The Unfavored Gentleman

[Main story complete] Qu Ke and Gu Jingchi marry on a whim. Before the wedding, they agree on three rules: in front of her relatives, he will act like a good husband; in front of his family, she will act like a good wife; in private, they won't interfere in each other's lives. On the third day of their marriage, Qu Ke leaves to work in a big city, leaving Mr. Gu alone in their hometown. A friend says: Qu Ke, what a waste. You leave such a handsome husband without kissing or hugging him, then go to Shanghai to live like a single woman. Her best friend says: With a husband like that, you're really leaving him alone back home? What is wrong with you? Qu Ke: Heh. Later on Qu Ke has to admit that sometimes, while working, her mind wanders to a man. And it's the one waiting for her at home. Qu Ke tends to let her true nature show when she's drunk. One night, she gets drunk and passionately kisses her husband, whom she's never kissed before, startling her best friend. Her best friend: "You were so fierce! Like some kind of octopus monster! You wrapped yourself around that handsome guy with both arms and legs. Thank goodness he didn't mind and let you kiss and hug him. He held you like you were his wife." Qu Ke: "No way!!!" Later, Qu Ke takes the chance to test Mr. Gu and asks with an awkward laugh, "I didn't do anything too crazy that night, did I?" Mr. Gu replies calmly, "No. You just did normal things." Qu Ke: "?!!!" [A sweet story, no angst] [Both leads are virgins. Married first, fall in love later. Happy ending.] [Inspired by Shunji Iwai's Love Letter] Please add my next book, That Boy Is a Hopeless Romantic, to your list if you're interested! [Genius woman writer x younger husband fan] [Female lead: genius writer, eccentric, aloof, severely face-blind] [Male lead: pretends to be obedient, scheming, a master of sweet-talking, both cuddly and wolfish] Blurb: The first time Gu Qi met Luo Tianyi, the boy was unbelievably well-behaved. He wore a blue-and-white school uniform, with spotless clothes and shoes, and looked refined and polite. Once, he "accidentally" dropped his exam results next to Gu Qi's hand. With a shy smile, he said, "I didn't do well this time. I only came second in my year, so I dropped one place. I'm nowhere near as good as you, Sis. You're so amazing. Do you like boys who get good grades even more?" Once, when the elevator broke down between floors, he said, "Sis, I have claustrophobia. Can I hug you?" Once, when Gu Qi fell ill, he took care of her all night. When she woke, he was sitting beside her bed, his eyes red, saying, "Sis, I'm not letting you get sick again." He starts university and moves to her city, and Gu Qi tries dating him. Gradually, Gu Qi realizes something is very wrong. That seemingly obedient younger guy isn't as innocent and sweet as she thought... He's hostile toward every man around her and scowls at his romantic rivals, giving them all sorts of trouble. He's so "sharp-tongued and mean" that he makes people dislike him. Once, Gu Qi gets close to a male writer, and Luo spends several days looking miserable. In the end, he doesn't leave his room for an entire day. Curious, Gu Qi pushes open his door and is shocked to find him throwing darts. His movements are swift and precise, and his expression is dark and cold. On the dartboard is the male writer's enlarged photo, already riddled with more than a hundred holes... [Sis, I'm your fanboy boyfriend. The kind who gets jealous for days when you're close to another man.] [Sis, love me well, and I'll be good.] [Older woman, younger man. Sweet romance, both virgins, happy ending.] Theme: Love means standing by and cherishing each other.