Borrow Fire

Synopsis: *This volume starts with 'Words Have No Use', with pre-orders and the author's column requested for collection.

【Kind, but not many wealthy second-generation x runaway rich girl = Prince Earl x tenacious rich girl / long‑awaited reunion / seven‑year age difference】

Gu Zhaoqian lightly pushed open the back door of the bar, smoking as he surveyed the dim, filthy back alley, though he patted every pocket in his body, he could not find a lighter.

From his peripheral vision he saw a petite figure sitting on a low stool a short distance away; beside him a stainless‑steel basin was full of bowls and plates.

The girl, as if no one were watching, tried to ignite a dirty towel with the lighter.

Although the spark and paper were within arm’s reach, her hand froze in mid‑air.

She seemed to hesitate.

Gu Zhaoqian instantly offered two guesses and broke her motion: 'Miss, can I borrow a flame?'

The girl was startled, turned to look at him, and directly threw the lighter her way: 'No need to return it.'

In this world, only Gu Zhaoqian knows that He Peiru was then hovering on the brink of collapse.

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When parting.

Gu Zhaoqian is a Prince Earl whom everyone must defer to, and He Peiru is the runaway heiress returned by an affluent family.

After years of stumbling, both have undergone earth‑shaking changes, never realizing that the person they had longed for was right before their eyes.

Until everything becomes traceable—

The sky over Sai Kung revealed the most brilliant fireworks.

*Hong Kong style; only a small portion of the main text uses Cantonese for readability.

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《Words Have No Use》

【Film tycoon x rookie screenwriter / obstinate x reserved / long‑awaited reunion / wife's pursuit goes to hell】

In others' eyes, director Shen Chongyan and drama‑literature major Qi Gui Lu are golden boy and jade girl, a natural pair.

Their films are bound to win awards.

But on the day Shen Chongyan was taking his master’s graduation photo, he was on his own, searching everywhere but could not find Qi Gui Lu.

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At Shen Chongyan's graduation dinner, Qi Gui Lu was late due to busyness; hearing inside the private room, someone stated firmly: 'When you wed Qi Gui Lu, don’t forget to invite us.'

She paused at the door, wanting to hear Shen Chongyan's response—

"We are in a partnership."

The private room was silent; Qi Gui Lu did not hesitate again, turning away without looking back.

These seven words seemed to affirm from the side that the sweat she had poured over a year, she deemed worthless, and the shaky relationship had completely shattered.

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Later—

Shen Chongyan is a renowned discerning film investor, Qi Gui Lu is a rookie screenwriter held in high hopes.

One is harsh and picky with script vision, another, wearing a disguise, is reserved yet unrestrained.

After several twists, Shen Chongyan poured all his effort into contacting the creator of the script he desired and immediately extended an olive branch.

A well‑connected investor in the circle, to reassure Qi Gui Lu, told her: 'It is rumored that President Shen is not attracted to women, Miss Qi can rest easy.'

The dining table was cozy; after a few words, cooperation was decided.

Unexpectedly, as Qi Gui Lu stepped out to take the phone, Shen Chongyan, following, grabbed her wrist.

She did not wait for him to speak, and while she threw him off, said, 'We are in a partnership, Mr. Shen, keep yourself in check.'

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SC, three‑year age difference

*Title from Maijun Long / Lin Jiaxin 'Dictionary and Bible'

2022/06/29 Left

Content tags: Affluent family, heir of heaven’s pride, growing drama, Hong Kong style

He Peiru, Gu Zhaoqian

One‑sentence summary: Not wanting any disappointment.

Intention: Persevere in adversity.