Marriage Can Wait, Science Can't

[Please add my upcoming second-male-lead-takes-the-heroine novel, Luring the Stars, and my soon-to-launch campus romance, Heart's Secret Crush, to your collection! Their blurbs are below.] Here's this novel's blurb:

[Gifted Woman Mathematician x Aloof Diplomat]

Six years ago, she fell for Zhu Musen at first sight. After pursuing him for a long time, she finally won the heart of this aloof man.

But after they started dating, she couldn't get any closer to him.

She came after his career. They could barely manage a few words a year, and they hardly ever saw each other.

Jiang Zhanning was disheartened. When she brought up breaking up, Zhu Musen wouldn't even put aside his work. He just sent a cold reply:

"If you really want to break up, delete my contact information."

-

They met again several years later at a meeting for an overseas project.

Zhu Musen's lips were pressed into a thin line. Jiang Zhanning hadn't expected to run into him either. She gave him a small smile and held out her hand.

"Hello, Mr. Zhu. I'm Jiang Zhanning."

Zhu Musen frowned slightly, his gaze dark and unreadable.

Just as Jiang Zhanning thought he wouldn't respond and was about to pull her hand back, a warm hand closed firmly around hers.

Zhu Musen stared at her, his voice cool. "Long time no see. I'm Zhu Musen."

-

Jiang Zhanning buried herself in research, until one day, something went wrong with the project she was in charge of.

When she realized only the Zhu family could help, she swallowed her pride and went to Zhu Musen for help.

Zhu Musen lounged against the sofa, his long legs crossed. He smiled with an air of effortless elegance. "I can help you, Miss Jiang. But favors should be returned."

Jiang Zhanning froze as he leaned toward her, his voice low.

"You once said that when you and I reached the top of our fields, we'd get married."

"Now it's time to keep that promise."

-

After marriage, they were both busy with their own lives. Aside from attending diplomatic events together, they had no other contact.

Jiang Zhanning breathed a sigh of relief, thinking Zhu Musen probably just wanted a shield to fend off all the women pursuing him.

Then one day, after Jiang Zhanning was invited to take part in a research interview, she unexpectedly went viral.

On camera, she answered every question with ease. Her rosy lips curved into a smile, and her bright, clear eyes seemed to sparkle with starlight.

The internet was astounded. A video of Jiang Zhanning had shot to the top of the trending searches:

[There are young, beautiful female mathematicians like her in China?!]

[That male scientist next to her is handsome too! Are they a couple?]

Before Jiang Zhanning could clarify, Zhu Musen "casually" pinned a wedding photo on Weibo and tagged her.

"Happy wedding anniversary."

Jiang Zhanning, who had no idea what was going on: ...

The internet erupted: [Shocking! So it was true when Diplomat Zhu said in an interview that he was married!]

[Was Jiang Zhanning the woman Diplomat Zhu brought to diplomatic events? I thought she looked familiar from her profile! I can't believe it was really her!!]

[I'm switching sides right now. Nothing beats shipping a real couple. Zhu Musen and Jiang Zhanning forever!!!]

Jiang Zhanning's mouth twitched as she glanced at the man beside her, staring at his phone with a smile he couldn't hide. She couldn't help feeling like she'd been set up.

#Has the aloof flower really changed? Is he trying to trick her into marrying him?!

#Rekindled romance, married first and fell in love later

Please note:

1. The story is told in reverse chronological order. If you want to start with the story of the leads meeting again, make sure you read the title carefully before buying.

2. One-on-one romance, both leads' first sexual partners. A little ensemble cast. Both leads have admirers, but neither flirts with the supporting characters.

3. The blurb's plot has twists. This is not a groveling-for-forgiveness story, nor is the heroine abused. Please don't tell me how to write. If you can't accept the story after reading the blurb, don't click on it. Comments from people who curse the story in the first three chapters after only reading the blurb, or who are overly hostile, will be deleted.

4. The official and pirated versions differ considerably. Don't come to my page to show off that you've read a pirated copy. I'll delete your comment as soon as I see it.

Coming Soon: Luring the Stars

[Gentle and refined on the surface, aloof underneath, rich heiress x Cunning, unconventional tech tycoon]

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Everyone said that getting engaged to Jiang Ji, a powerful figure in Beijing's elite circle, was a stroke of incredible luck for Shu Nanyu.

