The City of Hot Dreams: The Heir Apparent is the first book in the "Ballad Beneath the Grapevines" trilogy. The male protagonist, Gao Beiying, is a wealthy Yale graduate whose father is one of Xia City's most powerful tycoons. At his father's insistence, he has no choice but to return to the hometown he left long ago. In a city that "no longer belongs" to him, he meets Su Ya, a beautiful and mysterious woman. Are they kindred spirits? Faced with the same threats, can they join forces to save each other? If their deadlock is fated, they have few choices: fight to the death, or send themselves to hell. He must also unravel the mystery of his own origins and weather the treacherous business world's hidden battles. He must stand firm and make crucial decisions for the sake of the people he loves, and for his family's honor!
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