After a shooting competition, the media took the opportunity to ask Xie Shiyu what his ideal type was.
He answered in just a few words: "Gentle, and a little obedient."
The exact opposite of Xi Ling. The rumors that he was dating the eldest daughter of the Xi family fell apart on the spot.
Meanwhile, Xi Ling was taking her time painting her nails. When she heard the report, she scoffed. That very night, she posted on a public social media platform: "Ideal type: Anyone but dogs and Xie Shiyu."
Their combative relationship set the internet abuzz. A mutual friend stepped in to explain: They'd been competing for first place since childhood and couldn't stand each other. There was no way they'd ever get together.
Then, just a few days later, their families announced they were to be married.
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On the night they were forced to marry, Xi Ling sat at one end of the sofa with her arms crossed and said bluntly, "I can't share a bed with you, let alone fall for you."
Sitting at the other end, Xie Shiyu lifted the corner of his mouth, looking unconcerned. "What a coincidence. Neither can I."
They agreed on three rules: no interfering with each other, and a peaceful life together.
Three months into the marriage.
Xi Ling mischievously tugged on Xie Shiyu's tie and tilted her head with a smile. "I only asked you to fasten a button for me. Why are your ears red?"
Six months into the marriage.
Xie Shiyu brushed Xi Ling's sweat-damp hair aside and murmured in her ear, "Didn't you say you hated me? Why were you holding me so tight just now?"
A spoiled, dazzling beauty x a carefree playboy
Childhood sweethearts / marriage first, love later / intense push and pull
Reading guide:
1. A high-drama, cringe-inducing romance. Enter with caution if that's not your thing.
2. Enter with caution if you're picky about the female or male lead.
3. Enter with caution if you prefer realistic, meticulously researched stories.
Synopsis saved on November 7, 2025
Theme: Love yourself first, then love others.
