A Banquet Without Night

※ Gentle on the outside, tough within, a flirtatious college student × sharp-tongued, arrogant family powerbroker ※ Coercive pursuit / face-slapping and regret / the powerful one bows his head / On his second day back in the country, Qi Yi sees Yun Zhi again for the first time in years. She used to board with the Qi family and was his sister in name only. Now, she has become his younger brother’s girlfriend. She is proper in word and deed, knows how to handle herself, and seems to have no flaws. But he knows she is hypocritical and cold-hearted, dangerous as a poppy, and exceptionally good at attracting men. Qi Yi ignores her feigned vulnerability, unable to stomach her act. “With your looks, even without Xiao Yu, there’d be plenty of men willing to spend money on you.” “Why don’t you leave him alone?” Later. Loud music. Blinding lights. On a night when dopamine and adrenaline are surging, Qi Yi hears someone passionately declaring their love for her. He narrows his eyes and pulls her out of the crowd in front of everyone. Yun Zhi turns her face away, avoiding the kiss he is about to give her. Her voice is cold. “What makes you think two glasses of whiskey would make me choose to sleep with you?” “Isn’t Mr. Qi the one who looks down on me most?” Qi Yi acts as if he hasn’t heard her. He takes her hand and guides her as she unbuttons his shirt one button at a time. “If you have to get one of the Qi family under your thumb…” “Try getting me.” Reader’s guide: ① Both leads are virgins, and this is a happy ending. They are unrelated by blood and are not on the same household register. The setting is loosely fictionalized, with many original details, so please don’t overanalyze it. ② After the heroine runs away, there will be a “wallpaper” plotline. Neither lead has much of a conscience. If that’s not your thing, think carefully before reading. See the author’s note in Chapter 1 for detailed content warnings. ③ If any aspect of the leads’ characterization doesn’t work for you, please drop the story. Everyone has their own tastes, and there are countless great books out there. Unauthorized reproduction of this book in its entirety is prohibited. May 2, 2024. This version of the blurb was revised on December 2 and has been screenshotted. Theme: Pride and prejudice