Small spoiler:
I started working on this book in the summer, but I got too busy afterward. I'm just going to tell you that this book will probably become my favorite after 'Can I Love You,' the book I wrote. So be patient, and I’ll probably drop the first chapter next week.
Jiu is a woman who has carefully crafted her life around independence, practicality, and success, with little regard for emotions or romance. From a young age, she was immersed in a world where wealth and business were valued above all else. Raised by a father heavily involved in business, she grew up without ever experiencing financial struggle, and this sense of security became the cornerstone of her identity.
At thirty-five, Jiu has accomplished everything she set out to do—academic success, professional achievement, and a life free from the complications of romantic relationships. To her, love is a fleeting illusion, an attraction people confuse for something deeper. She doesn’t believe in the idea of "true love," seeing it as naïve and impractical. Her world is built on hard work, intelligence, and financial autonomy, not emotional connections.
Romance, for Jiu, is a waste of time. She finds no value in grand declarations or empty promises like “I’ll give you the moon and stars,” preferring tangible gestures like grand gifts or expensive experiences. Relationships, if they happen at all, are brief and never deep enough to require commitment. She avoids the pressure of long-term involvement, valuing her freedom above all else.
Jiu's skepticism of love and relationships is rooted in a belief that they are distractions from the practical demands of life. She believes intelligence and hard work lead to success, not affection or emotional bonds. Marriage and long-term commitments have no appeal to her. Instead, she focuses on her career, financial security, and independence, knowing these are the things that truly matter in the world she’s built for herself.
