An old-school, melodramatic novel with lots of cringe-worthy elements. I don't really recommend it.
Novel blurb:
[Cold, abstinent, scheming business tycoon x spoiled, aloof, detached dancer]
Jiang Zhi spent nearly her entire youth chasing after Cheng Junli.
But even after an accidental turn of events led their families to arrange their engagement, Young Master Cheng kept her at arm's length.
One stormy night, the Jiang family empire suddenly collapsed.
The fallen heiress left the country in disgrace. When she returned, the first thing she did was call off the engagement.
Dancer Jiang Zhi sat in the Cheng family living room. "As long as I return the ring, we can call off the engagement, right?"
Cheng Junli's steps stopped abruptly. His breath caught as if he were drowning, and in an instant, his whole world came crashing down.
One morning, Chairman Cheng, who had been drinking heavily all night, personally sent Jiang Zhi an "Engagement Cancellation Expense List."
The charges left Jiang Zhi reeling. "What do you want?"
"Marry me, or pay me compensation."
"Mr. Cheng, aren't you being a little petty?"
"I am."
Theme: The future is a frightening fog, but only by moving forward can you find out what lies beyond it
