Crossing the Line

Sorry, the previous blurb won't be available for now. I'm starting this story first, so feel free to add it to your library, babies. When a relative tried to set Ming Zhi up with someone, they happened to be at a family dinner. It had been a whim, but Ming Zhi's mother took it seriously. She looked at the photo, then asked about the man's personality, education, and family background. She nodded repeatedly, seemingly satisfied. Then she passed the photo to Wen Qixu and asked with a smile, "What do you think, Axu?" Wen Qixu glanced at it, his eyelids lowered. Under everyone's prolonged gaze, he answered coolly, "Not much." Then he got up and left, leaving everyone staring at one another. The relative who had tried to arrange the match was embarrassed, but didn't dare say much. They could only smile and explain: "Well, he's her older brother. Naturally, he has high standards for a future brother-in-law." · They called each other siblings, but they weren't really. Their relationship stemmed from a marriage alliance arranged for the benefit of their elders. In public, they were always the picture of a loving brother and sister. But only Ming Zhi knew how Wen Qixu had kissed her back then. In a corner of the villa, where no one could see them. Countless times. Because of their relationship, even after breaking up, they still had to keep up appearances. The banquet was dull, and Ming Zhi was bored too. But as she left the old family home, she saw a figure in the dim yellow light, its shadow stretching into the darkness. Wen Qixu was leaning against a tree. He had lit a cigarette but wasn't smoking it. Instead, a thin veil of smoke surrounded him. Ming Zhi walked past him. It was perfectly quiet, yet suddenly it seemed as if every sound in the world had risen around them. She abruptly heard Wen Qixu speak. "Your blind date," he asked. "Are you very satisfied with him?" Ming Zhi turned to look at him, her smile radiant. "And what gives you the right to ask me that?" "Big... brother." · Ten years ago, a little girl was brought before him. Her father said to him, "This is your younger sister." That was the first time he met Ming Zhi. From then on, every time his heart stirred, he crossed a line in secret. A proud young heiress x a lovesick man who fights tooth and nail for love The male and female leads have never been registered in the same household Theme: Stay true to your heart.