[A Refined Egoist × A Clear-Eyed Soul in Decline × Female Lead Not Chaste, Male Lead Chaste]
She is the deadliest poison in the world, yet he drinks it willingly.
Shen Ying, a wicked flower blooming from barren mud. She is a master schemer, with beauty as her sharpest weapon and men as the rungs on her ladder to success. Her first love’s talent, a rich heir’s infatuation, a powerful older man’s protection... They are all just jewels adorning her scepter. She believes in no love, has no moral compass, and cares only about winning.
She walks a tightrope with ease as she moves among one “devoted admirer” after another, until she meets the man at the very pinnacle of power. He sees through every carefully staged performance and knows every shameful chapter of her past. Yet when she tries once again to use lies to get what she wants, he holds the proof of her betrayal and leans down to whisper in her ear, his voice gentle and humble:
“Teach me how to pretend I believe you.”
When a hunter consumed by selfishness meets prey who loves without limits, who will capture whom in this game that began with a lie?
This is a story of ambition, lies, and surrender.
Please note: The female lead has no moral compass. Enter at your own discretion.
Ahhhh, finally tied. Shen Ying is not a "big heroine" in the traditional sense. She is not here to promote truth, goodness and beauty. She is here to show how when a woman with nothing is thrown into a desperate situation, she can use everything as a weapon to fight her way out. If you are tired of silly sweetness and routine love, and long to see a complex woman whose soul is truly forged in blood and fire, then this book will definitely be your surprise of the year. The author's writing skills are sophisticated, and his control of rhythm and emotion is top-notch. I recommend it with five stars. I look forward to more exciting stories in the future.