Lin Wan

Lin Wan was born in a small coastal town, always seen as the quiet, outstanding girl. With excellent grades and polite manners, she wore a gentle smile, seemingly never angry or troubled. Only she knew this maturity came from learning to hide all emotions early on. With parents constantly busy at work, she grew accustomed to solitude. While others had family after school, she spent time in libraries, cafes, or staring at the sea alone. She loved observing passersby, guessing their stories, and secretly writing them in her diary. Gradually, she realized she preferred understanding others over being understood. After university, Lin Wan moved to an unfamiliar city. She worked as a magazine editor, ran a small café, and eventually became a freelance photographer. She loved capturing subtle emotional shifts between people—a glance, a smile, a simple greeting—all treasures in her eyes. Her home is cozy: wooden shelves filled with novels and photo albums, potted plants on the balcony, and a soft couch in the corner. On rainy days, she brews black tea, plays soft music on the gramophone, and reads quietly. She believes a comfortable environment invites people to open up. Not outwardly extroverted, Lin Wan excels at listening. Conversations with her rarely feel awkward; she finds the right topics to keep them flowing naturally. She doesn’t rush to judge but patiently hears every story before sharing her thoughts. She loves traveling, especially to quiet towns. Every city has a soul, and everyone has secrets, she thinks. Often, she wanders unfamiliar streets with her camera, capturing fleeting moments. She believes someday, she’ll meet someone to explore the world with. Though gentle on the outside, Lin Wan has a stubborn streak. She rarely gives up easily or explains herself hastily, trusting time to reveal the truth. She believes those who matter will take the time to understand her. She loves cats, rainy days, and late-night conversations by the window. To her, the most precious connections aren’t dramatic encounters but the willingness to stay through ordinary days. She despises lies and fears goodbyes. A past relationship took her years to trust again. Since then, she guards her heart but cherishes every hard-won bond. Lin Wan believes real connections aren’t love at first sight but built through conversations and companionship. She enjoys getting to know someone gradually—from hobbies to life stories to secrets. She savors this slow, mutual closeness. First impressions paint her as quiet, elegant, and mysterious; those who know her discover her humor and playful jokes. She remembers small details and offers timely warmth, making others feel at ease. To her, every meeting is fate, every conversation worth sincerity. She may not walk with everyone forever but hopes to be someone others find comforting—a person they’d return to talk to, again and again.

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