During her second year of high school, Bo Ying set her sights on He Jingxiu, the top student from a neighboring school. After relentless teasing and persistence, she finally won him over, and he agreed to wait until she turned 18 to start dating her.... more>>

After the college entrance exam, Bo Ying completely forgot about their promise.

When they meet again, He Jingxiu has become her direct superior. From then on, Bo Ying lives in constant torment.

Bo Ying: “I regret everything.”

He Jingxiu: “She’s such a heartbreaker—she tricked me into believing she loved me and then forgot all about me.”

Bo Ying: “…”

One day, a colleague secretly witnesses Bo Ying throwing herself into He Jingxiu’s arms in the parking lot, only for him to push her away. Instantly, rumors spread like wildfire, with colleagues mocking Bo Ying for having delusions of becoming the president’s wife.

When Bo Ying hears this while sitting in the president’s office, she snorts indignantly: “He Jingxiu, they’re saying I’m overreaching by dreaming of becoming your wife.”

He Jingxiu smirks and gazes down at her: “You don’t want to be my wife?”

Bo Ying: “You’d have to beg me before I even consider it.”

He Jingxiu leans in, brushing his lips against the corner of her mouth, his voice deep: “I’m begging you.”

“…………” <<less

A collection of short stories written to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the professional debut of Alice Arisugawa, a prolific mystery novelist and founder and first president of the Honkaku Mystery Writers Club of Japan. ... more>>

Each story was written by a different young author, using characters, settings, and concepts appearing in Arisugawa’s stories.

Featured stories:

Rope, Cable, Cord by Yugo Aosaki: The police ask professor of sociology and “Consulting Criminologist” Hideo Himura – and Himura in turn asks his friend, mystery novelist Alice Arisugawa – for assistance in an investigation. The victim of a robbery-mu*der is found, covered in marks due to having been bound by a rope, but no rope is left behind. Security camera footage shows that three people threw away objects that could have been used to tie her after the mu*der, but which of them was the culprit’s tool: the rope, the cable, or the cord?

Enclosed in Clothes by Michi Ichiho: Alice is asked by his neighbor Saori Mano, a teacher at an all-girls school, to help her with a problem. She is substituting as advisor to the Drama Club, and one of her students had her uniform stolen during club activities. The police can’t be involved due to the administration’s fear of scandal, so going to outside help is her only option. But even if they’re able to set foot on school grounds during the school festival, can two 34 year old men solve a case in the foreign land of a school for girls?

The Ghost Story Dedicated to Hideo Himua by Kyoya Origami: A fan of scary stories Alice met at a publishing event regales him and Himura with a series of true stories about horrifying events that happened to him. Himura and Alice attempt to come up with rational explanations for all his tales.

Black Mirror by Tomoyuki Shirai: The narrator, an arrogant yet neurotic man, is called out of the blue by an old college friend, Eiji Kagami, who will be in his area in a few months and wants to go out to eat. But at the meeting, Eiji behaves oddly, and the next day, the police call the narrator in for questioning. Eiji’s stepfather, a marriage fraudster who drove Eiji’s mother to su*cide, was mu*dered the day of their meeting, and the police suspect Eiji and his identical twin brother Koichi. But both brothers appear to have solid alibis…

The Man Who Read (And Disliked) Alice Arisugawa by Haruo Yuki: Mystery novelist Haruo Yuki is on a “research trip” (which he treats more like a paid vacation) to a small hot spring town in the mountains, where he meets a waitress with an unusual story: her cousin hates the works of Alice Arisugawa with a fiery, all-consuming passion, and yet he’s read everything the man ever published. Why has her cousin read over fifty stories by an author he knows he doesn’t like?

The Panic of Mountain Monk Jizō by Tatsumi Atsukawa: Twenty years ago, Ryoji Aono would go to Bar April every Sunday and meet with his friends to listen to the tales of Jizō, a man who dressed like a mountain ascetic and who claimed to come across tales of mystery everywhere he went. But Jizō hasn’t shown his face in two decades, and now, Ryoji’s video rental business has also closed down. Deciding to take some time off at a new bar, Ryoji is stunned to see Jizō once again, having not aged a day since their last meeting …So why is he so much worse at telling stories now?

