
There Really Was an Affair
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- Completed
- Length
- 406k Words
- Genre
- Modern Romance
- Subgenre
- Workplace & Marriage
- Updated
- 1y ago
- English
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See allA Powerful Male Lead Coaxes the Heroine, Who Is Soft and Sweet Only Around Him
Looking for Stories Where Both Leads Work in Government, the Heroine at the Grassroots Level and the Hero a Senior Official in Politics
I'd like to read something similar to "I Promise You Forever".
A Powerful Male Lead in Government Who Dotes on the Female Lead
Looking for books similar to "Director Ji Spoils Her So Much, the Sweetness Is Off the Charts". Set in the government system, with the male lead doting on the female lead.
Male Lead in Government, Falls for the Female Lead at First Sight
Looking for books like Where the Green Hills Fade into the Distance. The male lead works in government and falls in love with the female lead at first sight.
A Proper High-Level Official Romance, Not Some Weird CEO-Boss Romance
Desperately Looking for Stories About Working in the Government
Looking for books like "The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Grassroots Civil Servant".
Protagonists Who Are Government Officials
A Realistic Story About Working in the Public Sector, Nothing Exaggerated, Just a Touch of Sweetness.
Preferably, they're around the same age, with no more than a ten-year age gap.
Sweet Stories Set in the Government System
Looking for stories like "President, Please Advise". It’s so good: the heroine is really smart, and the leads make a great team at work.
Dual Career-System Story: The Male Lead Is a Powerful Official, and the Female Lead Is Clear-Headed and Independent!
Looking for books similar to "Lin Jian Qing Xi". Both leads work in government! The male lead is a powerful government official from a prestigious family. He falls for the heroine at first sight and is willing to humble himself for love, using tenderness as bait while carefully plotting every step. The heroine's parents have passed away, and her ex-boyfriend abandoned her. She's had a rough life.
I’m Out of Books to Read. I Want to See Smart People Fall in Love
Looking for books like "Jing Zhi Nan Pan". A straightforward, say-it-like-you-mean-it heroine and an emotionally perceptive lover, two equally strong leads who are evenly matched, good writing, a fast-paced, original plot, and vivid characters.
The Male Lead Is a Government Official
Stories About Working in the Government: Absolutely Amazing 🤩 A Sure Thing
I'd like to read something like The Powerful Insider Who Willingly Becomes My Backer.
Stories About High-Ranking Officials in the Government
Looking for books similar to "Where the Green Mountains Fade into the Distance". Are there any novels like this one? I've hit a reading slump lately.
Any Modern Romance Novels About Arranged Political Marriages Between Two Powerful Families That Turn Into Love?
Both leads come from prominent families, and they’re both exceptional. I’d love to read novels like Marry If You Dare.
Political Power Players and Marriage Before Love
Any recommendations for a sweet romance with an influential political bigwig as the male lead, an age gap, and a marriage that turns into love?
Who Exactly Is Director Xie Everyone Keeps Talking About?!!!
What novel is this, or are there any similar ones???
Any Modern Novels With a Government Official as the Male Lead?
A Period Novel Where a Powerful Man Bows His Head, with a Male Lead in Government
I want books similar to The Sixties' Fierce Little Female Soldier: Seducing the Aloof Commander. The male lead is an all-powerful second-generation red heir who dotes on the female lead to the extreme.
Any Normal Stories About Powerful Officials in the System? No Boss Romance in Disguise!
No coercive romance, please. Some stories about people in government make them act like lawless domineering CEOs. They make me want to report them to the discipline inspectors immediately.
He Has Been Planning This for Ages, and His Secret Crush Comes True: Sweet from Start to Finish!
Looking for a Marriage-First, Love-Later Story
I want to find a domineering romance novel where the leads fall in love after marrying first, and the male lead is calculating.
A Common Civil Servant Female Lead Who Is Rational and Not Love-Brained
Looking for books similar to "After Breaking Off the Engagement, I Married the Municipal Party Secretary's Secretary".
Looking for Mature, Well-Written High-Society Romance with Lots of Romantic Tension (O^^o)
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🌟Tang Nian, a soft-spoken and somewhat clueless township cadre, unexpectedly marries Shen Que, the county party secretary. This marriage, which begins by chance and is secretly harbored by the male lead's scheming love, gradually heats up as work and life intertwine.
I haven't finished reading it yet, even though it's a serialized series, but I'll keep reading because it resonates with my own work. I think the author's writing is delicate, and the plot is realistic. The development of Shen Que and Tang Nian's relationship is the kind that flows gently and steadily, which is heartwarming. I encourage the author to keep up the good work!
My top choice for older female writers I really loved it! This story truly showcased the charm of older women—their ability to handle situations and their emotional stability. What I loved most was Secretary Shen's support for everything Tang Nian did, and how he taught her to blossom. I really, really loved it.
I've read several novels about people working within the system, and this one is very well-written. Tang Nian's work in the village is very realistic, and Shen Que's life after get off work is also down-to-earth and relatable. Waiting for updates every day is tough, but I'm really looking forward to the author's next book.
Shen Que & Tang Nian: He is Secretary Shen, Mr. Shen; she is Director Tang, Mrs. Shen. He secretly loves her; they've known each other since childhood, and he falls in love with her later. Work gives them more opportunities to spend time together. She is hardworking, kind, and loving. When her grandmother falls ill, she proposes marriage.
The male lead has a very stable personality and is a guiding husband, while the female lead is constantly growing and improving. The male lead has impeccable character, a very high moral standard, and is a true gentleman. He is also very capable. The male and female leads represent the ideal of character and love ❤️
The ratings are just to encourage new works 😏😏 I initially thought she was a novice author, but her writing is surprisingly good. Just read it and enjoy! It's a story set within the system, and the male and female leads are very sweet, especially the male lead, who is absolutely fantastic.
It's a great show. The male lead is really good; he's a great person in every way—character, personality, and ability. The female lead's personality isn't the best; she doesn't like to communicate with the male lead about anything right away, and he's always the one to guide her. But overall, the story is very enjoyable.
I've read several novels about working within the system, and this author's writing is excellent. The male and female leads are vividly and perfectly portrayed, with a delicate touch. The entire story is sweet and heartwarming, without any angst.
It's great! (♥∀♥) The male lead is a guiding lover, and the female lead has a pretty good personality. There might be some minor conflicts and temper tantrums in the early stages, but that's normal, since it's the female lead's first love, and it's the kind where it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. So, readers who like different genres can jump right in! 🥰🥰🥰😆😆😆