Kiss Him While Drunk, Let Him Fall in Love in a Second

Chi Yang, a talented relief mural artist recently returned from studying in Italy, and Xie Youci, the arrogant heir to the wealthy Xie family, have been childhood rivals since infancy. Their relationship is defined by constant conflict, ranging from childhood pranks to public feuds. Despite their mutual disdain, their families arrange a marriage of convenience to unite their powerful lineages. The story begins with sensational media reports alleging that the two spent the night together at the Lanting Hotel, sparking rumors of a romantic union.

Inside the hotel suite, a drunken Chi Yang aggressively pursues Xie Youci, kissing him and leaving bite marks on his collarbone and chin before passing out. Upon waking, she is horrified and attempts to blame him, but he reveals that they did not consummate the relationship, having only undressed without going further. He reminds her that they are already legally married, having obtained their certificates the previous day. Although Chi Yang is initially resistant and embarrassed by the situation, Xie Youci offers her a substantial wedding gift of five billion yuan, which she eagerly accepts, shifting her attitude from hostility to pragmatic acceptance.

The couple maintains a public facade of distance while navigating their new reality. Chi Yang attempts to hide from the media scandal by staying at her own villa, but she is eventually drawn into a gathering with their mutual friends. During the party, Xie Youci casually refers to her as a "little dog" who bit him, causing Chi Yang to panic as her friends speculate about his romantic life. Later, a drunk Chi Yang follows Xie Youci to the bar terrace, where she kisses him again and falls asleep on his chest. He carries her back to their marital home, Xizi Bay, and sleeps in a separate room, feeling confused by her unpredictable behavior.

As days pass, their interactions remain tense and competitive. Chi Yang continues to work at the National Museum, avoiding life at the marital home. When she runs into Xie Youci at a shopping mall, they engage in their usual verbal sparring, though Xie Youci seems increasingly interested in her attention. He orchestrates a "coincidental" meeting and insists she accompany him to a family dinner at the Xie estate. At the dinner, they must pretend to be a loving couple to satisfy Xie Youci’s relatives, with Chi Yang playing the role of the devoted wife to secure red envelopes and familial approval.

The visit to the Xie family reveals a warm, large household, contrasting with Chi Yang’s lonely upbringing in a single-parent home. Her mother-in-law, Su Jinyue, is exceptionally kind and insists that Chi Yang stay the night, preparing a bedroom with only one bed. Despite Xie Youci’s protests, Chi Yang agrees to stay, unable to refuse the elder’s gentle persuasion. That night, they share the bed with a strict boundary drawn down the middle. Chi Yang pretends to be asleep, terrified of the intimacy, while Xie Youci observes her nervousness, wondering if her drunken advances were genuine. The story concludes with the couple navigating the complexities of their arranged marriage, balancing public perception with their private, evolving dynamic.