She Did It on Purpose

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[The flirt toys with fire from across the river * the clear-headed one willingly falls into the depths]

Zhang Suhuai first met Jiang Chu at the police station.

At the time, the young woman was holding the investigation results for the car accident that had claimed someone's life. She accepted the humanitarian compensation offered by his father without a change in expression.

He knew it hadn't been an accident, but he had no evidence.

So all he could do was step forward and apologize to Jiang Chu.

Zhang Suhuai never expected that one simple "I'm sorry" would make Jiang Chu cling to him from then on.

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Zhang Suhuai, heir to Qiming Group, has always conducted himself with grace. Even when someone makes a serious mistake at work, he doesn't lose his temper. He simply handles it by the book and with dignity.

Everyone admires his emotional stability, saying he'd be an excellent boss or partner.

It's a pity that although Zhang Suhuai is friendly, he keeps people at a distance. Like the moon, he can be seen but never reached, and he's never had anyone by his side.

Until the day of a company dinner, when Human Resources invites Jiang Chu, who left the company a year ago and is now studying at a nearby university, to join them. Jiang Chu accepts and brings her boyfriend along.

As soon as they enter, her boyfriend holds out a hand to Zhang Suhuai. "Long time no see, big brother."

Everyone laughs and teases that now they understand why Zhang Suhuai had so abruptly hired Jiang Chu back then. She was his younger brother's girlfriend.

No one notices Zhang Suhuai's expression suddenly turn cold.

Later, when someone leaves the dinner midway to use the restroom, they pass the fire escape and see

Zhang Suhuai holding Jiang Chu's face, his words sharp and cold:

"Jiang Chu, was this deliberate?"

Jiang Chu smiles faintly. "Yes."

Zhang Suhuai, who always wears a warm smile, finally reveals another side of himself. His eyes are possessive, and his voice turns pleading:

"Jiang Chu, whether it's revenge or genuine feelings, choose me, okay?"

Reader's Guide:

1. A scheming, dependent heroine (weak and clingy at first, then turns her Host into nourishment).

2. (Content warning) After breaking up with the male lead, she has a romantic relationship with the second male lead, but there are no overly intimate scenes.

3. To be added.

Theme: Keep a level head and strive to stand on your own.