Concealed Crush by 𝐀𝐫𝐩𝐬 at Inkitt
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Concealed Crush

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Summary

Zhao Liyun has had a quiet crush on her brother's best friend, Xu Mingchen, since she was a little girl - a secret tucked away in her heart for years. With a five-year age gap between them, Mingchen has always seen her as nothing more than Yichen's little sister. But as Liyun grows up, and their worlds start overlapping in ways neither of them expect, a gentle, slow-burn love story begins to unfold - filled with childhood memories, quiet longing, and the warmth of growing up side by side. A wholesome and heartwarming romance full of laughter, family, and the sweetness of first love, where friendship gradually blossoms into something deeper - one heartbeat at a time.

Status
Ongoing
Chapters
3
Rating
n/a
Age Rating
13+

Characters

Main Characters


1. Zhao Liyun — Female Lead


Starts at 13, ends in mid-20s.


Personality: Cheerful, a little clumsy, loyal, romantic at heart, loves her family deeply.


Hobbies: Photography, journaling, baking cute desserts.


Relationship: Zhao Liyun is the younger sister of Zhao Yichen. Always had a secret crush on Xu Mingchen.




2. Xu Mingchen — Male Lead


Starts at 18, ends in late-20s.


Personality: Calm, protective, occasionally sarcastic, reliable but secretly soft for Liyun.


Career: Architect


Relationship: Zhao Yichen’s best friend, treats Liyun like a kid at first but gradually falls for her.




3. Zhao Yichen — Liyun’s Older Brother


Starts at 18, same age as Mingchen.


Personality: Easy-going, loves teasing his sister but would fight with anyone who hurts her.


Hobbies: Basketball, video games, karaoke.


Relationship: Best friends with Xu Mingchen since childhood.




4. Lin Xinyi — Liyun’s Best Friend


Same age as Liyun.


Personality: Bold, dramatic, always ready to cheer Liyun on and create “accidental” encounters with Mingchen.


Hobbies: Fashion, gossiping, trying new bubble tea flavors.




5. Chen Haoran — Mingchen and Yichen’s Friend


Same age as Mingchen.


Personality: Class clown, loves stirring trouble, secretly the biggest shipper of Mingchen and Liyun.


Hobbies: Playing guitar, bad karaoke, vlogging group trips.




6. Mr. Zhao & Mrs. Zhao — Liyun & Yichen’s Parents


Personality: Warm, open-minded, love having their home full of laughter and friends.


Relationship: Treat Mingchen like their own son.




7. Mr. Xu & Mrs. Xu — Mingchen’s Parents


Personality: Traditional but loving, quietly root for Mingchen to find someone who makes him happy.


Relationship: Adore Liyun for her sweet nature.

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