A New Marriage Between Beijing and Hong Kong: The Cold and Abstinent Tycoon Knelt to Kiss Me

Shen Bingci is the beloved third daughter of the Shen family, a century-old aristocratic clan in Beijing. Raised in luxury as a pampered princess, she is a principal dancer at the Beijing Ballet Theatre and has never faced genuine rebellion in her life. Despite her privileged upbringing, she learns of her arranged marriage to Xie Yuli through her brother, Shen Jinbai, rather than her parents. Xie Yuli is the eldest son of the Xie family, the most prestigious dynasty in Hong Kong, and is known as the Crown Prince of Hong Kong. He is a figure of immense power and mystery, with no public photographs and an aura of untouchable elegance. Shen Bingci is initially resistant to the arrangement, criticizing the rumors about her fiancé and feeling that her family is trading her for status. She has never met him and is determined to find out who he is before the wedding proceeds.

Her opportunity to investigate arises when she attends a banquet hosted by her friend Sang Shiqing. In a VIP room, she encounters a man who matches the descriptions of Xie Yuli: cold, elegant, and devastatingly handsome. He wears a custom black suit and possesses a beauty mark beneath his right eye. Shen Bingci, hoping to gain leverage or perhaps sabotage the engagement, attempts to befriend him. She introduces herself and asks to be friends, but the man remains aloof and dismissive, claiming to be nobody important. She is stunned by his indifference and his refusal to acknowledge her status. Shortly after, her brother arrives and addresses the man as Mr. Xie, revealing that he is indeed Xie Yuli. Shen Bingci is mortified to realize she has been trying to charm her own fiancé, who had recognized her immediately but chose to test her. Xie Yuli remains polite but distant, maintaining a perfect social facade while keeping her at arm's length.

Following the meeting, Xie Yuli sends Shen Bingci a gift of imperial violet glass jade bracelets, valued at six hundred million yuan. The gesture confuses her, as she interprets it as a sign of his satisfaction with the match, yet she remains unsure of his true feelings. She worries that he is merely performing his duties and that he does not genuinely desire the marriage. Meanwhile, Xie Yuli is equally intrigued. He finds her lack of effort to contact him puzzling and is irritated that she did not seek him out as he had sought her. He decides to take the initiative, adding her on social media and initiating contact. Their digital interaction takes an awkward turn when Shen Bingci accidentally sends him a flirtatious sticker asking if she can see his abs. Instead of being offended, Xie Yuli responds with a calm, almost indulgent permission, stating that she may look once because their relationship is not yet close enough for more. This response flusters Shen Bingci, causing her to blush and feel a strange warmth toward him.

Shen Bingci travels to Hong Kong ahead of Xie Yuli's sister's birthday banquet to shop for a gift. While dining at a luxury hotel, she accidentally witnesses Xie Yuli personally handing a gift to another woman, Li Shuangxue. Jealousy and insecurity surge within her, and she attempts to slip away unnoticed. Xie Yuli, however, spots her and intercepts her. He explains that Li Shuangxue is merely a business partner and that the gift was a formality. He then insists on driving her to the Xie family residence, refusing to let her stay at a hotel. Upon arrival, he is welcomed by his mother, Ling Qinglian, who is warm and welcoming. Xie Yuli takes full responsibility for not greeting her upon her arrival and ensures she is comfortable. He provides her with his sister's pajamas, as the household is not prepared for overnight guests, and tells her that the residence is her home as well. The night ends with Shen Bingci unable to sleep due to nervousness. She wanders into the hallway and encounters Xie Yuli, who gently probes her restlessness. He offers her comfort and companionship, signaling a shift from distant fiancé to attentive partner. The story moves toward a deepening of their relationship as they navigate the complexities of their arranged union.