The outline and blurb were written around 2019. I'm working hard to stockpile chapters before starting, to avoid going on hiatus. The story will begin after the Lunar New Year. -- Note from August 1, 2026
*Also known as: A romance about outwitting an "acting pro," with two talented actors putting on a show for each other.
Black-hearted executive x private investigator
Wealthy, hot-tempered tough guy vs. cool, sharp-tongued woman who takes life as it comes
Chameleon-like mastermind with a strange personality x money-minded woman with deadpan humor
People from every walk of life, evenly matched opponents, one-on-one, mutual devotion, happy ending
Blurb:
Bologna is more than 140,000 kilometers from China. The time difference between them is over six hours, and the population density is over 2,000 people per square kilometer. Given the vast distance, the odds of two people from different countries meeting are virtually zero.
The first time she met him was during a Chinese expatriate kidnapping case that caused a sensation in Italy. He attended the day's press conference as a family member of one of the victims. At the conference, the man carried himself with an air of calm, reserved refinement that left a deep impression on her...
The second time she met him was at a trendy nightclub back home. Under the dazzling lights, his features were blurred and his expression impossible to make out. All she could see was his conspicuous head of dyed blond hair. He was dressed in flashy clothes, surrounded by women, and even whistled at her in a sleazy manner...
The third time she met him was at a private club in the suburbs. He lounged on a sofa with his long legs crossed, putting on the refined air of a gentleman. But in her mind, he had already been branded as a complete lunatic...
You want to descend into madness and become a demon? I'll follow you closely, through fire and water, without hesitation.
Theme: Promote the values of truth, goodness, and beauty
