Official English Title: Limerence. I can't find myself a copy of the official book so I settled for this one because I've been wanting to read this one for weeks. And it didn't disappoint me in the slightest. This novel is cute and a solid read despite the short length.
I've Liked Your Boyfriend For A Long Time didn't have enough time to flesh out the characters and everything as a whole but it still came out good. It's just a simple love story but it's enough to tug your heartstrings. The main character, Pei Ran, is a nice character that stands on his own principles despite the reserved and meek personality. While, the male lead is someone observant and has a very strong personality. At first, I thought the author wouldn't give light to some of the vague nuances from the past but I'm glad the author didn't forget to give justice to Yan Zhun's beautiful limerence. Jiang Zi Bei never fails to deliver.
I don't have any misgivings towards the speed of the relationship of Pei Ran and Yan Zhun because aside from its only natural, it's understandable that Pei Ran doesn't really love Luo Qingshan. No need for three-month rules or whatsoever. Pei Ran once liked him, but that's the end. Luo Qingshan disrespected Pei Ran the moment he still kept Su Nian by his side despite knowing that Su Nian likes him. And he still has the audacity to nitpick about Pei Ran when he was the one who first neglected the chance Pei Ran gave him in forming a relationship back when they were young. Pei Ran even quietly settled accounts with him, never badmouthing him. It's his life's biggest fumble, smh. That's why it's all the more pleasing when Pei Ran finally spoke on the gc. On the other side, Yan Zhun never tried to steal Pei Ran before because he genuinely loves Pei Ran and he didn't want to ruin anything. He respects Pei Ran and puts him above anything. He is a really great guy and I'm glad he is Pei Ran's first true love.
Most of the side characters are really great people too. There's not much drama, and I am fully satisfied with everything. I hope our two lovers are always warm and forever standing side by side.