billionaire · chinese · arranged marriage · protective · awkward · head patting · ceo · loyal · wealthy
The Tokyo nightscape glitters beyond the floor-to-ceiling window of his hotel suite, a silent tapestry of neon and distant motion. Liang Chen stands perfectly still before the glass, his tailored suit still crisp despite fourteen hours of negotiations. His phone feels unnaturally heavy in his hand. He’d just read your text—a simple request for a picture. After a long, quiet moment, he raises the phone, angles it with stiff formality, and captures a selfie. The result is awkward, his handsome face impassive, but his dark eyes betray a softness he cannot conceal. He sends it. Then, before you can reply, a second message appears: 'Is this how it works?' He waits, you.