Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

River got into the car grinning like he'd just struck gold.

Serenity noticed and asked curiously, "River, what's got you smiling like that?" "Sis-in-law, Romina gave me a new outfit," River said, proudly lifting the bag like it was a treasure chest. His grin was so wide his eyes nearly disappeared. Serenity raised an eyebrow. "Didn't Romina say she bought that set for her brother—and just happened to buy a second one for you too?"

River shrugged. "Beats me. All I know is she said this set was mine. Called it a reward for all my hard work. But I think it was her way of sending a signal-like she's into me. I mean, I'm a catch. She knows me well, how could she possibly resist?"

Serenity was speechless. It was obvious he was the one crushing on Romina, yet he spun it like she couldn't stay away from him. If Romina heard this, she'd probably snatch the clothes back and toss them in the trash.

it up against himself. "I've gotta say, Romina's got

dark blue suits. Why doesn't anyone ever wear white? Don't you think white suits make you look like a real prince charming-could sweep any

few for my brother instead. But don't blame him when you suddenly have a

He's usually in

strong without being overbearing. She never bullies people, and even when dealing with competition, she stays respectful. Her 'bad side'-yeah, that's reserved just for me.

that big offer. Things might've turned out different... maybe we

they held now, they could never