[Older man + love that grows over time + simmering tension + explosive chemistry]
[Bright, bold, and defiant heroine vs. seemingly refined but actually roguish hero]
Wen Yan knew why Chen Wu was getting close to him, but he willingly let himself fall, fully aware of it.
Chen Wu never imagined that the man she once couldn’t even dream of approaching would fall in love with her.
At first, he wanted her body, while she wanted his body and planned to use his influence, too.
Later, he turned the whole of the capital upside down for her, while she began to feel for him and all the moments in his life that had never gone right.
Early on, the heroine is somewhat frustrated and held down by the rich and powerful. Later, she becomes radiant, confident, and dazzling.
The hero starts off aloof and scheming, but once he falls for her, his transformation is total.