Translator: Soowe

Su Xue was my childhood companion. After we grew up, I became a soldier, but she married the compulsive gambler, Zhang Damao. Because Zhang Damao owed Scarface a gambling debt of 100,000 yuan, he used Su Xue to pay it off, leading her to suffer endlessly. A chance encounter ten years later allows me to help her escape her sea of suffering for good...

synopsis: Yun Huan was a cat demon who had sneaked into the palace to work as a maid. By day, she played human, by night she became an adorable little cat who knew how to act cute and act spoiled, and she had even found herself three owners in the palace: The handsome guard, the aloof scholar, and the cunning crown prince. As a cat, adopting several humans at once was perfectly normal, right? Today, Yun Huan would steal fish from the handsome guard's lunchbox, tomorrow she'd wash her paws in the aloof scholar's teacup, and the day after, she'd leave plum blossom marks on the cunning crown prince's bed. Since her three owners appeared at different times and locations, her schedule was meticulously planned - she'd never been caught. The guard's patrol route was near the palace hall she served. Whenever Yun Huan passed by in human form, she'd always give him a sweet smile. However— Why were the scholar and the crown prince always showing up here, too! The crown prince gritted his teeth: Who else were you planning to find? The kitten meowed in protest: But I treat all three of you equally! Wait... wait, why was the crown prince wearing the guard's jade pendant? Didn't you notice the other two were also me? Crown Prince Chu Tingyan said through clenched teeth. I've been working hard to feed you for 6 months, yet you treat me like a stranger just because I changed clothes. The kitten was horrified! The kitten's fur stood on end! The kitten pretended not to understand and tried to escape through the window. Stop pretending. Every time you see me in human form, you never retract the ears on your head. * Female lead has face blindness (you can't expect a little kitten to recognize human faces!) * Only the male lead can see the female lead's ears * Contains internet memes and various silly jokes * Plotline is something the kitten scribbled out with her paws! * Story won't be affected by comments, no need to announce if dropping === Upcoming novel The Silent Miss [Second Chance Romance], please check my column to add to collections~ The Jiang and Wen families were about to unite through marriage when the elder sister suddenly fled, forcing Wen Yu into a challenging situation. Please stay tuned for her story. On the day of the engagement ceremony, the young woman in her early twenties had a slender figure and cool white skin. The pearl-white dress hugged her tiny waist that seemed ready to melt into the mist-like white veil. Jiang Zheng glanced at that silhouette from afar, immediately stubbed out his cigarette, and asked hoarsely: Who is that? That's... the younger sister of the Wen family's young lady, the staff member whispered, thinking Jiang Zheng was dissatisfied. After all, Wen Yu was the illegitimate daughter who had only been acknowledged two years ago. Though she had respectable education, was famously modest and gentle in temperament, with a face stunning enough to kill— But she was precisely an illegitimate daughter, and a mute one at that. Jiang Zheng was the most unruly second-generation heir in the capital, yet talented enough to have founded his own AI company at eighteen. By graduation, he had already become a dazzling tech tycoon. Such a young, arrogant prodigy had been almost openly disdainful of the arranged marriage his family planned. The staff member thought he was about to make a scene and tried to lead him to another lounge, but Jiang Zheng brushed his hand aside and strode forward directly. The makeup artist, while lightly powdering Wen Yu's flawless face, casually asked, "Miss Wen, you're so beautiful. Do you have a boyfriend?" No, Wen Yu signed with her hands, My ex-boyfriend died. Jiang Zheng knocked twice without sincerity on the open door and sneered: Oh, really? How come I didn't know I was dead? #My ex-girlfriend dumped me and keeps telling people I'm dead *Gentle yet resilient, warm yet reserved, mute beauty × Arrogant, untamed, dazzling tech tycoon Content Tags: Court Nobility, Bitter Rivals Turned Lovers, Match Made in Heaven, Time Travel, Ancient Fantasy, Marriage Before Love Yun Huan and Chu Tingyan's Upcoming Novel The Silent Miss – Please Add to Collection One-Line Synopsis: This little kitten treats everyone equally, I swear QAQ Theme: A heartfelt pursuit of love and fate, exploring how sincerity can change everything.

