I've Provoked a Mad Dog

Blurb: Zhou Ci is the grandson of Song Yu's family friend. That year, Song Yu pulled Zhou Ci back when he was contemplating suicide. From then on, Zhou Ci kept Song Yu in his heart. Song Yu became his sole obsession for living in this world. However, Song Yu only sees him as a younger brother, never directing her gaze towards him.

He knows Song Yu has liked Shen Zhiyan for many years. Though this man's background isn't inferior to his and his capabilities are outstanding, Zhou Ci remains determined to seize her at any cost.

That year, he schemed to make her misunderstand Shen Zhiyan. When she became heartbroken and drowned her sorrows in alcohol, he finally obtained her. But after taking full advantage, she fled abroad, living wildly without any intention of returning.

Having plotted for years to crush past enemies and approach her step by step, he didn't do it to watch her escape further away.

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In Song Yu's eyes, Zhou Ci is obedient and astonishingly beautiful. Never did she expect that a drunken night would lead her to take advantage of him. Ashamed to face Zhou Ci after sobering up, she fled immediately.

Years later, when the Song family faces a crisis, Song Yu returns home to save the situation, eventually seeking Zhou Ci's help. The man is no longer the same—lounging on an expansive rare leather sofa in custom-tailored luxury, he coolly glances at her, exuding nobility and distance.

The sunset glow spills over a familiar pot of jasmine by the floor-to-ceiling window, momentarily disorienting Song Yu. Amidst her daze, the man speaks: "Miss Song, I understand your purpose. But as a businessman, I don't help without benefit."

"What do you want?"

"My family urges marriage, though I'm disinterested. Could you act as my shield?"

"That's all?"

He smirks. "What else are you expecting?"

Song Yu glances again at the jasmine before gritting her teeth: "Deal!"

#If you secretly adore someone, give them jasmine. Three-year age gap (younger male), stunning female lead, male lead's unrequited love realized, healing, reunion, contractual relationship. The male lead is cunning and obsessive, loving only the female lead. The second male lead faces failed pursuit and a crematorium of regrets. (Updated per ranking)