[Years of secret love + a little angst + both leads are chaste + multiple pairings]
Li Ge’s mother died giving birth to her, leaving Li Ge to grow up in her own home feeling unloved, timid, and constantly on edge.
Her stepmother’s son, however, treats her with the utmost care and pulls her out of the darkness. Her deskmate, Qi Yuan, is deeply in love with her, showing her nothing but favoritism and protection. Caught between the two, she gives neither of them the time of day and leaves to study in England.
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When she returns to China, Qi Yuan has built a successful career. Rumors say he is ruthless and has no interest in women.
But he buries his face against her neck, leaving tears there:
“Huahuan, why can’t you spare me even one look?”
“Huahuan, it’s lonely at the top. I’m scared.”
“Miss Li, let’s get married.”
“Mrs. Qi, if you look at him one more time, I’ll break his legs.”
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But Qi Yuan’s tears are nothing but an act. If acting more humble and pitiful can win the beauty’s sympathy, he’s willing to do that, too.
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Ahem, I originally planned to kill everyone off, but halfway through I couldn’t bring myself to do it, so I changed things up a bit…
