The Innocent White Lotus Finally Dropped the Act!

An eighteen-year-old boy is kept in a secluded villa, his skin pale as porcelain, delicate and fragile like a morning glory, standing by the door eagerly awaiting— Xu Ning's arrival. Everyone believes Song Zui cannot live without Xu Ning, including Xu Ning himself. When Xu Ning’s first love returns from abroad, he sends Song Zui away to his uncle’s care. On the day of their breakup, the boy neither cries nor protests. Xu Ning, in a rare moment of concern, asks, “What have you been doing all this time?” To his shock, the boy slowly replies, “Just scoring an 8 on IELTS, 120 on TOEFL, and getting acceptance letters from world-renowned universities. Surely you didn’t think I spent every day waiting by the door for you?” Xu Ning: ????! --- After the breakup, Song Zui focuses on his studies and part-time work. One day, he takes in a poor and humble man, sensing an inexplicable familiarity about him. Determined to build a good life for the two of them, Song Zui plans to buy a modest house near the school, planting a backyard full of tiny roses. Until one day— They run into Xu Ning on campus. Before Song Zui can even raise an eyebrow, Xu Ning bows respectfully to the refined man beside him and greets, “Good afternoon, Uncle.” --- Those who hoped to mock Song Zui never expected that the powerful and influential figure would willingly shop at the market, ride the bus daily, and quietly extend a golden branch to the young fox. #WaitWhereDidMyPoorFiancéGo #TriedToCarveMyOwnPathButFateHadOtherPlans **Notes:** 1) A slow-burn story of a young fox being coaxed home by an old fox. 2) The protagonist had no romantic or physical relationship with the nephew. ---