[Powerful man takes her by force and wins her over + older, high-ranking man + successful rise to power]
This is an angsty story about a male lead who takes what he wants and ultimately wins the heroine over.
If you enjoy this kind of story, please keep reading for the character introductions.
Male lead: Shen Zhilv, head of one of the capital's most elite and powerful families.
He's 188 centimeters tall and 28 years old, the mature, steady eldest son of a financial dynasty, skilled at scheming and calculation.
In public, he's every bit as courteous and self-disciplined as his name suggests. In truth, he's the complete opposite beneath the surface, something of a refined scoundrel.
He has unmatched wealth and influence, and knows how to deal with all sorts of people. His romantic experience is zero, simply because he has high standards. He falls in love with Su Qingning at first sight and is deeply impressed by her from their very first encounter. At first, their brief meeting is just a passing moment. Later, by chance, they meet again, and he still feels drawn to her. Even though she is engaged at the time, he uses underhanded tactics to get close to her, indulging in a forbidden thrill and fighting for her with little regard for morality.
The heroine is powerless to resist him. After all, a young woman can't outwit a deep-thinking, devious old hand who snatches every opportunity he sees.
At first, the heroine and the male lead constantly clash because they see the world so differently.
Later, after they get together, the male lead comes clean:
Shen Zhilv: “I did hit on you, but is it really my fault that you and your former fiancé broke up? I'm not taking the blame for all that.”
Su Qingning: “…”
Shen Zhilv: “You're with me now. Do you think I'll agree to break up with you? You can't end things on your own.”
Su Qingning: “You're impossible.”
There are too many "~", which makes it feel vain and artificial.