Er Cha

Author: Nanxi
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: The long love story "Second Brew of Tea" is a sequel created by young female author Nanxi to "Whose Love Isn't Locked." It tells the love story between a single mother who successfully starts a business after being laid off and a young Ph.D. The book continues Nanxi's signature witty and humorous writing style and her genius for storytelling, portraying a modern Cinderella's romantic and heart-stirring tale. At 25, the divorced single mother Susann advertises for highly educated men to cooperate on an overseas trip. She meets Wuque, a young Ph.D. about to graduate. Wuque gradually learns about Susann's tough entrepreneurial journey and shifts from wanting to use each other for overseas opportunities to developing feelings for her. Susann also develops complex emotions toward the Ph.D., feeling both drawn to him and ashamed of herself. Wuque tells her the principle of "First leaves, second brew of tea," believing that the resilient Susann is like "second brew of tea," fragrant and pleasant. However, this love that society disapproves of faces obstacles from all sides. Susann's parents think Wuque, an unmarried Ph.D., must have ulterior motives for dating a single mother. Wuque's university also causes a stir when the relationship becomes public. His little sister, who has secretly admired Wuque, travels from afar to meet Wuque's mother to try to stop the relationship. His advisor and classmates also speculate and discuss the matter. The two's love faces another test—how will they handle this romance, and how will it end?