Wen Yi never expected that, on her first day descending the mountain for training in this sci-fi world, she would get kidnapped! She woke up at a crime scene, lying right beside a dead body. Bad news: She became a suspect. Worse news: A stern police officer was pointing a gun at her. Wen Yi's panic turned into a flicker of hope as Gu Yifeng's cold glance hinted at a complex, unfolding bond between them, inviting curiosity and a sense of connection. Gu Yifeng gave her a cold glance, his eyes icy: You're a suspect. Take her away. The next second, cold handcuffs locked around her wrists. Wen Yi's heart sank - damn, he's the iron-fisted, impartial type. In the interrogation room, just as Wen Yi was about to unleash her acting skills, she was unexpectedly grabbed by this model of rationality. According to the Special Ability User Regulations, you'll be under my supervision until the case is solved-an arrangement that sparks both tension and unexpected romance. Sign it. Wen Yi laughed angrily: You want me to sign for illegal detention? This is called Special Supervision. He leaned in closer. You can resent it, but business is business. Fine, fine, she struggled, but could you let go of my hand first? Outwardly compliant, Wen Yi sneered inwardly: Whether you can keep me depends on your ability. First day of supervision: She was planning escape routes, but he took her to the best restaurant in town. She petulantly ordered a full table of dishes, deliberately asking, "Don't you dislike eating these?" Gu Yifeng smiled faintly at her: I won't dislike anything you like. Second day of supervision: She only had a slight nosebleed, but he overreacted as if about to collapse. To the hospital! He said decisively. No! I'm scared of hospitals. She held his hand, eyes reddening. Please, okay? His face tense, he wiped her blood while whispering: ...Alright, don't tilt your head back. Third day of supervision: When she handed him the crucial evidence, He showed no surprise, and I didn't ask any questions. She was somewhat surprised: I don't know if I'm you... Do you know if I'm going to verify it? In this world, I only believe in evidence... his gaze gentle yet firm, and the answers you give me. Gu Yifeng, agent of the Bureau of Investigation, Special Case Investigation Division. Rumored to be the most professional and self-controlled man in the system. Wen Yi discovered he wasn't some elite agent at all, but an exhausted office worker just wanting to clock out every day. Escaping wouldn't be that difficult. On a stormy late night, when she sneaked out and got caught by Gu Yifeng, he finally dropped his pretense. Wen Yi, the supervision agreement was never about business. He pulled her into his embrace, their fingers interlocking, and, between mingled breaths, he shattered all her escape routes, revealing a more profound, unspoken connection. It was my blatant, selfish desire. The agreement is fake, the possessiveness is absolute. She's his suspect, and the one he's been waiting for all these years. Both pure Age gap Time crossing Golden finger HE [Reading Guide] 1. Romance novel, not a strong female lead, plot serves romance 2. Reverse reunion, dual timeline mashup 3. All sci-fi settings are nonsense 4. Fast-paced both in plot and romance —————— Please support my upcoming lighthearted brain-candy novel, This Concubine is Forced to Become the Strongest Sentinel, and join the fun journey ahead. [Delicate, useless beauty turns into the strongest Sentinel, Guides go wild for her] Yun Yishan was the puppet empress of the Great Xing Dynasty in her previous life, possessing only beauty and no other skills, not even knowing how to scheme in the palace. After dying in a nation's collapse, I unexpectedly transmigrated into the most despised F-rank Sentinel in this interstellar world, sparking curiosity about this strange universe. A Sentinel? What is a Sentinel? Is it like those soldiers standing guard at the palace gates? After checking the information, Yun Yishan's legs went weak with fear, tears streaming down her face: This consort can't even lift a blade—now even a passing dog could step all over me?! From that moment, her life had only one goal: lie flat! Avoid training! Play dead! She hadn't even summoned her Spiritual Form yet. The military department sighed: This Sentinel is the worst I've ever trained. But there always seemed to be a group of people unwilling to let her off— Mad Attack-Type S-rank Guide Bai Yufeng After failing her physical test, she had just hidden in a women's restroom stall to cry when the door was kicked open with a bang!: Yun Yishan! I know you're in there! If you have the guts to sob, you have the guts to train harder! She lowered her eyes and played dead: This consort has no— He hauled her out: Today, fifty more push-ups, three rounds of frog jumps, and ten-level obstacle climbing! She screamed in disbelief: Your Majesty, save me! Calling God won't help—I'll be there for your extra training tonight. Gentle Healing-Type S-rank Guide Cheng Yunqing On the training ground, that soft-spoken Guide would always thoughtfully prepare a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Weakened by the sun, she mumbled: This consort—ah, no, my interstellar cheesy jasmine latte? He appeared holding an iced drink: 40% sugar, 30% ice, double cream, no caffeine. After training, would you like a facial spa? She squinted contentedly while biting the straw, only for him to smile and add: Let's do a stress test while we're at it. Sarcastic Abstinent-Type S-rank Guide Lu Feichen That cold-faced Guide would block her door daily, forcing her to undergo Mental Alignment. She protested: This consort's mind is very stable, really! During her first mission, she completely lost it after being unable to bathe in the contaminated zone. When she woke up, she was soaking in a warm rose petal bath, using the interstellar top-grade Damascus rainbow roses, priceless and hard to obtain. The crisp scent of cedar Guide pheromones lingered around her nose as Lu Feichen stood by the pool, expressionlessly withdrawing his hand: A Sentinel who can't even handle a contaminated zone would embarrass the military department if word got out. Forced to advance from an F-rank Sentinel all the way to S-rank, just as the military department announced she was eligible for bonding, three S-rank Guides simultaneously submitted bonding applications. Yun Yishan hugged a pillow while crouching in a corner, crying: This consort really doesn't want to fight—I want to lie flat! The next second— Deep within her Mental Landscape, a colossal being slowly opened its eyes. Reading Guide 1. Female Sentinel/Male Guide, dramatic love triangle, make love not war 2. Heavy creative liberties, solely for romantic purposes 3. All male leads are chaste, happy ending Also check out the upcoming novel What to Do When You Boarded the Wrong Ship [Non-human] in the author's column. Interested readers, please bookmark to accelerate the launch of the romance storyline. Content Tags: Strong Leads, Unrequited Love, Transmigration, Supernatural Abilities, Suspense Mystery, Chase Romance, Battlefield of Love Wen Yi, Gu Yifeng, Adorable Yet Charming Villains, Wen Clan Mystery Group, Special Operations Task Force Others: Sci-fi, Perfect Match, Past and Present Lives, Redemption, Pride of Heaven One-sentence Summary: Is she his suspect or the one who holds his heart? Theme: Love is a special force that can traverse the universe and time.

