Wen Zixuan never truly understood love until he was 20. He had everything material—money, the vast family estate, toys, games, and whatever influence could buy.

But love? That was something different. Something he was taught to believe he could do without if he wanted to get ahead in life. So, when his parents introduced a "girlfriend" to him at age 10—Mei Lingyue, meant to be his playmate—he understood their plan.

Get used to her, build some natural connection between you two, then marry and secure the family alliance.

Zixuan was ready to follow those instructions, until seven years after first meeting Lingyue. In their last year of high school, Lingyue introduced him to her best friend.

She was everything Lingyue wasn't—kind, gentle, and sincere. Not like Lingyue's angelic facade hiding a proud and sometimes cruel nature. She was genuine, always true to herself. She spoke her mind, never disrespectful, but never a pushover either.

At first, Zixuan was fascinated. Then, more dangerously, he found himself falling in love.

He knew he had to push those feelings away... but he couldn't bear to let her go.

So while he acted cold toward everyone, especially her, he made sure Lingyue always invited her along. Through subtle hints and carefully placed comments, he softened just a little when she was around, encouraging Lingyue to include her more.

Years passed, and Zixuan earned a reputation as "cold on the outside, fiercely loving on the inside"—a boyfriend who always organized dates and outings for Lingyue. What no one knew was, he actually planned those events to see her.

Now in university, one day Lingyue proudly declared, "He's so loyal he would cheat on me even if a girl put her ass on him." The group of friends sighed dreamily, but her best friend was skeptical.

"Lingyue, you should be careful not to trust him blindly," she warned.

Vexed by the interruption to her praise, Lingyue smirked, "Then prove it—seduce him. Make him show his loyalty."