Lassoing the Moon

[Cool, reserved, secretly passionate female executive vs. cocky, brilliant street kid | Second chance at love | Younger man] [Taurus woman vs. Aries man] Li Liangzi is a cool, self-possessed female executive. The only person who can make her lose control is Zhang Yang, five years her junior. The boy is so handsome it's almost arrogant. He's quick-tempered and easily set off, yet he gives her all his sincerity, passion, and obedience. She's addicted to his scorching warmth, and even more addicted to luring him into losing control at night. When they were in love, she wanted him to call her "sis." He always scoffed and refused, but when desire overwhelmed him, he would lose himself and rasp out that one word: "Sis..." She sealed away her surging love and plans for the future, stubbornly believing that the game she controlled would never end. Until one day, Zhang Yang mistakenly thought she was proposing to someone else. He disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only a bank card with the money converted into cash. Li Liangzi held the card and finally understood: the one who falls in love first loses the most She had even prepared a ring... Three years later, he returns with a forceful presence. Li Liangzi hides behind her coldest facade and says the most hurtful words: "You're a pathetic coward. You're not good enough for me. Get lost." Words that once would have set him off now pass like a breeze. The man lowers his head and smiles. "Thanks for still being willing to talk to a joke." All her composure falls apart in one uncontrolled kiss. After a wild night, he questions her, and she coldly throws cash at him. "I thought you were a gigolo, Mr. Zhang!" The man chuckles and puts the money away unhurriedly. "Thanks for the compliment. If you need me again, I'll give you a discount." The boy who was once so shy has become a gentle rogue who doesn't understand rejection and keeps closing in. She runs away in a panic, only to discover with horror that she's once again, hopelessly, fallen into the same river. Only now their roles have been reversed, and she's the prey! Will she struggle and admit defeat, or... willingly fall for him a second time? [Upcoming novel: Ten Years of Flowing Water] Theme: Love takes the courage to be spoken aloud.