He Qiuting and Lu Shun were frequent faces on the covers of financial magazines. The two were evenly matched, refusing to yield an inch in their battles, and their romance was like a merger-and-acquisition. He Qiuting's voice was fragile, and his gaze searching. This plea aims to deepen the reader's sense of emotional intimacy and longing between the characters. war. They could join forces at the negotiation table to drive their opponents to ruin, but they could also give each other the cold shoulder for a month over a project disagreement. He Qiuting was tired of Lu Shun's domineering nature, and Lu Shun couldn't stand He Qiuting's cold-bloodedness when he weighed the pros and cons. Their relationship had long been fraught with problems, with moments of tension escalating when He Qiuting left Lu Shun, who was suffering from gastroenteritis and a high fever, at the hospital to fly to Europe and sign a multi-million dollar deal, highlighting the emotional distance and stakes between them. He Qiuting: "It's just gastroenteritis, nothing to be dramatic about. Don't delay next week's bond issuance." Lu Shun finally couldn't take it anymore. "Let's break up, President He. I wish you a life free of illness, and may you work yourself to death." Later, by a strange twist of fate, He Qiuting binds with a [Frail System], and every three days, a random illness befalls him, contrasting his usual image of strength with his growing vulnerability. A perforated stomach, angina, suffocating asthma, visual impairment, and tinnitus, a back injury leading to paralysis... [System: Pain sensitivity 1000%] [Showing weakness to your lover can alleviate the pain.] He gritted his teeth through board meetings, drenched in a cold sweat, coughing up blood, and fainting at a press conference. His silent struggle to show strength highlights resilience, inspiring hope in emotional endurance. By the time Lu Shun noticed something was wrong, it was too late. He Qiuting lay on the hospital bed, struggling to breathe, finally learning to show weakness, which marked a vital step toward embracing his true self and emotional vulnerability. "Lu Shun, will you take care of me?" **Reading Guide:** 1. He Qiuting (beautiful, intense, and tragic, cool cat-like gong) × Lu Shun (high-IQ, powerful shou from a wealthy family). Both are alphas: a real estate company president × a genius with the Touch of Gold. The gong is two years older than the shou; they are childhood friends. 2. A smorgasbord of illnesses. The system is bound in Chapter 5. I just wanted to let you know that suggestions are welcome. If there's an illness you want to see, please feel free to leave a comment. I'll write about all of them if I get inspired. (The gong is powerful and won't give up his career despite being constantly sick due to the system. 3. This is a story for the frail/sickly trope enthusiasts, focusing on the relationship with business warfare as a subplot (it's not professional, just for fun). It features a strong gong who is frail and a shou who dotes on the gong, but not purely so. The story is set during their breakup period, so there will be bittersweet ambiguity and push-and-pull. The shou can't help but feel his heart ache when he sees the gong sick and takes care of him. Later on, the doting will be extreme~ 4. The shou's affection > the gong's. Neither of them is perfect. The gong is indifferent, and the shou is self-centered. They slowly learn to love each other through their interactions. I hope my dear readers can engage in friendly discussions~ The shou is an entitled prince in the early stages, arrogant and self-centered. If you find him annoying, you can skip to Chapter 24. If a character angers you, you can criticize them, as long as it's not too extreme~ Thank you~ 5. [Reversing or splitting the CP is forbidden.] 6. Readers who are exclusively shou-biased or gong-biased should proceed with caution (this is what I've always said, even before the public opinion storm). This is a novel oriented towards the frail/sickly trope + shou-doting-on-gong. I don't understand the rest, and I can't figure out which side I'm biased towards. I want to write a story in my spare time after work. Tags: Strong-strong, Angst, Enemies to Lovers, System, Beautiful-Strong-Tragic, Redemption He Qiuting, Lu Shun, President He, President Lu One-sentence summary: If you also like frail gongs... Theme: You don't need to be perfect; you need to live authentically.

The little villain Chu Xi, who is enveloped in love, has three favorite things: 1. Being served and held in the palm of everyone's hand. 2. Listening to others praise him in various ways. 3. Watching others get annoyed by him. 001 discovered that its current host was very special, spoiled, and tyrannical, with a hint of maliciousness, but not very bright. This perspective should make the audience feel intrigued and empathetic towards 001's internal conflict and perception of the host. He must also have some backing; otherwise, why could the host get by with a few kisses and hugs that others had to slave away for across several worlds to earn in Points? What was even more infuriating was that he was stingy with his large pile of points, choosing instead to exploit a perfectly upright and honest system every day. Only under special circumstances would he call it System Brother. Usually, it was "stupid System" this and "idiot System" that... Only 001 knew the bitterness in its heart. It tried to convince itself that these were terms of endearment, but it still silently blocked the more unpleasant words. It really didn't want to be called "idiot f*cking System." exceptional It's little host had no backbone and was quick to admit his mistakes. But the moment others showed the slightest sign of yielding, he would immediately push his luck and act tyrannically. Yet, the people he bullied were all happy to endure it, even fighting for the chance to be bullied by him. ① The shou is number one in beauty. The Split Gong is pure in body and mind. There are no romantic plotlines in the original stories. ② The shou has a bad temper and will hit people when displeased, but his combat ability is zero.

