"A woman in her chambers sighs over life's fleeting drama, her face like a red plum, her heart her own to know."
Years ago, war broke out between the immortal and demonic clans, and Jiang Luo lost her parents as a child. From the age of five, she lived at her maternal grandfather's residence. Though blessed with an excellent spirit root, she was timid by nature and afraid of people. After years of cultivation, she still dared not make friends.
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As Jiang Luo grew older, her maternal grandfather Jiang Shuo sent her to the Xie family on Mount Buzhou at the age of fourteen, supposedly to help her become braver and temper her Dao heart.
Everyone in the Xie family treated Jiang Luo kindly. Their home was warm, and they generously taught her their cultivation techniques. Only the second young master, Xie Fusheng, wore two faces.
In public, he was arrogant, flamboyant, frank, and carefree.
In private, he was vicious and deceitful, and never let a slight go unavenged.
She still remembered that night. The man wore a white, wide-sleeved brocade robe and held a rabbit in both hands. One moment, he was smiling. The next, after the rabbit bit him, he grabbed it by the scruff of its neck.
He forced a faint smile, but there was not a trace of mirth in his eyes. "I've treated you so well, little rabbit. I gave you food and a place to live. Is this how you repay me?
"You're an ungrateful little wretch, after all."
As soon as he finished speaking, the man shoved a pill into the rabbit's mouth without a second thought.
The next moment, the rabbit, which had still been wide-eyed, began foaming at the mouth. Its head lolled to one side, and it lost consciousness.
Jiang Luo wanted nothing more than to stay far away from him, but their bond tightened with every step.
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Two years later, sixteen-year-old Jiang Luo finished her training with the Xie family, successfully reached the Golden Core stage, and prepared to return to her grandfather.
On the eve of her departure, she went to the back mountain to find Xie Fusheng.
Before he could recover from his surprise, Jiang Luo's ears flushed red, and she summoned all her courage to speak.
"Xie Zhuoming, I like you."
"Heh." Xie Fusheng came to his senses and let out a faint laugh. "I'm sorry, Miss Jiang. I don't like you."
"Oh, I know."
"If you knew it was hopeless, why say it?" Xie Fusheng asked, confused.
"I'm too timid. If I don't say it today, I'm afraid I'll never have the courage again.
"So I came to see you."
Sweet, timid beauty x vicious boy behind a mask
1. One-on-one romance, both leads' first time, happy ending
2. The hero isn't a good person in the truest sense. If you can't accept that, please don't read!
3. The hero has no feelings for the heroine at first, which is why he rejects her confession. He gradually falls for her later.
4. The leads love each other mutually. The heroine does not chase after him like a lovesick fool!
5. My writing isn't great, so please be gentle if you don't like it ꒦ິ^꒦ິ
Theme: Stay true to your heart, follow the right path, and be mindful of your conduct even when alone.
