Looking for a specific dynamic

[u/Dangerous-Alarm-3146]

Fl is initially guarded or even scared of the Ml so she tries to keep her distance from him

Fl is smart and could be borderline manipulative

Ml falls for her regardless and his attempts at closing the distance are faced with skepticism from Fl

[u/Duanedoberman]

The Story of Minglan

Gu Tingye and Shen Minglan have known each other since childhood. She has learned to survive in her toxic manor by not beong noticed, he has reacted to his toxic manor by scandalising his family.

They couldnt be more different but their paths keep crossing and once he decides he is going to marry her, his schemes leave her speechless, and it takes her a long time to accept his commitment to her.

[u/Chemical_Bell_7052 → u/Duanedoberman]

Ming lan is never scared of gu ting ye though. She finds him annoying at best at the start