Red Wine and Green

Name: Red Wine and Green
ISBN: 9787559474926

Su TaJiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House · ChinaNov 2022

3.2

Word count: 228K words
Chapters: 64
ISBN: 9787559474926

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Summary

The heroine, Xia Deng, comes from a wealthy family, and her striking looks expose her to no small amount of gossip. Yet she remains indifferent to anything she does not care about. She assumes You Feng is like her—equally detached, with goals of his own—and that together they can stay out of each other's way. Perhaps they might even marry, which would mean fewer pointed remarks and more freedom to pursue what they love without distraction. What she does not know is that You Feng is desperately in love with her—how could he possibly let her not love him back? You Feng has loved Xia Deng for eight years, giving her all his tenderness and favoritism. His devotion stirs the waves within her heart, gradually warming her cool detachment. These two seemingly aloof, uninteresting people nonetheless kindle a love as fierce as fire.

Editor's review

Su Ta's Hongjiu Lü centers on Xia Deng and You Feng, two outwardly cool characters, unfolding an urban love story that moves from a默契 of mutual non-interference to rising emotional heat. The novel's appeal lies in the contrast between surface and interior: Xia Deng, judged for her striking looks, chooses detachment; You Feng, with eight years of unspoken love, uses tenderness and obsession to pry open her closed heart. The author uses the misunderstanding of "thinking they are the same kind" as the engine of emotional progression, letting two seemingly dull people strike a passionate spark. The narration emphasizes psychology and atmosphere, suited to readers who enjoy slow-burn, finely drawn emotion in their leisure reading. Its treatment of gossip, expectations of marriage, and self-fulfillment also invites reflection on the boundaries of intimate relationships. If you prefer direct, fast-paced sweet romance, the early buildup may feel long; but readers willing to follow the characters' inner shifts will find satisfaction in the later emotional release.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Urban romance readers who enjoy slow-burn, finely detailed psychological writing
Readers drawn to cool-toned characters and the secret-love-fulfilled trope
Readers who can accept a long buildup and savor gradual emotional development
Young readers who resonate with inner growth and relationship boundaries

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking fast-paced, high-conflict, wish-fulfillment fiction
Readers who prefer historical, fantasy, or other non-urban settings
Readers impatient with long secret crushes and misunderstanding-driven plots

Reading tips

Set aside uninterrupted reading time to follow the subtle shifts in the characters' psychology.
Pay attention to the difference between Xia Deng's perspective and You Feng's to better understand the tension of the misunderstanding.
At emotional turning points, revisit earlier details to appreciate the author's careful groundwork.
If the early pace feels slow, read the You Feng-related passages first to feel the emotional intensity.

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
第一章银河里的潜水艇（1）
第二章银河里的潜水艇（2）
第三章银河里的潜水艇（3）
第四章银河里的潜水艇（4）
第五章银河里的潜水艇（5）
第六章银河里的潜水艇（6）
第七章银河里的潜水艇（7）
第八章银河里的潜水艇（8）
第九章银河里的潜水艇（9）
第十章银河里的潜水艇（10）
第十一章作业中的飞行器（1）
第十二章作业中的飞行器（2）
第十三章作业中的飞行器（3）
第十四章作业中的飞行器（4）
第十五章作业中的飞行器（5）
第十六章作业中的飞行器（6）
第十七章作业中的飞行器（7）
第十八章作业中的飞行器（8）
第十九章作业中的飞行器（9）
第二十章作业中的飞行器（10）
第二十一章海听见风的声音（1）
第二十二章海听见风的声音（2）
第二十三章海听见风的声音（3）
第二十四章海听见风的声音（4）
第二十五章海听见风的声音（5）
第二十六章海听见风的声音（6）
第二十七章海听见风的声音（7）
第二十八章海听见风的声音（8）
第二十九章海听见风的声音（9）
第三十章海听见风的声音（10）
第三十一章风驻进海的眼睛（1）
第三十二章风驻进海的眼睛（2）
第三十三章风驻进海的眼睛（3）
第三十四章风驻进海的眼睛（4）
第三十五章风驻进海的眼睛（5）
第三十六章风驻进海的眼睛（6）
第三十七章风驻进海的眼睛（7）
第三十八章风驻进海的眼睛（8）
第三十九章风驻进海的眼睛（9）
第四十章风驻进海的眼睛（10）
第四十一章船灯偏离了航线（1）
第四十二章船灯偏离了航线（2）
第四十三章船灯偏离了航线（3）
第四十四章船灯偏离了航线（4）
第四十五章船灯偏离了航线（5）
第四十六章船灯偏离了航线（6）
第四十七章船灯偏离了航线（7）
第四十八章船灯偏离了航线（8）
第四十九章船灯偏离了航线（9）
第五十章船灯偏离了航线（10）
第五十一章沿着发光体公转（1）
第五十二章沿着发光体公转（2）
第五十三章沿着发光体公转（3）
第五十四章沿着发光体公转（4）
第五十五章沿着发光体公转（5）
第五十六章沿着发光体公转（6）
第五十七章沿着发光体公转（7）
第五十八章沿着发光体公转（8）
第五十九章沿着发光体公转（9）
第六十章沿着发光体公转（10）
番外一潜水艇遇到飞行器
番外二嘘
后记

FAQ

Is this book sweet or angsty?

From the material, the story centers on the gradual unfolding of You Feng's eight-year secret love and tender favoritism, moving overall toward rising emotion and passionate love. The misunderstanding and cool exterior create some tension, but it is not primarily angst-driven. It suits readers hoping for secret love fulfilled and a slow-burn sweetness.

Are the leads too cold and lacking in interaction?

Both appear cool and detached on the surface, but You Feng is deeply affectionate and proactive inside, constantly using tenderness and favoritism to warm Xia Deng. Their interaction plays out more in psychology and detail than in overt banter or strong plot turns, so readers who enjoy finely drawn emotional progression will adapt better.

Is it suitable for people with little time who can only read in fragments?

The book relies on continuous buildup of psychology and atmosphere, and fragmented reading easily interrupts emotional accumulation. If your time is scattered, try to read at least one complete emotional stage each session, or concentrate reading on weekends for a fuller experience.

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About the author

Su Ta Author · Chinese

Su Ta is a Chinese web novelist and an author on Jinjiang Literature City, born under the sign of Scorpio. Public information about her is limited, and details such as her dates of birth and death are not recorded; the thirteen works held in the collection are the currently verifiable body of her work. She is known for urban emotional fiction and literary coming-of-age romance, with a restrained and delicate style that makes frequent use of metaphor, lending a degree of literary texture to genre romance. Her representative works include Blind Lamp, To Wang Lun, Red Wine Green, I Come from the East, Calling for Rain and Far Away, as well as Burning Knife, The General, Leap Year, Xie Chunguang and Red Happy Event. Her works generally fall under contemporary romance and youth literature, often centering on the emotional entanglements and personal growth of urban men and women, and have drawn readers who favor finely wrought emotional writing.