The Harbor Fog Is Hard to Keep at Bay

Pei Huaicheng, the most prominent man in Gang City, was born cold and aloof, with ruthless methods. Even his Buddhist prayer beads could not restrain his merciless nature. But then a little girl joined the Pei family. Su Liwu had been living under other people’s roofs since childhood. In the eyes of the Pei family, she was obedient, sensible, gentle, and sweet. But it was all an act! She did everything she could to get close to her Third Uncle, Pei Huaicheng, hoping to make him her protector. But who could have guessed that every careful step she took would lead her into the trap the man had laid for her? “Lili, you’ve grown up.” “You’re going to pretend you don’t remember how you took advantage of me when you were little?” … When they finally parted ways after a long separation, Pei Huaicheng, famous for his composure, smoked dozens of cigars in the snowy night. One cigar after another burned out in his hand. Through the swirling smoke, his gaze was wild. In the end, the man couldn’t hold back. He bought a plane ticket to a small town in London. That night, Su Liwu returned home and turned on the lights as usual. Just then, a figure forcefully pinned her into a corner. The reek of alcohol was overpowering, and his crazed presence was suffocating. Su Liwu knew Pei Huaicheng was temperamental. His eyes always looked as if he cared about nothing, as if everything was under his control. But the truth behind the “deception” haunted her like a nightmare, devouring her day after day. “Pei Huaicheng, are you a child?” In the dim light, a crazed gleam flickered in the man’s eyes. He pressed close to Su Liwu, every word forced out through clenched teeth. “Su Liwu, I’ve spent my whole life as your devoted madman.” “Go ahead and try leaving me behind.” Camellias bloom, clouds disperse, and everyone knows I love you. [Age gap + second chance romance + older man + seemingly sweet girl with a teasing, calculating side]