Shen Xi was born into a distinguished family and was exceptionally talented. Before turning sixteen, he rarely had anything go wrong. Then, at sixteen, he went south with his uncle to investigate a case and encountered disaster. From then on, he learned what it meant to bow your head when you live under someone else's roof.
When they first met, he thought she was a resilient, kindhearted lady. He never imagined that love at first sight and affection born of time were both false. When the truth shattered the illusion, Ge Quling left without hesitation, while Shen Xi remained trapped in the web of lies, unable to escape...
Shen Xi stood atop the Star-Picking Tower, his clothes fluttering in the wind, his whole body teetering on the edge.
His face was deathly pale, but he spoke calmly. "Ge Quling, you really are detestable: selfish, full of lies, and the sort who starts a relationship only to abandon it..."
Starts a relationship only to abandon it?
Ge Quling could accept the other accusations, but when had she ever done that? Hadn't Shen Xi been the one to run away first?
But now wasn't the time to argue. She nodded. "Yes, it's all my fault. Let's go down."
"Then are you willing to change?"
Change what?
Ge Quling placated him. "I am, I am."
As soon as the words left her mouth, Shen Xi lunged forward and wrapped his arms around her. "You promised. From now on, you'll only love me, and no one else."
He knew Ge Quling was deceiving him again, but this time he wouldn't expose her lie. He only hoped she would keep deceiving him a little longer.
A falsely aloof, sickly, villainous man × a genuinely selfish, villainous woman
Theme: Arrogance is the root of all evil
