The Lonely Island

My next entertainment-industry story, a rekindled romance, is titled Surrender to Love. I'd love it if you added it to your reading list! The blurb is at the very bottom~

Shen Yimu became a top lawyer abroad through several high-profile cases. Everyone in his circle thought he was cold and unfeeling, yet they also went out of their way to win him over and extend offers to him.

He turned them all down, saying, "My fiancee is still waiting for me back home."

For once, a hint of warmth appeared in Shen Yimu's eyes as he said it.

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Chi Yu had always been a sucker for good looks. She disliked her own older brother, and only liked following the boy next door around, constantly saying she would marry him when she grew up.

Unfortunately, when Chi Yu was in seventh grade, the Shen family moved abroad because of some unforeseen circumstances, and the two gradually lost touch.

They met again in an elective class when Chi Yu was a junior in college.

Shen Yimu stood at the lectern in a dark suit. His gaze passed through the crowd and landed right on her. "Let me introduce myself. I'm Shen Yimu. Your teacher is away on business, so I'll be filling in for him."

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The moment Chi Yu saw Shen Yimu, she hurriedly posted a plea for help on an online forum.

[Urgent, waiting for replies: How do I pursue the person I like?]

Within ten minutes, she had received countless comments. The most popular one said: [Guys like girls who are sweet and obedient. You should also keep acting vulnerable around him. Follow my advice, and you'll have him in less than a month!]

Chi Yu followed the suggestions step by step, but she realized Shen Yimu didn't seem to feel the same way. Just as she was growing disappointed and getting ready to give up, things took an unexpected turn.

That day, she was discussing her post-graduation plans with an upperclassman when Shen Yimu happened to come to the restaurant for a meeting.

Shen Yimu walked up to her, his expression calm. "You told me you were staying home to rest, Yu Yu. Was that just so you could have a meal with someone else?"

Chi Yu blushed and was about to explain, but Shen Yimu reached out and caressed her face, his fingertip sliding over her lips. His voice was gentle, yet possessive. "Our Yu Yu has grown up. Isn't it time you made good on your childhood promise?"

Mutual pining

The male lead isn't a teacher. He's just filling in for a few classes.

Blurb for my next story, Surrender to Love↓

Shi Sui and Wen Yanchuan's breakup was anything but amicable. She would never forget how Wen Yanchuan's mother had come to see her and told her in a condescending manner that she wasn't good enough for Wen Yanchuan and should be the one to end things.

For the next few years, Shi Sui's birthday wish never changed: she hoped the Wen family would go bankrupt, so she could slap a pile of money down in front of Wen Yanchuan's mother and tell her, "From now on, I'll support Wen Yanchuan."

She never imagined that this wish would actually come true.

Two years later, Shi Sui shot to fame with a campus drama and became a rising star. With more fans came more trouble, so her company decided to find her a bodyguard.

Among all the people who came to the interview, Shi Sui spotted Wen Yanchuan at a glance.

At that moment, she knew her chance for revenge had arrived.

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The Wen Group owns an entertainment company, which has always been managed by Wen Yanchuan's cousin.

One day, Wen Yanchuan went to visit the company at his cousin's invitation, never expecting to run into Shi Sui.

When Shi Sui saw him, she didn't hide. She even smiled brightly. "Ex-boyfriend, here to look for a job?"

Wen Yanchuan raised an eyebrow but didn't deny it.

Shi Sui waved, and her assistant brought over a bag of cash they'd prepared.

Wen Yanchuan looked at the bag in front of him, confused. "What does this mean?"

Shi Sui patted the cash before her and declared, "Take this and give it to your mom. Tell her: from now on, you're mine to support."

Theme: A secret crush comes true.