Main Synopsis: Crown Prince's eldest son Murong Ji has a secret: He is actually a girl. Although her father holds the dual legitimacy of being both the Empress's son and the eldest prince, his honest and simple nature, coupled with his sparse offspring, placed them in a precarious position. With her imperial uncles circling like wolves and tigers, all vying for the Emperor's favor, her unpopular father and mother took the risk of making this decision to deceive the throne. Regarding this, Murong Ji expressed that she was quite pleased. Thanks, Mom and Dad. I'll do my best! Crown Prince's eldest son Murong Ji has another secret: She transmigrated—and it was a womb transmigration at that. Given a second chance at life, Murong Ji wanted to lie back and enjoy a beautiful, leisurely existence. However, with her parents' influence being too weak, in order to secure a carefree future as a prince, she had no choice but to find a Sugar Daddy to rely on and screen potential Sugar Daddy candidates. But what she never expected was, that in her quest to cling to a Sugar Daddy, she would end up becoming the most powerful Sugar Daddy in the dynasty herself. On the day she ascended the throne as the supreme ruler, Murong Ji stroked the armrest of the dragon throne and nodded in satisfaction. Not bad at all! Yan Qing, the grandson of Prime Minister Yan, possessed an immortal-like elegance and was regarded as the dream lover of many young maidens, earning him the title of the Capital's Top Young Master. He had a very important secret. He had a dream. In it, the Prince of Qi—the most capable candidate to become the next emperor of the Jinyang Dynasty—was actually assassinated on his way back to the capital. After a long and fierce struggle for the throne, the one who ultimately seized the Murong family's empire was none other than the capital's most esteemed, frivolous, and spoiled playboy: Crown Prince's eldest son, Murong Ji. But this playboy, who had never distinguished between men and women since childhood, actually wanted to take him into the imperial harem, making him just one flower among many. Yan Qing woke up in a rage. Fortunately, he was still in a child's body. He had plenty of time to help the Prince of Qi avoid danger and seize the empire. But one day, he encountered Murong Ji, who was riding back to the palace on horseback. She glanced at him twice, as frivolously elegant as ever. Prophetic dream? Reborn? Yan Qing: (⊙o⊙) Murong Ji nodded: I see. With that, she rode straight off. Yan Qing: What do you see?! Explain yourself, hey! Later, Yan Qing, who had always rejected Murong Ji, never expected that Her Highness would actually marry that plain-looking noblewoman from the capital, just as in his dream. Yan Qing was unwilling to accept it. But when he tried to approach Her Highness again, he suddenly realized that the people he normally wouldn't have paid any mind to had now all become obstacles in his path. The Frivolous Prince: Vixen! Get lost if you know what's good for you! The Young General: Pretty boy! Draw your weapon! I've wanted to teach you a lesson for a long time! The Young Imperial Guard: Approach, and you die. Finally, The Crown Princess gracefully emerged, her demeanor dignified: By His Highness's order, all irrelevant persons are to be executed without mercy. Faced with a crowd of threats and murderous intent, Yan Qing smiled, pulled open his collar, and revealed the concealed traces of a certain madness beneath. Under everyone's stunned gazes, the exquisitely handsome young man spoke softly and gently. Your Highness, His Majesty already knows about us… Before he could finish, a suppressed roar erupted from within the hall. GET IN HERE!!! Everyone: ???? Reading Notes: 1. The female lead is a frivolous and ambitious schemer—do not trust her. 2. The male lead is scheming and beautiful, stubborn in the early stages, struggles to win her back later, and is extremely jealous. 3. Numerous male and female supporting characters, with many battle royale scenarios. 4. The system is partially modeled after the Tang Dynasty, with no imperial examinations. 5. Features a harem, but emotionally 1v1. Upcoming Novel of the Same Genre: The Mad Crown Princess of a Fallen Kingdom [Tyrannical Warlord with a Fiery Temper × Delicate Beauty with a Steel Core – The Crown Princess of a Fallen Kingdom] Synopsis: Wei Si had survived for years in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, only to be accidentally infected by a mutant. But to her surprise, she didn’t transform into a rampaging monster. Instead, she was swept through a temporal vortex created by the mutant and thrown into an unfamiliar dynasty. With a fresh corpse... body, Wei Si was delighted. But the next moment, The palace doors were kicked open from the outside. Flames roared in the courtyard, accompanied by wails and screams. A tall figure burst in, his gaze lecherous. Princess Qingyang! Let me have some fun with you! Oh! So she’s a princess of a fallen kingdom. Wei Si raised an eyebrow and extended her jade-white arm toward the man. Fine, help me up first. The general was taken aback, then laughed heartily, turning to the soldiers behind him. Look at this! Even our delicate, high-born princess can’t resist! Once I’ve had my fill, I’ll toss her to you! But not long after, The general burst out of the room, clutching his neck: Damn! This woman’s gone mad!!!— As Princess Qingyang stepped out of the hall, the soldiers outside instinctively retreated. Because the rumored delicate and beautiful princess was smiling as she chewed on the general’s flesh. Wei Si: Meat, so unpalatable. Living humans? Might as well laugh it off. The Great Liang Dynasty had lasted less than a century. The emperor was extravagant and wasteful, the people groaned under oppression, disasters struck frequently across the land, and rebel armies rose everywhere. By its final years, a warlord emerged, raising the banner of rebellion, carving out territories, and dividing the empire into three kingdoms. Xiao Yuting, the King of Northern Zhou, ruthless and decisive, seized the initiative and stormed the Great Liang capital, burning, killing, and plundering. Under his iron cavalry, officials bowed in submission. The other two kings gnashed their teeth in fury, but with Northern Zhou’s military might, they could only retreat to the southeast for the time being. Xiao Yuting occupied the Great Liang palace, including all its servants, consorts, and the famously beautiful Princess Qingyang. But to his utter astonishment, Princess Qingyang went mad that very day. She ate human flesh, drank human blood, and smiled so eerily that even as the most beautiful woman in the world, she held no appeal for Xiao Yuting. He may have lost interest, but the princess refused to leave and often appeared in his bedchamber, her eyes gleaming with a sinister green light. You smell so good— Xiao Yuting clutched his robes and stepped back: What do you want?! Wei Si blinked and politely asked: May I take a bite? Xiao Yuting: No!!! Later, Wei Si was rescued from the palace by her rumored childhood sweetheart, Li Yu, and taken to the Eastern Yan palace. Li Yu held her hand, his eyes filled with emotion: Si’er, don’t be afraid. The King of Yan treats virtuous men with respect and regards me as a brother. One day, we will return to the capital and kill Xiao Yuting! But not long after, The King of Eastern Yan ordered Wei Si to be tied to the dragon bed. Below, Li Yu knelt in fury: How dare you, you scoundrel! The King of Yan laughed heartily: That bastard Xiao Yuting has sent troops. He must still crave the taste of the most beautiful woman. I’d like to try it too. Brother Yu, care to join? Li Yu struggled in vain, ready to risk his life to save her. But when he turned around, he saw that the positions of the two on the dragon bed had switched. His seemingly fragile and helpless childhood sweetheart was holding a bloody head, smiling brightly at him. Care to join the fun? Li Yu widened his eyes and let out a piercing scream along with the palace attendants in the hall. From that moment on, Wei Si became the King of Eastern Yan. In this chaotic era, she carved out a path leading straight to the heavens. However, a tall, irritable man often appeared by her side. You little brat! I've already let you bite me! You're not allowed to go find anyone else! Reading Notes: 1- The female lead is spiritually non-human, so she has a bloodthirsty phase early on but will recover and change later. 2- The male lead is an irritable god of slaughter, while the second male lead is a naive sweetheart. Content Tags: Court Nobility, Time Travel, Cross-Dressing, Growth Murong Ji, Yan Qing Others: Clinging to Powerful Figures One-Sentence Synopsis: Your Highness, your secret has been discovered. Theme: Stability of the state, peace and prosperity across the land.

