A Long-Planned Romance: The CEO's Sweet, Soft Little Wife

[A sweet slice-of-life romance, a push-and-pull relationship between two devoted leads, a sweet and gentle heroine, and a steady, protective CEO hero] Yang Ruan is a newly graduated art student, sweet and gentle yet resilient at heart. She pursues her dream of becoming an artist alone in a big city, making ends meet with freelance illustration work and an online shop selling handmade desserts. She grew up in a warm home, but getting lost once as a child left her feeling insecure, making her especially dependent on gentle protectors. Li Yanchen, head of the commercial empire Yanchen Group, is a decisive, formidable CEO to the outside world, but at home he has a deeply caring, fatherly side. Years ago, he happened to help a little Yang Ruan who had gotten lost, and has quietly followed her progress ever since.

Their paths cross through an unexpected “shared-rental mix-up”: the old apartment Yang Ruan rents is an unused property owned by Li Yanchen, and an agent’s unauthorized sublet leads her straight into the CEO’s private home. Amid the agent’s chaotic excuses, Li Yanchen initially intends to evict the tenant immediately. But when he sees Yang Ruan clutching her drawing board, looking timid and teary-eyed, he is instantly reminded of the little girl from years ago. His heart softens, and he changes his mind on the spot, suggesting they “share the rental” and officially beginning the long-planned path of protecting her.