Flash Marriage My Grumpy-But-Loving Professor Clings to Me Every Night

Chu Anhe is a destitute university student burdened by her mother’s end-stage kidney disease and a mountain of family debt. Her life intersects with Xie Jingran, a cold, wealthy professor and heir to the Xie Group, when her grandmother arranges a matchmaking meeting. Xie Jingran, bound by a mysterious system that ties his lifespan to Chu Anhe’s affection, proposes a two-year contract marriage to silence his family. Chu Anhe initially refuses, valuing her pride over survival, but is forced to accept when her mother’s surgery requires an immediate deposit she cannot afford. Xie Jingran intervenes at the hospital, paying the fees and forcing the marriage, while secretly manipulating events to ensure she has no other choice.

After registering their marriage, the couple moves into Xie Jingran’s mansion, where their relationship is governed by strict contractual clauses and the system’s demands for physical intimacy. Xie Jingran must maintain a cold, abstinent persona to survive, yet he is compelled to engage in “adaptation training” to recharge his life force. Meanwhile, Chu Anhe faces hostility at university from her jealous classmate Lin You, who spreads rumors of an inappropriate relationship between Chu Anhe and her professor. Xie Jingran publicly defends Chu Anhe, using his legal expertise to punish Lin You and exposing the truth through surveillance footage, which damages the Lin family’s business interests.

A pivotal turning point occurs when Chu Anhe saves Xie Jingran from a motorcycle accident, sustaining injuries that lead to an intimate night where they share a bed. This event deepens Xie Jingran’s emotional attachment, though he attributes his feelings to the system’s influence. The couple visits Xie Jingran’s grandfather, who reveals that Chu Anhe’s grandfather was his lifelong benefactor, confirming a childhood betrothal that validates their union. This revelation strengthens the grandfather’s support for Chu Anhe and exposes the scheming of her aunt and cousin, who attempt to steal the family token to secure the marriage for themselves.

As the story progresses, Chu Anhe’s cousin Chu Anning arrives at the Xie family’s seventieth birthday banquet, claiming to be the rightful fiancée and attempting to humiliate Chu Anhe in front of the elite guests. The tension escalates as the family’s hidden debts and past grievances threaten to unravel the fragile peace. Xie Jingran remains by Chu Anhe’s side, navigating the complex dynamics of wealth and family loyalty while his internal conflict between his programmed duties and genuine feelings intensifies. The narrative sets the stage for further confrontations as the antagonists plot to dismantle the marriage, forcing both protagonists to rely on each other to protect their newfound bond and secure their future.