The Jiang family was an established dynasty in Beijing's elite circles. As its head, Jiang Ji wielded immense power, enough to get his way in nearly everything.

He'd chosen Shu Nanyu because she was beautiful and gentle, and knew how to behave. Even when Jiang Ji fooled around with other women, she wouldn't complain. She'd even help him handle the women who came chasing after him.

-

Shu Nanyu thought her life would go on like that.

Until she met Chi Yan, a rising tech tycoon at a charity gala for Beijing's elite.

The man wore a discreetly tailored black suit, champagne in hand as he chatted with his companions.

He had an elegant, refined air and an unhurried posture. The crystal chandeliers overhead cast a cool, nonchalant look across his striking features.

When he noticed someone looking his way, Chi Yan lazily glanced back. His presence made Shu Nanyu immediately look away.

No wonder Chi Yan had risen so quickly at such a young age, carving out a place for himself in Beijing's elite circles, where everything had already been divided up.

That's what she thought.

Beyond his talent and ability, he had an aura that made people want to submit to him.

This was the same man who later took her racing and bungee jumping, and brought her along on a whole string of adventures Jiang Ji had said were unbecoming of someone from a wealthy family.

When their affair came to light and Jiang Ji retaliated against Chi Yan's company, Chi Yan still found the time to slip into the mountain villa where she was being held. He evaded the cameras and the guards, then climbed in through a window.

"Come with me."

He held Shu Nanyu close, their cheeks brushing, and whispered seductively in her ear, "From now on, we'll be free."

#The old flame stays out of the picture; the second male lead gets the heroine

1. Please, everyone, add it to your collection!!

2. This is an early version of the blurb, and it may change later. (I just wanted to post it and share it with you all, haha.)

Coming Soon: Campus Romance, Heart's Secret Crush

[Gentle, clear-headed, moonlike blind girl x Arrogant, sharp-tongued rich young master]

Xiang Yan had been blind for years and had long since grown used to the dark.

But on her way home from her summer job, local thugs kept harassing her.

She felt her way to the neighbor's door and knocked for help, only to hear a hoarse male voice, thick with sleepiness and irritation.

"Who is it? At this hour in the morning..."

A boy with messy, tousled hair leaned sleepily against the doorframe.

When he saw the pretty blind girl gripping her white cane, his complaint caught in his throat.

"Who... are you?"

Xiang Yan was at a loss.

"You mean me?"

He raised an eyebrow and folded his arms, looking at the girl before him.

"Didn't you knock on the wrong door?"

-

Because Qi Jixing had been too unruly, his family had "exiled" him to the slums.

The rich young master had never taken out the trash, ridden a crowded bus, or dealt with a leaking ceiling in the middle of the night.

Thanks to Xiang Yan's help, he gradually got used to living there.

Even so, Young Master Qi remained indifferent to her.

"Why are you helping her?"

Qi Jixing crossed his arms, looking impatient. "She got herself into trouble, so she can deal with it herself."

He said that, but Xiang Yan noticed that the thugs who used to harass her hadn't shown up in a long time.

The pervert in the building across the street had also moved away for some inexplicable reason and stopped bothering her.

She thought it was all just a coincidence.

When she told Qi Jixing what she thought, he scowled and reached out, turning her face away with a pinch.

"Don't look at me!"

The boy's voice was fierce. "Stupidity is contagious. I don't want to turn stupid from having you stare at me."

-

Without realizing it, the two grew closer.

But their happiness didn't last. Before long, the Qi family found out about them.

Qi Jixing was forcibly taken home, without even a chance to say goodbye.

Just like that, they lost touch.

Years later, Xiang Yan was lucky enough to regain her sight.

She got into university, went on to graduate school, and found a job. Everything went smoothly.

When they met again, she was the project lead and came face-to-face with the head of the company they were working with.

The man was dressed in a suit, his features cold and stern. He was nothing like the hot-tempered, awkward boy in her memories.

He didn't even look at her for long.

Xiang Yan thought the boy next door from her youth had forgotten her, so she lowered her eyes and quietly got on with her work.

Until the banquet ended.

She was pulled into an empty lounge.

The drunk man's voice was low and hoarse. His trembling, burning fingertips touched her eyelid.

"Are your eyes still not better?"

"Hm?"

"Then why..."

His voice was hoarse beyond recognition.

"Why are you pretending you can't see me?"

[When they were young, he hated her blind eyes most of all.]

[Later, he wished no one else would ever appear in her eyes.]

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