In a Small Town, His Down-to-Earth Boss Fell for Him First

Name: In a Small Town, His Down-to-Earth Boss Fell for Him First
Author: It's Wenxi, You Know

在小城遇到他的烟火领导先动心了

by It's Wenxi, You Know (是闻溪呀)

Status: Completed
Length: 285k Words
Genre: Modern Romance
Subgenre: Workplace & Marriage
Updated: 1y ago
English: RandomTL: Request

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Synopsis

[Government workplace, high-ranking official, age gap, sweet romance, This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.]

The first time they met, Lin Weiyu thanked the “kind uncle” who had pressed the elevator button for her in the residential complex where she was making a delivery.

The second time they met, the “uncle” was seated at the very center of the stage at a citywide officials' conference. He was Zhou Jiming, the city's newly appointed top official.

Lin Weiyu: “...”

Why... did he look so familiar?

It all came back to her when he showed up at the entrance to her family's supermarket.

She finally realized. Could she still take back calling him “uncle”?

For the first thirty-three years of Zhou Jiming's life, his family made all his plans. The next three were spent in a political marriage. His life had been like a precision machine, running without a hitch, until he was parachuted into this small southern city.

He thought he had come simply to perform his duties, but unexpectedly, he found “life.”

And that “life” was named Lin Weiyu.

She was the liveliest stroke in his meticulously written official documents;

she was the warmest touch of home in his cold, sleepless nights.

Lin Weiyu always thought her leader noticed her because he valued her work.

Until one day, out in the wilderness, he shed every last bit of his official identity and trapped her in the narrow space between them. “Lin Weiyu, I don't want to be just your boss anymore.”

Pure love, happy ending. I hope this brings a knowing smile to your face.

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832Shelf adds, last 14 days

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The simple joys of everyday life, the numerous touching details that brought tears to my eyes—every time I read such sweet stories, I can't help but pay closer attention to my husband, then run to him and suddenly give him a hug. Seeing the sweetness in others' lives, those little moments of loving companionship happen to me every day.
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Lately, I've been enjoying reading stories about people working within the system, because my own experience there is nothing like it. It's like reading a story set in a parallel universe—it's novel and heartwarming. Of all the stories I've read, this one is one of the few that truly touched me. It's simple yet full of happiness.
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It's truly a great read. Those who prefer clean romance can enjoy it without worry. Everything unfolds naturally, without artificially creating conflict. The main couple's storyline is sweet, but not in an artificial, artificial way. There are no inexplicable villains causing trouble, and the plot doesn't drag on. Overall, it's a gentle, understated read that keeps you hooked.
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Lin Wei and Zhou Jiming Article by a high-ranking official within the system. First of all, this story is really safe to read. I think everyone's values are quite sound, and there aren't any messy emotional entanglements. Even though the male lead had a previous arranged marriage, it was in name only. Apart from the title of marriage, Zhou Jiming and his ex-wife had no real relationship.
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