A Thousand Charms

Jiao Baimei thought she would never dance again in this lifetime and that her long-sealed heart would never open until she met Qian Baimei, a woman who shared her given name but not her surname. Their first meeting, however, was anything but beautiful. The very first time they crossed paths, Jiao Baimei smashed a wine bottle over Qian Baimei’s head and sent her to the hospital. From then on, they became sworn enemies. Later, someone asked Qian Baimei, “Would you ever fall for Jiao Baimei?” Qian Baimei answered flatly, “I would never like her.” That was until one day, when Qian Baimei gripped Jiao Baimei’s chin and demanded, “Tell me—what exactly is your relationship with her?” Not long after, Jiao Baimei ran. And Qian Baimei began a nationwide chase. She fled, and Qian pursued. But somewhere along the way, Jiao Baimei started teasing Qian Baimei instead… and found herself addicted to it. When danger loomed, Jiao Baimei was willing to stake everything—her life included—to stand at Qian Baimei’s side. Jiao Baimei said, “If there’s no way to survive, then I’ll die with you. But if I can help you reach the very top, will you give me a home in return?” Eyes red, Qian Baimei gave a single word in reply. “Alright.”