Snow in Beijing, Sweet as Frost

My new novel, *Boohoo, I Ate It All of My Own Free Will*, is now serializing! A wild yet pure special forces powerhouse x a sweet, soft influencer who doesn't realize she's flirting. See my author page for details. Weibo: @JinjiangRuoshuiQianliuSS * The entertainment industry dazzles with its glittering excess, blinding everyone with its seemingly boundless glamour. Only insiders know that even celebrities with millions or tens of millions of fans are little more than amusing playthings in the eyes of true elites. Yin S usu, a hopelessly obscure actress with no fame to speak of, understands this well. For years in the industry, she's focused on acting and kept her nose clean, never dreaming of climbing into the upper echelons. Then one day, a powerful man fell from the sky. On a breezy, dewy summer night in Florence, a man sat in the back of a Rolls-Royce. His handsome profile was shrouded in the deep shadows of night, refined and dignified, yet utterly out of reach. A hand with jade-like fingers offered her a business card. From that moment on, her life was turned upside down. The Fei family of the capital was immensely powerful. Its current head was a ruthless, decisive man who wielded his power like a thunderbolt. That was how Yin S usu knew of Fei Yizhou, from the rumors. The eldest young master was so calm that even if Mount Tai collapsed before him, his expression would not change. Always composed and self-possessed, he seemed content to sit back and watch flowers fall in the courtyard. That was how Yin S usu knew of Fei Yizhou, from the Fei residence's butler. But when she was framed and caught up in a scandal that shook the world, she never expected him to put work aside on the other side of the ocean and fly back to the capital overnight, heedless of the thunder and torrential rain that could kill at the slightest misstep. At the time, she was so nervous her face had gone pale and her palms were slick with sweat. The first thing she said when she saw him was, with forced composure, "If it's hard for you to say, I'll answer directly. I agree to the divorce." Years later, Yin S usu would never forget the mist-dark eyes her husband turned on her after hearing those words, or the faint self-mockery in his exquisitely handsome features. He repeated, word by word, "Divorce?" Yin S usu was too embarrassed to speak. He let out another barely audible sigh, stepped forward, and gathered her into his arms. With a bitter smile, he murmured beside her ear: "Ever since you entered the Fei family, I've done everything in my power to give you everything you wanted, and what I thought was best for you." "Yet I still often feel I've failed you, and worry that I haven't done enough." "I thought that if I carefully planned every step and married you, I could put your worries to rest and make you fall in love with me. But you can still walk away so easily." "My S usu, tell me, what am I supposed to do with you?" * [Bonus Scene] One day, unhappy with some of Fei Yizhou's wicked deeds, Yin S usu called a friend to complain, accusing him of being utterly heartless, a beast. She was in the middle of a tirade when the bathroom door opened. The man emerged, casually drying his hair with a towel in one hand. A few scratch marks, like cat scratches, could be seen on his taut abs, suggestive and intimate. Guilty, Yin S usu hurriedly hung up, her cheeks flushed. "How do you want to take out your anger on a heartless beast like me?" He gazed lazily at her, his somber eyes full of meaning. Yin S usu: "?" "How about scratching me a few more times?" "...@#￥" * 1. A ridiculously powerful, possessive, obsessive man, refined and gentlemanly on the outside but dark within, x a gentle, charming, sunny, adorable healing-type actress 2. He fell for her first; they have a deep history. Both are virgins, one-on-one romance. 3. Sweet and devoted. * My next novel, *Soft Murmurs*, is coming soon! A refined, tough, and roguish undercover narcotics cop who can switch personas seamlessly x a beautiful, adorable, sharp-tongued rising young director. Please add it to your to-read list! Synopsis: The night before New Year's Eve, people are either returning to their hometowns or staying cooped up at home, and the city streets are desolate. That night, Cheng Fei finishes work at midnight. On her way home, two thugs follow her. In her panic, she stumbles into an underground red-light district. Black-market deals. A den of vice. Cheng Fei has no idea what kind of place this is. She grabs the person beside her to ask for help, only to find that he is in cahoots with the two thugs and intends to take advantage of her. Just as Cheng Fei despairs, the restless crowd suddenly falls silent. She turns around in alarm and sees a group of people coming down the spiral staircase in the dim hall, all dressed in black suits, their faces stern and imposing. The man at their head stands out most of all. He is relaxed yet dignified, lazily playing with two white jade spheres in his right hand. Tall and elegant, he seems utterly nonchalant, with a weary indifference in his eyes, as if he has seen through all the world's splendor. Someone approaches to report to him, leaning in to whisper with their head bowed in deference. He can hardly be bothered to raise his eyelids. Dragged along by several thugs, Cheng Fei fights with all her might to break free and rushes straight up to him. Summoning all her courage, she shouts, "You heartless jerk! I'm pregnant with your child!" The