Being a Stand-In Isn't Easy

A money-loving mature woman vs. an arrogant, rational man

* The heroine really loves money. This is a nontraditional substitute-lover trope.

* A little melodramatic

Before marrying Zhuang Changyue, Tang Yi knew he had someone else in his heart, and he made no secret of his infatuation with her.

He told her everything: how old his ideal woman was, what she liked to eat, what kind of clothes she wore, and how she never wore makeup yet was naturally beautiful.

Even a dramatic situation where she dated his friend while secretly pining for his older brother could be twisted into proof of her unwavering devotion.

Tang Yi thought there was no saving this hopeless romantic, but with the house and money promised in their agreement on her mind, she could only treat him with the utmost care. If he said east, she wouldn't go west. If he said his ideal woman was wonderful, she wouldn't say a bad word about her.

Because Tang Yi knew her place, Zhuang Changyue's gaze grew gentler. He even said he would grant her one wish.

Tang Yi said, "Then let me get a lover too. Don't worry, I'll keep it well hidden."

Their marriage was only an agreement. They put in appearances at their parents' homes for holidays and festivals, and at most they held hands. Tang Yi thought her request was perfectly reasonable.

But she never expected Zhuang Changyue to be unable to accept it. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Say that again. What do you want?!"

1. The author is indulging herself. The heroine has no prior experience, while the hero has. The male lead is Zhuang, and the heroine won't be put through angst.

2. Daily updates, tentatively scheduled between 9:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. If I can't update, I'll post a notice.

Theme: No matter what situation you end up in, don't give up~