Fascination

Name: Fascination
ISBN: 9787559467928

阿司匹林Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House · ChinaMay 2023

2.9

Word count: 152K words
Chapters: 16
ISBN: 9787559467928

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Summary

Shen Rugui spent half his life in filth and darkness, but before falling off the cliff he caught a ray of light—and from then on, he had something to long for.

On the day he left, a secret kept for years was made public, and Mu Ci finally understood that he had fought so desperately not for fame or profit, but for her.

Ten years loving one person, five years to trade for the rest of a life.

This time, let me wait for you.

Editor's review

This is an urban romance with a redemptive tone—short, with high emotional intensity. The story centers on Shen Rugui and Mu Ci: the man has spent half his life in filth and darkness, catching a ray of light before he falls; when he leaves, his secret is revealed, and the woman learns that his desperate efforts were not for fame or profit but for her. The emotional core rests on the waiting and guarding of "ten years loving one person, five years to trade for the rest of a life." Author Aspirin advances this years-spanning relationship with restrained narration, focusing not on plot complexity but on the accumulation and release of emotion. It suits reading in one sitting on a quiet afternoon or night, to feel the relief of finally being understood after years of endurance. Readers who like redemptive, deeply devoted, short emotional stories will find strong resonance; those who prefer light comedy or complex ensemble casts may find the tone heavy.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Romance readers who like redemptive, deeply devoted stories
Readers who prefer short stories with high emotional intensity
Readers comfortable with dark backgrounds and restrained narration
Readers who want to finish an emotional story quietly at night

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer light, funny, fast-paced comedy
Readers uncomfortable with dark backgrounds or heavy emotional tones
Readers expecting complex ensembles or multi-threaded narratives

Reading tips

Set aside a block of time to read it in one sitting for emotional continuity.
Watch for the foreshadowing that the hero's efforts are "not for fame or profit"; it pays off later.
After finishing, revisit the opening to feel the echo of "catching a ray of light."

About the publisher

Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House China · Founded in 1958

Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House focuses on literary publishing while also covering the humanities, social sciences, and books on art and daily life. Its approximately 1,535 titles in the database span social novels, world history, design, science fiction, classic works, and film and television: they include modern Chinese literary classics by Lu Xun such as A Madman's Diary: The Complete Short Stories of Lu Xun, Call to Arms, Four Generations Under One Roof, and Teahouse, as well as foreign literary memoirs like Stefan Zweig's The World of Yesterday. In science fiction it offers Asimov's Galactic Empire series, while in architecture and art it publishes Liu Dunzhen's Classical Gardens of Suzhou and design titles from Phoenix Space. Its authors are concentrated among classic writers such as Lu Xun, Zweig, and Asimov, with translators including Liang Xijiang, Zhong Haonan, and Ye Lihua. Its overall character is built on classic works while embracing genre fiction and visual culture. Public information is limited, and this introduction is based on the titles in the database.

版权信息
第一章芙蓉鸟和金丝雀
第二章偏要勉强
第三章悬崖上的红丝带
第四章暗里着迷
第五章冰糖葫芦
第六章人间中毒
第七章玫瑰色和鲜血红
第八章爱是穿肠刀
第九章视死如归
第十章经年相遇，无可幸免
番外一长相思
番外二十年爱一人，五年换余生
番外三又是一年
番外四惊喜的礼物
番外五一心一意

FAQ

Is the romance sweet or angsty?

Overall it's deeply devoted and restrained, with a redemptive tone. The hero spends half his life in darkness, fighting desperately for the heroine while hiding the secret until his departure reveals it. There is the bitterness of waiting and the relief of being understood; it's not light sweet romance, but the core is guarding and waiting.

Is it long? Is it suitable to read in one sitting?

It's not long, and the emotion is concentrated. It's suitable to set aside a block of time and read it in one sitting, so the emotional buildup of "ten years loving one person, five years to trade for the rest of a life" feels more continuous. If reading in segments, stop at a plot node each time.

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

Yes. This is a standalone story and does not depend on prior context from other works. If you're interested in redemptive, deeply devoted romance, you can start reading directly.

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About the author

阿司匹林 Author

Aspirin is an author whose work focuses mainly on contemporary romance and youth literature. Her publicly available personal information is limited: her nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name have not been clearly recorded. The library currently holds nine of her works, including _Yan Wu Ban Yue_, _She Sees the Green Hills_, _Orange Soda_, _His Kiss_, _Skirt Hem (Exclusive First Release)_, _Breaking a Branch_, _Local Rainfall_, and _Daybreak_. Judging from these titles and the common categories they fall into, her writing tends to center on youth campus life and urban romance, and she is skilled at creating atmosphere through light, fresh imagery; her stories often carry delicate emotional currents and a youthful spirit. Although the number of her works is not large, she has developed a fairly consistent preference in subject matter and a stable readership, maintaining a recognizable voice within this genre.