A Pampered Marriage

[Marriage First, Love Later] [Fussy, Lazy Heiress x Workaholic Daddy-Type] 1. Xie Yin was born into a wealthy family and spoiled from childhood. Her ambition was to be a beautiful layabout. When her family said they wanted to arrange a suitable marriage for her, she agreed without hesitation. Her quick response left her best friend dumbfounded, who couldn't help asking, "Don't you want to pursue romantic love?" Xie Yin glanced at her and said lightly, "My parents said they'd put 300 million yuan in my account when I get married." Her best friend: "...Love is precious, but 300 million is worth more. I support you! Is there another deal like that? Sign me up." 2. Shen Mo, the eldest son of the Shen family, was cold and ruthless, with an iron grip. After joining the company, he overpowered a host of directors and took sole control before turning thirty. For years, he'd topped the list of West City's most eligible bachelors. He was busy with work and uninterested in women. When his family said they'd found a suitable match for him, someone from a family of equal standing who was well-behaved and fit his expectations, he agreed readily. After marriage, he could focus on work in peace. But he never expected that after marriage, he'd gradually transform from a workaholic who worked from five in the morning to nine at night into a clock-watcher who worked from nine to five, unwilling to spend even one extra minute at the office. His friend teased him, "You, the hardest-working man alive, are turning into dried salted fish. Don't tell me the company's going under?" Shen Mo replied meaningfully, "Maybe I've caught it from the dried salted fish at home." His friend: How can someone catch being a dried salted fish from somebody else??? 3. To Xie Yin, a hopeless admirer of handsome men, Shen Mo's looks were a gift from heaven. An arranged business marriage between equals, no love but plenty of money, and a wonderful life of lying flat ahead of her: she was completely satisfied. But married life left Xie Yin bitterly disappointed. Shen Mo not only pushed her to study, but took her to banquets one day, business engagements the next, and even on business trips after that. Her game accounts gathered dust, her variety shows piled up, and worst of all, she couldn't remember the last time she'd followed a novel that updated at ten every night! One day, Xie Yin finally couldn't take it anymore. "Shen Mo, let's get divorced. Being married isn't fun at all!" Shen Mo glanced at her casually. "Be good. Finish today's graduate school entrance exam practice paper first, then we'll talk." Xie Yin: "..." A lazy fish just wants to lie flat, not become a workaholic!!! Pretty, pampered little layabout x composed, self-disciplined big boss Fussy, lazy wife x daddy-type workaholic husband ★ My big brother's story, Indulge, is now being serialized. Marriage first, love later. Please add it to your collection! The first time Jiang Yutang visited the Xie family, her arranged-marriage partner warned her coldly to behave herself after the wedding and not meddle in his affairs. Then a tall, straight-backed man came around the corner, and his expression changed instantly. He introduced him warmly and respectfully: "This is my eldest brother, Xie Chen." Jiang Yutang looked up. The man's expression was calm and his bearing distinguished. He idly toyed with a familiar lighter in his hand. She suddenly remembered that night: he had sat at ease in a chair before the floor-to-ceiling window, legs crossed, a half-smoked cigarette between his fingers. Wisps of smoke curled around him, his profile fading in and out of the light, utterly captivating. She walked over, bent down, and shared the same breath of smoke with him. Meeting Xie Chen's deep, dark eyes, Jiang Yutang lowered her gaze and echoed the introduction. - Later, at the wedding, Jiang Yutang's arranged-marriage partner suddenly fled, leaving her standing awkwardly onstage as the guests below whispered among themselves. They all said Jiang Yutang wasn't worthy of marrying into the family, which was why the young master of the Xie family had run away. After the two families discussed it, they were about to cancel the wedding. Xie Chen strode up to the officiant's platform, calmly pinned the groom's boutonniere to his black suit, and announced in a low voice, "The wedding will go on." - Xie Chen was someone everyone in West City's elite circles looked up to. Countless socialites dreamed of marrying into the Xie family, but Xie Chen had no interest in women and was so reserved and self-controlled that he was known as West City's untouchable flower on a high peak, fit only to be admired from afar. Everyone said Xie Chen married Jiang Yutang only to save the Xie family's reputation, and that Jiang Yutang would be thrown out before long. Jiang Yutang knew their marriage was just a twist of fate. After using Xie Chen to achieve her goal, she signed the divorce papers of her own accord. Xie Chen picked them up and glanced over them, smiling without a smile. "You use me, then toss me aside?" Jiang Yutang looked a little embarrassed. "I'm sorry. What do you need? I'll do my best to make it up to you." Xie Chen's lips curved slightly. "Easy. I'm missing a wife." Jiang Yutang: "..." Cunning beauty x distinguished, abstinent man Young actress x big boss ★ A sweet romance reader's guide: 1. One-on-one romance, both leads are sexually inexperienced, happy ending, first love for both, eight-year age gap. 2. The heroine is pampered and fussy, doted on by everyone, and goes from a lazy layabout to a workaholic. The hero is composed and daddy-like, with a somewhat strong possessive streak. (He does change later, but perhaps not in the way you'd like, so if it's not for you, stop reading in time!) 3. Both the hero and heroine have flaws and grow. I can't create perfect characters, so please think twice if you can't accept that! 4. This is a story I wrote for myself. If the heroine were willing from the start, there wouldn't be a story. That's the premise, and it won't change. If you can't accept it, please don't read! Recommended completed sweet romances: Modern: Sheng Sheng Yue Wo, Jiao Chan, Xiao Qing Xin, Ni Guai Ya, Si Yi Wen Rou, Chun Ri Yu Ni, Dou Hen Tian, Shen Xian Rou Qing, Xiao Jiao Zong, Xin Jian Guai Chong, Xiao Wen Nuan Historical: Jiao Qing, Chun Guang Qian Juan, Bao Jun Shi Ge Xiao Ke Lian, Du Zhan Jin Zhi There are lots more completed stories in my author collection. Welcome! Recommended story by a friend, He Also Whispered, by Ben Luo Bei "But I miss you." "So, so much." Rebellious young master x gentle, stubborn girl // mutual crush // from school days to the wedding altar Note from 2022-4-10 Theme: No matter how great the hardships you face, keep fighting with determination and stand on your own two feet!