At nineteen, Li Zhirong tried to commit suicide by jumping into a river. In the bone-chilling cold, she regretted it and no longer wanted to die. Fortunately, a kind-hearted person jumped in after her. He pulled her out and saved her. From then on, she latched onto the great unfortunate soul, Xie Wei. The young lady refused to live in a golden or silver nest in a grand villa, preferring to stay in his "dog kennel." Xie Wei told her he had killed someone, been to prison, and had criminal genes in his body, telling her to get lost. Li Zhirong just smiled and said, "I have suicidal genes, you have homicidal genes. Doesn't that make us a perfect match?" Xie Wei often felt that Li Zhirong was born asking for a lesson. For instance, she had been entangled with him for seven years since she was nineteen. Every time he thought he had said the most final, cutting words, she would somehow reappear Like a blockhead who wouldn't turn back until she hit a wall, she forcefully crashed her way into his life. Most of the time, Xie Wei would bluntly tell her that life wasn't a fairy tale and they weren't a match. But the girl's replies were often completely off-topic. She would say, "Xie Wei, you're really like the detestable winter." Li Zhirong hated winter the most. He was like the coldest layer of frost on a white night in late winter... but she liked it. In the entire world, only you are the most compatible with me. Indifferent, cool guy x Rich and beautiful young lady Redemption-themed, 7-year age gap Both are virgins. A companion novel to the "Ringing the Bell" series; the main characters will make an appearance. Disclaimers The female lead is a developing character, and the male lead is slow to catch on. If you value nuanced characters and mature themes, this story offers a thoughtful journey. This is a slow-burning, character-driven story filled with everyday details, more about two families than just a romance between two people. The male lead has been to prison, and the female lead is a proactive 'love brain.' Please read only if you enjoy mature themes and complex characters. The male lead is extremely cold and heartless. Proceed with caution! Both the male and female leads have had exes. This is not a "first love for both" story, but they are physically pure. Please do not read past the disclaimers only to curse the main characters and the author. You have been warned. There are thousands of novels on Jinjiang Literature City; if this one isn't for you, please pick another. Thank you, thank you. Preview for "The Climb" - Find it in my column [Two powerful families / Marriage before love / Male lead's pursuit / Male lead's secret crush / Stealing the girl] Black-hearted female CEO x Devoted foxy man Xie Congzhou didn't consider himself a bad person, but on the day Ning Yang and Li Zhicheng called off their engagement, he couldn't sleep. Even though Li Zhicheng was his good brother. But seeing Ning Yang so lost and dejected, he was just thrilled. He even casually accompanied her for a drink. It wasn't until the woman dazedly opened her eyes, saw him, and cursed, "Get lost," that things changed. Ning Yang hated everything associated with Li Zhicheng, including his good brother. Xie Congzhou also didn't consider himself a "love brain," but for Ning Yang's sake, he broke off his friendship with Li Zhicheng, becoming strangers from then on. Then he scurried back to Ning Yang's side, grinning. "If you want to get revenge on Li Zhicheng, why don't you just marry me?" "The Xie family is no worse than the Li family, and I can help you too." It was much later that Ning Yang learned something. Every year on the first snow, her husband would secretly come to see her, following behind her for a stretch of the road. Silently trailing, never to be discovered. It wasn't until the third year of their marriage that he finally ran ahead of her, his sparkling eyes like those of an excited puppy. "You looked back at me." "Baby, give me a kiss." "Once you've seen the vast ocean, no other water is worth seeing; except for the clouds over Mount Wu, none are true clouds." Disclaimers The male lead is an extreme "love brain." At first, the female lead likes her ex-fiancé and is merely using the male lead. Content Tags: Powerful Families, Broken Mirror Mended, Child of Heaven, Redemption Characters: Li Zhirong, Xie Wei One-sentence Summary: Life isn't a fairy tale, and he is not worthy. Theme: Abide by the law and strive for daily improvement.

I know everything about my younger self - preferences, aversions, helplessness, struggles, breakdowns, and every moment of ecstasy while losing myself before the mirror-aiming to evoke empathy and intrigue in readers interested in deep character exploration. Reading Guide: 1. Shen Zhi is 28, Shen Jichuan is 18. Older Shen (Shen Zhi) as top × Younger Shen (Shen Jichuan) as bottom 2. Perspectives are evenly distributed between top and bottom. The top, Shen Zhi, suffers from PTSD, hallucinations, and other mental disorders due to past trauma, managed by medication. The protagonist's mental health reflects the author's focus - avoid if sensitive to such themes. 3. Both older and younger Shen have character flaws at their respective stages. Criticizing either character equates to attacking the same person (?). 4. Narcissus fiction written for self-indulgence, featuring unconventional plot twists and dramatic developments. Avoid if easily triggered by intense or atypical narratives. Striving to write sweet fiction with an HE ending, though the journey may contain bittersweet moments, aimed at inspiring hope and emotional investment in the story's resolution. 6. Short story spanning approximately 100,000-200,000 characters. 7. The author writes diverse content. For the same subject matter, the choice between top/bottom perspective depends solely on which offers stronger sexual tension and aligns with the author's preference. So that you know, readers with specific demands about perspective should avoid. 8. Those seeking casual relationships should avoid. Older Shen loves younger Shen with intense passion; younger Shen loves older Shen with obsessive passion. Their love is mutual and inseparable - no distinction in devotion. When no one saves me, I shall save myself. The storm has ceased, the turbulent river has calmed, time flows backward, love overflows. Content Tags: Forbidden Romance × Time Travel × Beautiful but Tragic × Calculated Seduction × Redemption [Shen Zhi and Shen Jichuan against the night scene of prayer flags] Additional Tags: Narcissus, Beautiful but Tragic, Mental Illness, Redemption, HE One-line Summary: Cold, troubled male ghost × Sunny, healthy puppy Theme: Fear neither the future nor the past.

