A Superior Match

Before their business marriage, Guan Xin and Zhou Jinting barely knew each other. Her first impression of him was that he was taciturn, stern-eyed, and sparing with words… quite the poser. Rumor had it that Zhou Jinting was understated and austere, aloof and coldhearted, a ruthless man who valued profit over affection. Everyone in business was wary of him. As the saying goes, merchants prize profit and partings over love. Guan Xin had no interest in men like him, and from the day they got their marriage certificate, she was ready to split up at any moment. - After the wedding, on a stormy night. Guan Xin was stranded out of town on a business trip. All flights were canceled, and every nearby hotel was fully booked. That night, beneath the torrential rain and rolling thunder A pair of headlights pierced the endless curtain of rain. Through the dim, shifting light, the tall, proud figure of a man approached her through the damp night, holding a black umbrella. His low voice carried on the wind: “Mrs. Zhou, let's go home.” - Later, at the anniversary celebration dinner. Guan Xin and Zhou Jinting appeared at the venue together. Observers noted their calm demeanor and few words exchanged. They seemed not to know each other very well. Those around them declared, “Husband and wife, close as family yet distant as strangers. They'll split up sooner or later.” That was until rumors that Guan Xin had a first love quietly spread through the venue. Less than ten minutes later, someone saw the usually cold and indifferent Zhou Jinting pin her against the railing and lightly bite her lip, asking in a hoarse voice, “Tell me, where did this first love come from?” - 【I loved you before you even knew me.】