Evil Intent

Name: Evil Intent
ISBN: 9787538589405

沉峻Northern China Women & Children Publishing House · ChinaMar 2017

3.3

Word count: 196K words
Chapters: 27
ISBN: 9787538589405

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Summary

He Sang and Lu Xiaoyan, sister of the male lead Lu Yanhui, were once as close as sisters. But when He Sang's brother became entangled with the underworld, Xiaoyan was killed by thugs while keeping an appointment on He Sang's behalf. Lu Yanhui therefore hates He Sang. To take revenge and torment her, he demands that she marry him. To save her brother, He Sang agrees to Lu Yanhui's demand and breaks up with Xu Zhi, whom she deeply loves. After marriage, the two torment each other. Lu Yanhui keeps taking lovers to provoke He Sang, yet she remains indifferent throughout. In such prolonged suffering, the two nonetheless develop an unavoidable tenderness. However, He Sang's brother did not actually commit murder—so why was he targeted for revenge and ultimately driven to suicide? What background does Lu Yanhui's brother have that enables him to summon wind and rain? What is the truth? The ending takes a dramatic turn and is unexpected.

Editor's review

Huo Xin is an urban romance novel centered on emotional entanglements and revenge. Author Chen Jun places the marriage relationship within the tension between hatred and redemption, allowing He Sang and Lu Yanhui to gradually develop an indescribable affection amid mutual torment; the evolution of their relationship carries a strong sense of push-and-pull and dramatic conflict. The story does not stop at the emotional tug-of-war between the male and female leads. It also weaves in the mystery of whether He Sang's brother really committed murder, along with the shadowy power line behind Lu Yanhui's brother, adding a layer of suspense beyond the romance. For readers who enjoy strong plotting, complex relationships, and a twist ending, this book offers an intense emotional experience. While reading, pay attention to the layer-by-layer revelation of the characters' motives, especially He Sang's choices among family, her old love, and her new relationship, as well as the shift in Lu Yanhui's desire for revenge. One caveat: the book involves a hatred-driven marriage and emotional provocation, so readers are advised to view the characters' behavior through the lens of genre fiction rather than judging it point by point by real-world ethical standards.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy urban romance and revenge-driven entanglement
Those who prefer complex character relationships and strong emotional tension
Readers who look forward to suspense threads and a twist ending
Casual readers accustomed to fast-paced genre fiction

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer light, sweet romance without angst
Readers sensitive to setups such as hatred-driven marriage and emotional provocation
Readers seeking serious literature or the depth of realistic fiction

Reading tips

Start by following the couple's marriage line and note how the characters' motives shift behind each conflict
When you come across suspense clues, jot down the questions so you can look back at the foreshadowing when the ending twists
Avoid rushing to moral judgment of the characters; first understand their function in the plot

About the publisher

Northern China Women & Children Publishing House China · Founded in 1984

Northern China Women & Children Publishing House focuses on books for women and children. Its current catalogue contains 488 titles, with common categories including foreign literature, classic works, examination books, Eastern philosophy, and essays and miscellaneous writings. Representative books include The Old Man and the Sea, The Short Stories of Hemingway, The Little Prince, The Diary of Anne Frank: A Must-Read for Growing, Lost Girls, Master-Recommended World Classics: Andersen's Fairy Tales, The Complete Sherlock Holmes, and Selected Prose of Lu Xun. Authors represented include Ernest Hemingway, Anne Frank, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, and Hans Christian Andersen, as well as Ren Xiaohong, He Zong, Zhou Lixia, and Liu Xixian. Judging from the catalogue, the press combines translations of foreign literary classics with reading for young people, and also covers examination books, Eastern philosophy, and essays. Public information is limited, and its publishing characteristics require further confirmation.

版权信息
上卷
第一章没有感情的婚姻
第二章做戏做全套
第三章前男友的婚礼
第四章哥哥
第五章裕喜巷子
第六章命定的劫数
第七章小言？白兰！
第八章被毁掉的生日宴
第九章陆劲的阴谋
第十章哥哥的心愿
第十一章那美丽的日出啊
第十二章真相
下卷
第一章老板和秘书
第二章如影随形
第三章舐犊情深
第四章还敢说不爱我？
第五章那家豆花店
第六章没有你，我怎么活？
第七章相煎何太急
第八章消失的眼角膜
第九章祝福他吧
第十章往事
第十一章婚有暗香来
番外

FAQ

Is the romance in this book sweet or angsty?

From the synopsis, the male and female leads marry out of hatred and torment each other after the wedding, with Lu Yanhui constantly finding lovers to provoke He Sang. Overall it leans toward angsty romance and emotional push-and-pull rather than light sweetness. The two develop an indescribable affection only after prolonged suffering, and the emotional progression carries a clear tone of torment and restraint, making it suitable for readers who can accept strong conflict.

Besides romance, does the story have other selling points?

Yes. The synopsis mentions that He Sang's brother did not actually kill anyone yet was targeted for revenge and eventually took his own life, and that Lu Yanhui's brother has a mysterious background and great influence. The truth and the ending are full of twists and turns. These suspense threads give the story an added drive to uncover the truth beyond the emotional entanglement.

Is the ending a happy one?

The material only says the ending is full of twists and unexpected; it does not reveal the specific direction. You can expect a twist in the design, but it is best not to assume in advance whether it is a happy reunion or a tragic end. Reading with the suspense intact will give you a fuller experience.

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About the author

沉峻 Author

Chen Jun is a Chinese web-fiction author about whom little has been made public. The verifiable information on Chen Jun centers on the representative work Huoxin (roughly, A Heart of Trouble). According to the library's records, only one work by Chen Jun is held, the modern romance novel Huoxin, which is also commonly classified under modern romance. Since the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, English name, and other basic details have not been disclosed, outside knowledge of Chen Jun's life and writing career remains quite limited, and any introduction must rely on the work itself. In terms of subject matter, Chen Jun's writing falls within modern romance, focusing on emotional entanglements and the development of relationships among urban men and women. The title Huoxin itself carries strong emotional tension, suggesting a story built around complicated intentions, emotional maneuvering, or hidden motives. Overall, Chen Jun is an author with a small body of work who has come to readers' attention through a single title, and further public information is needed to fill in the writing style and future direction.