[Modern Romance] Secretary Jiang Is Digging Another Pit for the CEO

Jiang Yehui, a refined heiress from the wealthy Zhou family, returns to China after years of studying aesthetic arts in the UK. She is the younger sister of Zhou Yanjin, the formidable CEO of Yu Zhou Group, and the granddaughter of traditional aristocrats who raised her with strict standards of decorum. Despite her privileged upbringing, Jiang Yehui feels constrained by her family’s expectations and longs for personal freedom. When her father’s company suffers significant financial losses and her brother requires substantial funding for a critical project, her mother arranges a strategic marriage between Jiang Yehui and Gu Jingcheng, the powerful and ruthless CEO of Mingji Group. Gu Jingcheng, who rose to power by ousting his own uncle, agrees to the engagement primarily for business alliance purposes, viewing the marriage as a contract rather than a romantic union.

The couple meets to finalize their prenuptial agreement, a process marked by cold negotiation and subtle power struggles. Jiang Yehui, initially perceived by Gu Jingcheng as a quiet, obedient woman lacking independence, surprises him by introducing a supplementary clause demanding mutual fidelity. She states that if either party engages in infidelity, the other has the right to refuse physical contact and request separation. Gu Jingcheng, amused and intrigued by her unexpected assertiveness, agrees to the terms. They marry in a low-key ceremony in the UK, where Jiang Yehui successfully navigates family dynamics, endearing herself to her mother-in-law while maintaining a polite distance from Gu Jingcheng.

On their wedding night, Gu Jingcheng attempts to consummate the marriage, citing the duty to produce an heir. However, the encounter ends abruptly due to Jiang Yehui’s low pain tolerance and tension, leaving both parties frustrated. The following morning, Gu Jingcheng leaves for an urgent business matter in Beigang, abandoning the honeymoon. Jiang Yehui, relieved to have escaped an uncomfortable situation, continues the trip alone, accompanied by two female bodyguards. During the flight, she encounters a flight attendant, Yang Xiaoguo, who harbors ambitions toward Gu Jingcheng. Jiang Yehui asserts her authority, dismissing Yang and ensuring she is replaced, while also deducing that Gu Jingcheng’s sudden return was linked to a meeting with actress Yu Jiayun.

While vacationing in Ma City, Jiang Yehui maintains a facade of a happy marriage by sharing staged photos with Gu Jingcheng’s family group chat. She discovers that Gu Jingcheng attended the Jinlu Awards in Beigang, where he was seen with actress Lu Mingming, another woman linked to him. Meanwhile, Jiang Yehui reveals her secret identity as the renowned screenwriter "Fairy Zhou" to her close friend Xin Yan, who is also the daughter of a famous director. The narrative highlights Jiang Yehui’s dual life: outwardly a compliant wife in a business marriage, and inwardly a creative professional seeking autonomy. She remains vigilant about Gu Jingcheng’s potential infidelities, viewing the fidelity clause as her primary protection.

As the story progresses, Jiang Yehui navigates the complexities of her new role within the Gu family, facing scrutiny from relatives who question her worth and loyalty. She encounters resistance from a cousin-in-law who suspects Gu Jingcheng’s absence during the honeymoon implies infidelity. Jiang Yehui handles these challenges with calm diplomacy, using humor and deflection to maintain her position. The core conflict revolves around the tension between her desire for freedom and the constraints of her marital contract, as well as the ongoing power dynamic with Gu Jingcheng, who remains an enigmatic and controlling figure. Their relationship is characterized by mutual suspicion and unspoken negotiations, setting the stage for a complex evolution as they navigate the expectations of their families and the entertainment industry.