[Proud, level-headed neurosurgeon x passionate, romantic debut author]
Reason vs. emotion | Marriage first, love later | Pretending becomes real
Song Ran and He Xingzhou married because each had something to gain.
One needed marriage to put her family at ease; the other needed a married status to avoid unnecessary trouble.
After the wedding, they agreed on three rules: sleep in separate rooms, don't interfere in each other's lives, and get divorced in a year.
So he worked his night shifts, while she stayed up writing through the night.
He saved lives with a scalpel, while she created love stories on her keyboard.
Like two unrelated parallel lines, they each fulfilled their duties as "perfect roommates."
Until one day, Song Ran hit writer's block. Drunk, she complained, "Dr. He, what does it feel like to kiss someone?"
He Xingzhou, who had been reading a journal, set down his tablet and took off his glasses. "In theory, it stimulates dopamine production. In practice, I can show you."
As the end of their one-year agreement drew near, He Xingzhou pinned Song Ran against the study wall and pointed to her new book. "When the agreement expires, do the leads have to get divorced?"
Song Ran's heart pounded. "It's what the plot needs..."
He Xingzhou lowered his head and kissed her. "Our story doesn't need that."
He Xingzhou: "So, can I apply to renew our agreement for life?"
"You're the only clear-minded surrender of my entire life."
Theme: Love yourself before you love someone else
