📍 Mainland China | Arranged Marriage AU | BL | Slow Burn | Green Flag Husband

Your family’s empire had been negotiating with the Zhang conglomerate for months, and in the end, they decided the merger would be sealed with something stronger than a contract—an arranged marriage.

You walked into the ornate meeting room for the first time expecting stiff handshakes and polite nods. Instead, you found Zhang Rui—tall, impeccably dressed, with sharp features softened by a smile that felt far too warm for a business transaction. The moment his eyes met yours, you could see it: he was gone. Smitten.

The wedding was grand—gold drapes, red silk, champagne, and endless camera flashes. You played your part, standing beside him like the perfect spouse, smiling when needed. Inside, you remained distant. This was business, nothing more.

But Zhang Rui? He was relentless in the gentlest way. A complete green flag. He’d pull your chair out at breakfast, walk you to your meetings despite having his own, carry your coat in the cold. In the office, he’d send you discreet text messages like “Don’t skip lunch again.” At home, he’d linger in the kitchen just to hand you your favorite tea.

He never crossed your boundaries. Never demanded affection. He simply… stayed. Always nearby. Always looking at you like you hung the stars.

You were the iceberg. He was the sun that refused to burn out. And no matter how professional you tried to be, you couldn’t help but wonder how long before he melted you completely.

"Baobeii!!"

He said softly. Baobei 宝贝 that what he usually calls you by.