Counterattack

dearfairyNov 2024

2.4

Word count: 165K words
Chapters: 60

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Summary

[Self-possessed fashion editor & long-legged, energetic male model]

Lin An signs Li Chengjue, a top male model at the height of his fame—who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend. Seven years apart in age, Lin An was once supposed to become his aunt by marriage, but fate twisted things around and she ended up entangled with him as a live-in couple.

What is it like to date a young, energetic boy?

When another man approaches Lin An, he says: "He's too young for you. You wouldn't look twice at him."

When Lin An refuses his unreasonable demands, he says: "Come on, good sister, twice is too few."

When someone else has a plush bunny in hand, he says: "Want it? Say something nice first."

Editor's review

A romance novel set in the fashion industry, centering on an older woman–younger man relationship. The core appeal lies in the contrast between the heroine Lin An's self-possession and professionalism as a fashion editor, and the old flame rekindled into live-in domesticity with Li Chengjue, a top male model, through their working relationship. The seven-year age gap, combined with the identity confusion of "ex-boyfriend" and "the man who almost became her nephew-in-law," gives the relationship a strong push-pull tension and a light comedic flavor. The hero's youthful boldness and direct expression set against the heroine's maturity, restraint, and sense of boundaries create the main dramatic tension. The pacing is light, with dense dialogue, making it suitable for reading in fragments such as commutes or before bed, and also for readers who enjoy younger-man dynamics and a fashion-world backdrop. Note that the story focuses mainly on emotional interaction and everyday sweetness-and-angst; those expecting deep industry portrayal or complex social issues may find it lacking in weight.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Romance readers who enjoy older woman–younger man dynamics
Readers drawn to fashion-industry settings and professional female protagonists
Those looking for a light, push-pull love story to read in fragmented time
Readers interested in tropes like reuniting with an ex and cohabitation daily life

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting serious literature or in-depth industry realism
Readers who do not accept age-gap romance setups
Readers who prefer grand worldbuilding or plot-heavy suspense

Reading tips

Read in segments during commutes or before bed, following the dialogue to feel the relationship evolve.
Pay attention to how the heroine's professional identity interacts with her emotional choices to understand her self-possessed character.
If sensitive to the age-gap setup, try the first few chapters first to confirm whether it suits your reading taste.
No need for word-by-word close reading; focus on the relationship turning points and everyday interactions.

版权信息
第一章一线男模
第二章林主编，久仰大名
第三章过去的他
第四章运动消耗热量
第五章你也找个汉子
第六章口味没变
第七章饥不择食
第八章不解风情
第九章拖鞋
第十章你还回来吗
第十一章新年快乐
第十二章他的生日
第十三章不是姐姐是老师
第十四章没我大
第十五章用身体征服她？
第十六章不许闹
第十七章不要拒绝
第十八章让你爽
第十九章别不理我
第二十章回来教我可以吗
第二十一章不让她失望
第二十二章忘不了你
第二十三章春运
第二十四章我守着你
第二十五章是我学生
第二十六章我想要个女朋友
第二十七章各不相干
第二十八章嘴硬
第二十九章陈熠
第三十章年轻力壮的优势
第三十一章开放式厨房
第三十二章李少爷出马
第三十三章我就是喜欢你
第三十四章心软
第三十五章以后我偏心你
第三十六章收缴作案工具
第三十七章一天四次
第三十八章能不能等等我
第三十九章陪你住院
第四十章抱你去
第四十一章喜欢你喜欢的
第四十二章打扰你旧情复燃了？
第四十三章阻碍
第四十四章分手
第四十五章你在乎吗
第四十六章更大号
第四十七章补偿
第四十八章它的主人？
第四十九章哥哥就是要吃你
第五十章被冷落了
第五十一章不需要结婚
第五十二章你总来梦里
第五十三章见小舅子
第五十四章新鲜刺激
第五十五章不希望他被辜负
第五十六章公布恋情
第五十七章她的少年
第五十八章番外一
第五十九章番外二

FAQ

What is the relationship between the male and female leads?

The heroine Lin An is a fashion editor who signs Li Chengjue, a top male model—who is also her ex-boyfriend. Seven years apart in age, Lin An was once nearly his aunt by marriage, but fate twisted things around and they became a live-in couple. Their relationship carries multiple layers of tension: work partners, former lovers, and an older woman–younger man romance.

Is the story overall sweet or angsty?

Judging from the dialogue and daily interactions presented in the synopsis, it leans overall toward light and sweet, with a push-pull and light comedic feel. The hero's direct expression and the heroine's restrained responses create the main appeal; conflicts center mostly on emotional boundaries and the psychological game brought by the age gap rather than heavy external crises.

Can I read this directly without having read the author's other works?

Yes. The characters and plot are relatively self-contained and can be entered without prior background. As long as you accept setups like older woman–younger man romance, reuniting with an ex, and cohabitation daily life, you can read smoothly without extra preparation.

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About the author

dearfairy Author · Chinese

dearfairy is a Chinese writer of online romance fiction and a contracted author on the Fanqie Novel platform. Public information about her is limited, and neither her real name nor her dates of birth and death have been disclosed. Five of her works are currently listed in the catalog: Chen Fu, The Substitute, Xin Yi, Endless Summer, and Counterattack, and she has also written His White Moonlight. She is mainly active in the fields of modern romance and youth literature, and is skilled at urban emotional stories, long separations followed by reunions, and relationships that are broken and then restored. Her stories tend to revolve around the testing, misunderstanding, and reconciliation that take place between protagonists in realistic relationships, with delicate emotional pacing and strongly dramatic character dynamics. Her works have built a readership on online reading platforms, and Endless Summer, Counterattack, and The Substitute are often mentioned together by readers as the main entry points for understanding her writing.