In the bustling city of Huahai, Shen Lang, a man with a mysterious past and surprising talents, finds himself in an unusual situation—a contract engagement with Su Ruoxue, the cold and stunning CEO of Lingya International Fashion Group. Forced into the arrangement due to family pressures, Su Ruoxue reluctantly agrees to live with Shen Lang for a year, but she quickly finds him to be nothing more than a useless freeloader, far beneath her standards.

Shen Lang, however, is not as simple as he appears. Though initially indifferent to the luxuries and status Su Ruoxue represents, the disdain in her eyes ignites a fire within him. Determined to prove himself, Shen Lang sets out to win her heart and respect, starting by securing a position at her company. What Su Ruoxue doesn’t know is that beneath Shen Lang's carefree exterior lies a man with remarkable skills and a hidden strength that will slowly unravel throughout their time together.

As Shen Lang navigates the challenges of working under Su Ruoxue’s watchful gaze, he encounters various obstacles and rivals, both in the corporate world and from Su Ruoxue’s past. But no matter the odds, Shen Lang is resolute—he will win back the woman who sees him as nothing more than a burden, even if it means defying expectations and revealing the true depth of his character.

In this tale of unexpected romance and personal growth, Shen Lang and Su Ruoxue must confront their preconceptions and the secrets that bind them. What starts as a mere contract engagement evolves into a journey of redemption, love, and the pursuit of true happiness, with Shen Lang determined to earn Su Ruoxue’s love at all costs.

Relentless Pursuit

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Returning home, it was almost ten o'clock at night. 


Su Ruoxue lay on the sofa, looking serene in her sleep, completely devoid of her usual aloofness. Her beautiful, fair face was so inviting that one couldn't resist wanting to give her a kiss. 


Not wanting to disturb her, Shen Lang fetched a thin blanket from the room and covered her. The summer temperature was high enough that she wouldn't catch a cold. 


After taking a shower, Shen Lang locked himself in his room. 


Normally, Shen Lang disdained getting into fights with ordinary people. But today, he felt unusually agitated and ended up fighting several times. 


Shen Lang circulated his qi slightly, feeling it moving uncontrollably through his body. 


"I'm about to break through," Shen Lang thought, furrowing his brow. 


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