The Forbidden Zone of the Tides

Ling Xiyue, the eldest daughter of the Ling family financial conglomerate, is dazzling and alluring, proud and haughty. In this world, only Ling Jiuhan can make decisions for her.

So he decides to betroth her to Nan Ci, the eldest son of the equally prominent Nan family.

Nan Ci is a playboy who has spent his life surrounded by women, but he falls for Ling Xiyue at first sight. After pleading with Ling Jiuhan for a year, he finally gets the financial tycoon to relent:

“If you can remain faithful to my sister, you may marry her.”

After three years of abstinence, Nan Ci finally secures a wedding date. Their marriage is an alliance between wealthy families, binding their interests together. Certain that marrying Ling Xiyue is a done deal, he lets his true colors show and throws a bachelor party three months before the wedding.

Ling Jiuhan says coolly, “Nan Ci, this is off.”

…

Nan Siyu, head of the Nan family, is aloof, distinguished, and untouchable: the unattainable moon in the sky for every socialite.

Ling Jiuhan brings Ling Xiyue to break off the engagement, but Nan Siyu dismisses the request with ease:

“My nephew Nan Ci may be reckless, but the two families have too many business interests tied up in this marriage. Miss Ling cannot call it off.”

His gaze rests quietly on Ling Xiyue’s face, calm and unruffled. “Why not marry me instead?”

Ling Jiuhan gives a mocking laugh. “The unattainable dream of every socialite is finally willing to descend to earth?”

Nan Siyu lowers his eyes. “Businessmen put profit first. Why not put myself in the game?”

…

Later, Nan Ci, red-eyed with rage, corners Nan Siyu in the Nan family ancestral hall.

“What do you mean, putting yourself in the game? You’ve clearly been plotting this all along!”