So Much in Love

[Reunion after a long separation, rekindled romance / no groveling redemption arc]

1. During her freshman year, Lu Beining fell for campus heartthrob Zhou Yin as recklessly as a moth drawn to a flame.

Born into poverty, Zhou Yin excelled in his studies and had a cool, proud demeanor. He was A University's most admired, noble-hearted heartthrob. Lu Beining went to great lengths to get close to him, and at last, on a sun-drenched afternoon, the white-shirted boy softened and gave in, replying with rare tenderness, "Then let's give it a try."

But their relationship had a short shelf life. Before long, Zhou Yin broke up with her, saying they weren't right for each other.

Lu Beining was furious: Fine, let's break up!! Whoever goes back on this is a damn dog!!

After saying that, she ran straight into the rain, ending that bittersweet chapter of her youth.

2. Years later, Lu Beining starts a new job, only to discover that Zhou Yin, the man she broke up with years ago, is her boss. They haven't seen each other in years, but he is still as handsome as ever, and his cool demeanor now carries an effortless sensuality.

Determined not to fall into the same trap twice, Lu Beining keeps her distance and focuses on flirting with a cute younger guy. But she can't get anywhere with him, and instead finds herself suffering under Zhou Yin's control every day.

Then one day, the cute younger guy gets transferred.

Lu Beining explodes.

According to the rumor mill, she pointed at Zhou Yin and yelled at him in the office that day. The clueless onlookers thought she was doomed, unaware that in the office, thick with suggestive tension, Zhou Yin had her pinned against the edge of the desk, his breath hot and his voice low and alluring

"That's right. I did it on purpose."

"I'm just jealous of you flirting with him. So what?"

[Bonus Scene]

Lu Beining attends a class reunion. Zhou Yin shows up halfway through, and because everyone knows about their past, no one dares tease them. They even seat the two of them far apart.

Then Lu Beining loses a game and is asked to reveal her latest WeChat message. With no choice, she hands over her phone and lets someone read the message aloud

Zhou Yin, the Great Demon King: [You said you'd only go out for an hour. Liar.]

As soon as the message is read aloud,

the onlookers stare in utter shock.

Only Zhou Yin remains unruffled as he raises his glass. "So, have you had enough fun, Mrs. Zhou?"

#Weren't we supposed to be dogs if we went back on our word?!!#

#Which one of us is the dog? Which one?!#

Sweet, down-to-earth comic artist X seemingly cold but truly devoted big boss

*The heroine is lovestruck in the early days

*The hero has his reasons for breaking up with her. He'll suffer, but not to the extent of a groveling redemption arc

*The heroine doesn't actually flirt with any other guys

*Romance-focused, slow-paced

*Please treat each other with respect while reading. Thank you

*Both each other's firsts / one-on-one romance / happy ending

Theme: Having the courage to face your fate is what makes a true hero.