When the Fog Thickens

The main story is complete. See you in the next one!

Upcoming: "Limited Devotion" and "Heat Season." Please add them to your favorites!

-

Younger man/ heroine divorced, hero inexperienced/ winning her back/ five-year age gap

Cool, glamorous star defense attorney x scheming, theatrically devoted wolf-dog type

-

The freedom we spend our lives pursuing is the heaviest shackle of all.

-

In a dim club awash in shifting lights and shadows, a woman sat alone at the bar, smiling as she turned down one man after another.

When Bo Jingyi sat down beside her, all he saw was a row of empty cocktail glasses on the bar.

"Another one?"

The woman let her eyes roam over his features, then smiled seductively.

"I hear you're single, divorced, and have two kids. Here to drown your sorrows?"

Tang Jing caught the man's tie and yanked him toward her. "Here to pick someone up."

Bo Jingyi took her hand, his knuckles leaving a faint trace of fragrance on her skin. "In that case, can I be your target?"

"Your face qualifies."

-

One day, Tang Jing received a special case.

Her client was a refined, dignified teahouse owner.

He was also someone she'd tried to pick up not long ago.

After that night, she'd left without hesitation.

In the haze of smoke and mist, the man had asked what she thought of him. Back in her right mind, Tang Jing had been as proud and icy as ever.

Now, in her law firm, the man's handsome lips curved into a smile, and his voice took on a devilish, seductive tone. "Attorney Tang, if I told you the plaintiff was your ex-husband's current girlfriend, I don't believe you wouldn't want to win this case."

"You think reverse psychology will work?"

"It might not work on other people, but it works best on you."

Bo Jingyi smiled alluringly, tapping his long fingers lightly on the desk, completely at ease.

"Considering our history, you won't even do me this small favor?"

"We have no history. I'll take the case."

On the night the case was settled, Bo Jingyi asked Tang Jing if she wanted to go for a drive, under the fiery gazes of all the men pursuing her.

He was as laid-back and carefree as ever. "When you first became an intern, I was your very first client. After all these years, you can't even remember my face? Sister?"

-

Please note:

1. The heroine is divorced, has no children, and there are no child-rearing or childbirth plotlines.

2. The hero did not interfere in the heroine's marriage in any way.

3. There's no rule that people can't find love again after divorce. Please don't hold the heroine to some moral high ground.

Upcoming: "Limited Devotion"

Older woman/younger man/ both sexually inexperienced/ the man has a secret crush on the woman/ one-year age gap

Female CEO x race car driver

-

The battle to inherit the Pei family fortune was raging, when Pei Ci, one of the heirs, suddenly announced she was in a relationship and began flaunting her love everywhere.

Her boyfriend was a famous race car driver, widely considered the most desirable man in their circle, with striking looks and a rebellious streak.

But everyone knew that Xie Chengfeng, when he was with Pei Ci

was very well-behaved.

So well-behaved that all he did was stick by Pei Ci's side every day, taking her to and from work, meals, and business trips, and attending to every little detail.

Pei Ci doted on him, bringing him along to every occasion, as if she wanted to make sure everyone knew they were together.

Until one day, one of Pei Ci's rivals told Xie Chengfeng that everything Pei Ci had done was only to get shares from her grandfather.

The price was that Xie Chengfeng would have to settle down and learn the meaning of life.

Pei Ci had evidently succeeded.

Xie Chengfeng didn't want to believe it, but Pei Ci didn't explain.

She only asked, "So? You want to break up with me? Fine. I'll give you one percent of Pei Group as a parting gift."

When they parted ways, both of them seemed perfectly calm. Xie Chengfeng took nothing with him and left without looking back.

Later, Xie Chengfeng won an international competition, and a reporter asked how he felt about being dumped.

Xie Chengfeng walked away with a cold expression, refusing to answer.

No one knew that Pei Ci was held tightly in Xie Chengfeng's arms that night, his face full of reluctance and pleading.

"You're terrifying, but I still love you."

"Don't you think you're making a fool of yourself?"

"I'm not a fool. You definitely love me too, so as long as I don't let go, you don't get to leave."

Upcoming: "Heat Season"

Free-spirited playgirl x pretty, innocent young man

Eight-year age gap/ heroine experienced, hero inexperienced

The first time Chang Nian saw Zhou Yanli, she was drawn to his carefree, unruly wolf-cut hair.

He was a well-known photographer in their circle, with impeccable taste, a warm and sunny personality.

When he finished work and turned to look at Chang Nian, her eyes lit up.

Chang Nian had a notorious bad habit

no one had ever managed to date her for more than 168 hours.

Her passion lasted only seven days, and her interest faded from one hundred to zero.

Countless people in their circle were curious about her, and everyone thought they would be Chang Nian's last boyfriend.

Then they became one of her ex-boyfriends.

At a brand party, during a game,

Chang Nian and Zhou Yanli were assigned seats beside each other.

Zhou Yanli helped Chang Nian turn down six drinks.

Amid the noisy crowd, Chang Nian nibbled at Zhou Yanli's ear.

"Date me for seven days.

If you win, I'm yours.

If you lose, you're mine."

-

Zhou Yanli became Chang Nian's new seven-day boyfriend.

They turned down work and spent every hour of every day together.

It was the relationship Chang Nian had put the most effort into.

It was also Zhou Yanli's first love.

On the eighth day,

Zhou Yanli asked Chang Nian if her interest in him had hit zero.

Chang Nian ruffled his hair, helpless as things seemed to be spiraling out of control.

"If you'd be willing to cut your hair a little shorter, my interest in you would always stay above passing."

Zhou Yanli looked a little hurt. Chang Nian kissed his cheek and said she wouldn't force him.

The next day, Zhou Yanli appeared before Chang Nian with a neat, short haircut.

His eyes were damp, and his face begged for praise.

"My hair can grow back. There's only one Chang Nian."

Theme: Don't let love become a regret.