[A doting, scheming man who shoots himself in the foot vs. a crafty woman who defies conventions and is impossible to keep tabs on]
In short, it’s a battle between a big black wolf and a big gray wolf.
A powerful hero and heroine, both cunning schemers.
Young Master Gong, you’d better figure out how to improve your courtship skills.
[The Heroine]
Four years of lies, exposed in a single day. What did she get in return?
The girl who was timid and cowardly, giving in at every turn before the age of twelve...
A senseless dream came to an end, and she was reborn through blood and tears.
She became cold-hearted, gloomy, and ruthless, the kind of person who repays every slight tenfold.
She hides her edge, lays her plans in secret, and maneuvers with skill, all so she can strike once and leave her enemies no chance to recover.
But who is this sinister man who suddenly appeared, saying he wants to get engaged to her?!
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[The Hero]
Money as bait, power as a lure, emotions as pieces on a chessboard. These flawless schemes and traps, impossible to guard against, were clearly laid for her. So why has this woman dodged every one of them with a blank expression, while he himself has fallen helplessly into the snare?
So, where exactly did things go wrong? The man who has always been composed and in control is getting a headache.
A really bad headache.
[Bonus Scene: Taking Care of the Family]
Her stepmother is a hypocrite? Fine, let’s see who can put on a better act. In public, she raises her glass, sweet and harmless. In private, she counters every move and even helps her stepmother meet a few middle-aged men who come with cameras built in.
“Dad, aren’t you the one who loves money most? Well, now the land is worth a fortune. That big green hat you’re wearing... With a lawn this huge, it’ll keep you going for three lifetimes, interest-free. Happy? Excited?”
[Bonus Scene: Cutting Off Her Suitors]
A woman who refuses to give up, eagerly handing over a folder full of photos: “Young Master Gong, Jiang Wuwu is shameless and has no self-respect! She acts like she’s with you, but she’s secretly meeting and getting close to all kinds of men!”
The man, expressionless, glances at the thick stacks of photos on his desk and replies calmly: “You shouldn’t be so stingy. Try a different detective agency. They took too few pictures, and the image quality is terrible.”
Woman A goes mad.
A woman who still won’t give up: “What’s so great about Jiang Wuwu?”
The handsome man furrows his brows slightly. “Her personality, abilities, the way she handles things, her methods, her looks, her figure... I’m not sure which aspect you mean. If you mean all of them, I’ll have someone send you a document so you can analyze it at your leisure.”
The next day, after seeing a report in her computer that was as detailed as a thesis, and more than a dozen pages long...
Woman B is done for.
She: “I’ve never believed in this thing called love.”
He: “Jiang Wuwu, I love you. So from now on, you can, and must, believe in it.”
[One couple, sweet romance, and satisfying payback! Sending greetings to all the lovely readers passing by. Come on in! And, shamelessly, if you like it, remember to add it to your bookshelf. Mwah, enjoy!]