Countless messages from Alex’s mother flooded his phone screen.

“Hey, when are you coming home? Your father and I miss you…”

“I heard that you had an interview at the television company today, didn’t you? That’s amazing…”

“D*mn… Why did I read on Weibo that you like someone? Who is it? What does she do?”

“Is she a commentator? A host? Or a news anchor? Does she do something else? Speak, will you…”

“Is this still a one-sided crush? Say something…”

“Where are you? Are you asleep? You can’t b