[Marriage First, Love Later] [Contract Marriage] [Two Strong Leads] [Scheming Male Lead] [Everyday Flirting]
Xiao Hanlie, captain of the Jiangcheng Criminal Police, is facing a life-or-death marriage ultimatum from his gravely ill grandfather when Lin Xingyao, a thirty-year-old university professor, traps him on the spot with a “Marriage Partnership Agreement.” “Pretend to reassure the elders, split the utility bills, and never interfere in each other’s private lives.” Lin Xingyao is as composed as an AI. Less than half a day after meeting him, she moves into his home with seventeen boxes of books, and can even deduce exactly how he was injured on the job from a single dried drop of blood on his shirt.
He thought it would be a roommate arrangement where they stayed out of each other’s way, but Xiao Hanlie realizes things are gradually going off course. This icy professor leaves a light on when he comes home late at night and fiercely takes his side when faced with his furious father. The man who is usually ruthless and cold in front of criminals smiles as he corners her by the bookshelf. “Professor Lin, Clause Seven says physical contact is allowed when necessary. I’d like to apply for a legal hug. Approved?”
