Summer Will Be Drunk

吃口肉Sep 2023

2.5

Word count: 180K words
Chapters: 66

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Summary

A fallen heiress with a hidden dark side VS a scheming, deeply devoted master of the game

A chess match of missteps, a man and woman at odds, a farcical meeting that ends with Li Cheng's interrogation.

"You tricked me?"

The question carried an edge of accusation, yet Ning Ran did not deny it. "What, can't afford to lose?"

She thought the man would retreat, but instead Li Cheng drew closer again, and with a question that invited endless imagining: "I accept the bet. I only want to ask—what kind of prize does Miss Ning want?"

The man's flippant manner, his deliberate overtures—yet all he got in the end was: "Can you afford it?"

The unpleasantness of their first meeting meant Mr. Li's prize was destined never to be given, and what likewise went undelivered was his quietly growing affection—until misfortune struck the Ning family, and after many twists and turns, she finally came to his side. On a certain winter afternoon, in an unexpected kiss, Mr. Li finally had the chance to ask: "So can you tell—who is it that I like..."

Every flutter of the heart was long premeditated. How could he let her escape.

Editor's review

This is an urban romance driven by push-and-pull and emotional gamesmanship, its core appeal lying in the tension between the leads who are at odds from the very first meeting: after a farcical encounter, an interrogation, a wager, and a "prize" unfurl layer upon layer of testing, overtures, and quietly growing affection. The author drives emotion through dialogue and scene, with short, brisk sentences and concentrated conflict—well suited to binge-reading in fragmented moments. The story moves from first-meeting friction to closeness after the Ning family's misfortune, then to a confession-style question on a winter afternoon; the emotional line has both rises and payoffs, and readers who enjoy "long-premeditated" devotion and a fallen heiress setup will slip into it easily. Those who prefer slow-burn realism or tightly reasoned plotting may find the story driven by coincidence and emotion.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy head-to-head tension and testing push-and-pull in urban romance
Romance readers drawn to the fallen heiress and devoted powerhouse character setup
Readers accustomed to binge-reading in fragments who value dialogue and emotional rhythm
Readers who love "long-premeditated" secret crushes and confession payoffs

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer rigorous realism and slow-burn slice-of-life
Readers sensitive to coincidence-driven plots and wager-style openings
Readers hoping for full engagement with social issues or workplace realism

Reading tips

Read chapter by chapter, watching for subtle shifts in attitude and wording in each exchange between the leads.
At key scenes like the wager and the prize, look back at earlier foreshadowing to appreciate the "long-premeditated" setup.
Keep a light attitude toward coincidences—read them as emotional rhythm rather than logical deduction.
Do a comparative read around the Ning family's misfortune to observe the shift in relationships and who holds the upper hand.

版权信息
第一章：楔子
第二章：奔丧
第三章：这盘棋，还继续吗？
第四章：彩头
第五章：车祸
第六章：节哀顺变
第七章：拍卖会
第八章：绣榻野史
第九章：是时候上货了……
第十章：茶我是敬了，您随意。
第十一章：雾散了，是天终于要亮了……
第十二章：麻醉剂
第十三章：那就，一把火烧了吧……
第十四章：像冷冽的风，又像辛辣的酒
第十五章：尸体
第十六章：厉太太？
第十七章：七月
第十八章：倚云低首望，可知心？
第十九章：彩头，可不是这么讨的……
第二十章：后劲十足
第二十一章：那你看的出来……我喜欢谁吗？
第二十二章：你很得意，是吗……
第二十三章：冷战
第二十四章：我其实挺好哄的……
第二十五章：活色生香
第二十六章：同床共枕
第二十七章：不是汗……
第二十八章：死人而已啊，你怕什么？
第二十九章：狐狸
第三十章：段坤
第三十一章：夜路走多了，难免会遇着鬼
第三十二章：杂种
第三十三章：我在，勾引你啊……
第三十四章：你没死？！
第三十五章：正好，送你上路……
第三十六章：狗咬狗
第三十七章：棋子
第三十八章：蕾丝袜扣
第三十九章：伺候
第四十章：一个男人而已
第四十一章：丧家犬
第四十二章：手下败将
第四十三章：偷腥
第四十四章：这个狡猾的女人
第四十五章：狗男人
第四十六章：赵老板
第四十七章：坦白局
第四十八章：想踹了我可没那么容易
第四十九章：宁致韦
第五十章：追杀令
第五十一章：我和赵老板，有点私事要谈……
第五十二章：小狐狸
第五十三章：不是说了你的运气不好，这么快就落到了我手里……
第五十四章：又见面了，赵老板
第五十五章：无家可归的野猫
第五十六章：小叔？
第五十七章：断指
第五十八章：我可不是什么好人
第五十九章：薛桐
第六十章：宁小姐
第六十一章：交易
第六十二章：赵征让我给你带句好
第六十三章：于朗
第六十四章：那是……我烧给薛桐的香火
第六十五章：尾声

FAQ

Is the romance in this book fast-paced?

Overall, yes. The opening establishes conflict right away with a mistaken meeting and an interrogation, then keeps things moving through a bet, gestures of goodwill, and probing. Dialogue is dense and emotional shifts are marked. It suits readers who like tension in the relationship to build quickly; those who prefer long setups and slow-burn romance may find the pacing rushed.

I haven't read the author's other books. Can I start with this one?

Yes. This is a standalone story; the characters and plot do not depend on earlier works, so you can begin directly with the opening conflict at the meeting. If you like the dialogue style and character setup here, seeking out other works later will not affect your understanding.

Where does the "long-planned" element in the story show up?

It mainly appears in the male lead's deliberate gestures of goodwill and sustained attention after their first meeting, and in how he keeps drawing close even after the Ning family upheaval. Through retrospective plotting, the earlier probing and the later confession echo each other; readers can watch for these seeds when rereading the first half.

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吃口肉 Author

Chi Kou Rou is an author in Chinese online romance writing about whom little public information is available. Only one work by this author is currently held in the collection, the representative title Xia Hui Zui. Judging from the existing category, the work is classified as modern romance, indicating that the author's writing centers on emotional narratives set against contemporary urban backgrounds. Because the author's real name, nationality, dates of birth and death, and writing history are not found in public sources, this profile cannot offer further biographical detail. As for Xia Hui Zui, the title carries imagery of summer and gentle intoxication, suggesting that the work may unfold around seasonal atmosphere and emotional entanglement. The pen name Chi Kou Rou is distinctly colloquial and reads in a light, casual way, which fits the positioning of romance fiction. For readers who enjoy modern romance and a relaxed tone, this work can serve as an entry point for understanding the author's writing; the full picture of the style and future creative direction still awaits more public materials and works.