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[Gentle, husband-material, elite shou x poker-faced, adorable boss gong] | Second chance romance | Former lovers become coworkers
Chen Ning was the most forgettable person in his class: ordinary-looking and mild-mannered. By a twist of fate, he ended up dating the poker-faced top student He Yuchen for several years.
They were worlds apart, yet He Yuchen seemed to enjoy every moment of it, and Chen Ning nearly lost himself in the relationship.
On their anniversary, He Yuchen was talking about the future over an international call. Unable to bear interrupting him, Chen Ning said:
"I'm sorry. Let's break up... I don't love you anymore."
The background noise suddenly grew loud. Something heavy crashed to the floor, along with what could have been water or tears.
He Yuchen's voice was frighteningly calm. "Whatever. As long as you're happy."
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They say former lovers can't help but see red when they meet again.
Seven years later, reality brought neither the hurried, awkward small talk Chen Ning had imagined nor a storm of love and hate.
He Yuchen had shed his youthful awkwardness and now wore expensive clothes, every inch the untouchable man in power. He gave Chen Ning a cool glance and strode away.
"Guess there's no chance we'll meet again," Chen Ning thought, dazed for a moment before regaining his usual professional composure.
He pushed open the conference room door, saw the familiar face of his new boss, and felt a sudden, brief wave of dizziness.
"Director Chen, you're late." He Yuchen's face was expressionless. "According to the rules, how should I punish you?"
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A major project has been leaked, putting Chen Ning's career at stake as chaos breaks out on all sides.
Chen Ning remains unruffled, handling his work as usual, when he suddenly receives a message from He Yuchen: Come to my place tonight to discuss the project.
With his mind focused on work, Chen Ning takes the project files and rings the doorbell, arriving as if he knows the way by heart.
A hand forcefully pulls him inside. Warm breath falls against his ear, heavy with restrained longing and hurt.
He Yuchen: "You haven't broken up with him. Chen Ning, what exactly am I to you, your lover or your affair?"
Chen Ning: "...?" Who's framing whom here?!
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Reading guide:
* Blurb written on 2026/4/27.
* The romance is the main focus. Please don't send unsolicited writing advice.
* Professional details come from the internet. The author's made-up details are everywhere.
Theme: Love can cross mountains and seas. I'll be brave for you.
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