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

"Luo Tianyao, please stop calling me!" Su Ruoxue said coldly after answering the call. 


"Ruoxue, why do you always speak to your fiancé in such a tone?" A lazy male voice came from the other end of the phone. 


"Luo Tianyao, you are not my fiancé, and I will never acknowledge you," Su Ruoxue said with an exceptionally cold expression. 


"Ruoxue, I don't care whether you acknowledge it or not. Sooner or later, you will be my woman," Luo Tianyao said, holding a wine glass filled with red wine and showing a playful expression. 


Luo Tianyao himself was tall and handsome, lounging on a sofa with an innate arrogance and a carefree attitude. 


"Luo Tianyao, please let me go," Su Ruoxue said, biting her lip, with a hint of pleading in her voice. 


If Not Dead, Then Crippled