[Second male lead takes the heroine + the regretful ex tries to win her back, but she never returns + marriage before love]
Qiao Man was an illegitimate daughter who had never been cherished, while her boyfriend was the heir to the richest family in Jiangcheng.
In their seventh year together, Chi Yan entered into an arranged marriage with a family of equal standing.
At the banquet announcing the engagement, Qiao Man watched Chi Yan being photographed and interviewed by the media, suddenly saw things clearly, and walked away.
*
Chi Yan had known from the start that Qiao Man pursued him with an ulterior motive.
So he figured that even if he married someone else, she wouldn’t really have the heart to let him go.
He thought she was only saying it was over in a fit of anger.
Until they met again and she told him, “I’m married.”
Chi Yan didn’t believe her. He forcibly took Qiao Man to the civil affairs bureau to register their marriage, only to learn from the staff that she really was married.
Chi Yan’s eyes reddened with fury. “Divorce him! Or I’ll kill him!”
As they faced off, Qiao Man’s current husband arrived right behind them. He drew her into his arms, his voice icy. “The Chi family is nothing special. Try harassing my wife again and see what happens.”
*
Pei Yuheng, the current head of the capital’s most powerful family, was of mixed Chinese and foreign heritage, with blue eyes. He was mysterious and discreet, ruthless in his methods, and no one dared cross him.
No one expected a man like him to become embroiled in a scandal one day.
The capital’s elite circles buzzed with gossip. Most people said there was no way anyone could handle a man so far out of reach, but someone saw Pei Yuheng clutching a woman’s wrist and pleading softly:
“Wifey, please take pity on me…”
When the woman’s identity came to light, everyone was stunned: she was the Lin family’s Fifth Young Lady, who had been missing for years.
Everyone in the capital’s high society knew the Lin and Pei families had been at odds for years!
I wondered why the female lead always avoided looking the male lead in the eye, but it turns out it's because she's attracted to the person she has a crush on. The updates are so slow! I really want to know why the female lead has a crush on the male lead.
After reading today's update, I feel it's getting more and more interesting! Qiao Man's background and experiences, and why they are mortal enemies... Ahhh, it's so good!!!
I've read half of it, and the story is actually quite good, the writing is smooth, and although the plot is somewhat formulaic, it's overall worth watching.
Super catchy, clear and logical thinking – thumbs up!
I'll comment after I finish watching it.
Male protagonist Jie The female lead should count too, right? There were many interactions. It was quickly resolved afterwards. Thankfully, my ex didn't go astray in the end. No abuse
Very good, well written.
It's very, very beautiful.
A very good book that you can read without skipping chapters.