Do You Want to Marry Me? Novel

Jin Nian's engagement is called off when she overhears her fiancé professing his lingering feelings for his first love. Upset by her relatives' disapproval and feeling disillusioned, Jin Nian impulsively proposes a marriage of convenience to her childhood best friend, Jiang Qingchi, online. To her surprise, Jiang Qingchi readily agrees, swiftly arranging their marriage. Later, Jin Nian's ex-boyfriend attempts a reconciliation, only to be met by Jin Nian's husband, Jiang Qingchi, who displays signs of their intimate relationship. The following morning, Jin Nian overhears Jiang Qingchi on the phone, adamantly refusing any monetary offers and stating his singular desire is for Jin Nian, making her question the authenticity of their staged romance. A discovery of an old birthday gift reveals Jiang Qingchi's long-held feelings for Jin Nian, written in his own hand, lamenting her unawareness.