[Main Story Complete, Bonus Chapters Updating. Next Book: Drowning for Her. Glamorous Actress x Retired Heir from a Wealthy Family]
Back in high school, Xie Zhishi knew Zhou Guyuan hated her to the core and wished she would disappear from his world forever.
Holding a black umbrella, she looked down at the person sprawled miserably on the ground, tossed him a handkerchief, and walked away.
Then, just as he wanted, they never saw each other again after graduation.
People from two different worlds should never have crossed paths again.
Zhou Guyuan was an unreachable star, while she was destined to fall into the mire.
Until six years later, when Xie Zhishi, looking utterly disheveled, stumbled into Zhou Guyuan's world after he pulled her in.
The handsome, upright boy from years ago had become an imposing, distinguished man. He glared at her fiercely. "Surprised? I made it back from hell, too."
*
A deal and a marriage certificate made Xie Zhishi Mrs. Zhou.
Everyone knew their marriage was a joke, yet she adapted perfectly to her role as Zhou Guyuan's wife.
She reveled in the lingering ambiguity of their youth, waiting for their love to bear fruit.
*
In high school, Zhou Guyuan had given Xie Zhishi his whole heart, even swallowing his pride to ask his father for money for her, only to see her coming and going from a hotel with a strange man.
Six years later, seeing Xie Zhishi in such a sorry state, the last thread of his so-called reason snapped. He bound her to his side with a marriage contract, yet still could not let go of his resentment.
At their wedding, Zhou Guyuan asked, "Xie Zhishi, do you have no heart?"
After they married, Zhou Guyuan looked at her and said earnestly, "Our marriage isn't a contract."
[Reading Guide]
1. Both leads have only ever been with each other; mutual pining. Cool, sharp-tongued heroine x obsessive, aloof hero.
2. Two people who can't communicate, but they get their happy ending.
3. The story is not based on real events. If it makes you uncomfortable, feel free to pick another book. All feedback is welcome, as long as it isn't an attack.
[Upcoming Book: Drowning for Her]
Since her debut, Sheng Xia has risen to become a popular young actress thanks to her stunning looks, with acting roles and brand deals pouring in.
But her striking appearance and outspoken personality have made her the subject of endless rumors. She's been called a red-carpet star, a scene-stealer, and a person of poor character. Even having dinner with a friend can spark rumors that she's a homewrecker.
When she landed the lead role in a new drama, a reporter asked her why the director had chosen her.
Sheng Xia's bright, dark eyes sparkled with amusement. "Because I'm good at acting."
After the interview clip came out, Sheng Xia quickly became the target of mockery across the internet, and the debate raged on.
As the public continued to talk, Sheng Xia kept her head down on set, until a secretly filmed video shattered the calm.
In the dead of night, Sheng Xia was seen entering and leaving a luxurious riverside mansion with an unfamiliar man. The tall man wrapped her in his coat and carried her out of the car, gazing down at her with tender affection.
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Around that time, a stage play she had performed in years ago was unexpectedly brought to light. Her spirited, effortless performance showed the audience that acting really did require talent.
Sharp-eyed netizens noticed that the man sitting in the front row was the same one from the rumored video.
His features were blurry, but he was clearly handsome.
@Cheng Jingshi: Happy second wedding anniversary. @Sheng Xia
The internet went wild, and Weibo crashed.
Cheng Jingshi made his debut as a child star and became famous at a young age. By twenty, he had won awards at home and abroad. At twenty-five, he left the entertainment industry to go into business.
He was known as "the moon no one could pluck from the sky."
A dazzling, outspoken actress x a retired movie star and young master
[Reading Guide]
1. Marriage first, love later. The family elders arrange the marriage.
2. Entertainment industry / not based on real people / partially fictional setting / please don't compare rankings.
3. Both leads have only ever been with each other. Sweet romance, with the bickering of grade-school kids.
Theme: Live positively, even in adversity.
Lost in Her
I Won't Be a Noble Consort After All
The Concubine as Wife
[Slam Dunk: Sendoh X Rukawa] Clear Water Has No Fish
The Regent's Beloved
The Young Marquis's Beloved
The Madam Is Always Writing Romance Novels
[The Empire of Silver] Flowers Flying on the Waves
The Mad Movie Star (Showbiz)
The Soul Boutique
Reach for the Stars
[Crossover] Among Flowers and Bamboo
I haven't read it yet, but I want to comment. The writing really made me confused.
[Pre-release of the new article "Addicted to Her", the bright and straight female star vs. The retired young master actor] Since her debut, Sheng Xia has been promoted to a popular star with her good reputation, and she has continued to have drama appointments and business deals. However, because of her bright appearance and flamboyant personality, there are constant scandals. She is a red carpet star, a drama star, and has a bad personality. Even when having dinner with friends, there are rumors of involvement. When a female actor received a new role, the reporter asked her why the director chose her. Shengxia's bright black eyes flashed with a smile, "Good acting skills." After the interview clip was released, Sheng Xia quickly became the object of ridicule across the Internet, and discussions continued. There were constant discussions from the outside world, and Sheng Xia took root in the crew, but the calm was broken by a secretly filmed video. The night was thick, and Shengxia and a strange man were entering and leaving a mansion with a river view. The tall man wrapped her in a windbreaker and took her out of the car. His eyes were gentle and caring when he lowered his head. At that time, the dramas she had participated in in the past were unintentionally exposed. Her spirited performance was completely natural, and the audience realized that the actor was really talented. Attentive netizens discovered that the man sitting in the first row of the auditorium was the same man in the scandal video. Although the outline of his facial features is blurred, he can still be seen as handsome. @: Happy 2nd wedding anniversary. @ Midsummer The whole network was in a state of uproar, and Weibo was paralyzed. Cheng Jingshi debuted as a child star and became famous at a young age. He won domestic and foreign awards at the age of twenty, and quit the industry at the age of twenty-five to start a business. Known as the "Unremovable Moon".
TAT is so short. Did Chu Shaochen write it wrong at the end?
There is still a bit of awkwardness between the two of them.
Asking for leave: No update today, there will be more tomorrow qaq
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo According
Anxious people, saw-mouthed gourds
It was confusing to see why the two people hated each other so much.
Did he change from love to hate?
"Explosion or not" is a big thorn in the side of the author~ To expose or not to expose