A contract bound Xiao Ying and Ji Chen together.
Someone noticed that the Third Young Master of the Ji family, whose residence was known as a monastery for having no women around, had lately been followed everywhere by a striking beauty. His enemies thought they had found Ji Chen's weakness.
In the middle of a heap of black-clad men whose fates were uncertain, Ji Chen lowered his eyes and carefully wiped Xiao Ying's hand clean. He said helplessly, “Didn't I teach you how to use a gun? You never remember.”
Xiao Ying smiled. “I forgot.”
Ji Chen looked up. “Then I must not have taught you well enough to make a lasting impression. I'll do better next time.”
Xiao Ying immediately got goosebumps.
In a desolate suburb, Xiao Ying was surrounded by a group of people armed with guns. She said scornfully, “Don't waste your effort. He isn't coming.”
As soon as she finished speaking, a familiar figure appeared against the light. Her pupils contracted, and all her earlier composure vanished.
Xiao Ying: “What are you doing here?”
Ji Chen's gaze was gentle. “I'm here to take you home.”
This time, Ji Chen was more gravely wounded than ever before. As his subordinates looked on in confusion, he said, “Once you've seen the light, how can you go back to the dark? I don't want to let her go, even if this is a despicable way to keep her.”
Xiao Ying brought the contract to Ji Chen. He pulled her close by the waist and whispered in her ear, “Leaving?”
Xiao Ying: “I want to be free.”
“Fine.” Ji Chen took Xiao Ying's slender, pale hand and tore up the contract. “You're free now. Do you still want me?”
Xiao Ying blinked and said nothing.
Ji Chen coaxed her softly. “Tell me.”
“You taught me that love means taking responsibility to the very end.”, Xiao Ying
“In this desolate land and dark night, you alone are my star.”, Ji Chen
*Free-spirited, dazzling transmigrator x Dark, possessive powerbroker
*One-on-one | Both first-timers | Happy ending | Ancient-to-modern transmigration vs. beautiful, strong, tragic hero | Family power struggles | Guiding lover | Reunion after years apart
*Blurb conceived on June 11, 2025. Screenshot available.
Theme: Live toward the sun.
