A Late-Blooming Heart

Weibo: @Song Jiujin Blurb Top-tier star Zhang Liangqi is a superb actor, humble and easygoing, and never courts publicity by pairing himself with actresses or generating dating rumors. The hottest young actresses have no shortage of traffic or buzz. One is even famous for being a perfect on-screen match for anyone, with a "limited-edition boyfriend" for every drama. Yet these two people, who seemed to have nothing in common, suddenly announced their marriage one day! After both fanbases went from shock and despair to unfollowing them and, gradually, accepting the news, they began dutifully checking in on the couple's divorce watch. "Have Zhang Liangqi and Chi Ruan divorced today?" "No!" Until three years into their marriage. "Have Zhang Liangqi and Chi Ruan divorced today?" "They have..." Reader's note 1. 25 x 30 2. One-sided love + marriage before love Coming next: "Secretly in Love, Publicly Married" Blurb: Rising photographer Gan Tang has made a name for herself in the fashion world with her exceptional eye for refined aesthetics and distinctive style. She's steadily become an acclaimed beauty and talent in the industry. The male and female celebrities she photographs look breathtaking, and her images are constantly going viral, earning her fans' love and praise. One day, a well-known paparazzo exposed Gan Tang's relationship and uploaded a five-second video as proof. In it, Gan Tang runs toward the camera and throws herself into the arms of a tall, broad-shouldered man, embracing and kissing him. The relationship was confirmed. Her fans and curious onlookers never got a response from either party. Instead, they got an official Weibo post from Duan Shangyu, a rising financial magnate. Duan Shangyu: Kissing legally @Gan Tang Gan Tang's fans: "???" Curious onlookers: "!!!" Gan Tang and Duan Shangyu had been friends for fifteen years. Then they got married. Clutching her freshly issued marriage certificate, Gan Tang said to the man beside her, full of conviction, "If you change your mind later, just tell me. I promise I won't cling to you." Six months later, things had spiraled out of control. Gan Tang's eyes reddened. "No divorce! The only way we're separating is if one of us dies!" The man, silent for a long time, suddenly looked up at her. His dark eyes fixed on her. Gan Tang's heart ached, and she turned away, unwilling to meet his gaze. Her voice trembled. "I've changed my mind. I'm not getting divorced!" As soon as she finished speaking, he gripped her chin and pulled her into a kiss. His voice was low and husky. "That's what I should be saying to you." Reader's note: 1. Glamorous fashion photographer + X + shrewd, calculating financial magnate 2. Marriage before love + friends become spouses Theme: Realizing one's self-worth