Sweet Peach in the Palm

[Fake Siblings] + [Slow-Burn Romance] + [Growing-Up-Together Romance]

① When she was five, her father brought home a pale, slender boy.

His name was Xu Yanjun, and her father said he would be her older brother from now on.

Tao Tao had always wanted an older brother, and in that moment, her wish came true.

The boy seemed bright and gentle, composed and reserved.

In truth, he was withdrawn and taciturn.

His father had killed himself in front of him, and his mother had run away. Overnight, it felt as if he had fallen into an abyss.

Then, early that year, he came to live with the Tao family. A soft, pale little hand reached for his, and a sweet, well-behaved smile accompanied her greeting: "Big Brother."

It was the most innocent, radiant smile he had ever seen, one capable of melting every sorrow in the world.

He swore to become the best big brother in her eyes, to protect and cherish her.

But as the little girl gradually grew up, other boys began appearing around her.

Only then did he realize he didn't want to be just her big brother.

② After work one day, while she was still on the phone, a coworker came over to gossip. "The person who picks you up every day is your boyfriend, right?"

"He's my brother," Tao Tao replied.

As soon as the car door closed and she settled into the passenger seat, someone pulled her into his arms by the waist.

The man took off the silver-rimmed glasses perched on his nose. His warm breath brushed her cheek. "Still going to call me Big Brother?"

Blushing, Tao Tao chided him, "My waist hurts. Don't..."

Xu Yanjun chuckled softly, his palm holding the back of her neck as he drew her closer. "Be good. Just once."

#She is his addiction, the light he cradles in his hands

#No romantic descriptions before both leads are adults

#The leads are unrelated and are not registered as members of the same household

#Both leads are each other's first and only; not an entertainment-industry story; blurb dated 240326

There's a childhood-sweethearts story of the same type in my collection, Marrying My Childhood Sweetheart. If you like it, please add it to your favorites~

[Rebellious Heir × Proud Little Princess]

Possessive pursuit + A childhood sweetheart beats a newcomer

The Wen family was falsely accused, leaving them in financial trouble.

Then a new investment suddenly came out of nowhere.

The other party's only condition was Wen Li.

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The Jin family is one of the most powerful families in the capital, and Jin Yannan is next in line to lead it.

The eldest young master is noble and aloof, a formidable figure at the top of the pyramid.

Only when his childhood sweetheart Wen Li is around does Jin Yannan put on a kind mask and play the role of a good big brother.

Jin Yannan returned to the capital from a business trip, only to learn that Wen Li was getting along wonderfully with her blind date and that their marriage alliance would soon be arranged.

The possessiveness he'd buried deep inside him was set ablaze.

He firmly pulled the girl he had never even been able to bring himself to speak harshly to into his arms. "Wen Li, rather than marrying a stranger, why not give me a chance?"

Wen Li was stunned, and instinctively refused.

She couldn't accept marrying her childhood sweetheart and big brother.

Jin Yannan took his time, producing evidence that could clear the Wen family's name. "I want you. You don't have a choice."

His gaze was no longer gentle.

Instead, it was lingering and intense, full of certainty that she would be his.

-

The Jin and Wen families held a lavish wedding, but the bride and groom onstage seemed united in name only.

The Jin family was thriving, while the Wen family was in decline. It was obvious that the Wen family had married off their daughter to climb the social ladder.

Some even secretly bet that the marriage wouldn't last six months.

After all, Jin Yannan was famous for refusing to be controlled.

Then one day, Wen Li attended a banquet on behalf of the Jin family.

Seeing her arrive alone, the guests couldn't help sneering. So she'd been desperate to marry into the Jin family after all. Young Master Jin couldn't even be bothered to accompany her.

When the event ended, a sudden downpour began outside. The onlookers said, eager for a spectacle:

"Wen Li, is nobody coming to pick you up? I can give you a ride if you're going my way."

"No need. My driver is coming," Wen Li said, then pulled out her phone and made a call.

"Jin Yannan, come get me."

Those six short words caused an uproar.

Who in the entire capital would dare treat Jin Yannan like a chauffeur?

"Didn't they say the two of them were about to get divorced? Where did that rumor come from?"

A lazy chuckle came from the other end of the phone. "So bossy, baby. Call me hubby and I'll come get you."

"I'm not calling you that. Are you coming or not?" Wen Li asked, her face showing a hint of annoyance. Her soft, sweet tone sounded like she was scolding an unruly Tibetan mastiff.

"One minute. I'll be there after I turn the corner."

Little did they know, the fiercely untamable mastiff had long since become the princess's willing servant.

Theme: Nurture love with sincerity