Lin Zhiyu transmigrated into a book, mistook the villain for the protagonist, and after her full confession came to nothing, she still went through with the marriage. On her wedding night, however, she learned that she had been tricked into marrying him, feeling the weight of betrayal and helplessness. Lin Zhiyu: Excuse me? If you're not the protagonist, why didn't you say so earlier? The big boss was a villain who committed all sorts of evil, persecuted his own family and friends, and, after failing to steal the family business, decided to destroy it instead. Unwilling to accept a fate she could see so clearly, she tried to get close to the protagonist to switch sides. But alas, the protagonist's group saw her and her husband as a thorn in their side. After several failed attempts, Lin Zhiyu gave up. Fine, if I die, I die. Everyone has moments where they're not in control. Just as she was preparing to eat her fill and lie down in her coffin, how did the supposedly ruthless, insidious, and cunning villainous big boss transform into a refined and elegant gentleman? Shen Yanli was gentle and chivalrous, treated her with courtesy, and always prioritized her wishes, even going so far as to tear off the family's hypocritical mask for her sake, hiding his own secret motives beneath his refined exterior. Lin Zhiyu's mouth twitched. Is this how a villain is supposed to act? Faced with the gentle treatment from the refined gentleman on one side and the cold taunts from the protagonist's group on the other, Lin Zhiyu slapped her thigh and made a decision on the spot: Die? What dies? I'm not dying! She was going to fight her way out and change her fate, taking Shen Yanli with her. Lin Zhiyu: The value of this piece of land will surely multiply in the future. Please go ahead and secure it. Shen Yanli: Okay. Lin Zhiyu: Due to a policy change, this project will soon become highly profitable. Could you go and intercept it? Shen Yanli: Okay. Lin Zhiyu: The daughter of this family will become a powerful enemy of ours in the future. Go and seduce her to bring her to our side. Shen Yanli: ... No. Lin Zhiyu: ? Under the bright moon and the whispering autumn wind, the refined gentleman Shen Yanli, once seen as a villain, first fell in love. "Zhizhi, this time, let me be the one to protect you, okay?" Shen Yanli was the adopted son of the Shen family. He married Lin Zhiyu because of a marriage contract, a contract between Shen Yuli and Lin Zhiyu, but Shen Yuli had died. He spent half his life learning to imitate Shen Yuli's words and actions, earning praise from everyone, including Lin Zhiyu. She liked his gentle and courteous demeanor. He closed his eyes, hiding the strangeness in their depths. Any demeanor would do, as long as she liked him. He was willing to wear a mask for Lin Zhiyu for the rest of his life, even though he himself disliked it. Lin Zhiyu said she wanted to return to her reality, a statement that cast a shadow of dejection in Shen Yanli's eyes, revealing his quiet longing. If he could have a moment of exclusive joy, that would be enough. He was willing to become the tool to help her go home, even if it meant risking everything, showing his deep commitment to her. He would do so gladly. [Mini Theater] He cupped Lin Zhiyu's chin with his hand, his kiss falling from her brow bone. "How could I dare let you know?" "What if Zhizhi runs away again? I have to make her stay first." "Zhizhi likes his appearance, so I'll just keep pretending to be him." "In exchange, Zhizhi will stay..." Their lips met, Shen Yanli's smile not reaching his eyes. "Okay?" A little kitten who wants to be adopted but can only be nudged along, vs. a long-scheming and very patient hunter Daddy Rumor has it that Mr. Pei of Huaicheng lost a cat, a white cat with red eyes that wasn't affectionate and had sharp claws. To curry favor with him, countless subpar substitutes were sent to his door to claim kinship. In early winter, his cat ran back on her own. She stood before him, her eyes red, not daring to approach, warily eyeing the spot beside him, her sharp claws retracted under her skin, afraid to show them. She had forgotten everything he had taught her. That night, even as the obedient little cat cried her eyes red, she listened and didn't let go of her embrace. Pei Heng kissed her, rewarding her more forcefully for taking the initiative to run back. The little cat was very obedient and timid, and always insecure. The Ji family hadn't raised her well. Pei Heng had to teach her all over again. He didn't think it was difficult. His little cat was also very obedient, learning quickly under his tutelage, even proactively arching her back to ask for a reward. Of course, he obliged. He guided the little cat's paw, having her personally deliver her favorite cat treat inside. Looking at her unfocused pupils, the man's voice was deep. "Good girl." "Where's your voice?" From the day she turned eighteen, Ji Weining always dreamed of the man in Hetan Palace. Those amber eyes, always watching her, made her crave a sense of belonging and love, even amid her fears and uncertainties. That night, when he announced his marriage alliance with the Ji family, she ran away. The Ji family had no shortage of children. She was gone for three years, and no one remembered this minor character until she awoke from the dream and remembered everything from the past. The day she ran away was the day he announced the marriage alliance. The day she returned was the day he announced his marriage registration. She stood before him, looking at the spot beside him. She called out to her sister, who was about to stand on her toes for a kiss, and completely barged into his sight. She still wanted that position. Mr. Pei's cat was found. She was different from before; in the three years she was gone, she had become a noteworthy young artist. She spent a long time painting, and a long time sitting on his lap as well. Although she still had red eyes and loved to cry, he was happy to indulge her. Ji Weining's eyes were already red with anxiety. "Can you not go..." "You want me to stay?" She tugged at his sleeve, determined not to let him leave. Urgent voices came from outside the door. He twirled a lock of her long hair that had fallen in front of her. "What did I teach you?" Pei Heng leaned against the door, looking down. "If you want something, you come and get it yourself." Ji Weining stood on her toes, offering herself as the bargaining chip for this negotiation. The hand around her waist tightened, and the response she received was the crisp click of the lock.

