Chapter 151 Kissed by the Heiress
Kong Huaijin was no stranger to romance; she had experienced two prior relationships.
However, for her, those encounters had always been driven by practicality rather than passion.
At her family's urging, she had met these men—both respectable individuals with impeccable backgrounds, admirable capabilities, and gentle demeanors. Yet, despite their virtues, Kong Huaijin's heart remained untouched. The relationships inevitably ended, brief and unremarkable.
Back then, she believed love was inherently dull—a series of predictable routines devoid of excitement.
Dinners at upscale restaurants where they discussed corporate ambitions and work frustrations.
Evenings spent browsing malls, exchanging lavish gifts, and parting ways without a second glance.
When time allowed, they'd meet for coffee; when it didn't, texts and calls sufficed.
To Kong Huaijin, the experience felt mechanical, as if she were merely an NPC in a video game, going through motions without purpose or joy.
If even dating felt so hollow, how could marriage ever cross her mind?
But today, spending time with Zhou Yi changed everything. There were no extravagant flowers, no opulent presents, yet for the first time, she understood what made love meaningful.
It wasn't about sparkling jewels or gourmet meals at exclusive venues—it wasn't contingent on any external trappings. In that crowded little trinket shop, she felt an unexpected spark, a yearning for connection she'd never known before.