Crossing the Line to Steal His Affection

At first: Lu Chengzhao pushes a stack of banknotes in front of her, his brows stern. “Take the money and get out of the capital. Don't show your face in front of Chengjue and me again.” Zhuang Shiyi pockets the money, smiling brightly. “Thank you, General Lu, for granting my wish.” He watches her walk away and sneers. “Vulgar.” Later: Lu Chengzhao pins her between the pillars of the corridor, rubbing a thumb over her lips as he asks hoarsely, “Still want to leave?” Zhuang Shiyi turns her head away, but he bites her earlobe and laughs. “This time, even if you try to run, I won't let you go.” It takes Zhuang Shiyi a long time to realize that, in Lu Chengzhao's logic: When she smiles, she's seducing him. When she cries, she feels sorry for him. When she runs away, she's playing hard to get and wants him to chase her. Lu Chengzhao: “Hah, woman, you've successfully caught my attention.” (Not really. I'm just a sucker.) A sweet romance. Content warning: The female lead and male lead have both had no other partners. The older brother steals the younger brother's woman.