Behind Him [Secret Crush]

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During her two years of high school, Shen Yinxia's only joy amidst her intense studies was writing down the names of girls who confessed to Zhou Shangyu in her diary.
High-cold, academic underachiever, untouchable-these were the labels on Zhou Shangyu, yet he still had girls lining up to pursue him.
On the night after the college entrance exams, during a class gathering, Shen Yinxia helped a friend deliver a love letter to Zhou Shangyu, only to hear him teasingly say, "I thought you liked me too."
Her heart raced, but as timid as she was, she didn't dare to see his reaction and quickly turned away, fleeing in embarrassment.
That secret crush was buried deep and never spoken of again.
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On the day she won the lottery, at the ticket shop, when asked for her thoughts, Shen Yinxia replied calmly, "These numbers are a combination of my birthday and someone else's. Thanks to him for the gift in return."
A video of her response, recorded by a former schoolmate, quickly went viral, sparking curiosity about the source of these numbers.
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When they meet again, Shen Yinxia has become a leading Spanish interpreter in the field.
On this day of reunion, Zhou Shangyu, seeing her as his assigned interpreter, smiles brightly and says, "Shen Yinxia, I don't recall you ever giving me a gift. How could it be a gift in return?"
Shen Yinxia smiles back at him. "What a coincidence; those numbers were also your birthday?"
She extends her hand, courteous and confident, shedding the insecurity she once felt years ago. "Pleasure working with you, Mr. Zhou."