Pretending to Be High and Mighty

Chen Jiaojiao learned to lie as a child. A child who can lie always has food to eat.

But when you lie too often, even the truth becomes a big lie.

She didn't like Si Yang. She liked the phone, shoes, and bags he bought her, and the rich life he gave her.

At least, that's what she thought.

Until she realized she could no longer lie to herself. She'd grown greedy. She wanted more.

Once she wanted his true feelings, it was all over.

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Si Yang: "Don't you like my money? Good thing I've got plenty."

Si Yang: "Please keep liking me."

Si Yang: "You love money, and I have money. We're perfect for each other."

Scene One:

Chen Jiaojiao: "No, I have work tomorrow."

Si Yang: "What work? I'm your job."

Scene Two:

Friend: "Your wife is a white lotus."

Si Yang: "White lotuses are pretty!"

Friend: "Your wife is a green tea."

Si Yang: "Green tea smells wonderful!"

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The story of a pretentious, broke girl and a rich young master who's sweet on the outside and dark underneath.

The heroine pretends to be above money.

The hero pretends to be above love.

Blurb dated May 10, 2023. The full story is complete and fully written.

Now updating: Follow the story and add it to your favorites! Once I Ditched My Love-Brain, My Life Took Off

Li Feifei, the human embodiment of wealth and luxury, realizes as she dies a horrible death that she's the love-brain supporting character in a novel about a domineering male lead. She fell in love with him at first sight! Pined for him without success for ten years! Gave up her wealth and her life for him! And still refused to change her ways! What was she thinking? She wasn't a masochist!

When Li Feifei opens her eyes again, she's back at her twentieth birthday party. The handsome man before her has a six-pack and a mesmerizing voice, and that narrow waist looks mighty appealing.

After nearly thirty years without a man, Li Feifei's wicked thoughts take over: You, you're the one!

Li Feifei: Max out my money-making skills. I'm Scrooge incarnate! The glory of being a workaholic!

Li Feifei: A modern woman can be both book-smart and tough! All my haters become diehard fans! And a top-tier star is chasing me relentlessly!

Li Feifei: Wait! Can someone tell me why this top-tier star insists on dating me? I already ditched my love-brain!

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The top-tier star, the legendary beauty herb Qu Ningyuan, is teased by a rising star with a scandalous reputation, who grabs him by the waist.

Qu Ningyuan: "You're the one who chose me!"

The top-tier star Ning Shen, who never wanted to lose out on anything, ends up bringing it on himself and being dragged into the rat race:

The two appear together on a parenting variety show. Li Feifei: "996 is a blessing. Don't keep me from making money. Let's hustle!"

The two film a drama together. Li Feifei: "Men shouldn't be obsessed with women. Seizing power is what matters! Get to work!"

And yet Qu Ningyuan seems to be enjoying this huge loss...

The star's solo fans: "No cuddling! No cuddling! Cuddling is risky, and so is close contact."

The star himself: "Honey, first let's cuddle, then kiss, hug, and lift you up high."

Couple shippers: "Let's just watch the show. No need to make up stories. Your star's face says it all."

The tide turns for the widely hated rich young lady Li Feifei:

From [25467 People Hate Li Feifei] to [Another Thousand and One Nights of Loving Feifei]

From [Stop Clout-Chasing Our Star Again] to [Fargone with Feifei Is My Fated Ship!!]

A sharp-eyed netizen spots an anonymous post on a forum: #My Husband Is a Roadblock in My Career#

[I think I found my favorite ship anonymously showing off their love]

A self-aware heroine focused on her career & a top-tier star who only treats her well

& the little boy is her nephew & parenting variety show & entertainment industry & success in both love and career

Theme: You love money, and I have money. We're perfect for each other