The River Gods Bridegroom

Ever since Xie Yu discovered my existence, he’d come running back to his old home from the city every winter and summer break.

When Xie Yu was little, his parents had a bad relationship. His mother dumped him at his father’s old home and never bothered with him again.

So, Xie Yu’s personality was actually quite annoying when he was little.

Overbearing, arrogant, and rude.

After that time he almost drowned and I saved him, his personality improved quite a bit.

It seems even the most mischievous kids change after getting a taste of reality!

As soon as summer or winter break started, Xie Yu would come to the riverbank and squat there before dawn every day.

At first, he’d pretend to watch tadpoles and frogs.

Later, when he was a bit older and could swim, he’d often come down for a wild swim.

Then, in high school, he’d read books and listen to music by the river.

I was often woken from my sweet dreams by girls crying: “Xie Yu! You have no heart! I’ve been bringing you breakfast for so long, and you won’t even look at me? I even took such a long trip to your old home just to find you!”

Xie Yu’s indifferent tone, enough to infuriate someone to death: “Did I ask you to come?”

Then came the girl’s even more miserable and sorrowful sobs.

I couldn’t help but peek my head out from the corner and saw Xie Yu, hands in his pockets, coldly watching the girl cry.

Somehow he glanced my way, and I quickly hid.

I don’t know if he saw me or not. After a while, I peeked out again.

I saw Xie Yu take out a pack of tissues and hand them to the girl.

I was relieved; this kid finally got it.

Xie Yu said: “You’re too loud. Cry softer.

“Don’t disturb others.”