Straight to the Stars

He falls for her in secret | Scheming and plotting | Cozy and funny | Two wealthy families | Both transform

[Warm, forthright heiress x Scheming son of a tycoon]

"Looks innocent, but has a domestic, devoted husband vibe"

Secret crushes, wild ideas, suspense, adventures, friendship, family drama, thrills, unsolved cases.

1. Through this arduous journey, to reach the sky:

Everyone in Haicheng's wealthy circles knows the Xiao family, the city's richest, has a beloved young heir who outshines all the other second-generation heirs.

As a teenager, he swept through the financial world with ruthless tactics, leaving carnage in his wake. He made a name for himself on Wall Street!

No one could have imagined that after returning to China, the demonized young heir from the rumors would hide his identity, leave the elite world, and set up a street stall!

He doesn't mingle with the upper class. He mingles with... no, with the street vendors, playing up the persona of a "ditzy beauty and a three-and-a-half-year-old."

It all started with a roasted sweet potato... His DNA was activated!

To prove that his feelings for her weren't a passing whim,

he decided to lie low!

The conclusion: he loves her to the bone.

2. Through adversity, straight to the stars:

When faced with the wealthy families' decree that she marry her childhood betrothed, the Song family's eldest daughter said, "I'm not marrying him! I don't care if you picked him for me. Do you think we're still living in the Qing dynasty?"

The consequences of defying her grandfather...

"I'll take responsibility for them!" Song Bai slapped the table in front of the Song family, who had once looked down on her mother's background. "I'm leaving this wealthy family!"

After graduating from agricultural college, she developed and cultivated sweet potatoes to help her mother's village escape poverty, but then faced unsold stock and ridicule from her family. She kept her head high and finally fought her way through to a chance at survival.

To promote her new variety, the King of Sweet Potatoes, she did whatever it took and became "Sister Bai," selling roasted sweet potatoes on a bustling street.

During the cold days at her stall, a young man selling roasted chestnuts set up nearby. It was fun watching him fumble about from across the way, until the moment she saw his peerless beauty.

Song Bai stopped standing by with folded arms and decided to lend a hand!

The two beloveds of Haicheng both fell from the heavens and landed on the ground, covered in frost!

Song Bai: "My mom was your dad's beloved?"

Xiao Yan: "You're my beloved!"

Song Bai: "So this beloved thing is hereditary."

Xiao Yan (grinning): "If you agree, we can keep passing it down!"

Winter Limited Edition, a Sweet Romance

CEO Xiao's opening note (and confession):

"Meeting the right person is like two opposite poles colliding: easy, delightful, and beyond your control.

And Sweet Potato Girl and Chestnut Guy had just such an accidental collision.

They got to know every side of each other, through laughter and tears, through low points and triumphs, hardship and glory.

They accepted the reasons that made each other who they were. Despite all the flaws, they were willing to become a perfect fit and make a sure bet on an uncertain future.

They would carry a part of each other's imprint from this relationship into the next crossroads of their lives."

[About the title]

Per Aspera Ad Astra is a Latin saying with several translations:

"Through this arduous journey, to reach the sky"

"Through adversity, straight to the stars"

Song Bai: "I prefer the second one, straight to the stars! I used to think 'the stars' meant my career, my ambitions. Now I know..." She took Xiao Yan's hand. "It means the peace of mind I hold in my hand!"

[Reader's guide]

1. One-on-one, SJ. The hero has lots of inner monologue. The heroine comes on strong at first, then becomes insatiable.

2. High-energy warning:

There are wealthy-family power struggles and a northern folklore mystery arc featuring the Five Immortals. Sweet romance comes with a spicy kick.

3. A few words about the leads:

They both have good looks, and their values are even better!

Their romance is healthy and straightforward! No beating around the bush! Everyone speaks their mind! The CEO doesn't act tough, he just likes being bossed around!

The young CEO takes the old CEO to roadside food stalls!

Most importantly, the CEO isn't domineering. He's gentle, refined, considerate, humble, well-mannered, and, best of all, incredibly good to the heroine!

The leads talk things out. No strange favoritism or forced compromises. They're both so gentle and strong!

The hero reads the heroine's emotions and considers her feelings. He's emotionally steady, thoughtful, dependable, and sunny. What's not to love?

There are no misunderstandings between them. The hero's CPU-brained mind won't let a potential misunderstanding go unresolved!

Theme: Through adversity, straight to the stars