Summary
At twenty-six, Gu Jiahui meticulously crafted a life of quiet stability: a steady career, a predictable routine, and the constant, gentle prodding from her family to ‘find a good boyfriend.’ But her carefully constructed world implodes during a company banquet when her married manager crosses an unforgivable line. Just as panic threatens to consume her, a familiar, comforting voice cuts through the chaos – Guan Zexi, her enigmatic college senior and the man who once held her secret admiration. A desperate, protective kiss meant to ward off danger ignites an undeniable spark, leaving an imprint neither can forget.
Two months later, Jiahui’s life takes an even more dramatic turn: she’s pregnant. As she grapples with the monumental decision of whether to tell him, fate delivers another shocking blow. Guan Zexi returns, not as a distant memory, but as the new, formidable chairman of her company… and her direct superior. Now, caught in a precarious dance between professional boundaries, resurfacing emotions, and a life-altering secret, Jiahui must confront her past and forge a future. But when Guan Zexi, unaware of her pregnancy, suddenly proposes marriage, she’s left with a heart-wrenching question: Is this true love, or merely a sense of obligation? Dive into their heartfelt story of reunion, hidden truths, and a love daring to find its footing once more. Read chapter 1 to uncover their journey!