A Little Casanova

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[Two-faced little actress x arrogant, cocky B-king]

[1] Shi You is a renowned beauty from a distinguished family, with fair skin, a delicate figure, and bright, expressive eyes. Unfortunately, after a shock in her youth, she became mute, growing into a gentle, uncompetitive girl who inspires people's affection.

Duan Siye is dashing and wild, sharp and unruly. He's a playboy adored by everyone, and a rare business prodigy. He brought his company back from the brink as soon as he returned to the country, and he's the unattainable "dream man" of high society.

In the eyes of outsiders, the two have nothing to do with each other. Until, at a wedding, Duan Siye sees the gentle, obedient mute Shi You talking big on the phone.

"Duan Siye's nothing special."

"My sister's just a wimp. Her legs go weak whenever she sees him."

"Give me three months and I'll have him wrapped around my finger."

The man narrows his deep-set eyes. "Is that so? I don't believe you."

"..." Shi You turns at the sound of his voice, her bright eyes wide with shock. "Y-you..."

"Oh," Duan Siye says, raising an eyebrow. "So you're not mute."

"But you stutter."

[2] To avoid an arranged marriage, Shi You went so far as to pretend to be mute. When her secret is exposed, she finds herself blackmailed by Duan Siye.

Round 1: I'm in a bad mood. Mute girl, sing me a song.

Round 2: It's raining and I don't have an umbrella. Come pick me up.

Round 3: I have a blind date. Come help me fend them off.

Shi You is so angry she throws down a bowl. "I'm done! Go ahead and call the police!"

But rumors of their relationship spread. When everyone learns that Duan Siye has fallen for her, they're green with envy. Her stepsister burns with anger and tries to stir up trouble. "Don't let her fool you. She's only getting close to you to get back at me!"

Duan Siye raises an eyebrow in disdain. "Ever consider that I'm the one throwing myself at her?"

"..."

The man smiles. "Bet that makes you mad."

[3] Shi You thinks Duan Siye is only teasing her on a whim, but gradually, the way he looks at her changes.

When he learns she's been dreaming of escaping the Shi family, Duan Siye teases her, half-seriously. "You could try another approach, like..."

"Making a move on me."

Shi You: "..." She turns and walks away.

Duan Siye keeps at it, coaxing her unhurriedly from behind. "Or we could do things differently. You don't have to make a move on me."

He bends down to her ear, his magnetic voice bewitching and indulgent. "I'll pursue you."

Shi You: ?

#Is this jerk crazy?#

#You think I'll let you chase me just because you said you would???#

*Neither lead is perfect. A goofy, sweet romance with little logic.

*Relationship-focused, slow-paced.

*The characters' values are not the author's values.

*A silly, wish-fulfillment sweet romance.

*One-on-one pairing, both leads are inexperienced, happy ending.

Theme: Perseverance brings dreams within reach