Kiss the Southern Branch

[Complete! Feel free to start reading! Guaranteed sweet!] [Next-generation stories: Daughter Fu Qingci's Brazenly Unrestrained and son Gu Qingce's Deeply Ensnared in Pure Love are available to follow in my profile!] [A sweet, doting, marriage-first-then-love story. The most prominent man in high society has a secret crush, while the female lead falls in love after marriage.] As the adopted daughter of the Pei family, Pei Nanzhi suddenly faces a marriage arranged by her family. She tries every way she can think of to break off the engagement, but fails. At her best friend's urging, she sets her sights on her friend's older brother, Gu Beichen, head of the Gu family and the richest man in Lincheng. That night, Pei Nanzhi lights incense and gently massages him with her cool fingertips. Mustering her courage, she says, "I want to ask you to marry me." With a single sentence, she tears through the thin veil between them, leaving no room to turn back. Pei Nanzhi assumes he'll refuse outright. After all, he has always seemed indifferent and desireless, and has gone out of his way to avoid women. But then... Gu Beichen suddenly grabs her jade-like wrist. His long fingers close around her, tightening one by one as he pulls her down hard. As if he intends to fall with her. What she hadn't expected at all was for him to say: "Marriage means a real marriage. Once we marry, we won't divorce." - As the leading figure among Lincheng's wealthy elite, Gu Beichen has exquisite features and a cool, detached air. He has spent years burning incense and praying for his frail younger sister, and the scent of sandalwood clings to him. He is like a cold-faced Buddha, devoid of emotion. Pei Nanzhi is a news program host who unexpectedly became famous after an on-location live connection. Her striking beauty has earned her the nickname "little fairy" online. Everyone wonders what kind of man could win the little fairy's heart. They argue endlessly, but no one has an answer. One day, the little fairy interviews the cold-faced Buddha. Netizens suddenly notice that the pair look like a perfect match, with a charming on-screen chemistry. The whole internet starts playing matchmaker for the little fairy and the cold-faced Buddha. Their popularity keeps soaring. Soon, sharp-eyed netizens notice: Both the little fairy and the cold-faced Buddha are wearing rings on their left ring fingers, and they look like a pair! Could the cold-faced Buddha really be the little fairy's man? For the sake of her career, Pei Nanzhi forbids Gu Beichen from publicly acknowledging their relationship. The devious man doesn't acknowledge her directly. He simply replies to a comment from his official account: [My wife ordered me to say no if anyone asks.] Netizens burst out laughing. Is this really the cold-faced Buddha? Why does he look like a resentful husband? Little Fairy X Cold-Faced Buddha #A super-sweet romance. It's not just the male lead who dotes on her: his younger sister and his entire family adore her too. The whole story is full of affection. #Updates daily at 12:00. 80% of the novel is protected against spoilers, with a 36-hour delay. Please support the author. Theme: Life may be difficult, but as long as you work hard, you can change every tragedy, break through adversity, and make your way toward a brighter future.