Long-Planning Tech Mogul x Bright, Proud Fallen Heiress
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The Zhu family was destroyed overnight, and Zhu Yu, the eldest daughter who had been raised in luxury, became the pillar of the family.
With nowhere left to turn, Zhu Yu was enjoying her last free birthday meal at her favorite restaurant when she ran into Chang Li, the son of her former piano teacher.
Times had changed. Chang Li was now a famous rising star in the tech world of Xiangjiang.
The man was exceptionally handsome. In a black suit and gold-rimmed glasses, he sat beside the window with an imposing air. Clouds and sunlight drifted past the tall windows. He ate unhurriedly, elegant and refined, surrounded by a cool, ascetic aura that said he did not wish to be disturbed.
After downing a glass of aperitif, Zhu Yu walked straight up to him, smiling sweetly. "Brother Chang, do you still remember me? You once proposed to me. Everyone knows that Mr. Chang keeps his word."
She tucked her hair behind her ear, revealing her beautiful profile. "Brother, let's get married."
Chang Li's expression remained tranquil. He set down his glass and called over a waiter.
Zhu Yu's bold gamble had failed. Just as she was about to find an excuse to leave, Chang Li suddenly asked, "When?"
"Thirteen years ago, in the spring, in my family's backyard."
Chang Li said nothing, his eyes deep as the sea.
"I forgot. Back then, I was the only one who wanted Brother Chang to be my groom."
Zhu Yu smiled radiantly, as brilliant as a rose. "You proposed to me three years ago, after we spent a night together. You said you had to take responsibility for what you'd done."
Chang Li said slowly, "I mean, when shall we get married?"
Zhu Yu: "..."
#I booked your birthday dinner and have been waiting for you to propose#
#What do you do when you can't get enough? Marry her and bring her home#
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Much later. Their son was already four years old.
Zhu Yu kept pressing him. "You liked me back then, didn't you?"
Chang Li held her close, overcome with the same obsessive abandon as on their first night. His gaze remained as calm as ever. "No."
"It's not that I used to like you. Like the song says, I've always loved you."
The apple of his eye, precious as a pearl.
--Precious as a Pearl
Reading Guide:
· A long-planning tech mogul x a bright, proud fallen heiress. A devoted CEO's secret love finally comes true versus a haughty, mischievous beauty falling in love after marriage;
· Marriage first, love later / childhood sweethearts / rekindled romance / seven-year age gap / both leads' first relationship;
Theme: The best kind of love can withstand waiting.
