She's Cunning, but Irresistible

Yu Li was lost at the age of seven and only found again at twenty. When she returned home, she learned that her parents had spent years searching for her, consumed by worry and grief. They had passed away long ago.

Before she could enjoy even a few comfortable days, her uncles told her to use her beauty to get close to Zishu Wei, their company's rival at a competing firm.

Yu Li didn't mind. As long as she had enough to eat and warm clothes, she could go anywhere.

Following her uncles' arrangements, she woke up beside Zishu Wei and put on the innocent, pure, naive act of a girl who knew nothing of the world.

Zishu Tan smoked as he looked her over with an amused, knowing smile. She was as pure as a blank sheet of paper, but beautiful enough.

He stubbed out his cigarette and reached out to her.

"Come with me. Would you like that?"

-

Zishu Tan rarely made foolish mistakes, and he wasn't a soft-hearted man.

He had been running the family for seven years, and was worldly, tactful, and hard to approach.

The only time he ever showed compassion was the day he brought Yu Li home.

She said she was afraid of thunder, then crawled into his bed during a rainy night.

"Can I stay by your side?"

The girl was wearing makeup, and a deliberately sweet fragrance clung to her.

Zishu Tan knew exactly what she wanted.

But still, he opened his arms and drew her in.

-

In the third month of spring, the biggest gossip in Meiquan City burst onto the scene:

The Zishu family's composed, long-abstinent head had finally broken his vow.

A breathtaking beauty now followed him everywhere, cherished like a precious jewel.

He paid for her education, raised her to the heights of society, and most outrageously, even helped her seize the family fortune.

Outsiders had their verdict:

Zishu Tan had really gotten himself into deep trouble this time.

As for that,

Zishu Tan held the girl who was clinging to him and felt they had it exactly right.

"I know what you're going to say."

She held several thick study guides and didn't even look up, completely absorbed in them.

"You want me to marry you, right?"

"As soon as I finish this paper, I'll definitely say yes."

Zishu Tan laughed in anger.

"How many times have you played me now?"

He had lost count long ago.

He willingly fell into her trap.

Sweet-faced, dark-hearted heroine x powerful man

Reading guide:

1. She deliberately seduces him, and he willingly takes the bait. The male lead fell in love at first sight, no questions asked.

2. Because the heroine once lived a turbulent, rootless life, she understands the importance of studying and truly loves it. She'd give her life for her studies. Men are just clouds passing by.

3. Content warning: The heroine will use anyone to climb the social ladder. She's extremely pragmatic and doesn't love the male lead at all in the beginning. Every man is a stepping stone, and she'd even use a dog that happened to pass by. No matter how infatuated the male lead gets, she's completely oblivious. Sweet face, dark heart.

4. Both leads have only ever been with each other. The male lead suffers, which makes this a sweet story, so expect plenty of sweetness.

2022/7/27

Theme: Study hard and strive for progress every day