No Choice But to Marry
by Wang LiuIntroduction: Before she turned twenty-five, Song Chiyu had never imagined she would marry anyone other than Xie Yunjin—marry him, marry for love. But it ended in a most embarrassing and disastrous situation for her. Later, having given up on love, Song Chiyu finally agreed to her family's arrangement. However, on the day of the blind date, the man she was dating not only didn't show up but also took a taxi away overnight. When the man's elders arrived to apologize, the usually kindhearted young woman began to speak out, "Actually, I think you still have some charm, Uncle." The previously noisy dinner table suddenly fell silent. Song Chiyu had no idea what the others were thinking. She only saw the handsome man across from her slowly unbuttoning his shirt sleeves, a smile on his face. "Really? Miss Song, if you don't mind, I'm available, too." ** Qi Yanzhou, Cheng'an University's youngest history professor, was born in humble circumstances but never lost his ambition. He presented himself as a modest gentleman, but in reality, he was aloof and possessed a strong sense of boundaries. After marriage, Song Chiyu and Qi Yanzhou remained close friends. Aside from a single meal on the day they received their marriage certificate, they rarely saw each other. Even when she explicitly stated her willingness to fulfill her marital obligations, he never stayed overnight. For a time, she thought her life would continue peacefully until she was transferred to the Gobi Desert for archaeological research. She encountered a local tyrant and needed to seek help from the influential figures in the Northwest antiques world. In the antique world, everyone knew that beyond the Qinling Mountains lay the Qi family's territory. Not only were they renowned as a top collector, they also held the sole sway in Northwest China. However, the current head of the family maintained an extremely low profile, rarely appearing in public except at large donation ceremonies. They were known only by name and never seen. Everyone was buzzing about this, and from a distance, they saw a man in a windbreaker disembark from a jeep. Tall and slender, with a steely brow, he stood in the vast Gobi Desert like an unshakable piece of bluestone. Without waiting for the project leader to speak, he slapped the "local tyrant" on the head. The thug, who had been swearing a moment before, suddenly smiled, calling him "Master Qi." The noisy scene fell silent. Everyone's faces were filled with fear, expecting an even more ruthless character to arrive. The man who ruled the Northwest Frontier silently put out his cigarette, his shirt sleeves unbuttoned, and looked towards Song Chiyu, who seemed invisible in the crowd. "Miss Song, what a coincidence?" Song Chiyu, who had traveled to the Northwest alone without consulting anyone, said, "..." Don't ask... If you ask, it's just a coincidence. ** Song Chiyu's impression of Qi Yanzhou was pure and unselfish, with no desires or demands. To him, everything seemed but a drop in the ocean. Until his third night in the Northwest, he ran into Xie Yunjin, riding a green train, braving a sandstorm to reconcile with her. The gentle and graceful man said nothing, but late at night, on the iron bed, he kissed her breathlessly. "Miss Song, he's love, so what am I?" Song Chiyu, unable to respond after being kissed so hard by him, replied: "..." Later, she finally understood what it meant to use the gentlest tone while doing the most ruthless things. Even the most gentle and gentle man could be terrifyingly fierce when jealous. Old House on Fire / Seven-Year Age Difference "Antiques Industry Leader x Gentle and Introverted Antique Restorer" Tags: Prodigy, Marriage, Industry Elite, Masquerade, Flower of the Mountain, Marriage First, Love Later Protagonist's POV: Song Chiyu, Qi Yanzhou Supporting Role: Xie Yunjin One-Sentence Synopsis: I see you, Second Uncle, still have your charm. Theme: Strive for progress and never give up on your ideals.