Faking It Till It's Real [Marriage Before Love]

Zhou Hechen, the newly appointed head of the Zhou family in Xincheng, is aloof and ruthless, decisive in his methods, and a seasoned force in the cutthroat world of business.

When he suddenly announced his engagement, everyone was dumbfounded to learn that his bride was the daughter of an unremarkable family.

His new wife, He Jiaojiao, was adopted by the He family. She was unknown to the public and still a university student.

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At their first meeting, he wore a suit in a dark, ink-like shade. His gaze was indifferent, and his blunt words were meant to drive her away:

"We're getting married to satisfy our elders. I don't have time to build a family."

The girl was still wearing a T-shirt printed with Xincheng University's motto. Sweet and determined, she replied, "I know... I can help you."

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After their wedding, Zhou Hechen attended an important banquet.

He was giving a speech onstage when his social media feed suddenly exploded.

He Jiaojiao: [Our three-month wedding anniversary. Having dinner with my husband, and it's super delicious (heart) (heart)]

Everyone present was dumbfounded.

Zhou Hechen remained unfazed, holding a glass of champagne as he calmly replied: [As long as my wife enjoys her meal.]

They weren't even pretending anymore.

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People in their circle all said He Jiaojiao's lovey-dovey posts were fake, and that divorce was only a matter of time.

One day, after they got home, He Jiaojiao told Zhou Hechen about it.

In front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, their clothes were scattered and intertwined. He Jiaojiao leaned against his firm chest, his hand locked around her waist, leaving her nowhere to escape. "Is it fake?"

His scorching breath brushed the back of her neck, sending a shiver through her. Zhou Hechen chuckled and kissed her with tender insistence, their fingers interlaced. "Do it a few more times, and it'll be real."

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Later, at Xincheng University's graduation ceremony, someone spotted Zhou Hechen and hurried over to greet him. "Mr. Zhou, what did the university have to do to get you here?"

The usually proud and aloof Zhou Hechen held a pair of little white shoes that didn't match his status. Fixing his gaze on someone onstage, he said softly, "It didn't. I'm here to accompany my wife."

Huh?

As the man stood there bewildered, he saw a young woman frown and complain to Zhou Hechen: "Zhou Hechen, my feet hurt."

"Who was it that said this morning she could put up with it?"

Mr. Zhou, who was usually waited on hand and foot, actually crouched down to change her shoes!

#And you call that getting divorced soon????#

Sweet university student He Jiaojiao x wolfish CEO Zhou Hechen

Seven-year age gap / married first, love later / one-on-one, pure relationship

Theme: Always be sincere in love