He’s So Hard to Win Over

Updates daily at 00:10. Next book: “Pretend Like You Like Me.” Blurb at the bottom, please add it to your favorites~ Su Yining has always been a total big-sister girl. She covers for her sister when she dates, gets sad when her sister goes abroad, and when her sister doesn’t want an arranged marriage… she goes after 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 at school. Can I stay at your place? My sister said I could come to you if I needed help.” She almost gets packed up and sent away. DAY 18 → She “sleepwalks” and feels up 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 was sleepwalking, so I don’t remember it. It doesn’t count. Unless you let me feel them again now.” DAY 168 → She gets “drunk” and kisses Zhou Baichuan. “Dear future brother-in-law, is iced tea sweeter, or is my kiss?” He tosses aside the whiskey and leaves in silence, his face cold. After more than half a year, Su Yining realizes that Zhou Baichuan is hard to reel in. She’s out of ideas. On the day of the engagement, she stands silently in her bridesmaid dress, watching a whole line of luxury cars pull up at the Su residence in an extravagant show of wealth to ask for her hand. But to everyone’s surprise, Zhou Baichuan is there to propose to Su Yining. She runs away. Later, the arranged marriage is called off, 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 run, but he corners her somewhere secluded. His overwhelming kisses nearly drown her. “But don’t forget, you still owe me a wife.” … One day after they’re married, Zhou Baichuan finds Su Yining’s sea-fishing diary. Trying to hook your brother-in-law in Haicheng? An old block of wood? A stickler? He’s no good? You kissed him and he didn’t react? “I wrote that nonsense ages ago. Don’t pay it any mind.” She reaches for the diary, but he catches her instead. “The night is still young. We’ll go through it page by page and clear up my wife’s misconceptions about me.” 【Powerful man falls hard + living under the same roof + eight-year age gap + old flame rekindled】 【Says no but means yes, stuffy daddy × spoiled little minx who knows how to put on an act】 Reader tips: 1. Both leads are sexually inexperienced; happy ending. 2. Her sister doesn’t want an arranged marriage and already likes someone, but doesn’t dare defy her family. The female lead wasn’t considered because she has a weak heart and is younger. Next book “Pretend Like You Like Me”: Falling in love through acting is his strategy An intuitive, immersive actress × a guiding, top-tier star and heir to a powerful family After filming too many tragic romances, Xu Wanxing finally gets to star in a sweet modern romance, opposite the newly famous top-tier star Zhong Wangjiang. As soon as filming starts, they go straight into a kissing scene. She’s kissed onscreen before, but for some reason, this time the kiss is light and the cameras are all around them, yet she still feels dazed. There’s only one thought in her mind: mint-flavored. After the director calls cut, Zhong Wangjiang seems not to notice her blushing and flustered state. His gaze remains fixed on her lips. “That was your first kissing scene, Miss Xu. Were you satisfied?” She’s momentarily stunned. Zhong Wangjiang has gone from an unknown to a household name in just over a year, thanks to his stunning looks, acting skills, and excellent connections. Could this really be his first kissing scene? The kiss didn’t seem awkward at all, as if he’d rehearsed it countless times. After filming wraps for the day, the male lead from her previous show comes to visit. When they’re alone, he confesses to her again. He knows how hard she finds it to get out of character, and he’s confident she likes him. Xu Wanxing politely turns him down, but he won’t take no for an answer. As they struggle, Zhong Wangjiang suddenly appears and blocks her, his expression cold and his presence sharp. “Can’t you understand what ‘no’ means?” After the show wraps, they film promotional content. Zhong Wangjiang’s tender gaze is nearly enough to drown someone. He doesn’t call her by her character’s name, but says, “Wanxing, I like you.” The studio instantly becomes a carefully arranged confession scene. She answers rationally, but can’t meet his eyes as she turns him down. “It’s just pretend. I’ll get over the character before long.” She thought this unprecedented filming experience was over, but then they end up recording a variety show together and even co-star in another project. Away from the cameras, their breaths mingle. Xu Wanxing bites him lightly to stop the man from taking things too far. She doesn’t know whether she’s out of character. All she knows is that, when she’s with Zhong Wangjiang, her heart really does seem to beat differently. “When you’re out of character, remember to tell me. We can part on good terms.” In the end, she’s willing to go along with it. Even pretending 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 just a strategy. You are my destination. 【He’s been secretly in love with her for ages / long-planned pursuit / enters the entertainment industry for love / secret love comes true】 【Both are sexually inexperienced; happy ending】 Theme: Love well