Yuan Ying's boyfriend who had been missing for three years has returned. Are you saying your true identity is a dragon, you left without saying goodbye to return to the Dragon Country, fought your siblings for billions in assets, and then planned to give it all to me? Yes. Yuan Ying held out her hand: Where are the billions in assets then? Zhu Feng: I didn't bring them. Yuan Ying: Then why did you come back without them? Zhu Feng calmly pulled down his zipper: My Restlessness Period has arrived. I came back to have Little Dragons with you. Yuan Ying smiled and called the police. Reading Notes: 1. He really is a dragon. 2. He really does have billions in assets. 3. After the Dragon Clan enters maturity, the bodies of their non-dragon partners will also undergo certain changes. 4. So after driving him away, Yuan Ying discovered it was actually her Restlessness Period that had arrived. Note: The synopsis is from a single perspective and may be one-sided. The male lead absolutely does not disrespect the female lead! Nor does he treat her as a breeding machine! Everyone please enjoy the story happily, no need to borrow trouble and get angry in advance. ================== Upcoming Story: How to Make a Yandere Ambitious - Please add to your collection if you like it! Synopsis: Jiaojiao has transmigrated into a book. She can only return to the real world with a billion-yuan bonus if she makes the story's yandere supporting male character, Huo Xiao, abandon his obsession with the female lead and work hard to earn money seriously. This should be simple. Huo Xiao stares at the female lead's lips. Jiaojiao: Filthy. You just want a kiss, don't you? tsk tsk tsk, approve this contract first. Huo Xiao buys a villa with a basement. Jiaojiao: Despicable. So fond of locking people up? Then lock me up instead, but remember to go to work on time. Huo Xiao discovers the male and female leads are living together and descends into dark madness. Jiaojiao: Sordid. Why obsess over their business? If you want to roll in the sheets, just do it with me. To return home with her fortune as soon as possible, Jiaojiao works diligently, getting intimate with the yandere daily. Yet no matter how hard she tries, the conquest progress remains stubbornly at 0%. Suddenly, she discovers there are two people named Huo Xiao in the novel. It seems... she's been targeting the wrong person all along. Lately, Huo Xiao was merely investigating his nephew's ambiguous relationship when a strange woman latched onto him. She clung relentlessly - to his home, to his bed, clinging so fiercely he took out his ID card, ready to marry her anytime. Then the woman left a breakup letter and disappeared. Huo Xiao turned City A upside down searching for her. Just as he was nearing madness, he suddenly heard a familiar voice behind him— Filthy. You just want a kiss, don't you? Fine, I'll give you one. He turned around to find the woman holding another man's arm, wearing the exact same exasperated expression she used to give him. How a fake yandere becomes a real yandere The villa's basement finally serves its purpose Content Tags: Devoted Love, Transmigration, Sweet Story Featuring: Yuan Ying & Zhu Feng One-sentence summary: He said he was a dragon and wanted to have little dragons with me. Theme: Stay positive, embrace the sunshine in life.

Synopsis: Game designer Yu Huan woke up to find herself transported from her peaceful, nature-filled hometown to the chaotic, heavily polluted Rainbow Ruin World. Outside the window, skyscrapers stood like forests while neon signs flashed blinding lights. Overhead, suspended rail tracks twisted like serpents. This world bore no resemblance to her ocean-of-green-forests hometown, highlighting the stark contrast and raising questions about her journey. Yu Huan pinched herself. No pain. Had she agreed to beta-test another new game for someone? Well, since she's already here—let the testing begin! After experiencing events like Refusing Work Leads to Prison, Killing Assassins Extends Sentence, Occupying Prison Ends in Annihilation, and Triggering Death Regression... Yu Huan fell into deep thought: When did Heng Chen recruit such an eccentric developer? Determined to uncover the truth and driven by hope, she resolved to complete the game, embodying human resilience amid chaos. However, the more she played, the more Yu Huan realized: This didn't feel like a game. It seemed she had truly crossed worlds. The Rainbow Ruin World was both chaotic and orderly—a highly centralized federal government ruled while conglomerates controlled all wealth, inviting curiosity about its complex nature. The rules were simple: Submit and live, resist and die. Awakened individuals went mad from their supernatural abilities. To obtain items that could suppress their agony, they served as the federal government's hounds, hunting down underground organization members across the land. The underground factions remained fragmented and distrustful—scattered sand grains groping for paths through the fog. When an unknown nobody emerged to become the federal government's nemesis and the conglomerates' thorn, she also became a guiding beacon in the mist. #Both worlds feature all-female settings with feminine terminology and invented vocabulary #No worldbuilding explanations in comments to avoid spoilers #The worldview results in unconventional morality among characters—don't expect high ethical standards # No CP shipping, CB allowed Content Tags: Cross-world Travel · Supernatural Abilities · Futuristic Alternate History · Cyberpunk · Post-apocalyptic Yu Huan (quán) One-line Summary: I want this world to be free, equal, and green as the ocean forests, inspiring hope for a better future. Theme: Humanity can reshape heaven and earth, overturn the universe.

Pei Chengyin, a wealthy young master with ample leisure time, suddenly joined a declining sect as the Senior apprentice brother, primarily for relaxation. Life was so pleasant that it should have continued this way. Then one day, he stood before his four junior apprentice brothers and sisters and heard the voices of the systems residing within them, all uttering the same phrase: [Your mission is to make the Senior apprentice brother fall for you.] From that day on, Pei Chengyin had to face the clumsy advances of his junior apprentices, and his leisurely days were gone forever. Just as life became unbearable, their troublesome master brought back a new junior apprentice brother from the foot of the mountain. Cold-natured, burdened with a deep-seated vendetta, and utterly disinterested in romance. A lightbulb went off in Pei Chengyin’s head: Wasn’t this the perfect shield? Thus, when the system assigned his junior apprentices the task: [Hold the Senior apprentice brother’s hand], Pei Chengyin, to show that his hands were occupied, immediately grabbed the hand of the junior apprentice brother, Shi Baoyue. Shi Baoyue: “…” When the system tasked the junior apprentices with: [Create an opportunity to spend a night with the Senior apprentice brother], Pei Chengyin promptly locked himself in a room with Shi Baoyue. Shi Baoyue: “…” After all was said and done, the one whose heart began to flutter was Shi Baoyue. Shi Baoyue was clever and adept at reading situations, never overestimating himself. Faced with Pei Chengyin, who thought himself cunning but was actually a bumbling do-gooder full of flaws, Shi Baoyue, before falling for him, coldly lectured his Senior apprentice brother: “Is rejecting others so hard? Next time they try to take advantage of you, just turn your head left, then right, repeat three times. If you’re unwilling, just say no. Stop dragging me into your mess.” After falling for him, his stance changed: “I won’t refuse him. So what if he’s always causing trouble? I’ll always go to his rescue.” White-on-the-outside-black-on-the-inside gong × Black-on-the-outside-black-on-the-inside shou An immortal who fell from grace, undying for millennia. A hidden plot suddenly emerges: No wonder he had the bearing of an old acquaintance—it turns out he was that old acquaintance, reborn in a new skin. There’s no such thing as a naturally max-level powerhouse, only the tragic aftermath of a plunder from a thousand years ago. Mini Theater: Shi Baoyue: “Can’t you reject people?” Pei Chengyin: “It’s not that I can’t… it’s just a bit difficult…” Shi Baoyue: “Then I like you. Will you be with me?” Pei Chengyin: “…Alright.” Content Tags: Devoted Love, Immortal Heroes, Cultivation, System, Lighthearted, Chosen One Pei Chengyin × Shi Baoyue One-Sentence Synopsis: A pushover at home, a pillar in the world of cultivation. Theme: Guarding a Sincere Heart.

