Iris comment: I really wish I can find 1 good snippet, but this whole novel has too many memorable snippets to be captured here

“Have you been here the whole time?” Her voice came out hoarse, as if she was too tired to say another word. The hug got tighter and Shěn Lí felt like her bones were being squeezed to death. But it was a welcome pain that made her feel comforted and alive.... more>>

“I’ve always been here.” He swore. “I will always be here.”Shěn Lí smiled. “Then next time I won’t be so afraid.

”Xíng Zhǐ choked up and couldn’t say anything for a moment. <<less

"I like the moon, but the moon doesn't know"... more>>

"Why was it that scars were considered badges of honor on men but became sources of shame on women? It was an unfair belief held by society that women were here to serve others and should always maintain their appearance. It was nothing but nonsense." <<less

She said, "When people have money, they want power. When they have both, they start looking for something more - something spiritual. After your father passed, I've been alone because I met my spiritual anchor too early. After him, no one else could ever compare - no one understood me, supported me, loved me the way he did..."... more>>

"Xingzhou, have you found your spiritual anchor?"

"Then yes.. I have" <<less

Iris comment: a burning love story. Both are loyals and deeply in love with each other in their own ways. Very devoted and very sentimental.... more>>

Snippets:

"You love me to the fullest now. And I didn't want to use my past feelings to manipulate your feelings. I hope our feelings are equal." <<less

Iris comment: The story is a bit long and slow at some, but hang in there and keep reading. It's not what it seems.... more>>

Snippet: 

Pouring a third cup, Jiang Zhiyi raised her head, toasted the bird soaring across the vast blue sky above, and drank it herself.

“This last cup is for our next lives—may we both be free.” <<less