[Marriage before love + older, nurturing husband + unruly bad boy learns to yield + guiding lover + slow, everyday romance + five-year age gap + doting romance + one-on-one, both untouched, happy ending]
Qiao Shu'ao was married to Lin Jinzhou, a powerful figure in Beijing's elite circles, for three years. By day, they barely knew each other; by night, they knew each other inside out.
As a fake heiress, she was notorious in Beijing's social circles as a wicked woman.
One time, after slapping Lin Jinzhou at the office, she walked out and was sent flying by a truck.
She died on the spot.
When she opened her eyes again, Qiao Shu'ao was reborn at twenty-two, two years before she was supposed to marry Lin Jinzhou, who was still living in a rented apartment.
She went straight for him, demanding to know if he thought she was a fake.
The man was wild and unrestrained. He neither dodged nor defended himself, just said carelessly, “You're welcome to keep an eye on me, my wife.”
This time, they agreed to be married for only two years. After the divorce, he would leave with nothing.
Two years later was when Lin Jinzhou would make his fortune and enter Beijing's elite circles.
Qiao Shu'ao only had to wait until then, take the money, and leave.
She thought they'd still be a couple in name only,
but she never expected the man to cherish her as if he wanted to keep her in his mouth.
A new house, new clothes, gold jewelry, and money that went from a hundred thousand to a million...
Whenever Qiao Shu'ao asked for something, Lin Jinzhou gave it to her.
Especially in bed.
This time, his appetite was stronger and he was even more intense, leaving her weak-kneed night after night.
Lin Jinzhou had never given love a thought. He only wanted to be a good husband and make up for how he'd let her down in their previous life.
As their two-year agreement neared its end, Qiao Shu'ao asked for a divorce.
That night,
the man who was usually so carefree clung tightly to his wife, kissing her damp, flushed back, his voice trembling:
“Guoguo, can't you stay? Please?”
“I can't lose you again. Please don't leave me.”
“Baby, your husband is begging you.”
Lin Jinzhou had never known what love felt like. He only knew that as long as Qiao Shu'ao was there, spring would draw near.
Two years was far too short. He wanted to be nourished by spring rain for the rest of his life.
It was a great read. I finished reading it in one sitting. It was so interesting 🥰🥰