Waiting for a Ray of Moonlight

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Cool, detached heroine vs. hero who acts gentle at first and turns into a genuine, deranged obsessive later

Strangers in public, tangled up in private...

Song Nuan made a mistake when she was young. She saw through Shen Shiqin's polished facade and tore away his hypocrisy, making him submit to her.

They were together for a long time, and Song Nuan gradually became immersed in his tenderness.

But when news arrived that Shen Shiqin was to enter an arranged marriage, Song Nuan finally realized she meant nothing at all.

She left without hesitation.

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Shen Shiqin was an esteemed member of one of Beijing's most prominent families. He had none of the arrogance or domineering pride you'd expect. Everyone who spent time with him felt as if they were basking in a gentle spring breeze.

Song Nuan was poor and aloof, but her stunning face attracted plenty of admirers. All the rich playboys wanted to pluck this exquisite flower from its lofty perch.

No one could have guessed that these two, who rarely interacted in public and even seemed cold toward each other, were constantly entangled and rubbing against each other in private.

At the dinner table, he chatted and laughed with everyone, while beneath it, he pressed against her calf, gently rubbing back and forth.

On the second-floor balcony, the drifting curtains hid their figures. She braced a hand against his chest, crumpling his collar as they put on a dazzling display.

A lively party was taking place downstairs. Someone came to call for Song Nuan, and a knock sounded at the door. Pinned against it, she struggled, but Shen Shiqin gripped her waist hard and asked in a low voice, "Do you think he heard us?"

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Shen Shiqin had a family background and looks beyond compare. He had always followed the proper path, even having a clear idea of his future partner: a woman from a similarly distinguished family, elegant, virtuous, and well-mannered.

But after meeting Song Nuan, for the first time in his life, he strayed from that path.

After their brief encounter, he thought he would soon return to normal. Only later did he realize he couldn't live without her.

When they met again, Song Nuan had become someone countless wealthy men sought to curry favor with, and she had someone she planned to marry. Shen Shiqin was still alone.

Beneath the streetlights, their figures intertwined. She was kissing another man, while Shen Shiqin's eyes were bloodshot and his fingertips trembled.

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In the car, he raised her hands above her head and leaned over her. Someone was approaching in the distance. She turned her head away coldly. "I'm married!"

He leaned close to her ear and lowered his voice, his eyes challenging the person outside the car. "I won't let him find out."

He had completely lost all reason... He only wanted to keep her by his side...

"The earth beneath your feet is my body. Step on me to climb to the heights, and I'll cheer you on."

This is a story of pride and prejudice.

Content notes: There is more to the roommate incident than meets the eye.

The relationship between the leads is proper, and the heroine does not come between the hero and his roommate.

The hero has a very hard time winning his wife back. For example, their child takes the heroine's surname, and the best gift the hero could receive on his sixtieth birthday is a marriage certificate with the heroine.

One-on-one, both leads are sexually inexperienced.

Synopsis completed on April 20, 2025.

Theme: Stay true to yourself.