Rumor has it that in the Capital, Pei Family's ninth young master is an icy cool, no-nonsense guy, steering clear of all things romantic.

Word has it that the ninth master values words like gold, never giving more than five sentences in a chat.

Rumor also has it that the ninth young master, unparalleled in handsome, is a supreme genius with no equals.

In her past life, Jian Ran suffered disfigurement, lost her fiancé, and traded her noble status. After a rebirth, she ditched the scumbag ex and unintentionally caught the attention of the big shot from the Pei family!

Caught up with the ninth master, Jian Ran laments, "Pei, are you ditching the icy, reserved persona?"

With an air of arrogance, Young Master Pei retorts, "Didn't we agree that I would repay my debt by pledging myself to you? I'm just keeping my promise."

Jian Ran, feeling conflicted, says, "After coming back to life, I originally planned on not relying on men..."

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