Love Grows with the Years

[Marriage First, Love Later + Strangers + A Sweet, Slow-Burn Slice of Life]

Qiao Xi doesn't believe in love or men. The only reason she agreed to marry Xiao Yichen was that he was handsome, wealthy, courteous, and always busy with work.

Xiao Yichen is the head of the Xiao family and a legend in the business world. With his distinguished status and breathtakingly handsome face, he's the object of many people's admiration. Yet he's nearly thirty and has never been in a relationship, and all his assistants are men. He has kept his distance from women for years, so rumors abound that he's either gay or impotent.

Later, during an interview on a financial program, people noticed the dazzling ring on his left ring finger and grew curious.

The host cautiously asked whether wedding bells were about to ring. The man, who was always cool and aloof, keeping everyone at arm's length, merely curled his lips into a slight smile. “Yes, I'm married.”

He couldn't hide how happy he was.

Qiao Xi's best friend told her that a marriage where she was effectively a widow was no good, but Qiao Xi thought it sounded perfect.

Only later did she discover that the rumors had been wrong all along…