 第四章 眼中的宠溺
  7. 第五章 我要追你了
  8. 第六章 你心里的我
  9. 第七章 我会保护你
  10. 第八章 乌云过境
  11. 第九章 所见即深渊
  12. 第十章 星星坠落时
  13. 尾声 未来是道光

FAQ

Is this book pure suspense or more romance-leaning?
From the synopsis, searching for the truth is the main framework, but the progression of Tang Shu and Ji Qingzhou's relationship is equally important content, and the two are intertwined. If you want pure deduction, you may feel there is too much romance; if you like partner romance, the reading experience will be smoother.
Can I read it directly without having read the author's other works?
Yes. This is a standalone story; the characters and plot do not depend on previous works. It is recommended to read the first few chapters to confirm whether the narrative pace and dialogue style suit you before deciding whether to read it through continuously.
Is it suitable for reading in one sitting?
The length and pace suit continuous reading, but clues and character relationships need attention. If time is limited, you can read in chapter segments and review the direction of the clues at the end of each segment to avoid losing the thread later.

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About the author

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Shi Wei is an author for whom only limited public information is available: nationality, dates of birth and death, and an English name cannot currently be confirmed. Even so, several works offer readers a sense of this author's writing. The library holds three titles by Shi Wei: Where Do the Clouds Come From, The Final Journey, and Evening Star Meets the Bright Sun. Judging by their common categories, the works span youth literature, prose and miscellaneous writings, and contemporary romance, with themes tending toward emotional experience and personal growth. The style is delicate and restrained, unfolding feeling through everyday moments and relationships. Though the subjects vary, the books share a sustained attention to life stages, partings, and encounters. The titles of the representative works also suggest reflection on origins, endings, and warm moments, showing that the author retains a personal voice within genre writing. Because biographical and reflective materials are lacking, nothing can yet be said about influences, personal history, or writing philosophy; readers may approach the works directly to appreciate the style.

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