Craving

My Husband's "Moonlight" Has Been Coveting Me for a Long Time

- Romance, with no other romantic pairings

- Next novel in the works

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In the third year of Lin Yumian's marriage, her husband's moonlight returned from abroad.

Tired of a marriage full of mockery, humiliation, and cold treatment, she finally picked up a pen and signed the papers. It was pouring when she left. The servants watched from beneath the eaves as she awkwardly hauled her luggage away. The only one who called out twice was the dog she'd fed for three years.

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Zhou Kaiqing fell in love at first sight with the heir to the Gu family. "Miss" Gu Qing was aloof and haughty, always standing behind her suited attendants, looking down on everyone. She was worlds apart from that clingy little girl who was always trailing after him.

One day, Gu Qing happened to see Lin Yumian clinging to him, and Zhou Kaiqing felt a little annoyed.

"Is she your fiancée?"

"No, just some girl who won't leave me alone."

After saying that, he saw the shabby-dressed girl beside him shrink back in surprise. His heart felt heavy, but he deliberately ignored the feeling, shook off her hand, and strode after Gu Qing, who had already gone far ahead.

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Zhou Kaiqing suddenly realized that Gu Qing occasionally talked to him now!

Even if it was only to say, "Your admirer seems interesting. Bring her out so we can have some fun."

Blinded by love, the young man thought "she" enjoyed playing with her prey. So he watched coldly as they toyed with Lin Yumian, that woman who didn't know her place. So stupid and gullible, and she actually dared to show up when they suddenly invited her. She deserved it. He took a swig of liquor.

Gu Qing said, "You seem to hate her."

Zhou Kaiqing's heart tightened, but he hurriedly nodded.

"That's good."

He took those words as lavish praise. Zhou Kaiqing no longer hesitated. He spoke of Lin Yumian's foolishness and infatuation, using her humiliation as a sacrifice to win the love of his life. But Gu Qing listened with great interest, then gave him a rare smile after a long while.

Zhou Kaiqing thought they must be in love with each other.

Otherwise, after disappearing for three years, why would Gu Qing return and urgently demand to know:

"You got married?"

"Why? Didn't you say you didn't like her?"

"Why, why, why?"

"Don't touch her."

"Don't fall in love with her."

"Divorce her. Now."

"I'm back."

Zhou Kaiqing was struck by an unexpected delight, but he was also plunged into deep confusion. It was as if all that all-consuming love had worn away during an endless pursuit. Even when the other person's attitude changed completely, all he could think was: But I'm married... He thought, Lin Yumian made me soup this morning. He thought, perhaps I should wait until my wife is feeling better before I come clean.

Then he saw the note:

"Let us part in peace, and may you soon have a child."

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The Zhou family's master has been acting crazed lately, apparently because his wife left without a word. He took people with him and searched the entire city, but found no trace of her, not even a single message.

Exhausted, he thought that perhaps only the powerful Gu family could help him.

He would come clean to Gu Qing and apologize. Gu Qing would surely understand, after all...

The gift box fell from Zhou Kaiqing's hands.

Inside the room,

A beauty in loungewear, with an Adam's apple, had cut off her long hair and was holding the chin of the person on the bed. The startled, shrinking yet obedient figure was none other than the wife Zhou Kaiqing had been searching for days. But all he could see was his "moonlight," holding a bowl of brown sugar ginger soup, patiently blowing on it to cool it before bringing it to his wife's lips. Her tone was still aloof and haughty:

"Drink."

"Swallow."

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Content warnings:

- The male lead is a crazy man with a legitimate job. He dresses androgynously at first, but doesn't wear skirts. The second male lead mistakes him for a woman because of his own poor eyesight. After the truth comes out, he becomes a rival in love.

- Apart from their terrible relationship, the heroine and second male lead's marriage is normal in every other way. They have all the usual things married couples have.

- If you put yourself in the heroine's shoes, the first 14 chapters will hurt. If you put yourself in the male leads' shoes, you'll keep going crazy. If you put yourself in the author's shoes, you can watch from the sidelines.

Enjoy ^ ^

Theme: Be cautious when making choices in life