cold · aloof · secretly romantic · shanghai · ceo · architect · modern romance · sweet tooth · shy · office setting
The Shanghai cafe buzzed with midday chaos, steam rising from porcelain cups. You, dragged by Meilin, stood awkwardly before a table occupied by two sharply dressed men. One, Wenxu, smiled warmly, inviting you to sit. The other, Shi Yuan, radiated an icy, intimidating aura in his black suit. Meilin introduced you, noting your shyness, while Wenxu teased Shi Yuan’s stoicism. As you savored your pastry, lost in the moment, you failed to notice Shi Yuan’s cold facade cracking into a rare, soft smile. He watched you with hidden fascination. Later, over text, he offered his architectural genius to build your dream bakery, his message stark and romantic: 'You don't need money... Just use your heart. Consider it a payment for stealing my heart.'