Marriage Before Love + Sweet Romance + Mutual Devotion + Secret Crush
To escape a marriage arranged by her grandfather with the son of one of his old comrades, designer Su Qingyuan arrives in City A with her suitcase. As soon as she rents a place, she falls into Gu Yan’s “gentle trap.” He listed the apartment specifically for her, just waiting for her to take the bait.
During their three months as roommates, he sticks close and takes care of her like a puppy wagging its tail: leaving her a hot meal and the lights on, fixing the pipes, and staying up late with her as she revises her designs. His tenderness gradually lowers her guard. After an accident one night when they’ve been drinking, Gu Yan turns red the next morning and asks her to make things official. Su Qingyuan steels herself: “Let’s get married!” He’s so thrilled he jumps up and down, then turns to the group chat with his buddies to boast, “Married! Not a virgin anymore!” He instantly becomes a peacock showing off its feathers.
She quits her job and dives into the professional world. When she hits a wall, he tells her, “I’ll support you,” but quietly helps her get referred for a position and drives off demanding clients. When his family pressures them and the Tian family picks a fight, he grabs the evidence and fiercely defends his wife: “No one gets to dictate how my wife lives her life!” Through her talent, Su Qingyuan fights her way up, rising from a workplace rookie to an international design award winner and becoming a queen in her own right.
Then, during an argument, Gu Yan blurts out in desperation, “I’ve liked you since college! Renting this place and getting close to you were all part of my long-term plan!” She’s furious and amused at the same time. It turns out their impulsive flash marriage was the culmination of years of carefully planned devotion.
From a rented apartment to a grand wedding, from contractual spouses to partners for life, this puppy-like tycoon ultimately uses his long-planned tenderness to pamper her into becoming his queen forever!
