The Stunning Little Maid: The Stoic Commander-in-Chief's Beloved

A timid, stunning housemaid and a powerful big shot at the top

[Period setting, age gap, size difference, a touch of men falling for the heroine, a little golden finger, winning her back]

From housemaid to female soldier and pilot, she keeps moving forward

Chi Haizhu runs away from an arranged marriage to the capital. With nowhere else to turn, she seeks refuge with her aunt in the military compound. Her excellent cooking lands her a job as a housemaid for the commander’s family, but she catches the eye of Zhou Cheng, the military district’s most unruly “Cold-Faced Yama.”

In his crisp uniform, Zhou Cheng gives her a cold stare as if interrogating a suspect. “I’ve seen plenty of girls try to marry into a rich family. I advise you to behave yourself.”

Haizhu works during the day and attends night school in the evenings. Her beautiful voice earns her special admission to the arts troupe.

From housemaid to female soldier in the arts troupe, then to pilot, she works hard and gains so much along the way…

Later, Zhou Cheng grips her wrist, the corners of his eyes red. “Can that pretty boy Xu Yunkai protect you like I can? Xu Yunchang is just a kid, and that older man with a child, ” His voice suddenly catches. His Adam’s apple bobs. “Chi Haizhu, search your conscience. Which of them is better than me?”

Someone seems to have forgotten that he was the one who first said Haizhu wasn’t good enough for any of those men.

At first, Zhou Cheng is convinced that Haizhu is a materialistic, vain woman who’s only after a wealthy husband. Later, he discovers that she’s sincere and kind, and realizes he misjudged this hardworking, ambitious young woman. He resolves to protect her like an older brother. Later still, he says, “Haizhu, I’m willing to take care of you for the rest of my life.”