East of This Lake

【Main Text Completed】 He Baifan's first rule in "Photographer's Work Guide": Do not fall in love with your subject. If you must fall in love, choose someone kind-hearted and reliable. Most importantly, never fall for a phoenix man. —————————————————————— In 2016, the 996 work culture wasn’t yet widespread, but research laborer Lu Ye was already ahead of the times, living the grueling academic life of 8-11-7. On the day he secured his direct Ph.D. admission, Lu Ye set a goal for himself: graduate on time, work hard, save money diligently, buy a car, and buy a house. His step-by-step life was tough, but it was bright. Until one scorching summer day, a person named He Baifan appeared. T...