A poor girl with a phoenix's spirit and ambitions reaching for the sky X a domineering CEO who only seems glamorous, but is actually a broken, resentful husband
"Look at me clearly before you say you love me."
There was a six-year gap between Wen Tingshu being born with a silver spoon and pampered as a little phoenix, and becoming a female streamer scorned by high society.
People treated her as idle gossip to pass the time, then forgot about her as soon as they were done laughing.
No one expected to see Wen Tingshu again standing beside Xu Ming. Who was Xu Ming? The only son of one of S City's top wealthy families, and someone everyone in their circle wanted to get close to.
But the young master Xu had kept himself spotless for years and never had a woman at his side, giving rise to rumors that he didn't like women.
Then people suddenly remembered that, back when the Wen family hadn't gone bankrupt yet, Xu Ming had had someone by his side. That someone had been Wen Tingshu.
Everyone said Wen Tingshu was greedy for wealth and had gotten together with Xu Ming for his money.
To their surprise, Xu Ming merely curled his lips, his usually cool eyes turning gentle as water.
"If Tingshu loves money, then all the better, because I've got plenty."
"Enough to make sure she can never leave me."
Wen Tingshu had never imagined that she and Xu Ming would go from childhood sweethearts to being called Xu Ming's kept canary.
Wen Tingshu paid no attention to the gossip. In just two years, she got what she wanted. Using Xu Ming as her stepping-stone, she returned to the top and became the youngest, most sought-after Best Actress. When her relationship with Xu Ming was unexpectedly exposed, Wen Tingshu didn't deny it. All she said was, "So what?"
Everyone was more worked up than the people involved. Xu Ming followed behind her, cleaning up her messes. The young master, who had never accepted a public interview, sat in front of dozens of reporters and calmly set the record straight for her.
Xu Ming said, "Tingshu was never my kept canary. She's always been a dazzling little phoenix."
At first, Wen Tingshu went to Xu Ming. She told him she was willing to be with him if he could give her what she wanted. Xu Ming was furious and asked how she could debase herself like this.
Later, Xu Ming begged her with red-rimmed eyes.
"Tingshu, marry me. I'll give you everything you want."
Wen Tingshu immediately shook her head. "No."
Xu Ming wouldn't give up. He asked her why.
"Xu Ming, have you ever seen a female star get married this early? I want a future."
Wen Tingshu had thought the proud young master Xu would fly into a rage and leave in humiliation, but he didn't hesitate for a moment. He knelt before her and put her high heels on for her, willing to do it.
"Then we don't have to get married. I don't mind staying out of sight. I'll be your secret lover."
Reader's Guide:
1. Smoking is a personal preference of mine for both the male and female leads, and this is clearly indicated. They smoke infrequently and strictly follow social etiquette. If that bothers you, please don't read! Please don't apply this to real life.
2. Neither lead is perfect. Please don't read if that bothers you.
3. Both virgins.
Theme: Fate may play tricks on you, but never give up.
