[Jewelry designer: outwardly gentle and obedient, but clear-headed and steadfast VS third-generation rich heir and wild photographer: outwardly roguish and carefree, but sincere and sensitive]
[Misunderstanding, reunion after years apart, amnesia from a car accident, rivalry between suitors, face-slapping comeback, an unconventional pursuit-after-the-breakup, bickering couple, substitute and unattainable first love]
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Blurb
Shocking! Chu Li, winner of the JA Jewelry Design Newcomer Award, the jewelry world's most prestigious prize, turned down an offer from Xingcan Group, an up-and-coming industry leader, and instead joined the declining Yaoshi Group. As soon as the news broke, rumors flew, all revolving around money, power, and sex.
Chu Li, the person involved: “There was a reason. I have to keep a promise I made when I was young.”
After losing touch with an old friend for many years, she can finally reunite with him and repay her debt of gratitude.
She also throws herself into her work to pursue her dream of becoming a jewelry designer. She takes on everything others avoid: real estate partners who are hard to deal with, jewelry restoration jobs that seem impossible, and troublesome raw-material procurement. Everyone can see that this rising star of the jewelry world is exceptionally talented and has a boundless future.
Then a gossipmonger claims that Chu Li is having an affair with Qi Zhiheng, the eldest son of Yaoshi Group, who already has a fiancée. They also say that she joined the company with ulterior motives, deliberately seducing the second son so she could have both brothers.
One blow follows another. Chu Li gets caught up in a plagiarism scandal, the public pressure that follows, and the announcement that the man she's secretly loved is engaged.
Just as she's losing hope, Qi Siyan keeps showing her kindness. He pushes through opposition to promote new products, gets drunk with her at a bar, drives her away from a banquet, and travels a great distance just to cheer her up.
Chu Li: “Something must have gone wrong. Is my unattainable first love's younger brother actually my real first love?”
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In outsiders' eyes, Qi Siyan is a handsome, roguish young heir who does nothing but eat, drink, and have fun. Compared to his older brother Qi Zhiheng, the group leader who works tirelessly and plans everything, Qi Siyan is the perfect example of an idle playboy who refuses to apply himself.
Few people know that he's Vachel, a big name in photography. A casual landscape shot of his can fetch tens of thousands of dollars, his work is regularly featured in internationally renowned publications, and he often leads the latest fashion trends.
Qi Siyan always felt he'd forgotten something important. It wasn't until Chu Li appeared that his drifting memories finally found an anchor.
The good news: she's the unattainable first love from his youth, whom he'd lost touch with for years, and she's now working at his family's jewelry company. Being so close gives him the perfect opportunity to win her heart.
The bad news: thanks to one “mistake” on his part, she's already transferred her affections and “fallen in love” with his older brother. She even treats him with open hostility.
Qi Siyan: “Is it too late for me to start chasing her now?”
Male lead: #The woman I love has a crush on my brother. I was the one who set them up. How do I undo it? Online and desperate for help.#
Reader's Notes:
1. The main couple are both sexually inexperienced. The heroine once had a crush on the second male lead. The male lead gets jealous and loses his cool. Expect sweet and sour romance.
2. The locations, companies, and characters are fictional, created to serve the story. The industry details are based on real life for readability, so please keep the two separate.
3. This is a challenging workplace novel, an uplifting wish-fulfillment story. The first chapter's author's note has detailed content warnings, so give it a look if you'd like to see whether the story is to your taste.
Theme: Beauty is life
