The Lonely Boat Beneath the Setting Moon [Rekindled Romance]

Coming soon: Zhou Er Fu Ni ★ Age gap | Rekindled romance | An old flame reignites | Runaway pregnancy ★ Warm on the outside, cool on the inside, gorgeous secretary x rigid, scheming, jealous man When Lin Yuexiao was fifteen, she moved into the Shen family home with her mother. The Shen family had been wealthy for generations, with an expansive household and a thriving business. Their sole heir, Shen Tingzhou, was aloof and proper, always keeping himself in check. Lin Yuexiao was afraid of Shen Tingzhou. Whenever she saw him, she behaved impeccably and politely called him “Mr. Shen.” She called him that for eight years. At twenty-three, she became Shen Tingzhou’s secretary. “President Shen.” Shen Tingzhou looked up. After a long pause, he said coolly, “Just call me sir.” During the wildest year of her relationship with Shen Tingzhou, Lin Yuexiao was a decisive, efficient secretary by day. At night, she would wear his shirt, lie in his arms, and read. A relationship like theirs was absurd, and never meant to last. On the day they broke up, Lin Yuexiao left him with a few harsh words. Shen Tingzhou, usually so solemn, actually lit a cigarette. Through the pale smoke, he smiled. “Lin Yuexiao, I never want to see you again for as long as I live.” * Years later, they met again at a work conference. Remembering what he’d said, Lin Yuexiao pretended not to see him. Just as she was about to leave, someone called out to her. “Miss Lin, what a coincidence.” She turned and met his cold, distant black eyes. The company owner looked surprised and hurried to curry favor with Shen Tingzhou. “President Shen, you and Xiao Lin go way back?” Shen Tingzhou looked away from her, his gaze as indifferent as if she were a stranger. “Just a former subordinate.” “We’re not close.” * One night, she came home late after working overtime. With a bag of fruit and vegetables in one hand, she freed the other to unlock the door. But just as she turned the key, a shadow fell over her. Only a small lamp lit the entryway, its dim glow casting an intimate atmosphere. The man embraced her, the unmelted snow on his knuckles making her shiver. His warm breath brushed her ear. Shen Tingzhou spoke, his deep voice tinged with warning. “That man looked at you five times during the meeting today. Stay away from him.” Lin Yuexiao pushed at him, bracing a hand against his chest. “Mr. Shen, we’re not close.” Shen Tingzhou lifted a hand to touch her cheek, his dark eyes deep and shadowed. After she’d left, he had heard her call him Mr. Shen in his dreams hundreds, thousands of times. He lowered his head, their lips almost touching, when a pretty little girl peeked out from inside. She glanced at him timidly and said in a childish voice, “Mommy, I’m hungry.” Shen Tingzhou: Mommy? Please note before reading: The female lead has an ex-boyfriend, but the child is the male lead’s. She’s 23 and he’s 30, a seven-year age gap. Both leads are sexually inexperienced; happy ending. Synopsis saved on January 30, 2026, and revised on April 28, 2026. Screenshots saved. Coming soon: Zhou Er Fu Ni ★ Marriage first, love later | Seven-year age gap | Complete strangers before marriage ★ Bright, lively, pampered darling vs. aloof, chaste senior lawyer The once-prominent Wen family was on the verge of bankruptcy. Their old friends all shut their doors, but the Zhou family was the only one to offer to honor the marriage agreement made years ago. Wen Xiangni had grown up surrounded by fine clothes, good food, gold, and jewels. She was a famous spoiled heiress. She had never met her “bargain husband” and didn’t even know what he looked like. All she knew was that he was older and had a bad temper. As soon as she moved into their new home, she glanced around with a trace of disdain. Clicking across the floor in her high heels, she began issuing instructions. “Turn the study into my dressing room. The bedding has to be Egyptian Giza 45 cotton. My skin is delicate, so I can’t sleep on cheap stuff. And I want to replace my car with a Ferrari. I like the moonlight pink one.” Her new husband: “...” The next day, Wen Xiangni reported to her law firm and saw the name of the firm’s senior partner: Zhou Ji. Her bargain husband had instantly become her boss. - Zhou Ji was famously impartial at the firm, and so strict about everything that he seemed like a walking law book. He showed not the slightest consideration for the fact they lived together, and Wen Xiangni nearly cried after being scolded by him several times. Poor her: by day, she had to endure her boss’s oppression; at night, she had to fulfill the marital duties written into their marriage agreement. Exhausted, she rubbed her aching waist and cried, “I want to revise the terms! The number of times is clearly unreasonable!” Zhou Ji kissed her cheek, then rejected her request in a cool, direct voice. “Honoring an agreement is part of a lawyer’s professional conduct.” - They managed to maintain a good relationship while pretending to be a respectful married couple. After all, once the agreement expired, Wen Xiangni could just walk away. Until one day, Wen Xiangni stayed late at the firm reviewing case files. A sudden downpour came, and an intern from the firm drove her home. But the moment she stepped inside, a shadow pinned her against the wall. The living room was pitch-black, and Wen Xiangni was just about to scream in terror when she was pulled into someone’s arms. The lights blazed on. She saw the divorce papers in Zhou Ji’s hand. His eyes were red, his voice hoarse, each word an accusation. “Is this all for him? You want to divorce me?” Wen Xiangni stammered, about to explain, but the arm wrapped around her waist only tightened. His soft lips brushed her collarbone, his hot breath lingering by her ear. His tone was pleading, but his actions were far too forceful. “Please don’t divorce me. Let’s go public at the firm tomorrow.” “Then let’s have a baby and stay together for the rest of our lives.” Wen Xiangni: Wait a second. I don’t remember that being in the agreement! Theme: Facing life with optimism and positivity.