[Heiress × devoted schemer]
The first time Wen Ying saw Pei Jinye, she knew there was more to him than met the eye. He stood in the shadows and casually remarked:
“Miss, eavesdropping isn’t a very good habit.”
“Sometimes, it can get you into trouble.”
When Wen Ying saw Pei Jinye again on Li Island, he was still lurking in the shadows, like a stain of ink that would never fade.
He said the dessert was too sweet and left it unfinished.
Wen Ying narrowed her eyes, catching only the man’s fading silhouette as he disappeared into the night.
For some reason, she felt they would meet again.
She never imagined that feeling would be proved right so soon.
On Li Island, no one dared cross Pei Jinye. Wen Ying was determined to be the exception, all to uncover the truth hidden in the chaos.
“Mr. Pei, I’d like to ask you for a favor.”
Pei Jinye retained his usual languid air. “Have you made up your mind?”
“I have.”
Wen Ying had no other choice.
Pei Jinye raised an eyebrow, looking as though it had nothing to do with him. “Miss Wen, once you’ve made your decision, there’s no turning back.”
Pei Jinye had never imagined his life would change so much.
Especially after meeting the pampered young Miss Wen.
“Pei Jinye, things aren’t good between us anymore. You’re not treating me well.”
He had never been so at a loss. All he could do was patiently coax her. “Miss, I’ve told only you everything. Isn’t that enough?”
Pei Jinye laughed at himself.
Even knowing it was a transaction, he was still willing to tell her everything.
Once, he had nothing to lose and did whatever he pleased. But after meeting her, he found himself with so many things holding him back.
The truth comes to light, the past is overturned, and everything finally settles. Love quietly takes root.
