At fifteen, Ruan Qiran was forced into a relationship by her childhood-friend brother, Pei Junshan, for three years. She went from resisting him to growing attached to him, but after an accident, the two went their separate ways. Cen Yuan, a billionaire CEO, took Qiran to England and helped her become an internationally acclaimed director. After she returned home, Pei Junshan still tried to cling to her, but Cen Yuan raised Qiran's hand, and her enormous diamond ring dazzled everyone.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Pei. Please stay away from my wife."
[Ruan Qiran x Pei Junshan (spoiled, willful heiress x fake-sunny, obsessive childhood friend)]
The Ruan family's daughter had grown into a young woman, hidden away in the inner chambers and unknown to the world.
Their eighteen-year-old eldest daughter, Ruan Wenzhu, was clever, strong-willed, and a natural leader. Their fifteen-year-old younger daughter, Ruan Qiran, was bright and nimble, just beginning to bloom.
The Pei family's young master, Pei Junshan, was tall, handsome, and sunny, the ideal son-in-law in the eyes of the noblewomen of the capital.
The Ruan and Pei families had been close for years. Their three children had known one another since childhood and grown up together.
Little Qiran ran after them, calling, "Wait for me, Sister! Brother Pei!" But they kept running farther and farther ahead. Through the chases of childhood, they grew into energetic young adults.
At some point, Wenzhu began to look at Junshan differently. Hating her parents for favoring her sister, Qiran took the initiative and set out to seduce Pei Junshan, the man her sister loved. She thought it would take a lot of effort, but Brother Pei turned the tables and took control of the situation.
Beneath his gentle, amiable mask was a deep-seated desire for fifteen-year-old Qiran. From then on, she had provoked a demon who would pursue her relentlessly.
[Ruan Qiran x Cen Yuan (mischievous, coquettish heiress x gentle, calculating CEO)]
In high school, to escape Pei Junshan's clutches, Qiran boarded a plane to England alone, seeking refuge with her best friend Mu Wan, whom she hadn't seen in half a year.
When they reunited, Qiran was surprised to find that her formerly well-behaved friend Mu Wan had turned into a British teenager and had injured Cen Yuan, one of Mu's father's business partners. Qiran stepped in just in time to prevent the situation from getting worse.
To keep her friend out of prison, Qiran agreed to switch identities with her at the family's pleading. At a ball in London, she tricked Cen Yuan into signing a letter of forgiveness.
Cen Yuan accidentally discovered Qiran's true identity and was about to confront her, only to find that she had already returned home.
Three years later, Qiran entered university and was selected for the etiquette committee. At a school event, a bright, beautiful usher handed out certificates. She looked up, and a familiar face met her eyes.
"Long time no see, Ruan Qiran," he said with a gentle smile.
Theme: Get rid of the childhood friend. The one who shows up later is the real deal.
