After Getting Engaged To Mr. Shen Novel

★★★★★ ☆☆☆☆☆ 4.3

Professor Ming Qianye, a man whose heart beats for scientific research, not romance, finds himself unwillingly betrothed to the enigmatic and powerful Shen Tinglan. This isn't a love story; it's a strategic alliance between two titans of industry, Shen and Ming. Qianye, a brilliant mind consumed by academia, views this engagement as a mere formality, a temporary detour before he can return to his beloved labs. He openly hopes for an annulment, actively avoiding any pretense of affection with the man the world calls the "Great Demon King." Yet, the public, captivated by their impossibly good looks and undeniable talent, sees a different story. "CP fans" materialize out of thin air, desperate for any crumb of interaction, any hint of a burgeoning romance. They scour social media, dissecting every glance, every shared event, convinced that beneath the icy facade lies a passionate love affair. Qianye, growing increasingly frustrated by the relentless speculation, finally snaps. He sends a direct message to Shen Tinglan, a desperate plea for an end to the charade: "Senior, I actually just want to have a fake relationship with you!" Shen Tinglan’s response is swift and unsettling. "Call me husband, I will have a real relationship with you." Qianye, horrified, fires back: "I don’t want to fall in love!" But before he can process the implications, his phone rings. It’s Shen Tinglan, his voice laced with a dangerous edge. "What’s the matter? I just donated the laboratory and the teaching building, and last night I said that I performed well, but the next day I turned my face and refused to recognize anyone? Have you learned how to cheat money and sex?" Before Qianye can even stammer a denial, the call disconnects. He’s left reeling, not just from the accusation, but from the realization that he’s on live television, his private conversation echoing for all to hear. The live broadcast room explodes. Was that truly the aloof Mr. Shen? What exactly happened last night? The audience demands details, salacious and specific. Caught between public scrutiny, a powerful man’s wrath, and his own scientific obsessions, Qianye’s meticulously ordered world is about to unravel. What will it take for him to escape this fabricated love, or will he be consumed by the very passion he so desperately avoids? Find out now.