After I Broke Off Our Engagement, My Nemesis Started Fighting Me for My Attention

Enemies-to-lovers secret-crush story / Complete draft in progress

Yu Xihuai only found out at the last minute that his engagement had been called off. His father berated him over the phone.

Thinking of how he'd always followed his father's instructions, only to still fail to earn his approval, he grew angrier and angrier, and decided to let loose for once.

He went to a bar alone and drank himself into a stupor in a corner.

He only remembered that someone familiar came to pick him up before he blacked out. The person held him warmly, and a soft, gentle voice sounded by his ear.

When he woke up again, he found himself lying in an unfamiliar bed, alone in the room. He quickly got himself together and hurried out of the hotel.

Yu Xihuai pretended nothing had happened and returned to the office calmly, dealing with the mess caused by his broken engagement.

Everyone in their circle thought Yu Xihuai's future was ruined, but someone sent him a lucrative project contract.

What he didn't expect was that it came from Meng Xiaoxiao.

He was Yu Xihuai's rival since childhood, his sworn enemy, and the person he hated most.

For the sake of the company, Yu Xihuai had no choice but to sign the contract. He didn't care if that guy put him down and mocked him.

But Meng Xiaoxiao didn't do that.

He showed up at Yu Xihuai's company every few days, claiming he was there to supervise the project, but he treated the whole staff to meals and gifts.

When Yu Xihuai returned from a business trip late at night, Meng Xiaoxiao came to pick him up himself, saying he wanted to ensure his business partner's safety.

Even when Meng Xiaoxiao learned Yu Xihuai was attending a banquet, he insisted on going along to keep him company, helping him fend off drinks and unwanted admirers.

Then, at the celebration banquet after the project was completed, Meng Xiaoxiao quietly slipped away.

Yu Xihuai found him and said, "You still have one last chance to mock me for getting dumped."

Meng Xiaoxiao said, "Actually, when I heard about it, I was overjoyed."

Yu Xihuai gave a quiet snort. "I won't give you another chance to laugh at me."

Meng Xiaoxiao studied his face for a moment, then opened his arms and asked with a smile, "Won't you even spare me that last bit of dignity?"

Seeing the sincerity on the other man's face, Yu Xihuai willingly stepped into his arms.

He thought it would be just a brief hug, but Meng Xiaoxiao pressed his whole body against him and held him tightly.

Yu Xihuai heard a familiar whisper and felt the strength of those hands on his waist. It was as if they had held each other like this long ago.

When Meng Xiaoxiao let him go and saw his flushed cheeks, he knew Yu Xihuai had finally remembered that night.

At last, he could tell Yu Xihuai that he had always loved him.

Meng Xiaoxiao x Yu Xihuai

Devoted, dominant top x Cool, career-focused bottom

About this story:

1. What's it like to have a secret crush on your nemesis?

2. Romance-focused, a sweet little treat.

3. This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance is coincidental.

4. Meeting is fate. Add it to your favorites so you don't lose track of it!

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Theme: Face the past bravely, work hard in the present, and look forward to the future with optimism.