He’s So Hard to Win Over

An entertainment-industry sweet romance, Fake Affection.

Su Yining has always been obsessed with her older sister. She covers for her when she's dating, gets sad when she goes abroad, and when her sister doesn't want an arranged marriage... Su Yining sets her sights on her future brother-in-law!

DAY 1 -> On the night she enrolls at Haida University, she seeks out her future brother-in-law.

"Brother-in-law, I'm not used to living on campus. Can I stay at your place? My sister said I could ask you for help."

She almost gets packed up and sent away.

DAY 18 -> She "sleepwalks" and takes advantage of her brother-in-law's eight-pack abs.

The next day, he gives her a stern lecture, but she still doesn't back down. "I don't remember sleepwalking, so it doesn't count. Unless you let me make it up to myself now."

DAY 168 -> She "gets drunk" and kisses Zhou Baichuan by force.

"My dear future brother-in-law, is iced tea sweeter, or is my kiss?"

He tosses aside the whiskey, then leaves in cold silence.

After more than half a year, Su Yining realizes that Zhou Baichuan is a tough catch.

She's out of ideas.

On the day of her engagement, she wears a bridesmaid dress and silently watches a line of luxury cars arrive at the Su residence in grand style to ask for her hand.

But against everyone's expectations, the person Zhou Baichuan asks to marry him is Su Yining.

She runs away.

Later, the arranged marriage is put on hold, and the eldest Miss Su ends up with the love of her life.

On the day of her sister's wedding, Su Yining sees Zhou Baichuan again.

"Congratulations. You helped your sister get what she wanted."

She tries to flee, but he corners her somewhere secluded. His kisses rain down on her, nearly drowning her.

"But don't forget, you still owe me a wife."

A married-life bonus scene

One day, Zhou Baichuan finds Su Yining's diary about fishing for him.

Fishing for your brother-in-law in Haicheng?

An ancient wooden plank? A stick in the mud?

Is he no good? He didn't even react when I kissed him?

"I wrote that when I was young and clueless. Don't take it to heart." She tries to snatch it back, but he pins her in place instead.

"The night's still young. Let's take it page by page and correct your misconceptions about me, Madam."

[Powerful man falls hard + living under the same roof + eight-year age gap + old flame rekindled]

[Prickly, upright daddy with a soft heart & spoiled little vixen who knows how to put on a show]

Reading tips:

1. One true pairing, happy ending.

2. Her sister doesn't want an arranged marriage and has someone she likes, but doesn't dare defy her family. The heroine has a weak heart and is younger, so she wasn't considered for the arrangement.

----Coming next----

Fake Affection: Falling in love through acting is his strategy

An intuitive, method-acting actress & a top-tier star who knows how to take the lead

After filming one too many tragic love stories, Xu Wanxing finally gets to star in a sweet modern romance, opposite the newly famous top-tier star Zhong Wangjiang. The moment filming begins, they go straight into a kissing scene.

She has filmed kisses before, but for some reason, despite the kiss being light and the cameras all around them, she has a rare moment of dazed confusion. Only one thought remains in her mind: He tastes like mint.

When the director calls cut, Zhong Wangjiang seems not to notice her flushed, flustered state. His gaze remains fixed on her lips. "Was that your first kissing scene, Miss Xu? Were you satisfied?"

She stares at him, stunned. With his stunning looks, acting talent, and incredible connections, Zhong Wangjiang went from unknown to famous in barely over a year. Was that really his first kissing scene? The kiss had seemed anything but awkward, as though he had rehearsed it countless times.

At the end of the shoot, the male lead from her previous project visits the set. In private, he confesses his feelings to her once more. He knows she has trouble separating herself from her roles, and he's confident she likes him. Xu Wanxing politely turns him down, as always, but he refuses to give up.

As they struggle, Zhong Wangjiang suddenly appears and steps in front of her, his expression icy and his presence intimidating. "Do you not understand what 'no' means?"

After filming wraps, they shoot promotional footage. Zhong Wangjiang's affectionate eyes are nearly drowning, and he calls her by her real name instead of her character's. "Wanxing, I love you."

The studio instantly turns into an elaborately staged confession scene.

She responds rationally, but can't bring herself to look at him when she refuses. "It's only pretend affection. I'll get over the role in time."

She thinks this unprecedented filming experience is behind her, but then they end up recording a variety show together and even working on a second project.

Away from the cameras, their breaths mingle. Xu Wanxing bites him lightly to stop him from taking things too far.

She doesn't know whether she's gotten over her role. All she knows is that being with Zhong Wangjiang makes her heart beat differently.

"When you've gotten over the role, remember to tell me. Then we can part on good terms." In the end, she's willing to do this. Even if she pretends to sleep, she doesn't want to be the first to wake up.

"My beloved leading lady, our story will never end."

Falling in love through acting is a strategy, and you are my destination.

[He falls for her first + long-planned pursuit + joins the entertainment industry for love + secret love becomes mutual]

[One true pairing, happy ending]

Theme: Love well