An Accident in Broad Daylight

A poignant slow-burn romance that transcends cultural bounds, An Accident in Broad Daylight by acclaimed Chinese author Gaotai Shuse (bestselling writer of Whispers Through the Pines) weaves a decade-long tale of secret longing, mutual healing, and the courage to love unapologetically—perfect for readers craving emotional depth and heartfelt connection.

Across the hallway of their childhood apartment building, two boys from fractured worlds find refuge in each other. Yizhe, scarred by parental divorce and a bitter mother, hardens into a quiet, sharp-edged youth with a walled-off heart—until he encounters Xu Tangcheng, his six-years-older neighbor. Xu Tangcheng’s gentle warmth and radiant smile become Yizhe’s anchor, a beacon of light in his chaotic life. What starts as a childhood fascination blossoms into a ten-year secret crush, driving Yizhe to overcome adversity and enroll in the same university as Xu Tangcheng, determined to be near the man who gives his life meaning.

As fellow engineering students, their paths rekindle: late-night study marathons, shared lab experiments, and quiet acts of care that chip away at their defenses. Yizhe softens only for Xu Tangcheng, while Xu Tangcheng discovers himself drawn to the vulnerable tenderness beneath Yizhe’s tough exterior. Yet loving in broad daylight comes with a cost—family pressure, societal expectations, and self-doubt threaten to tear them apart. A two-year separation, with one chasing dreams in Hainan and the other in Antarctica, tests their bond, but distance only deepens their unspoken devotion.

This is more than a love story—it’s a journey of two souls healing each other. Yizhe evolves from a troubled teen to a steadfast adult, fueled by his love for Xu Tangcheng, while Xu Tangcheng learns to embrace his true feelings and stand courageously against conformity. With lyrical prose and intimate details, Gaotai Shuse captures the magic of ordinary moments: a reserved dinner seat, a late-night hospital run, and silent promises that outlast miles.

Rated 8.7/10 by thousands of readers, An Accident in Broad Daylight celebrates the courage to love fiercely, find home in another person, and grow through life’s chaos. For fans of emotional, character-driven romances and stories of redemption, this gem is a must-read—one that will linger in your heart long after the final page.

Dive into a love that defies time, fear, and expectation—where even the quietest accidents can illuminate a lifetime.