Cool, independent college student x powerful heir to a wealthy family
Six-year age gap [21 x 27]
The unattainable beauty falls for him, one step at a time
1.
Li Shuqiao first met Pei Yanqi at H University.
Wearing a gold-and-pink mermaid gown, Li Shuqiao took the stage as the school's most outstanding student representative. She spoke with measured grace, and every glance and gesture radiated bright confidence.
Below the stage.
Seeing his gaze linger on Li Shuqiao, his friend remarked, "You've got quite the love life. Just got back from overseas and already fallen in love at first sight?"
The man shot him a sidelong look and replied with a lazy smile, "I don't have time for that."
Who could have guessed that later, when he heard Li Shuqiao was dating someone,
her boyfriend had barely left
before a certain someone hurriedly pulled her into the passenger seat.
He leaned halfway into the car, blocking the harsh sunlight from falling on her.
The car was stuffy. His breath brushed her face in waves. Before she could turn her gaze from the road to him, Li Shuqiao heard the man ask unhurriedly, "How far have you gone with him? Have you kissed?"
She was just about to push him away when the hand at her waist tightened. His forehead pressed against hers again, and his words tugged at her heart. "Why won't you ever learn? Why do you always make me guess?"
2.
Li Shuqiao has a habit: she doesn't like celebrating her birthday. She says she'd rather spend that time making more money.
Later, on a rainy night, a man hurried back from overseas across thousands of miles, carrying a custom-made cake and shielding her from the wind and rain.
Amid the noise and confusion, Pei Yanqi drew her slender frame into his arms. "Stop working. I'll spend your birthday with you today. I'll pay you a million an hour. How does that sound?"
Pei Yanqi is the heir to the Pei Group. He took the helm at a young age, leading a business empire worth 450 billion. And that's only the value of the empire he currently leads.
Everyone around her thought she'd found a good man. She just thought he was crazy.
But all he said was, "You're worth it."
I thought it was the sultry warmth of the tide on that rainy night. It turned out my love for you was growing ever more intense.
Mini-scene 1
After they got together.
Pei Yanqi: "I love you."
Li Shuqiao: "Mm."
Pei Yanqi: "I love you."
Li Shuqiao: "Mm."
Pei Yanqi: "You have to say, 'I love you too.'"
Li Shuqiao: "I..."
Pei Yanqi: "...Well?"
Li Shuqiao: "I'm... a little sleepy."
Pei Yanqi: "...?"
Mini-scene 2
One night, for some reason, Pei Yanqi suddenly wanted to play rock-paper-scissors with Li Shuqiao.
He also said the loser had to pick a bottle of liquor.
Qiaoqiao wanted to see what sort of trick he was up to, but no matter how they played, he never let her win.
After three rounds, he won two out of three.
Qiaoqiao thought she would have to drink the bottle he chose, and was ready to honor the bet.
Just as she was about to pick the bottle with the lowest alcohol content,
Pei Yanqi chuckled and said, "I'm the one drinking. Pick whatever you like."
Qiaoqiao didn't believe him.
"If I drink it later, isn't that the same as you drinking it?"
"..."
"Pei Yanqi, you're done for! You're sleeping on the sofa tonight!"
"Qiaoqiao," he said with a laugh, "A little fun keeps things lively..."
Reader's guide:
* No real-life inspirations, no real-life inspirations, no real-life inspirations.
* The heroine is absolutely rational, and she flirts without realizing it. Please don't call her ungrateful. In my eyes, her personality is wonderful.
* The heroine speaks Cantonese, but the hero doesn't. He'll learn, though. If you don't find that swoon-worthy, read with caution.
* There will be angst (no promises about how much).
[I'll add more if anything else comes to mind.]
Document saved on 2024.2.24
Added on 2024.03.03
Theme: Love life
