One Life, One Thought

[The print edition is now available. Its ending differs from the online version.] “One song, one melody; one lifetime, one love.” * Shi Nian goes from being a modern-day Cinderella whom everyone envies to a wealthy family’s colorless little widow overnight. She is forced to give up all her glamorous clothes. The Guan family tightly controls where she goes, what she says, and her social media accounts. Even smiling at a man becomes taboo. Then a man with an air of refined nobility enters her life. The assistant assigned by the Guan family reminds her, “That’s Young Master Guan, the heir from Xicheng.” Shi Nian looks at the man she has waited all night to see. “I thought he’d be an old man.” The assistant tells her, “He doesn’t look old, but he’s senior in the family hierarchy. He controls half of Xicheng. He was at your wedding, so be careful what you say when you see him later.” Shi Nian’s eyes flicker. “Then can I smile at him?” “…He’s your elder. Of course you can.” * A, B, C, D: This woman brings misfortune to her husbands. Stay away from her. Guan Ming: Perfect. A fortune-teller said I have a tough fate. All I need is someone who can bring me bad luck. A, B, C, D: She’s a widow. Guan Ming: I’m not dead, so how can she be a widow? A, B, C, D: … [Top fashion designer x business tycoon] Age gap Click the link on the right to add it to your favorites → *Weibo: @Shi Jiuyuan Theme: Use courage and wisdom to escape adversity