Secret male crush, rekindled love, misunderstandings galore
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Qiao Fange and her husband entered into a business marriage because they each had something to gain. No matter how hard she tried to please him, he remained unmoved.
They agreed to a three-year marriage and promised not to interfere in each other's lives. In public, they acted deeply in love; in private, they each did their own thing.
At last, the term was up, and she prepared to divorce him as agreed.
"Do as you like."
The man's voice was calm and controlled, not showing the slightest sign that she had stirred any emotion in him.
Qiao Fange went back to pick up her luggage and discovered her husband, always as cold as an iceberg, crouched in a corner, crying as he clutched a piece of clothing she'd left behind.
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Qiao Fange has severe face blindness.
To avoid the inconvenience of daily life, she stayed home all day. While studying abroad, she hired a young, strong male housekeeper.
They had an intense, years-long affair, all physical and no feelings. On the day she returned to China, she left him a sum of money and walked away without even saying goodbye.
Later, while scrolling through her social media feed, she came across a familiar name and paused.
She had recently been unable to sleep, and her acting still wasn't coming together.
So she sent him a text with her hotel room number.
Later, her own dating scandal started trending.
Only then did Qiao Fange realize:
Her lover and her ex-husband were the same person.
Reader's note:
Not a power couple: aloof, seductive, and vulnerable woman x devoted, clingy, domineering CEO
Both are each other's only sexual partner.
A completely illogical, utterly melodramatic story full of misunderstandings!
Mostly lighthearted and entertaining, perfect for a relaxing read with your brain switched off.
This story is also called Sister-in-Law, Open Up, It's Your Brother.
Theme: Always believe that love can change everything
