Pretending Turns Real: Hooked on My Blind Date

[Marriage first, love later + marriage by agreement + both leads sexually inexperienced + lighthearted everyday life] [Gentle, independent, career-minded heroine + proud, pampered, love-struck young master] To get her mother off her back about marriage and blind dates, Xia Xi took the advice of her blind date, Song Ning, and agreed to marry him under a contract. They agreed that after getting married, they would play along whenever the other needed them to, and otherwise live their own lives. But less than a month after registering their marriage, Xia Xi was already regretting it. Her fake husband needed her to play along far too often. Xia Xi looked at the messages Song Ning had sent her: Song Ning: [A female coworker has her eye on me. Come to my office.] Song Ning: [The grandma downstairs wants to introduce her granddaughter to me. Come over to my place.] Song Ning: [Dinner with friends. Everyone has to bring their partner. Oh, and we might have to share a room tonight.] At last, one day Xia Xi needed his help, too. To make her persistent ex-boyfriend give up, she kissed Song Ning at everyone’s urging. Afterward, when they got home, Xia Xi hurried to explain. “I’m sorry I kissed you without asking. I only did it because...” Before she could finish, Song Ning pinned her against the wall, cupped her face in both hands, and gazed at her with dark eyes. His voice was husky. “That kiss wasn’t convincing enough. Want me to show you how it’s done?” Xia Xi: “...” Then, one day later... Xia Xi looked at the marks all over her body and snapped, “From now on, no more acting out scenes that aren’t suitable for children without my permission!” Song Ning, beside her, curled his lips into a teasing smile. “You were the one who came looking for me last night!” Xia Xi: ...