A Laid-Back Nobody Lands a Powerful Patron and Turns Her Career Around

[A workplace newbie vs. an investment banking elite]

[Secret crush + marriage before love + comeback + lie flat + workplace romance + CEO]

Meng Wange gave up on her dreams for the sake of a secure job. All she wants is to lie flat and spend the rest of her life in peace, with no ambitions beyond work and video games.

Then her secure job is suddenly in jeopardy. She cuts her losses, plunges into the workplace, and turns things around through her own abilities, achieving success in her dreams, career, and love.

In the game, he chases after her, calling her Master and begging her to carry him through dungeons. She's the damage dealer, and he's the tank.

In real life, she keeps getting set up, and he quietly looks out for her and keeps her safe.

“You just run ahead. I'll be right behind you.”

He risked his life to save her when they were children, secretly fell for her when they were young, and would do anything for her as an adult.

Only you are a sight worth stopping for, for a lifetime.

P.S. Everyone in this story knows how to communicate. Misunderstandings get cleared up, nobody holds a grudge overnight, there are no evil female rivals, and the second male lead has it rough.