Heartbeats in Beijing at Night

Chief Prosecutor Jiang fell from his pedestal into the mortal realm, becoming obsessed with the young girl he had brought home. When he first realized he harbored such a fatal desire, he found it unacceptable. He endured; he practiced restraint. But all of that shattered after she stayed out all night with another man. In the early morning following a heavy rain, Nianchu was cornered at the entrance of the girls’ dormitory. The man, who had no business being there, approached her step by step with a somber expression. “Where did you go last night? Don’t lie to me; I’ve been waiting here for you all night.” Nianchu was not unaware of the changes in Jiang Tiansong, but she simply didn’t dare to believe it. They were worlds apart, as different as clouds and mud—how could she even dream of him? But before she could flee, the man caught her by the sleeve. A person who was always swift and resolute used a pleading, negotiating tone for the first time. He actually lowered his head to her: “Give it a try with me, alright?” — Description from novelcodex.orgFull novel: Heartbeats in Beijing at Night — read the rest free on N​o⁠v​e⁠l​C⁠o​d⁠e​x⁠.​o⁠r​g⁠