man: "..." Everyone: "..." The thugs are so terrified they nearly drop to their knees, begging for mercy. "Boss! Brother Lie! We were wrong, Brother Lie! We had no idea she was your sister-in-law!" The man stares at her, raises an eyebrow, and looks intrigued. Cheng Fei's heart pounds. Her face burns with embarrassment and panic. Boss? The sucker I picked at random is actually the boss? I'm dead.jpg After a long moment, Yu Lie says lazily, "When's your next prenatal checkup? I'll take care of it." * After this incident, Cheng Fei remembers that she owes Yu Lie a favor and keeps looking for a chance to repay him. They meet again at a welfare home in the old city. On her fifth day volunteering, Cheng Fei looks through a classroom window and sees the man smiling gently at the children. She is astonished: So the gang boss has a kind side after all. So she finds Yu Lie and begins earnestly advising him. "Young man, you've got a long road ahead. Fighting and killing isn't a lasting way to live. Why not come work with me?" Yu Lie: ? The girl somehow produces a business card and hands it to him, smiling. "I'm a director. You've got a great face. How about I launch your career and take you to the top? You'd make far more as an actor than collecting protection money." Yu Lie: ... * Their time volunteering together doesn't last long. Before long, the man vanishes without a trace. Several months later, Cheng Fei travels to Yunnan Province's Anti-Drug Corps to gather material for a documentary. The man who appears before her again is wearing a police uniform, straight and handsome as a painting. Leaning against the railing outside the office building, he gives her a lazy smile. The badge on his cap glitters in the sunlight. Cheng Fei is stunned. Yu Lie raises an eyebrow. "Don't recognize me?" Nervous, Cheng Fei pulls him aside and whispers, "You're impressive. You've infiltrated our side, too?" Yu Lie: "." Yu Lie: "After all this time apart, is that really the first thing you have to say to me?" Cheng Fei hears the hidden meaning in his words. Her ears suddenly grow hot, and she mutters, "Then what were you going to say to me?" Yu Lie leans close to her flushed ear and murmurs, "I missed you. Every part of you." * "I have unmatched glory to carry me through a thousand near-deaths. I have a sun to let me glimpse the light of day in a hell without end. I have a heart full of tenderness, and I only want to murmur it to you." * 1. A refined, tough man who switches personas seamlessly, an undercover narcotics cop strong enough to pluck the moon from the sky and catch turtles in the deepest ocean, but utterly devoted to his wife x a rising young director with a beautiful face, a one-in-a-million soul, and a sharp tongue 2. An independent story about the second couple from *Cold Crow*. 3. Insanely sweet!!! My friend Lulu Lu's upcoming novel, *Love Has Set Sail*, features a cool but passionate movie star x a beautiful, kind-hearted college professor. Please add it to your favorites~!! Synopsis: Zhao Muy u has recently joined a reality show where ordinary people and celebrities pretend to date. When asked about her ideal type, she gives only three requirements: "Not an actor, not famous, and no scandals." Later, on the first day of filming. As soon as Zhao Muy u arrives, the on-site producer excitedly tells her, "Teacher Zhao, the ambulance is ready. You can even faint from excitement when you see him later!" Zhao Muy u: "?" Completely confused, she walks into the cafe and sees her pretend dating partner in the distance: Jiang Zhouchi, who has just become the youngest grand-slam Best Actor in history, is famous worldwide, and has scandals swirling around him everywhere. After a moment of silence, Zhao Muy u turns to leave. But a voice cuts through the noisy crowd behind her, light and languid, cool and indifferent, casually reminding her, "Miss Zhao, the exit is on my side." His words strike just the right note of distance. He seems like a completely different person from the Jiang Zhouchi who buried his face in her neck on that summer night years ago and hoarsely called her "Mumu." - Jiang Zhouchi became famous at a young age. The mole on the tip of his nose captivated countless people, becoming the cinnabar mark in the hearts of his many fans. Yet in the year he won his third Best Actor trophy and his career reached new heights, he accepted a dating show, despite never appearing on variety programs before. The news breaks, and hearts shatter across the internet. When the show airs, the internet reaches a consensus: This doesn't look scripted. Let's ship them and see. After the three-month show ends, rumors spread across the internet that the two have turned their fake romance into a real one. The wildest claim comes from someone claiming to be a staff member on the show, who says the pair have already gotten their marriage certificate. #JiangZhouchi+Marriage# instantly explodes on the trending list. At the same time, someone photographs Jiang Zhouchi on a film set. As soon as he steps out of the nanny van, his assistant shields him completely with a large black umbrella. All that can be seen are his slightly rumpled clothes and a section of his pale wrist. A distinct ring of suggestive bite marks is visible there, much like a tattoo on the web of a hand. The rumors heat up again. Not long after, Jiang Zhouchi, who never responds to rumors, makes an unprecedented post on Weibo to deny them: "It's fake. She hasn't said yes yet." Theme: Love is an eternal faith.