I Want to Grow Old

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I want to grow old.

We would live in a small and narrow wooden house. The wooden house would have a few holes here and there, and a locust tree would slowly grow through the cracks over the years.

A shadow would cover the window frame, and mothballs and moss would sprout in the night.

I would wear a gaudy outer robe, curl my black hair into waves, and make my way down to the public kitchens to make his meals.

When the oil began the sizzle, I would begin by scattering the chopped onion slices into the pot.

The passersby would ask: whose house made such fragrant dishes?

Of course, it would be our house.

A-Chen and Shui Miao’s house.

Associated Names
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Wo Xiang Bian Lao
我想变老
Related Series
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Recommendations
An Appointment of a Lifetime (1)
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Recommendation Lists
  1. The imperfect you
  2. yup i cried
  3. Crying until the night ends
  4. Ninjas cutting onions
  5. Let us grieve together, my friend

Latest Release

Date Group Release
08/09/19 Hiohbye oneshot
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Raela
Raela rated it
November 2, 2020
Status: oneshot
I do not understand what people were thinking when they rated this story so poorly. Yes, it is sad. But is ir realistic? Yes, it is. Does it tug at your heartstrings? Yes it does. Guys, do not look at the ratings of this story. It truly is a beautiful one.
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Owl1412
Owl1412 rated it
August 19, 2021
Status: --
I liked it but I’m dissatisfied with
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the childhood friend. In my head, I know it’s normal to want to achieve your dreams, but he also kind of gave her false hope as well? He didn’t let her go with him after hearing she could die on the journey, but she was implied to have died anyways. Also he has a terminally ill childhood friend but never seemed to have taken it seriously which irks me. Idk I just feel like MC is too good for him

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Baldingere
Baldingere rated it
February 24, 2021
Status: --
It's a moving and sad story about an ill girl and the man she loves. Definitely worth reading.
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yang_er
yang_er rated it
June 25, 2023
Status: oneshot
It's a story about a girl who is ill, terminally probably. Most children don't want to play with her, except one boy.

Alas life stops for none.

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This boy with eyes full of dreams doesn't hesitate to leave her behind.

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Where he has places to see, riches to earn and girls to woo. Our little girl only has one dream, to be able to live until she's old.

Yes, it is sad but it is also the truth of life. Read it if you have a couple of minutes, maybe you will come to appreciate your life more. <<less
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