The Long Engagement

As the family's castoff, Lu Xiaojia was handed over to Song Xiyi, a widower sixteen years his senior with an old injury in his leg.

A three-year secret marriage contract: a simple exchange of favors, each getting what they wanted.

Lu Xiaojia thought that if he could just endure those three years, he would be free again.

But the refined, elegant Mr. Song gave him every tenderness beyond the terms of their agreement:

patient tutoring late at night, rescuing him from an awkward situation at his birthday banquet, even bending down in front of everyone to tie his shoelaces.

Lu Xiaojia's heart began to race, and he grew greedy enough to wish: If only this marriage never had to end.

Then the truth came to light:

Surveillance, exploitation, scheming, even the deep wounds that had scarred him were all just pieces in a game.

He had offered up his heart with his own hands, only for that man to crush it into the dirt.

Years later, Lu Xiaojia returned as a rising star in the business world, sharp in his dealings and coolly smiling.

Song Xiyi asked him with red-rimmed eyes, "Are you still willing to accept this ring?"

I once gave my love to a lie, never knowing that you had already pledged your true heart to all the years we had left.

Couple: Song Xiyi × Lu Xiaojia

Two male leads, a strong pairing, one-on-one romance: refined and gentle (on the surface) older man × an innocent, kind-hearted young man;

A groveling-for-forgiveness story, older husband and younger wife, a sea of hatred and star-crossed love;

* An old-fashioned premise and writing style, warm and sweet doting romance, with plenty of painful heartbreak. A happy ending, one partner for life;

* Neither lead is perfect, and both have flaws. Read with caution if that's not your thing;

* New chapters at 7 p.m. every night. This silly author has a family and a job, and has already finished the whole story to keep the old angel and little puppy company.

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Theme: Sincere feelings are precious. Cherish them.