春信将至 (Associated Names)

On Christmas Eve, amid snowfall, Xue Li received a call from Chun Xin. On the other end of the line, she heard Chun Xin’s quiet breathing and a whisper of her name. “I’m sorry, I miss you…” Amidst the noisy background, Xue Li couldn’t hear her. “I’m busy, I’ll call you back later,” she said.…