Thirst Quencher

【Older woman-younger man romance】+【Showbiz】+【Business elite】+【Angst before sweetness】+【Happy ending】 The female lead, Tao Nian, carries childhood trauma. She is cold and calculating at first, but the male lead eventually helps her heal. She is strong inside and a business tycoon. The male lead, Zhong Kuo, seems like a sweet puppy, but he’s really a big bad wolf. He has no qualms about using tricks to win over his big sister, and he’s a hugely popular star in showbiz. Manager Qi Yang is helping his client, Zhong Kuo, rehearse an intimate scene when Tao Nian mistakenly assumes the two of them have an improper relationship. Tao Nian: Xiao Kuo, you like men? Zhong Kuo: I… (I don’t.) Tao Nian: Say no more. It’s all my fault. I’ll take responsibility for you. Zhong Kuo: How? Tao Nian: I’m holding your hand now. Do you feel anything? Zhong Kuo: … (Oh, absolutely.) Tao Nian: What about now? Does being in my arms feel better, or being in Qi Yang’s? Zhong Kuo: … (Yours, of course.) Tao Nian: Looks like you really do like men. Don’t be scared. Big sister will take responsibility for you! Zhong Kuo: … Big sister, you have to help me! Qi Yang: What did I ever do to deserve this? I like women! Tao Nian and Zhong Kuo: You’re not important! Qi Yang: . A sweet, growing-up-together romance. The slow-burn story takes a while to hit its stride. If that’s not your thing, this isn’t for you.