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

Ian did not like how much his wife smiled when she talked to Tavin about his relationship with Luna, and when he spotted a new ring on his sister's finger, he immediately grew annoyed. Because of her, he lost over a year with his wife, and although there was no confirmation, he was convinced he lost a child because of her involvement. He knew he was being hypocritical by forgiving his mother and not his sister, but the difference was that one knew everything about Lisa, while the other had only been filled in on what Luna determined was essential information. He kept telling himself that it was jealousy that made his sister do what she did, and midway through the dinner, Luna gave up on appearances.

"I can't," she said, pushing away from the table with a look of pure hurt on her face. "I can't pretend anymore. Mina, Ian hates me for good reason, and it's obvious that I'm unwelcome here."

"By him or me?" Mina asked, standing as Luna stood.

Chapter 832: Uncomfortable