Defeated by Tenderness

1. No one knew that Duan Huai, the lead singer of WHALE, whose new album was now unstoppable and topping every major music chart, had once been a down-and-out nobody, a stray dog everyone despised. Away from the spotlight, he was unruly and taciturn, unmoved by either force or persuasion, and always keeping everyone at arm's length. Back then, aside from his bandmates, whom he saw every day, he had no friends, no family, and, of course, no lover. Until he met Wen Yan... For the first time, the stray dog sheathed his claws and fangs and lowered his proud head. He carefully pretended to be even more gentle and loyal than a house dog, kissing her soft, pale camellia. 2. Wen Yan first met Duan Huai at the bar where he performed. The young man stood onstage, eyes dark and expression cool, with an air of casual indifference. Beneath the cold stage lights, his skin was as pale as jade, and he effortlessly drew everyone's attention. Her friend teased her, "The way that kid looks onstage, he's so damn cocky. Makes you want to smack him, but he's also so enticing. I wonder what kind of person could ever bring a male enchantress like him to heel..." Wen Yan listened, but couldn't help thinking that the young man's eyes were beautiful. Later, thanks to a mutual friend, they had more chances to spend time together... Wen Yan noticed that whenever she happened to look up or turn around, those beautiful eyes were quietly watching her. He never looked away, seeming so well-behaved. Later, they became lovers. Wen Yan couldn't help asking Duan Huai, "When did you realize you liked me?" By then, Duan Huai was already a major star. He fell silent for a moment, leaned forward to kiss her, and said nothing. Only when she was exhausted and drifting off to sleep did she hear him whisper in her ear: "Wen Yan, you're a little slow..." 3. The entertainment industry is full of temptation, and the rock scene is famous for its wild ways. So even though Duan Huai openly admitted he had married young and never took off the wedding ring on his left ring finger, people still flocked to him. But Duan Huai had always stayed true to himself, never wavering for even a moment. When he had nothing, he met the only person he would ever love, and somehow he got to be with her. There are countless people in this world, but no one is luckier than him... [1] Flower shop owner x rock frontman [2] Older woman-younger man romance, each other's first love, sweet romance, no angst, enters the entertainment industry later [3] Because of their personalities, the heroine may seem more doting toward the hero on the surface. But the hero is completely under his wife's thumb and relies on her deeply. He entered the industry to earn money to buy his wife a bigger house and give her a wedding. All he wants is to cuddle up to his wife. Theme: Love is growing together with the person you love