Glamorous actress x refined, gentle gentleman
The day Shen Yinxi met Meng Shengyuan, rain poured down in torrents, and she was soaked and disheveled.
Through the endless curtain of rain, a tall, slender man stood before her. His high-collared wool coat lent his profile a cool, restrained elegance.
He turned his head slightly to light a cigarette. His graceful, noble air in the dim glow of the flame was unforgettable at first sight.
That day, he gave her an umbrella. "It's raining. Aren't you going?"
The next time she met him, Shen Yinxi was stranded on an island by a typhoon while filming.
In the manor's villa, Meng Shengyuan leaned against a Roman column, the corners of his lips curved in a smile. "It's raining. Won't you come in?"
He was considerate in every way, a gentle, indulgent, perfect lover.
Everyone in their circle knew that Meng Shengyuan had a new woman by his side, a beautiful actress. Mr. Meng poured endless resources into her and treated her like a treasure.
But alas, when all the glitz had faded, it was nothing more than a dream.
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At Putuo Temple, incense smoke curled through the air. There was a Bodhisattva there, at the edge of the mountains, and among thousands of people, only one familiar silhouette remained.
The man stood alone in the courtyard, head bowed as he offered incense, utterly sincere.
Later, she asked him what he had prayed for that day.
The man smiled faintly, his eyes gentle as he looked at her. "The years have swept away so much. I asked the Bodhisattva to let you stay."
Reader's notes:
1. Five-year age gap. The powerful one yields for love. Happy ending.
2. Both leads are each other's first and only.
3. Blurb written on 2024-07-31.
4. "The years have swept away so much" is a phrase found online.
Theme: Civilized, harmonious, dedicated, honest, and kind.
