The Theory of Romantic Strategy

The neighboring novel, Fluffy Ball Tail, is complete~ A curious young lady VS. a young master who lies flat and lets himself be used as a teaching aid ---- Synopsis ---- [Eight-year age gap, size difference, opposing identities, enemies to lovers] Old money VS. new money A romantic, world-weary cat VS. a pragmatic, ambitious lion A love game where they argue at the negotiating table by day and "fight" in bed at night. "1" A small town in Switzerland, deep winter. Jiang Xirui kissed a handsome young man by force. She thought nothing of the consequences of letting alcohol egg her on. But through a twist of fate, she and the man were later trapped together at the St. Moritz ski resort. Snowy mountains, a pale blue sky, a man and woman with burning breaths. Their equally cold lips met, and soon both grew hot. Hormones brewed and surged amid raging winds and blizzards, spiraling out of control. But this was a passionate romance that belonged only to the desolate mountains, destined never to return to the civilized world. When they parted, Jiang Xirui introduced herself to thank the man for taking such good care of her when she was in danger. "You're Jiang Xirui?" The sharpness in the man's gaze was impossible to hide. They parted on bad terms, and their story came to nothing. "2" Half a year later, Huajing, China, early summer. A business acquisition brought them together again at the negotiating table. Old and new forces faced off, each looking out for itself. Jiang Xirui stared in shock at the man sitting opposite her, his expression indifferent. "You're Zhou Xingzhi?" But later... From the negotiating table to the lounge, and then from the lounge back to the negotiating table. They tried out different places and different positions. "3" A battle of domineering CEOs: whoever caves first is the loser? Zhou Xingzhi: ...Woof. Zhou Xingzhi never imagined that he would fall in love with the old-money class he had once despised most. Not until he met Jiang Xirui. Prejudice melted away in the warmth of their time together. Unable to resist, he followed his heart and fell in love. The proud lion lowered his head just to get close to a pampered cat who refused to take another step. /Heir to an established automaker VS. CEO of an electric vehicle company/ /Velvet bodycon dress VS. an ascetic, suit-wearing brute/ /A pampered young lady who is sweet on the surface and dark underneath VS. a devoted, fatherly boyfriend/ Reader's Guide 1. Both leads are each other's first and only partners, and he is older. The male lead is a model of virtue, with both body and heart devoted to her alone. 2. Eight-year age gap: the heroine is 22, the hero is 30. 3. 27 cm height difference: the heroine is 165 cm, the hero is 192 cm. 4. If the bonus chapters reach a subscription rate of 66% or higher, you can read them~ Thanks for supporting the official release~ 5. Comments are enabled. Add this author to your favorites and speak your mind~ --------------- Upcoming Novel ----------------------- My next novel, Daddy Issues, is coming soon. If you're interested, please add it to your favorites on my profile. [Beijing elite circle, nine-year age gap, powerful man bows to love] Highly educated, high-maintenance troublemaker VS. stern, disciplinarian Daddy She approaches him with an ulterior motive VS. He indulges her as she draws near "1" Su Wanying never thought she married Lin Zongting because she had Daddy issues. Lin Zongting's hand paused as he held his coffee, and he glanced at her. Su Wanying: "...Why are you looking at me?" Lin Zongting looked at the silver-shining knife and fork in his little wife's hand, drew his thick brows together slightly, and said in a low voice, "It's nothing." Then he looked away and continued scrolling through his tablet, browsing the morning news. Su Wanying: "Oh, these sleeves are so annoying. Roll them up for me, will you?" As she spoke, she held out her arm to him, acting spoiled as though it were only natural. Lin Zongting glanced at her again, silently set down his coffee, and rolled up her sleeve with the practiced ease of someone who had done it a thousand times. "2" The Lin family, one of the most prominent households in Beijing, announced that they were considering a marriage alliance. Not for one of the younger members of the family, but for its head, Lin Zongting. Lin Zongting had taken sole control of the family at 25 and had just turned 30. Refined and elegant, aloof as a flower on a high peak, he was the most dazzling talent in Beijing. Rumor had it that he had never fallen for anyone. The news spread like wildfire. Families with daughters of marriageable age were all eager to make a move, and the commotion was like an emperor selecting a concubine. When Su Wanying first heard, she thought the whole thing was feudal nonsense and looked down on it. But later... "Mr. Lin, your coffee." Using the name Ava, she approached Lin Zongting as his secretary when he went to the European branch. And later still... With her legs resting on the man's shoulders, she thought the whole thing was absurd. Unable to keep pretending with a secret weighing on her heart, Su Wanying fled in a panic. Rumor had it that the Lin family head, who had always kept women at arm's length, had called in connections in Europe that he could hardly afford to use, all to find a woman. When the news reached China, everyone was astonished. Some marveled that the refined and dignified Mr. Lin had turned out to be a hopeless romantic. Others mocked the little lover who had snubbed him, saying her playing hard to get had gone too far and that she would pay for it. But they didn't know that when Su Wanying was caught, she didn't get any punishment. Lin Zongting fed her something else, and even when she protested that she didn't want it, he kept going. They also didn't know that Su Wanying was the spoiled one. She would lightly kick Lin Zongting's suit pants with her toes, order him to roll up her sleeves, and sometimes sweetly call him "Daddy," while he happily indulged her. *** Q&A Skit *** Q: What do you think about Lin Zongting and Su Wanying getting married? Lu Yanci, Lin Zongting's friend (or perhaps nemesis?), and a notorious playboy in Beijing. Lu Yanci: Of course I congratulate them. Zongting chased her for ages before he finally won her over. Oh, this is off the record, by the way. Mr. Lin would never admit it. Jiang Yu, Lin Zongting's longtime assistant, and Su Wanying's former direct supervisor when she was a secretary. Jiang Yu: (heartbroken version) Ava was a complete temptress. I was blind to hire her back then, and she led Mr. Lin astray. [The emperor no longer attends court at dawn] (Sees the look on their faces) Ahem, of course I give them my heartfelt blessing. Mr. Lin is an excellent boss, hardworking, generous, and easygoing. He and Miss Su couldn't be more suited to each other. Su Wanqi, Su Wanying's half-sister. Su Wanqi: What do I think? What could I possibly think? Su Wanying is a thief! She's been one all her life! My mother's family and the Lin family have been close for generations. Why should she get to marry into the family? Waaaah! (Muffled and dragged away) /Ava, a temptress with Daddy issues who doesn't know it VS. Lin Daddy, who wonders whether she loves him and decides he loves her enough for both of them/ 1. Age gap: 21 and 30; height difference: 167 cm and 190 cm. 2. Lin Daddy is the real deal, domineering in every way and fond of discipline. Ahem, including at night. 3. She approaches him deliberately -> she runs, he chases -> a marriage of convenience -> falling in love after marriage, then a happy ending! 4. Not a slice-of-life story. The plot is full of twists, with plenty of melodrama and thrills, but the overall tone is sweet and indulgent. 5. This is the author's personal fantasy let loose, bold and unrestrained. Theme: Background, positions, and prejudice all mean nothing in the face of true love.