The Years

Three years ago, Chu Li lost the love of her life. On impulse, she agreed to sign a contract with Shen Sui and marry for money.

They had no conflicts and treated each other with mutual respect. Everything seemed perfect, but Chu Li still felt something was missing.

Later, she understood: passion and vitality.

Now the three-year term was up. She could finally escape this dull, boring life and seek something new.

But Shen Sui had no intention of letting her go.

They had a huge fight and parted on bad terms.

The next time she saw him was in a bar. Chu Li was having a drinking contest with someone when he snatched the glass away.

Shen Sui: "Stop drinking. Come home with me."

Chu Li glared at him. "We're over. What gives you the right to control me?"

Shen Sui, who had always been composed, calm, and unflappable, slammed their marriage certificate onto the table with red-rimmed eyes. "You're still my wife!"

Chu Li couldn't care less. She snatched back the glass and downed it in one go. "I don't have to be."

As soon as she finished speaking, he pinned her to the sofa and silenced her with a kiss. Then he carried her to the car, sped all the way home, tossed her onto the bed, and took her like a starving wolf.

Looking at the red marks on her body, Chu Li realized for the first time that Shen Sui wasn't a machine. He was a person.

She got dressed and looked at him with resentment and indignation. "What was that? A breakup hookup?"

Shen Sui: "No. A new beginning."

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Only a few people knew that Chu Li was Shen Sui's unattainable first love.

He had treasured her in the palm of his hand, afraid she might get the slightest bump or bruise.

When she was happy, he was happy.

When she was sad, he was sad too.

If he hadn't caught her breaking up with her boyfriend, things wouldn't have turned out this way.

So how could he possibly let Chu Li go?

Written on 2023.3.13. The blurb has been screenshotted. Don't accuse me of copying.

Content warning:

1. To be determined

Theme: People should be positive and strive for a better life