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 looked at her reflection and hardly recognized herself. Her hair had been loosely curled and pinned into a low bun. She loved the way Candice had expertly left a few strands of hair to dangle loosely around her face. The style was not unique, but it was beautiful. 


The lids of Mina's eyes had been lightly coated in golden shimmer, and her lashes were defined by dark mascara. Mina touched her face lightly not wanting to ruin Candice's hard work.


"I didn't use much foundation on you," Candice said. "You have such beautiful features that I only focused on making your eyes and lips pop." Mina looked at her lips that were tinted red. The color complemented their shape and for the first time, Mina appreciated having full lips.


"Is this really me?" Mina asked, more to herself than anyone else. Candice smiled.


"Go get your dress so I can help you into it," Candice said.


Chapter 234: Where is Your Dress?