A Long-Laid Plan: The Scheming Rise of the Capital’s Crown Prince

Name: A Long-Laid Plan: The Scheming Rise of the Capital’s Crown Prince
Author: Ming Jin

蓄谋已久，京圈太子心机上位史

by Ming Jin (明锦)

Status: Completed
Length: 471k Words
Genre: Modern Romance
Subgenre: Billionaire CEO
Updated: 1y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Long-planned scheme + the scheming hero's rise to the top + the second male lead's groveling pursuit + sweet romance + one-on-one]

Shortly before her engagement, Chu Ci found out that her childhood sweetheart and fiancé-to-be had a little secretary on the side.

Furious, she slept with her fiancé's best friend.

She thought it was just a drunken one-night stand.

She never expected the crown prince of Beijing's elite circle to be impossible to get rid of once he was involved.

The first time Ye Wujiu saw Chu Ci, she was crouching on the ground, singing to a little girl who'd lost her way. Her voice was clear and lovely.

The next time was at a New Year's Eve gala.

The girl sat onstage, and her performance of “If Love Is Meant to Be” completely stole his heart.

But before he could approach her, someone was already there with flowers to greet her.

He heard it was her childhood sweetheart and young fiancé, Lu Jingchuan.

A childhood betrothal.

He scoffed.

What kind of outdated custom was that, in this day and age?

Lu Jingchuan thought Chu Chu had broken off their engagement in a fit of pique. That was, until backstage at a performance, he saw Ye Wujiu pin her against a wall and kiss her. On the rooftop, the two men faced off.

Lu Jingchuan's eyes were bloodshot. “Ye Wujiu, you set me up!”

Ye Wujiu admitted it without shame. “I did.”

“I was the one who called to expose you. I arranged for the little secretary, and I took advantage of her, too.”

“The moment I met Chu Ci, I knew I had to be your friend. But so what?”

He stepped forward, his tone mocking.

“Lu Jingchuan, cheating was your choice.”

[Ye Wujiu's motto: No hoe is too sturdy to break, and no relationship is too solid to steal.]

Other names

After Breaking Off My Engagement with My Childhood Friend, the Capital’s Top Heir Fought to Win Me Over和竹马退婚后，京圈太子又争又抢Alternate title on Fanqie

Stats

226Chapters

15.6kReads · 30 days

1MReads · all time

1.6kShelf adds, last 14 days

8.4Score

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It might not be finished yet, so the score isn't very high, but it's definitely above 9. The writing is good, and the plot is well-developed. The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight. After learning that she has a fiancé, he decides to become sworn brothers with the second male lead to get closer to her 😂.
24 likes1y ago
The male lead is really funny; he roasts everyone. The female lead is a bit indecisive at first, but she becomes much better later. It's quite good. I think this score is a bit low. Ladies, you should definitely check it out; I personally think it's great.
17 likes1y ago
It's a really good book, but there aren't any extra chapters. I want to see their happy daily life after they get married and have children. Once the extra chapters are finished, it'll definitely be a hit! It'll get a 9.5 Rating once the extra chapters are finished. The ending felt too rushed; the beginning was very long and engaging. Can it ever be finished? My OCD is too strong!
13 likes1y ago
Super beautiful! 👍👍👍 Having a crush is a bittersweet thing; he must have had a tough time all these years. Chu Ci, I really love you so much. Ye Wujiu, I love you too. So much, so very much.
7 likes1y ago
Bking's cunning and sharp-tongued persona is addictive~ Guaranteed to be good-looking~
7 likes1y ago
Another very similar book, I saw in the comments that someone had read it, but I don't understand why it has a higher rating than this one, as its pacing and setting are far inferior. The female lead's mindset is portrayed very normally. The dependence of an abandoned child on her family is well depicted.
6 likes1y ago
Great read, definitely worth reading. The author's writing is smooth, the plot doesn't drag, and what's even better is that all the plot holes are well filled in. The male lead has a inherited love-struck streak but is also a bit cheeky (very humorous and cheeky). The female lead isn't a saint. Some extra chapters would have been even better! 😄
6 likes1y ago
You won't regret watching this! The male lead's words are truly venomous! Song Zhi Qiu's lips twitched slightly. She glanced at Ye Wu Jiu and thought, "Heaven is indeed fair." She has a face that looks like it has eight hundred cunning schemes, paired with a complete love-obsessed brain. Hilarious! 🤭
6 likes1y ago
It's well-written, with smooth prose, detailed character portrayals, and clear paragraphs. I give it a good review!
6 likes1y ago
Overall, it's pretty good. The male lead's character is great, although he's a bit sarcastic 🤭. The female lead is also good. The second male lead isn't the stupid, scumbag type either. He was annoying at first, but later he didn't cling to the past or act like a devoted lover, so he didn't have the tragic ending or become as irritating as other second male leads in other novels.
5 likes12mo ago