Rose-Colored Crisis

Wei Xi excelled in her studies. She was slender and pretty, but a little wooden and plain, cool and quiet. No one knew she had a secret crush on Xue Lin, the carefree, unconventional boy in her class. For the student council election, she prepared a long speech and a stack of materials. Xue Lin simply walked onstage, brought the microphone to his lips, lightly rolled it between his fingers, and raised an eyebrow. "Vote for me." It made hearts skip a beat. One day in their sophomore year, Xue Lin's childhood friend celebrated her birthday. He decorated a classroom for her party, filling it with gifts and decorations. Wei Xi was studying in class when her phone buzzed with an order: [Come take the blame. Say you trashed Xue Lin's childhood friend's birthday party. Cover all the damages, and you'll get five thousand.] When Wei Xi arrived, the girl was crying, and Xue Lin was radiating such a menacing air that no one dared approach him. She lowered her eyes and admitted against her will, "I trashed it." Xue Lin's gaze darkened. "Why?" "I like you." Xue Lin scoffed. "Oh." Only later did Wei Xi understand that he hated how serious, rigid, aloof, and proud she seemed. But he didn't remember that she had been his childhood friend, too. Years later, Wei Xi had become a pillar of the Nanwan Research Institute, surrounded by refined young researchers. When they met again, Xue Lin was a distinguished, dignified investor, while Wei Xi represented the Academy of Sciences. She intended to stay calm and discuss business only, but his eyes reddened as he gripped her wrist. "Why didn't you tell me it was you back then?" Wei Xi fell silent for a moment, then answered calmly, "I've already forgotten." Xue Lin let go of all his pride. His gaze burned, and his voice trembled. "Even before I knew it was you, I'd already fallen in love with you. What am I supposed to do?" Pure-hearted, wooden girl X rebellious tycoon Content warning: The male lead has to win her back. A melodramatic, cathartic, bittersweet guilty pleasure. It's all just a misunderstanding, both leads are each other's first and only love, and the heroine has always put her career first. Coming soon: Craving My Nemesis Tong Anyu once read a book where the heroine's family drove the male lead's family into bankruptcy. The male lead endured humiliation and bided his time before returning for revenge, making the heroine pay a price so agonizing she wished she were dead. Oh wow, what a melodramatic story. Then one day, her family really did bankrupt someone else's. And she'd just started dating him. :) Everyone said Tong Anyu was lucky. She was exceptionally talented, came from a wealthy family, and could even get any handsome guy she wanted. But sooner or later, secrets come out. His friend sneered, "What a small world. Would Xu really let her off?" But later, in a rooftop garden, Lin Huaixu leaned against the railing with one hand, casually lighting a cigarette in the night breeze. Only when Tong Anyu tried to flee did he stub out the cigarette and pin her beneath him, kissing her fiercely. Tong Anyu took a deep breath. Lin Huaixu glanced at her. "Flirting with me again?" Tong Anyu nervously licked her lips. Lin Huaixu: "Fine. Let's get back together." Tong Anyu: "..." Everyone believed the Lin and Si families had been at odds for years. One time, Tong Anyu attended an international cutting-edge technology symposium as the little princess of the Si family. They said the most striking person there would be Lin Huaixu, who had recently risen to the top ranks of the Forbes rich list. While he was giving his speech, Tong Anyu was being asked out by two promising young men. The man onstage suddenly stopped speaking and shot her a dangerous, amused look. "Tong Anyu, get your husband his phone." *Polite on the surface, possessive by nature, an intense push-and-pull, with the occasional sting of jealousy. They both think they're the ones trying to win back their love, but in truth, they're both going crazy with desire for each other. :) Theme: Women should be independent and strong, and put their careers first