A Washed-Up Nobody in the Eighteenth Tier, Blooming Like a Peach

[Marriage before love, long-planned romance, devoted pursuit of his wife, exclusive sweet-and-steamy romance] [Gorgeous, spirited actress VS cold, restrained, devoted power player in the capital’s elite circle] Chu Ran, a little-known actress, was determined to make a name for herself in showbiz. But with her untamed spirit, she was constantly being suppressed. Lu Tiancheng, a powerful figure in the capital’s elite circle, was famously picky about women. Yet Chu Ran’s stunning beauty made her his secret wife. With her brilliant acting, she said, “President Lu, I’ve been working so hard. How about giving me a few opportunities...?” The cold, heartless man replied, “A woman of the Lu family doesn’t need to put herself on display. Just be obedient.” But Chu Ran immediately joined a dating show livestream and started fake dating a popular young actor. She became an overnight sensation. Seeing the handsome pair trending and looking every bit like a real couple, the usually composed Lu Tiancheng could take it no longer. He held Chu Ran close and said passionately, “Baby, I’m joining the dating show livestream with you. I’m going to make our relationship official.” “Stop messing with me. Even a lowly macaque deserves to live...”