The Tsundere Young Lady Flirts with Me, Then Tries to Run

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Flirtatious heir to an antique appraisal family, top, versus proud, mature heiress to an antiques empire, bottom. 22 vs. 26. Happy ending.

Decades ago, the Ye family, a renowned antique appraisal clan, suddenly withdrew from public life, leaving only legends behind. Ye Shuran, who grew up in the countryside, had no idea who her grandfather was, but she had learned all the family skills passed down to her. With talent on her side, she became a young woman nobody dared to mess with.

Later, a group of strangers suddenly arrived in her village. Among them was a picky, sharp-tongued young heiress who was undeniably beautiful and unusual. Ye Shuran couldn't help wanting to get a closer look.

Who knew the heiress would be so charming that she had Ye wrapped around her finger in less than a month?

Ye Shuran licked her dry lips, hoping for a kiss, but the heiress pushed her away. "Who do you think you are, trying to kiss me?"

Ye Shuran let go. Hmph.

**

During its heyday, the antique-dealing Qu family made plenty of enemies. After disaster struck, their foes came after them one after another. Before the eldest daughter, Qu Qingyu, even knew what was happening, she was hurriedly sent to the countryside a thousand miles away to hide. She thought it would be a relaxing vacation, and happened to meet an "idle nobody." With nothing better to do, she started playing little games with her. She never expected their flirtation to heat up so quickly. Afraid she'd start a fire she couldn't put out before leaving, she pushed the other woman away during a kiss.

A year later, they met again. Ye Shuran was in uniform, her gaze cold. She had become the personal bodyguard her family had hired for her at great expense.

Ye Shuran never responded to Qu Qingyu's repeated probing glances, as if she couldn't understand what the heiress wanted. Yet whenever danger arose, she protected her, making it seem as though she did care, at least a little.

That night, beneath the watery moonlight, Qu Qingyu finally gave in. Tipsy, she leaned into Ye Shuran's arms. As they clung to each other, she nervously and excitedly tried to kiss her, only for Ye Shuran to deftly dodge.

Like a disgruntled cat, she rubbed against her, then heard Ye Shuran ask, "What am I to you now?"

Qu Qingyu took Ye Shuran by the wrist and bit her lip before giving her the answer herself. "Someone who has the right to claim this place whenever she wants."

First version posted on 2023-09-10, revised version posted on 09-15.

[Reading Notes]

1. Updates around midnight each night. If I can't update, I'll let you know.

2. Most of the information about antique appraisal comes from online searches, with some details made up to serve the story. Please go easy on the fact-checking.

3. The focus is on romance, with a relatively light plot. The romance is a slow burn. This is not a wish-fulfillment story or a groveling-after-the-breakup story.

4. 80% anti-piracy protection. Timing and method are random.

5. After discussion, this novel will enter the paid section on Wednesday, January 24, starting after Chapter 1. Three chapters will be updated that day. Thank you for supporting the official release.

Theme: Be a good person and respect the people you love.