Spring is the Plan of Life Novel

"Spring is the Plan of Life" by Yu Xiaofan, 御小凡, Yu Xiao Fan, begins in the warm, rainy spring season. This time of year is particularly favored by Yao Jinxi, as it brings milder weather and the release of his favorite new teas. It is also during this spring that Yao Jinxi finds himself compelled to care for Wu Yang, a peculiar and difficult individual. The narrative explores the initial ambiguity of the characters' roles, with Yao Jinxi questioning Wu Yang's mental state, while Wu Yang describes Yao Jinxi as cute despite his temper, penchant for sleeping in, pickiness with food, and aversion to dishwashing. The author clarifies that Wu Yang is the gong and Yao Jinxi is the shou, wishing them happiness. The novel aims for a warm and healing tone, acknowledging the presence of drama, entanglement, and insincerity, but ultimately promising an experience as comforting as a spring breeze.