The Substitute Runs Off Pregnant, and the Pursuer Faces a Long Road to Redemption

My next book: I Became a Cannon Fodder, but I Insist on Defying Fate. Blurb below.

Blurb:

Jiang Ran is living on the streets when a wealthy CEO takes him home and raises him.

As the president of Mingyi Entertainment, the CEO gets Jiang Ran onto a talent show with a snap of his fingers.

Jiang Ran successfully debuts, and in just two short years, climbs out of poverty and earns more money than he could have made in a lifetime before.

The CEO is handsome and treats him well. Whatever Jiang Ran wants, the CEO would pluck the stars and moon from the sky to bring it to him.

Jiang Ran is a worldly man, and can't help fantasizing about a love story full of devotion.

The Nth time the CEO tenderly calls him "Ranran," Jiang Ran can't resist the flutter in his heart and falls completely into those eyes, deep as the night.

Jiang Ran thinks he's the lucky one from a fairy tale, and gives the CEO his whole heart.

Until one day, he sees a man who looks about seventy percent like him.

Jiang Ran feels as if a piece of his heart has been cut out.

Five years later, the former hugely popular male star makes a comeback and announces he'll join an outdoor variety show.

The CEO is ecstatic when he sees the news and immediately tracks down the show's producer.

Producer: "President Xi, this is a variety show about raising kids. Are you sure you want to take part?"

"So what if it's a parenting show? Wait, where did Jiang Ran get a kid?"

The CEO can't believe it. He spent five whole years searching for Jiang Ran, and in that time Jiang Ran had gotten married and had a child.

"I'm in. Make sure you put me in the same group as Jiang Ran."

After the producer leaves, the CEO sneaks off to a corner to wipe away his tears. After crying all afternoon, he finally comes to terms with it.

So what if I'm the other man? As long as Ranran comes back to me, I'll go through fire and water for him.

During filming, Jiang Ran maintains his professionalism and treats the CEO pleasantly.

After filming, he doesn't spare the CEO another glance.

The CEO finally finds a chance to be alone with Jiang Ran.

But then a little dumpling of a child darts out of nowhere and blocks his way.

"Mister, please stay away from my dad!"

The CEO picks up the little dumpling and takes a closer look.

Well, well. Why does this little guy look more and more familiar?

Jiang Ran doesn't want any more entanglements with the CEO and coldly rejects every invitation.

The CEO is heartbroken. "Ranran, I've been looking for you for five whole years. I missed you so much I nearly went crazy."

Jiang Ran scoffs.

The CEO confesses passionately. "Ranran, I love you. I want to be with you."

Jiang Ran sneers and points to his chest. "Mr. Xi, you've hollowed me out here. There's no room left for someone as great as you."

The CEO's eyes turn red.

After a long pause, the CEO says, "Will you give me one more chance? Let me fill your heart again."

There will be a groveling redemption arc.

A bittersweet short story, around 200,000 words.

----Upcoming story: I Became a Cannon Fodder, but I Insist on Defying Fate----

Xie He is in a car accident while working overtime and transmigrates into a CEO romance novel. On the very first day after arriving, the male lead, Jin Yuyan, pins him to the bed and viciously "bullies" him.

So what if I'm a cannon-fodder villain? I'll defy fate and change my destiny. This grudge must be avenged!

I'll sabotage the male lead's projects!

I'll put his boss under heavy pressure!

Before long, Xie He has completely ruined the golden finger male lead's business ventures.

But as he revels in his success, he has no idea that someone has been watching him quietly from behind.

C City is in turmoil, with several families vying for power. The Xie family gradually declines, becoming a piece of fat meat in everyone's eyes.

Jin Yuyan watches as Xie He reaches the end of his rope, then personally comes to see him with a contract in hand.

Jin Yuyan: "Xie He, marry me. I'll take care of everything else."

Xie He rolls his eyes. "Come on, do we even know each other?"

Jin Yuyan: "We've been intimate. Doesn't that mean we're close?"

Xie He freezes, then grits his teeth and agrees. He comforts himself with the thought that as long as the green hills remain, there will be no shortage of firewood. He must endure this humiliation if he wants to defy fate.

But he never imagined that six months later, his belly would start to grow.

"Is this the price of defying fate?"

Theme: After the storm, the rainbow will appear. Live earnestly and never give up hope.