Obsessive Romance

[My next story, Sneaking Around in His White Shirt, is now live. Click on my profile to read it.] [In this world, everything is fleeting, filthy, and corrupt. You alone are a flawless treasure.] [Blurb] One winter night in December 2010, a news story spread like wildfire across forums and message boards. The poor heartthrob Gu Han had broken up with Wen Yuzhu, the rich girl who'd been chasing him! Everyone: "We knew it wouldn't end well!" ● Later, that poor heartthrob rose to become a successful figure in the world of finance. ● One winter night in December 2017, Gu Han saw Wen Yuzhu. A man was sitting beside her. Whatever he said made her smile, her eyes bright and her teeth gleaming. Gu Han, known for his calm and wisdom, lost control in public for the first time. He grabbed a bottle and smashed it into the man. Then he gritted his teeth. "It's been years. You've gotten pretty bold, haven't you?" As soon as the words left his mouth, his large hand seized the back of her neck. His voice was hoarse as he asked, "Wen Yuzhu, who the hell gave you the nerve?" Blurb 2: When Wen Yuzhu returned to China, she knew her father had already picked out a husband for her. She just didn't know it was Gu Han. Once she learned the engagement couldn't be called off, Wen Yuzhu laid down three rules for Gu Han. First: Don't interfere in each other's lives. Second: Keep their finances separate. Third: Nothing happens without the woman's consent! Gu Han agreed without a word. After they married, Wen Yuzhu thought they'd stay out of each other's way and just muddle through. She didn't expect him to be a completely different person in public and in private. Little scene: After the wedding. No interference? Not a chance. Gu Han calls to check up on her three times a day. Separate finances? Gu Han makes sure Wen Yuzhu never goes without designer bags, villas, or luxury cars. And on top of that, Wen Yuzhu is so exhausted every day she could kick him into next week! After marriage, Wen Yuzhu couldn't stand his need to control her. She threw a divorce agreement at him. "Gu Han! Divorce! I'm sick of you!" Gu Han's long, elegant fingers gently picked up the paper, then slowly tore it up. He looked at her, his voice low. "If you're sick of me, hit me. Just don't divorce me." At last, he stood and backed her up against the desk, trapping her there. He leaned closer, and only after seeing she couldn't escape did he speak, his voice low, half threat and half coaxing. "You know me. I'd rather die than divorce you." "So be good and don't say those two words again." The male lead has no romantic or sexual history. While separated, the female lead dated someone, but things never went all the way. Blurb written on May 12, 2019. 1: Marriage first. 2: The ex-chases-her-back gauntlet. Next story: Sneaking Around in His White Shirt. Click on my profile to add it to your collection. When Chi Yan was in his first year of high school, his family hired a new housekeeper. She brought her daughter along, and the girl timidly followed behind her, calling him, "Young Master Chi." Later, Chi Yan gave her food and a place to stay, introduced her to the life of the upper class, and loved watching her sneak around in his white shirt. A friend said, "You can't tame a little ingrate like that. When she runs off, you'll panic." Chi Yan scoffed. She was just a woman. Nothing could make him panic. As it turned out, you can't tame an ingrate. Nan Qingyuan ran away during their junior year of college, leaving without a second thought. - Later, Nan Qingyuan returned to China. A dance video of hers went viral, making her a rising star in the entertainment industry. Her refined elegance and exquisite looks kept her on the trending lists. She never expected the Nan family to demand that she, their neglected illegitimate daughter, marry someone for an alliance. Chi Yan had become a highly successful man and the undisputed male idol of the investment world. In high society, no one could match or surpass the name Chi Yan. When they met again, he was expressionless. "Miss Nan, please face reality. This marriage has nothing to do with personal feelings." Convinced that this marriage really had nothing to do with feelings, Nan Qingyuan packed her bags and headed to Hengdian. The two-month shoot would let her avoid the awkwardness of their loveless marriage. Later. Young Master Chi invested a fortune in the production Nan Qingyuan was working on, then joined the crew as an investor. That night, someone saw the usually cool, elegant, self-disciplined Young Master Chi pull out their marriage certificate. Chi Yan: "Miss Nan, if I remember correctly, the Chi family has already accepted you as their daughter-in-law, and you're my wife. Since we've just married, aren't you going to fulfill your duties as my wife?" Later, Nan Qingyuan teased him. "Did you like me all along?" Chi Yan furrowed his brow and bit down on his cigarette. After a long pause, he gave a soft scoff. "Mrs. Chi, is there anything else you're unsure about? Tell me, and I'll explain it all." Nan Qingyuan would never know how much effort Chi Yan had put into marrying her, or that he had planned it all out over three years. 1: Sweet romance, one-on-one. 2: The male lead is domineering and possessive; the female lead is cute and lovable. 3: Blurb written on March 12, screenshot saved. Theme: Fearlessly pursue love.