A Summer Wedding

Complete. Next novel: Early Spring Metaphor. Huo Wei's story is in the author's collection, Absurd Dream.

A powerful Beijing socialite x a classical beauty from Jiangnan. Marriage first, love later.

[Synopsis]

1.

Pei Zhiwan was born in Jiangnan, outstanding in both beauty and talent, and had long been engaged to the young master of the wealthy Zhong family in Beijing.

But a month before the engagement, her boyfriend cheated on her.

After giving it some thought, Pei Zhiwan sought out Zhong Tingyu, the head of the Zhong family and her ex-boyfriend's uncle.

On a rainy day, Pei Zhiwan ran into Zhong Tingyu while she was soaked in the rain.

The handsome, striking man sat in the back of a Maybach, his bearing cool and refined, radiating mature masculine allure.

She timidly reached out, wrapped her arms around his neck, and pleaded softly, “Uncle, would you marry me?”

2.

As the true head of the Zhong family, Zhong Tingyu was aloof and distinguished, with a status beyond anyone's reach. No one in their circle dared to provoke him.

One day, rumors spread that Zhong Tingyu had accepted his nephew's engagement on his behalf. Those in the know were shocked, but all said they had little faith in the match.

But in Pei Zhiwan's eyes, Zhong Tingyu doted on her and took care of every detail. Without a doubt, he was a perfect husband.

Except in bed...

Only after experiencing it for herself did she realize that the man's gentle manners and refined demeanor were a facade. Impeccably dressed in public, he showed his true nature in private. Several times, panting, he bit the nape of her neck and murmured, “Baby, say you're mine.”

3.

No one knew that Zhong Tingyu had set his sights on Pei Zhiwan long before she was his nephew's fiancée.

When she took the initiative and asked him to marry her,

he gazed at her, his Adam's apple bobbing gently as he suppressed his possessive, predatory desire, then smiled at her warmly.

[Little Scene]

Not long after breaking off the engagement and moving abroad, Zhong Mingxiao began to regret it and asked a childhood friend for news.

Zhong Mingxiao: “Has Pei Zhiwan regretted breaking off the engagement?”

Friend: “No. She got married. She's your aunt now.”

Zhong Mingxiao: “??”

#MarriesEx'sUncleAfterBreakingOffTheEngagement

#OlderManTurnsRuthlessAfterMarriage

#SheThoughtSheWasAskingTooMuchButHeHadPlannedItAllAlong

[Reading Guide]

1. Both leads are sexually inexperienced. Happy ending. A sweet newlywed story.

2. The heroine falls in love after marriage; the hero has been planning this for a long time. Seven-year age gap.

Upcoming Novel: Early Spring Metaphor

■A coquettish, pampered beauty x a steady, fatherly tycoon

■Marriage first, love later | Wealthy-family life | Seven-year age gap

1.

As the beloved youngest daughter of the Sheng family, Sheng Zhao is quite famous in Beicheng's social circles.

In everyone's eyes, she is breathtakingly beautiful, with a face that could beguile anyone, but she is also extremely delicate, like a precious flower that's difficult to care for.

Recently, rumors have been circulating that the Sheng family is about to go bankrupt, and plenty of people are waiting to see Sheng Zhao make a fool of herself.

But, to everyone's shock, the Sheng family not only stayed afloat but also forged a marriage alliance with one of Beicheng's most powerful families.

Once the news got out, people in their circle began placing bets on how long it would take the couple to divorce.

When Sheng Zhao heard about the betting pool, she couldn't help nodding in agreement. Shang Huaixi was one of the men she liked least: serious, old-fashioned, steady, and boring. Their personalities and habits were so different that they were bound to divorce sooner or later.

2.

As the head of one of the wealthiest families, Shang Huaixi was always composed, refined, and proper, a true gentleman from a distinguished family and the ideal husband in the eyes of countless heiresses.

He had long since planned out his life, and even though he unexpectedly married Sheng Zhao, he intended to continue living as he always had.

But later, he realized he had underestimated Sheng Zhao's appeal and overestimated his own self-control.

3.

Before getting their marriage certificates, Sheng Zhao and Shang Huaixi agreed on three rules:

1. Keep the marriage alliance between the two families a secret for now. Do not make it public.

2. Be a couple in name only, with no marital obligations.

3. Unless something unexpected happens, divorce by mutual agreement after two years.

Shang Huaixi agreed, but unfortunately, they failed to follow all three rules.

After getting married, Sheng Zhao lived a rich and lively life.

Shang Huaixi gave her money and cards to spend, and was thoughtful and considerate in every aspect of their daily lives, nurturing this delicate rose until she became even more precious.

There was just one thing Sheng Zhao wasn't too happy about: her husband was always eager to pluck open the rose petals himself, admiring and watering them.

One day, she angrily kicked his shin and huffed, “You got my practice clothes dirty again.”

He caught her foot, kissed the inside of her ankle, and answered softly, “Baby, I'll wash them for you tomorrow.”

Reading Notes:

1. Both leads are sexually inexperienced. Happy ending. Seven-year age gap.

2. Unrestrained x restrained.

Upcoming Novel: Into the Spring Night

■College student x powerful Beijing-Hong Kong figure

■The powerful one bows his head | Age gap

1.

The day Jiang Suisui first met Shang Xuqing was the most wretched day of her life.

The man had deep-set features, a high nose, and an exceptionally handsome face. His every movement showed an extraordinary air, making him seem untouchable.

He held out his hand to her. “Do you need help?”

Jiang Suisui stared at him for a long time, then grabbed his tie and rose onto her toes to kiss him.

They held hands and fled through the dusk wind, and at night, by the sea, they bit each other's lips.

When they were together, he doted on her and took care of every detail.

Everything was as beautiful as the beginning of a story, like a grand and dazzling dream.

But not every story has an ending.

When she woke from the dream, Jiang Suisui came to her senses, took the initiative to end things, and walked away rationally.

Shang Xuqing did not object.

2.

Everyone knew that Shang Xuqing came from an elite family and was adored by all in Beijing and Hong Kong. No one dared to provoke him.

One day, someone saw him carrying a girl on his back as they walked by the sea, behaving intimately with her.

Once the news spread, no one believed it.

At the time, no one knew that this composed, aloof, and untouchable man had also spent sleepless nights tossing and turning.

After going through twists and turns to find her, he lowered his head for the first time and said, “Suisui, don't go.”

“Fleeing with him and becoming his accomplice was the closest she ever came to a freedom that burned hot.”

“Every breeze they faced together and every view they admired together would become a mark that stayed with her.”

Reading Notes:

1. One-on-one romance. Both leads are sexually inexperienced. Happy ending. Eight-year age gap.

2. A powerful man bows his head for love.

Theme: Work hard and live earnestly