Stealing Roses (130K Words)

[Romance reality-show love triangle / fake siblings / mutual pining]

[Actually sweet and lively x Pretends to be gentle / dating-show contestant x dating-show director]

Lin Jingxi joined a dating reality show, only to discover that its chief director was Pei Qingji.

She had called him "Brother" for over ten years, ever since she was born.

During her pre-show interview, she smiled brightly into his camera. "My ideal type? Someone roguishly handsome, the complete opposite of my brother."

His voice came through the microphone, seemingly as gentle as ever. "Sounds good."

The show became a huge hit, and Lin Jingxi had so many popular pairings that fans could mix and match them all.

Sitting behind the monitors, Pei Qingji watched her interact with the male contestants, his smile vanishing in a rare display of displeasure.

"The newly added fourth male contestant is... our show's chief director..."

Pei Qingji made a surprise entrance, leaving everyone stunned.

The lights were dim, and the man's gaze was dark and intense.

"Didn't you say you liked someone like your big brother when you were little?"

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After filming wrapped, one of the male contestants invited Lin Jingxi out to dinner.

Looking at Pei Qingji, who had blocked their way, the contestant spoke sharply. "The show is over, Director Ji."

"That's why I'm here to pick her up." Pei Qingji curled his lips, but there was no warmth in his smile.

"Brother." Lin Jingxi tugged at his sleeve, wanting to explain.

"Calling your boyfriend 'Brother'? So our Jingxi is into that kind of role-play." Pei Qingji tilted his head and smiled at her.

Lin Jingxi's beautiful eyes widened.

Even though he had been the one forcing her to call him Brother all night long yesterday.

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"At an age when he didn't understand love, he already loved her instinctively.

But once he understood love, he no longer dared to love her." (Quoted from the internet)

Theme: Love is a game for the brave