Newlywed Addiction/ The Marriage He Wanted (新婚有瘾)

Qiao Yuan is forced into a marriage of convenience as a substitute for her elder sister, who flees on her wedding day. To Qiao Yuan's surprise, this allows her to marry Fu Tingzhou, the man she has secretly loved for ten years. She initially intends to keep her feelings hidden and just stay by his side. However, as her love deepens, she becomes conflicted. Just as she decides to step back and leave, her diary—filled with ten years of unspoken feelings—is discovered, revealing the secret that her love for him has always been reciprocated.

As a short-form drama with 36 episodes (each roughly 10–15 minutes), the series can be divided into four main story arcs:

• Act 1: A Substitute Bride (Episodes 1–9 approx.): Qiao Yuan is forced to marry Fu Tingzhou in place of her runaway sister. She is initially determined to keep her distance and guard the secret of her ten-year crush. Their marriage begins as a cold, practical arrangement.
• Act 2: Growing Feelings (Episodes 10–18 approx.): As they live together, Qiao Yuan's feelings deepen despite her attempts to stay detached. Fu Tingzhou begins to show subtle signs of care, creating an undercurrent of romantic tension between them.
• Act 3: Secrets Revealed (Episodes 19–27 approx.): Qiao Yuan decides to leave, believing her love is one-sided. However, her hidden diary is discovered, exposing her decade-long secret crush. The revelation unveils the truth of their mutual love and changes everything.
• Act 4: A True Union (Episodes 28–36): With their feelings finally out in the open, their arranged marriage transforms into a genuine relationship. They overcome the final obstacles and commit to building a future together.