[A ruthless Hong Kong tycoon who commands both the underworld and the legitimate world × A reserved, inexperienced exchange student at the University of Hong Kong]
1.
Cen Yu first learned Zhao Xiaolin's name from industry materials in a finance class at the University of Hong Kong.
At the time, she saw him only as a business figure beyond the clouds, far out of reach. She thought they would never have anything to do with each other, skimmed the information, and set it aside.
A few days later, a classmate invited her to a birthday party, where she met him.
Her classmate led her over to Zhao Xiaolin.
With a respectful “Uncle,” the classmate turned aside to signal Cen Yu to step forward and greet him.
The man wore a sharply tailored black suit and carried an air of noble refinement. The people around him were all prominent figures in the business world.
A polite, faint smile touched his face, but his dark eyes held an intense, oppressive force as they fixed on her.
Under that gaze, Cen Yu's whole body tensed. She tried to keep her expression steady and spoke respectfully. “Mr. Zhao, hello.”
Zhao Xiaolin gave her a slight nod.
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2.
Later, a typhoon swept across Hong Kong Island, bringing torrential rain.
Stranded alone at the roadside with no taxi in sight, she watched a black luxury car pull up slowly in front of her.
With the window halfway down, all she could see was Zhao Xiaolin's hard profile, hidden in the rainy night.
Cen Yu glanced down at the hem of her clothes, soaked by the rain, and had already decided to refuse as politely as she could.
Then his voice came first. “If you don't want to stay out in the typhoon and get drenched, get in.”
She hesitated for a moment, but finally opened the car door and climbed inside.
Cen Yu took the clean towel and slowly wiped the rain from herself.
The man's distinctive scent filled the cramped car, making her uneasy.
She lowered her voice. “Thank you, Mr. Zhao.”
Zhao Xiaolin turned to look at her, his gaze fixed on her.
It didn't feel like mere politeness. It was more like he was sizing up prey already in his grasp, and it made her feel oppressed.
“Just saying thank you hardly seems like enough.”
[Reading Tips]
1. A ruthless Hong Kong tycoon who commands both the underworld and the legitimate world × an exchange student from mainland China studying in Hong Kong. Eight-year age gap.
2. Neither lead is perfect. The male lead is rational, self-interested, and intensely possessive. The female lead struggles with their difference in seniority and social circles. If that's not your thing, please read with caution.
3. Both leads are virgins. Happy ending. The wealthy-family social scene and seniority conventions are fictional; please don't read them as real life.
A ruthless Hong Kong tycoon who commands both the underworld and the legitimate world × A reserved, inexperienced exchange student at the University of Hong Kong
Blurb written on 2026/09/08
Theme: Learn to be honest and give your heart freely, and love each other well.
