Shenyechi

****Completed, but under revision.****
***SUPER SLOW BURN MATURE 18+***

After struggling her way through university, Mina Harlow, a top tier graduate (and literal genius), with the aspiration of lifting her family out of poverty, was still living in the slums, taking odd jobs to earn a living. All of her hard work had been for nothing and her life is cast into turmoil because she offended the wrong Miss from a prominent family. Desperate to for her next source of income, Mina aligns herself with the wrong people, and finds herself amid several conspiracies that keep becoming more and more confounded by misunderstandings. She is mistaken for a spy, by one of the most influential families in the country and held captive as the confusion, mishaps and misunderstandings build up all around her. Under the extreme circumstance, Mina is thrown into despair, hatred and love all that the same time, but will the experience break her or make her ‘better?’ 

(This story is set in a fictional, modern day patriarchal society on the brink of a shift public opinion on the 'role' of the woman.)

Excerpt: 

"Why are you crying?"

"Because I'm stupid," Mina replied. The man laughed sarcastically. 

"I disagree. I think you are a very smart girl."

"Being smart does not mean you can not be stupid." Who told her she was a genius anyway?

***THIS IS AN ADULT STORY WITH AN ADULT THEME. THERE IS VIOLENCE AND IMPLIED VIOLENCE. THERE IS ROMANCE IN THIS STORY, BUT IT IS NOT EXACTLY A LOVE STORY. ***

When a Genius Makes a Mistake

Mina walked into the hotel spa and took in the scenery. There were large plants by the entrance and the light wood floor panels were covered in a beige carpet that led to the reception area. A matching love seat sat in the far corner and Mina could tell that the light color must cost a ton in upkeep.


Noticing that there were no prices listed. Mina nudged Luna and asked her how much a full body treatment cost, but the woman refused to tell her. They waited for just a few seconds when someone greeted them and led them to a shower room. She instructed Mina, more than Luna, on how to prepare for her treatment.


"Will we be naked?" Mina asked. She was obviously uncomfortable with the idea. She could not imagine allowing a random man to rub her nude body, even if it were for the sake of health.


Chapter 224: Someone Owes Me Money