Pretending Not to Care

[The married-life novel about mature men and women, "The Second Year of Marriage," has started updating. Find it in my author column.] Publication rights have been signed. For details, follow Weibo @MissHalfHeadOfCabbage During a game of truth or dare, she sat on Li Yi's lap, put her arms around his neck, and called sweetly, "Brother Yi~" The taciturn man smoked at an unhurried pace, surrounded by curling smoke. A few seconds later, he put down his cigarette and said, "Do you think I'd like a young thing like you?" Her coy smile vanished instantly. She sprang to her feet. "Ever heard of truth or dare? Old man." - There was no point trying to charm this man, so she gave up. Keeping things the way they were suited her just fine. - One rainy night, as the rain pattered loudly, she was about to head out on a date in a slip dress, heels in hand, when she ran into Li Yi returning home. Their eyes met. A second later, Li Yi began undoing his shirt buttons one by one, slowly walking toward her until she had no choice but to back away. When she reached the window, Li Yi lowered his head. His open collar revealed a scarred collarbone, and he said softly, "Going on a date? Did I say you could?" An alpha male vs. a little temptress [Li Yi from "The Substitute" and "Divorced"] Part of the Licheng Kneeling Gang series A few things to know: 1. Eight-year age gap. 2. For those of you who've read "The Substitute," Li Yi's past will be covered in more detail here, and the foreshadowing will pay off in this book. 3. The husband has to win his wife back after making her suffer. They are not each other's first. Next in the series: "Deep Affection": Wen Zeli vs. Shen Xuan, domineering CEO vs. female domineering CEO Synopsis: The eldest son of the Wen family in the capital marries the eldest daughter of the Shen family. After the wedding, they treat each other with polite respect, rarely appearing together in public. What's more, when Miss Shen interviews her own husband, she wears the same businesslike expression as always. Her questions are just as businesslike. Miss Shen: "What kind of woman do you like?" Young Master Wen: "Sweet and adorable." Not at all like Miss Shen. Miss Shen: "Will you be devoted to your wife?" Young Master Wen: "Hard to say." As his wife, Miss Shen nods expressionlessly and takes careful notes. - Not long afterward, Miss Shen interviews him again. Young Master Wen: "How about I ask you first? Where did you sleep last night?" Miss Shen: "None of your business." Young Master Wen: "Is that so?" As he speaks, he gets up and drags out a refined, handsome young man, pinning him onto the table. The scene immediately descends into chaos. The young man cries, "Brother-in-law, it's me, Shen He! She's my biological sister! Have you forgotten... me?" Young Master Wen: "Hm?" He got jealous over nothing. [A man who cries after his wife wins an argument] The jerk's wife-winning-back journey A powerful couple Theme: Take part in poverty alleviation and create value for society