A Secret Marriage

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Pure, beautiful woman (seductive, mature lady) x sunny puppy-like younger man (rebellious young master)

At a young age, Xu Mingyi has amassed a fortune worth hundreds of millions. Her career is thriving, and it's finally time to think about her personal life. Having learned from others' mistakes, she decides to find true love: someone who isn't after her money or her looks.

Xu Mingyi hides her wealth and ability, and after countless blind dates, finally picks a programmer younger than her.

He has a stable job, a simple social life, and a face that couldn't be more handsome. Most of all, his bright, moist puppy eyes make Xu Mingyi's heart melt whenever he smiles at her.

Xu Mingyi and her puppy-like younger man are a perfect match. After dating for a month, they get married on a whim.

After the wedding, Xu Mingyi and her new husband, You Juan, settle into a modest married life. It's ordinary, but sweet. Xu Mingyi thinks she's found her destined partner, until one day...

Returning early from a business trip, Xu Mingyi finds a Patek Philippe watch she's never seen before at home. A few days later, she accidentally sees You Juan, who is supposed to be working overtime at the office, getting into a Bentley with a well-dressed middle-aged woman.

Xu Mingyi suspects another rich woman has stolen her man.

So Xu Mingyi dresses up and confronts You Juan, brazenly slapping a check down in front of her husband. “How much does she give you a month? Divorce me, and I can give you that much too.”

You Juan's smile disappears, and his gaze darkens as he stares, restrained, at his wife's gorgeous makeup. “Xu Mingyi, are you done playing?”

Xu Mingyi: “?”

You Juan laughs in exasperation. “That's my mom.”

Content notes: 1. This story is entirely fictional. Please don't compare it to real life.

2. The author does not endorse impulsive marriages in real life. Be careful when choosing a partner.

3. One-on-one romance, younger man, both leads have only ever been with each other, age difference of one year, and an unconventional marriage-before-love setup.

[Upcoming novel 1: Chasing the Light to Meet You. Please add it to your library.]

[Capricious young lady who knows when to hold on and when to let go x cold, reserved, ambitious man who's only addicted to his wife]

When Jiang Shuyue was twelve, her father brought home Lin Xubai, a boy three years older than her.

At their first meeting, the taciturn boy was handsome, cool, and solitary.

From then on, the name Lin Xubai ran through Jiang Shuyue's entire adolescence.

Until her unrequited love ended without a word, and Jiang Shuyue painstakingly cut Lin Xubai's name out of her life.

But years later, her father entrusted her to Lin Xubai on his deathbed, tying their fates together once more. The day after her father's funeral, they registered their marriage.

Two years later, Jiang Shuyue graduates and returns to the country. Lin Xubai has become a major figure in Haicheng, running the Jiang family business, handsome and wealthy, with endless gossip surrounding him.

Everyone is waiting for the seemingly estranged wealthy couple to announce their divorce.

Jiang Shuyue knows Lin Xubai only married her out of gratitude for the Jiang family's kindness, so she takes the initiative and suggests a divorce, hoping to set him free.

Lin Xubai agrees to divorce, with one condition: he must repay the Jiang family's kindness first.

Jiang Shuyue is generous. “You've done more than enough for the Jiang family over the years. But if you insist on repaying us, I hope you can do it soon.”

Lin Xubai gives a derisive smile and loosens his tie. “You want it fast? Then why don't I repay you with myself?”

Later, Jiang Shuyue, her waist aching, does the math. With Lin Xubai's looks, even at three thousand a night, he'd only make a million a year. How is that fast?!

[Upcoming novel 2: Catching Feelings Against the Wind. Please add it to your library.]

After graduating high school, Lin Chuo plans to confess to the senior she's had a crush on. But on the very day she's getting ready to confess, she sees him embracing another girl with her own eyes.

Lin Chuo turns and leaves in a daze. When she looks back, she sees Lu Bujin standing behind her. He coldly tosses out, “Keep dreaming,” then walks away.

Lin Chuo and Lu Bujin have been bitter rivals for the top spot in their grade for three years, and they end up at the same university.

Being seen heartbroken by her rival, along with his remark, “Keep dreaming,” becomes Lin Chuo's nightmare all summer. She vows to get revenge.

Not long after university starts, a steady stream of admirers appear around both Lin Chuo and Lu Bujin. Sick of the attention, Lin Chuo takes the opportunity to offer Lu Bujin an olive branch.

“Since we're old classmates, why don't we cover for each other? You don't have to worry about me having a crush on you. You know there's someone I like.”

After giving it serious thought, Lu Bujin finally nods coolly.

Lin Chuo slowly leads Lu Bujin into the trap she's laid. When she realizes he may have fallen for her, she proposes ending their relationship.

“Lu Bujin, it was all an act. Don't get any ideas about me.”

At last, Lin Chuo gets her revenge for the mockery back then.

Later, during the school anniversary celebration, a student returning to the dressing room backstage finds the door won't open, no matter what they try.

Inside, Lin Chuo has only half taken off her performance outfit, trapped between Lu Bujin's chest and the wardrobe.

The young man's rough thumb gently strokes her moist lips, his dark eyes suppressing a wild intensity.

“That's right, Lin Chuo. I've been dreaming about you for a long time.”

Theme: Don't settle unless you meet the right person