Seven Miles of Fragrance

[Completed] [For another story with a similar hook-up-first, fall-in-love-later theme, *Agarwood Incense*, see the author's profile next door.] 1. In the elevator, Bai Bailing ran into a man she had once had a fling with. The man was rugged and handsome, radiating roguish charm. His smoky blue hair was especially eye-catching. Bai Bailing later learned that he was a famous heir among Jianghai City’s rich young men. Bai Bailing pretended not to recognize him, kept a low profile, and did her best to blend into the background. But things didn’t look good. He recognized her. His dark eyes watched her in the reflection of the elevator’s metal doors, looking her up and down, from her legs to her chest. His shameless, predatory gaze made Bai Bailing’s ears grow hot. That night, he messaged her first: “Your skirt looks beautiful.” 2. After they started dating, Bai Bailing and Jiang Chen spent two days and two nights indoors. When he finally went out on the third day, there was a conspicuous hickey on his Adam’s apple. When everyone noticed the hickey on their idol’s neck, they wisely kept quiet. As the culprit, Bai Bailing was on pins and needles. But then, in front of everyone, a certain someone reminded her, “Baby, your ears are red.” 3. Jiang Chen had always loved his freedom and hated being tied down. Everyone assumed he’d never marry. One day, he brought a little kid to hang out with his buddies, letting the child ride on his shoulders. Everyone was dumbfounded. The little brat was clearly pushing his luck, yet Jiang Chen was completely helpless against him. Everyone: “Brother Chen, whose kid is this?” Jiang Chen: “Mine.” Everyone: “Wait, who gave birth to your kid?” Jiang Chen: “My wife.” That made perfect sense. “You’re actually married?!” Jiang Chen: “Mm-hmm. My wife and I are true love. The kid was an accident.” [Both are each other's first and only. They save each other. Sweet romance, happy ending.] [Inspired by Stefan Zweig’s *Letter from an Unknown Woman*, with an unconventional romance.] The novel *Agarwood Incense*, with a similar theme, is now being serialized. Please check it out. Rumor has it that Elio is a weirdo. Netizens have heard his music but know nothing about the man himself. All they know is that he’s mysterious and extraordinarily gifted at music. Almost every song he composes makes the charts, yet he never appears in the public eye. An enthusiastic netizen revealed that Elio is young, ridiculously handsome, and a wealthy heir. He is the second son of a prominent pharmaceutical conglomerate with a famous name at home and abroad. When his identity was revealed, the internet erupted. No wonder the big shot doesn’t care about money. His family practically owns a mine. 2. A street-interview host was lucky enough to run into Elio and asked, “Young Master Zhou, you’re rich, handsome, and in great shape. You must not have many troubles in life, right?” The man took off his sunglasses, revealing a handsome face with sharply defined features. “I have plenty of troubles.” “Like what?” “For example, I keep getting seduced by the same woman. Over and over, it’s always her.” Street-interview host: “!!!!” 3. Watching a gossip video about someone who never stopped talking, Qu Yao walked into the kitchen and admired the tall, handsome silhouette under the soft lights. The man stood in front of a counter covered with jars and bottles, busy cracking eggs with practiced ease. He wore stylish Lycra-cotton casual pants and a hip-hop T-shirt. He’d just had his hair styled, and its tousled, fluffy look made his long neck seem wild and untamed. His tall, striking figure radiated effortless elegance. Qu Yao: “Young Master Zhou wants me to seduce him again? You’re trying to tempt me.” At that, the man’s lips lifted in a roguish smile. “Did I tempt you? Sorry, I did it on purpose.” Actually... He didn’t need to be so irresistible. Elio was already handsome enough and had an incredible physique. She wasn’t going anywhere. Reading Guide: [Both are each other's first and only. Not an entertainment-industry story. Sweet romance.] [Charming, roguish music producer * ice-cold beauty] Theme: There are a hundred ways to begin a love story