Replacing Sister to Marry into a Wealthy Family

When her sister runs away to avoid an arranged marriage into the ultra-wealthy Chen family, Bai Yin finds herself forced into the spotlight to take her place. To the public, she is a pawn in a high-stakes union, but her history with the groom, Chen Huaixiao, runs much deeper than a simple contract.

Years ago, a young, naive Bai Yin crossed paths with the reckless and sharp-tongued Chen Huaixiao in a small, cobblestone town. He was the one who first looked out for her, navigating her through the most awkward and vulnerable moments of her youth when she had no one else to turn to. Their connection was built on small acts of kindness and secret moments of teenage awkwardness.

Now, as adults navigating the cold, calculating world of high society, Bai Yin must maintain the charade of a perfect bride. Can she win over the man who once played the role of her reluctant protector, or will the secrets of her past—and the resentment of her new position—tear them apart? A story of hidden history, forced proximity, and an unexpected romance that blooms amidst a web of family lies.