Zhou Xiuying was dragged by her best friend to attend a lecture.
The man onstage wore a well-tailored suit and spoke with easy confidence, yet his eyes and brows held the distance of someone who had kept others at arm's length for years.
His name was displayed beside him: Zhang Xiu.
Her best friend asked, "Isn't he handsome? I heard our principal went to great lengths to invite him."
Zhou Xiuying stared at the man, then suddenly smiled.
She tilted her head and said to her friend, "Thanks."
Her best friend: "?"
What was she thanking her for???
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Zhang Xiu had spent thirty-two years having everything go his way.
Until he fell into a trap called Zhou Xiuying.
I want to write a story about an older man who thinks he's in control of everything, only to miscalculate.
Reading guide:
1. If you're bothered by SC or any other potential triggers, please don't read.
2. Any criticism of the heroine or the author will not be accepted and will be reflected right back.
Theme: Learning to love yourself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.