Xie Qingman saw Ye Yansheng again at Tanzhe Temple in western Beijing, feeling a rare flutter of hope and nostalgia amid the peaceful surroundings, which made her wonder if this moment could change everything. A stark contrast to that night in Hong Kong, where Ye Yansheng's cold gaze and guarded demeanor hinted at a deeper, unspoken pain behind his stoic exterior. Ye Yansheng gazed at her with deep, intense eyes, his voice slightly hoarse, sending shivers down her spine: "Ah Yin, be good, sit here." The gun pressed against her in the Koenigsegg passenger seat, the stranger outside the cemetery, the incense burner in the Siheyuan-each scene layered with risk, fueling the audience's sense of danger and intrigue. He was a dangerous variable. Yet, in life, there are too many desires. Power forms the cage, fame and fortune the net. Even without anyone setting a trap, she still walked right in, wanting to lure him into her own cage instead. ② Five years ago, in the city of sin, revelry lasted through the night. Xie Qingman accidentally stumbled into a criminal exchange and was discovered. In her panic, the cold muzzle of a gun pressed against her forehead. "Don't move." A critical moment, a thin line between life and death. A young man, smelling faintly of alcohol, gripped her slender neck and lifted her, his expression cold and stern. "Didn't I tell you to wait for me in the car? So disobedient." The youth had neat short hair and a tall, straight figure, half his face shrouded in shadow. "She's mine. No need for your concern. I'm taking her." By heaven's grace, the criminal gang was rounded up, and Xie Qingman escaped successfully, sealing away this youthful memory in her mind. Five years later, amidst neon lights and lavish indulgence. Rumors swirled that the Ye family scion held clouds and rain in his hands, controlling the lifelines of countless people. He was the untouchable "ancestor" of the Imperial City, cold-hearted and indifferent to women. Those who approached him met defeat, ruining their own prospects without gaining any favor. In truth, Xie Qingman had been living with him day and night for two years. At a banquet, she accidentally spilled wine all over him. The crowd watched as Ye Yansheng's face darkened, thinking her "scheming to cling to him" had backfired, and waited for the drama to unfold. Only Xie Qingman, seeing the familiar face of the man she had shared a pillow with, suddenly felt a jolt of confusion and dread, as memories jumbled—her mind racing to reconcile the man before her with the one from her past. Holy shit, isn't this that criminal from back then? ◆ Beijing's unhinged tycoon × Hong Kong's scheming beauty. The events of five years ago are a flashback, a misunderstanding, a mix-up—Brother Sheng was assisting in a mission and has now inherited the family business. The female lead is a temporarily down-and-out Hong Kong heiress who later reclaims everything. **[Mini Scenes]** ① At the annual gala, Xie Qingman wore a gown that cinched her slender waist, highlighting her exquisite figure. Drunk, she mistook Ye Yansheng for a persistent admirer: "Get lost, stop bothering me." Later, on another day, Ye Yansheng gripped her chin and pressed her against the mirror, his deep voice unconsciously husky and seductive. "Stand steady, hold on."One day, an anonymous exposé suddenly topped the hot searches—Xie Qingman was seen accompanying two big shots from Zhonghai and T& C late at night." Had she acknowledged a sugar daddy or a cousin? Rivals fanned the flames, and rumors spread like wildfire across the internet. Amid the chaos, before Xie Qingman could respond, Zhonghai and T& C issued statements one after another— **[Zhonghai International V]**: Taking our young lady away, don't @ us. 【T& C Group V】: Taking our future CEO's wife under our wing. The boss is working to win her back. Please be mindful of your words and show some mercy, gossip bloggers. Don't make things harder for our boss, or we'll see you in court. The entire internet was in an uproar. ◎Among countless ambitions, the greatest is you. — Ye Yansheng

Burn incense and pray to Buddha, and good fortune will come your way. But what if the one you pray to is an Evil Buddha, a dark force that corrupts your faith and endangers your soul? Li Fuling found himself haunted by loss, overwhelmed by a grief that refused to fade. That thing was like an evil spirit—insatiably greedy and bloodthirsty by nature. His adoptive brother, Shen Jici, shattered this Evil Buddha. Only later did he learn that the thing was called Shi Hongjia Xing, a malevolent force capable of granting any wish, no matter the cost. It could grant any wish, even bringing the dead back to life... After Li Fuling finished his college entrance exams, Shen Jici was in a car accident on his way back from abroad. He died. Just like that, Li Fuling’s only family was gone. In the depths of his grief, he suddenly thought of Shi Hongjia Xing. Clinging to his last sliver of hope, Li Fuling once again stepped into that Extremely Yin and Evil Place—Zewu Village. His brother was alive again, but he no longer seemed to be his brother.

On his nineteenth birthday, Ran Ting made a wish to capture the reader's interest-he wished for his arch-nemesis, Jie Zhishen, to be captivated by his charm. He made the wish casually, but as it turned out, the damn thing actually came true— a highly But apparently, the Wish God who granted his wish had misinterpreted his meaning, adding a humorous twist that keeps readers curious and pulls them deeper into the story's supernatural shift! What he clearly meant was for Jie Zhishen to worship him, admire him, and willingly kneel at his feet to become his underling! Not, not... not for him to fall in love with him, hey! I'm a straight man—did you hear that, Wish God—a straight man— On the day after his nineteenth birthday, everything in Ran Ting's world changed. He had inexplicably become an—Omega— That's right, that Omega. His body could now emit a scent from the inside out, a scent that could make Jie Zhishen become obsessed with him, crave him, unable to get enough— This, this, this, this isn't right— Jie, Jie-Jie Zhishen, calm down! His arch-nemesis was in some kind of wild rut. His eyes, bloodshot and fierce, locked onto Ran Ting with an almost magnetic intensity. Ran Ting, let me bite you. Bite your ass!! Bro, don't be like this! I won't cause you trouble anymore, okay? Let's call a truce starting today! If we meet again, we'll be strangers—holy sh— Ran Ting's worldview was about to explode. Jie Zhishen had kissed him. Jie Zhishen x Ran Ting, he