◎ Romance across borders · Reunion after years apart · She doesn't know she's in love; he becomes the other man for love
After losing a lot of hair to her studies, Xu Jiang'an completed six years of professional training and became a licensed veterinarian in Australia.
The mask mandates ended, and the borders reopened.
At a Chinese New Year gathering, Xu Jiang'an noticed a young man who seemed completely out of place amid the lively crowd.
His face was as cold as a deep pool, and his sharp gaze swept across the room before settling on her.
The man strolled over to her. "Are you still mad at me?"
Xu Jiang'an took a small sip of Jacob's Creek and replied calmly, "Rong Haizheng, can you stop ruining my relationships?"
"No."
"If you interfere in my personal life again, believe me, I'll put a plastic ring around you." (Meaning she'll castrate him, as one would a male animal.)
"I don't believe you."
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In a dim, temperature-controlled wine cellar, Rong Haizheng, whom she hadn't seen in years, claimed her completely, charging at her recklessly like a madman.
Their endless struggle continued at Xu Jiang'an's home.
It was late at night. Exhausted, Jiang'an lightly poked Haizheng's shoulder with her fingertip and reminded him, "That's enough. You can leave now."
The man who had just been so passionate now spoke in a cool voice. "Leave? If I come back next time, will I have to wait another two years?"
As they stood locked in a stalemate, the door was pushed open.
Jiang'an calmly introduced the intruder. "This is my fiance, Pei Zhe."
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Months later, at the lawn wedding at the Pei family estate, Rong Haizheng, at Xu Jiang'an's request, played the role of the bride's father and personally placed her hand in Pei Zhe's.
The officiating priest asked, "Does anyone here object to this marriage?"
"I object!" Rong Haizheng sprang from his seat.
"Come with me." He clutched the bride's hand. "Either you come with me, or you never see me again!"
◎ The male lead is two years younger. They are not blood-related, but are distant collateral relatives, three generations apart.
◎ This is the first time for both leads, but the heroine has had other relationships afterward, while the hero has always remained chaste. If that bothers you, please don't read.
Blurb dated 24.12.3
Theme: Love gives you wings to soar.
