A dual-personality male lead, both an “old-money gentleman” and a “born bad seed,” faces off against a “sweet yet seductive” female lead studying abroad, in a dance of push and pull and mutual devotion set in romantic France.
Beneath the Florentine sun, the Arno River shimmers as Wen Qiwen’s study-abroad journey is unexpectedly interrupted. She comes across a man, handsome as a Renaissance sculpture, yet with cold malice in his eyes, cruelly toying with someone as he drives them to despair. Before her startled heartbeat has even settled, she encounters him again that very evening at a lavish reception.
This time, he is Lucien de Saint-Clair, heir to an old banking dynasty. Behind gold-rimmed glasses, his gray-blue eyes are indifferent. His every word and gesture embodies the textbook old-money gentleman: cool, meticulous, and impeccable. The tremendous contrast sends shockwaves through her.
Back in Paris, the man’s two faces remain in her mind. Their paths seem to cross by chance, again and again, at the City of Light’s most refined venues. His primary personality’s restrained aloofness makes her hesitate, while the dangerous allure of his other personality leaves her heart racing out of control.
Wen Qiwen doesn’t know that her appearance has also disrupted the cold order Lucien has always maintained. His primary personality tries to distance himself from this disturbance, but his hidden, wicked alter known as “Luc” has developed a keen interest in her.
This pursuit begins in Florence and blossoms in Paris. Like the most patient of hunters, he lays elegant yet dangerous traps, luring her deeper step by step. She tries to uncover the secrets beneath his perfect exterior, while he, torn between ice and fire, struggles to hold on to the one light that lets him lose himself.
On a sunny day, under the bright sun of Florence, she met him for the first time on the banks of the Arno River. At this point, a cat-and-mouse game began. As if by fate, she and he met again and again, wandering around in the most exquisite occasions in the City of Light, testing each other's souls. She is attracted by his ascetic alienation and dangerous heat, sinking in the tear of ice and fire; he is fascinated by her disturbance that breaks the constant cold order, trying to grasp the only light that can make him sink. The banks of the Arno River, the Left Bank of the Seine, the Place de Voges, the Medici Promenade, the Arno River, Tuscany, romantic Paris, Place de la Concorde, Lake Como, the water city of Venice, the foggy London... She has been to many places with him and experienced many things. Ivy leaves, study keys, satellite phones, morning star brooches... One gift after another witnessed the sublimation of her love with him and the description of the future. This feeling is pure enough, long enough, and strong enough. This is the kingdom of love that belongs only to her and him. Nan Da Da's portrayal of the relationship between Qiwen and Luke is very delicate. From the initial mutual testing, to acceptance, then understanding, and finally companionship, the two people have had frictions and passions, but they always believe in each other, so they are precious. Personally, I feel that Nanjing University has put a lot of effort into writing this book. The descriptions of foreign culture, regional characteristics, brands, etc. In the book are very detailed and well-handled. The readers really seem to have a sense of immersion, giving people a feeling that what she wrote is true, and it feels that the details are very deep. The writing style is even more unique, just like the cover of this book, full of a unique European literary and artistic atmosphere. Finally, congratulations on the completion of the article, and I wish Qiwen and Luke happiness and longevity!!! "All trials, games, struggles and pains have become a thing of the past. All recognitions, commitments and blueprints for the future have been clearly drawn." "The game of cat and mouse is over long ago. They are now kings side by side, guarding together the kingdom that belongs only to them and is built with understanding and love."
A very novel short story, well written, full of strong classical charm, very interesting to read
It's hard work writing the article. It's very good. It has a rich background in foreign literary descriptions.
I finished watching it with my trumpet. Oh my god, it's absolutely exquisite. It's a very novel character design. I like it so much [][][][]
Super nice, great short article, I love it! I watched it on my phone when my tablet ran out of battery! The literary talent is really great, I really like it!
Very nice, this is my favorite type of writing
It's beautiful, the heroine is beautiful and smart! She has a clear understanding and tolerance for the male protagonist!