Burning Temptation

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*Original title: Wild Encounters in Spring. The leads' names have also been changed, but the story is unchanged.

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Because of her family background, Quan Yi is insecure and always runs away from things. She and Du Jinchuan are worlds apart.

At school, Quan Yi turned Du Jinchuan down twice. Everyone said she didn't know what was good for her, and even her best friend felt sorry for Du Jinchuan, but no one knew how miserable she was.

That night, Du Jinchuan, who never drank, got completely wasted. He sprawled recklessly across the cold floor, strewn with shards, staring hazily at nothing in particular as a tear of sorrow and resolve rolled down his cheek. "Quan Yi, I won't like you anymore."

After sobering up, he decisively booked a plane ticket. How hard could it be to forget a heartless woman?

Well... pretty hard.

For eight years, his friends worried he'd bottle things up until he snapped. When they asked what kind of woman he liked so they could set him up, he blurted out without a second thought, "I'm done with complicated relationships for the rest of my life."

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The day after returning home, Du Jinchuan unexpectedly saw Quan Yi again.

She was one of the doctors operating on him, and had also become his live-in personal physician.

Du Jinchuan tested the waters. "You live in another man's house. Wouldn't your boyfriend get mad?"

Quan Yi answered firmly, "No."

Her resolute reply broke Du Jinchuan's heart all over again.

Hearing his steady breathing and faint snores, Quan Yi lifted the fingers she'd been using to massage him. But before leaving, she couldn't help staring at his sleeping face and murmuring, "I said he wouldn't get mad because I don't have a boyfriend."

As she turned away, Quan Yi didn't expect Du Jinchuan to talk in his sleep, let alone say something that made her blood race.

"Quan Yi, do I... still like you?"

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Later, on their honeymoon, Quan Yi leaned against Du Jinchuan's shoulder and watched the sunset by the sea. She couldn't understand why, with so many people in the world, he had chosen her. "Du Jinchuan, what do you like about me?"

"Everything. The first time I saw you on the court, you made a home in my heart."

Du Jinchuan lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "What do you like about me?"

Quan Yi thought for a moment. "You're brave and passionate. You face every hardship and overcome every obstacle to save me. But what I like most is your bad temper and unpredictable moods. You're childish and adorable."

Hearing that, the man instantly grinned from ear to ear. "A man as great as me isn't available to every woman. You'd better treasure me."

Quan Yi: "Treasure... Zhenxi ice cream? I really want some."

Du Jinchuan: "...I'm the ice cream. You can have me anytime."

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[Little Scene]:

Du Jinchuan's friends were all sharp-tongued, worse than dogs. At dinner, they watched him bustle around for Quan Yi, serving her food, pouring her drinks, setting out a cushion, and checking the air-conditioning. It was a total disgrace to men everywhere.

"What a simp. Careful you don't end up with nothing."

Du Jinchuan didn't bother arguing. He simply raised his left hand, showing off his wedding ring and boasting that his long campaign was finally over. "I'm only Quan Yi's dog."

"..." Someone brought up the past at exactly the wrong time. "Who was it that said he'd never get into a complicated relationship? We'll ask Quan Yi if she knows who this guy is when she gets here."

Du Jinchuan panicked and warned them, "Oh, who said something so stupid? Don't go running your mouths in front of my wife. If she and I break up, none of you will get off easy!"

Just look at him. You really shouldn't speak too soon, or you might end up eating your words.

Flirtatious beauty × devoted puppy

[Cool, aloof medical beauty × sharp-tongued finance mogul with a pure heart]

Both leads are virgins / City reunion, with flashbacks to their school days / Secret crushes / Mutual pining / A flirtation with a devoted puppy / A powerful man humbling himself for love / Slow burn / Everyday life / Healing / Happy ending

Male lead: The female lead breathes: She's flirting with me!

Content warnings: The female lead is insecure and money-minded at first, and has her reservations. The male lead is sharp-tongued and blunt, but straightforward in his affection. He's a stubborn tsundere who takes the initiative, and is passionate, brave, and childish.

The leads aren't perfect and have their flaws. The male lead is possessive. Please don't criticize the female lead; she's really doing her best to live her life.

Upcoming Novel

The Pursuit of Er: Blurb

Zhong Er is a bit of a helpless klutz. She knows nothing besides studying, and her family keeps her on a tight leash. She's the perfect good girl.

But even a good girl can be stubborn.

Her first act of defiance against her family was for Lu Yuchi.

Lu Yuchi is arrogant and conceited, and so laid-back that people often mistake him for a punk.

For the first time, he meets someone even harder to appease than himself.

"You're such a good girl, yet you dared to run away from home in the middle of the night. Weren't you afraid you'd run into punks?"

Zhong Er held back her tears, looking startled. "Aren't you a punk?"

"..."

What an ungrateful little brat.

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Later, Lu Yuchi was still hanging out with his rowdy friends. Passing an arcade, he saw Zhong Er struggling with a vending machine.

One of his friends said, "Isn't that the girl A Chi's been after? She's so innocent..." He didn't finish before Lu Yuchi glared him into silence.

Lu Yuchi went over to the vending machine, got what she wanted, and handed it to her with a smile. "How come you can't do anything?"

Zhong Er took it and thanked him, then added, "My mom says I just need to focus on studying. I don't have to know how to do everything."

"You always do what you're told?"

"Lu Yuchi." Zhong Er suddenly called his name, her expression utterly serious. "I can race and do homework."

Uh... What was that about? Can't even take a joke?

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When they met again, Lu Yuchi went wherever Zhong Er followed. One day, he finally couldn't take it anymore and confronted her.

"You listen to your mom so much, so why won't you stop following me? Aren't you afraid she'll get mad?"

Zhong Er tugged at his sleeve, looking pitiful and aggrieved. "I'm not listening to her anymore. From now on, I'll only listen to Lu Yuchi."

Lu Yuchi's heart melted completely. She was still such a good girl!

Beneath the tender night sky, after a satisfying meal and a sweet, passionate embrace, Lu Yuchi lazily stroked Zhong Er's smooth back, every cell in his body sighing with contentment.

"So what if you can't do anything? As long as you know how to sleep with me!"

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"She was his good girl, the little rose in his heart blazing like the sun. When he drew near her, his heart would brighten." - Love Letters Whispered to the Ear

Zhong Er × Lu Yuchi

Love shouldn't punish the other person with silence. Time will smooth away every sharp edge.

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Early on: Cocky, cool guy × good girl

Later: Arrogant and aloof × rebellious and frail

#BothPure #SecondChanceRomance #Healing #SecretCrush #SlowBurn #Salvation #MutualPining #OneTrueLove #ReunionAfterYearsApart #MatchedBackgroundsButFacingObstacles #HappyEnding

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Theme: There will always be a light to guide you out of darkness and hardship