Enchanted by the Cheongsam: A CEO's Forbidden Affection

Everyone in Beijing's elite circle knows about He Yanci’s betrothed, Wen Ruan—a delicate “porcelain doll” who’s been his fiancée since birth. Convinced he’s always found her too clingy and fragile, Wen Ruan expects their reunion to be a formality to dissolve their childhood pact. But the aloof CEO she remembers has changed: his gaze lingers too long, his touches are unexpectedly gentle, and he insists on escorting her everywhere—like a man obsessed with guarding his treasure. When family pressure pushes them into a marriage of convenience, Wen Ruan prepares for a loveless union. Yet behind closed doors, He Yanci’s cold exterior melts into tender care: he remembers her aversion to cold weather, stays up late to adjust the room’s humidity for her, and even learns to brew her favorite aged white tea. As they navigate high-society dinners in her elegant cheongsams and late-night talks that feel almost too intimate, Wen Ruan begins to wonder: Is this calculated kindness… or something real? For He Yanci, the answer has been obvious since their first meeting as adults: the once-pudgy “little crybaby” has blossomed into a woman who captivates him with every sway of her cheongsam and every stubborn smile. His “duty” to marry her was never a burden—it was a chance to claim what he’s secretly desired for years. Now, as he peels back her layers of vulnerability and discovers her sharp wit and hidden resilience, he’ll use every trick in his playbook to turn their arranged union into a love she can’t resist. From forced proximity to stolen kisses under moonlit courtyards, their journey unfolds as a slow-burn romance where secrets from the past clash with present-day longing. With Wen Ruan’s delicate strength challenging He Yanci’s controlled demeanor, and his unwavering devotion melting her defenses, this “convenient” marriage becomes a love story written in silk and starlight—proving that even the coldest contracts can warm into forever.