The Molded Corpse Speaks by Masahiro Imamura: At a job-hunting event, Kōjirō Oda of the Eito University Mystery Club meets a man from another school with an interesting story: a member of his own school’s mystery club once pranked him by leaving a chalk outline and a dying message in his apartment while he was out. The members of the Eito U. Mystery Club put their heads together in an attempt to unravel the dying message, which was never solved, and uncover a much deeper truth than they suspected. <<less

In a world where desire and danger are inextricably linked, a courtesan's sudden death sends shockwaves through both the brothel and the elite circles. Whispers... more>> of betrayal stir in the shadows as the Chief Constable is thrust into a complex mystery. As he delves deeper, secrets are revealed and a dangerous game of power, passion, and betrayal unfolds. Can he uncover the truth before it drags him into a deadly game where no one can be trusted? <<less

Shen Tang decided to completely cut ties with Jiang Chengyu. She packed up all her belongings from his villa and took them with her.... more>>

Jiang Chengyu: “What’s this act about now?”

Shen Tang blew out the smoke from between his fingers. The smoke drifted in the air as she smiled lightly. “It’s not an act. I just want to end our boyfriend-girlfriend relationship.”

Jiang Chengyu looked at her. “Then what kind of relationship do you want?”

While touching up her makeup in the mirror, Shen Tang replied, “A legal marriage. If one day you come begging me to marry you, I might consider it.”

Jiang Chengyu suddenly laughed. Beg her to marry him? Quite the attitude. He didn’t believe in marriage—he would never marry anyone.

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When her friends heard Shen Tang had broken things off with Jiang Chengyu, they felt sorry for her. “It’s so hard to even know someone from Jiang Chengyu’s circle. And he treated you so well—how could you bear to let that go?”

Shen Tang didn’t respond. Precisely because it was so hard—like a mirage—she knew he would never give her marriage. So when she realized she had fallen for him and was sinking deeper, why tie herself up in a cocoon?

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A year after their breakup, on her birthday, Shen Tang got a call from Jiang Chengyu.

Ever adaptable, Jiang Chengyu said, “Tangtang, marry me.”

Shen Tang replied, “Sure. Hold on. A lot of people are chasing after me these days. Let me check what number you are.” She deliberately paused for a few seconds. “Mr. Jiang, you're number 250. Remember your number—I'll notify you when it’s your turn.”

PS: A bold, realistic, self-loving and dazzling female lead × the second young master of the Jiang family who dotes on her deeply but refuses to get married. <<less

A 10-year office worker who couldn’t stand not working, that was my life.... more>>

But one day, I possessed a Mage who was an extra in the novel, !

My role was a low-level wizard who records and manages the condition of the Prince, who was cursed by a warlock and has fallen asleep forever.

Eventually, the prince was going to wake up from the curse with a kiss from the female protagonist of the novel, the Saintess, and defeat a group of warlocks.

Waiting for the day to see the scene, I planned my retirement step by step.

Besides, shouldn’t I also do my job properly?

I checked hard every day to see if the dazzling Prince’s handsomeness was safe,

Making friends with the sleeping Prince and telling him stories about the world for a couple of months.

But one day, a sudden incident woke the Prince up? No, how did it happen without the Saintess?

Furthermore, this Prince was not looking for the Saintess, but was starting to cling to me?

“I think you liked Protea flowers, so I’m thinking about planting Protea flowers in the Prince’s palace.”

Even if I said I liked it, you overturned the whole garden to plant vague flowers,

“I’ll try harder, so that you can have faith in me.”

Richt kept craving for my attention and affection like a puppy.

No, you can just guarantee my comfortable retirement, right?

Edel’s days of anguish never ends. <<less

“What are you thinking about?”... more>>

“I’m thinking about a guy.”

KyungHyun stopped in the middle of a deep kiss and sighed. His lips began to form a smile, but his fierce glare said otherwise. Possessiveness and jealousy spread across his sculpted face.

“Will you tell me his name?”

His easygoing and languid voice reached her ears.

“Why?”

“So that I can shoot him down.” <<less

The story of a rare genius sorceress who, guided by her ever growing masochistic desires, plots to be r*ped by the arrogant, weak, and despicable man she hates most…... more>>

But once she gets a taste of it… there is no going back.

This is the tale of a masochistic sl*t and her desire for ruin.

Can she protect her beloved parents? And what secret motives is her maid hiding behind that deadpan expression?

Whether it be friend or foe… her desire for total and utter ruination will whip up a storm of fire and brimstone from which no soul shall escape unscathed.

An erot*c light novel with a huge amount of content. <<less

Attention!! Actually, Book 1 of Floating Life has 3 extra volumes, namely:... more>>

1. Extra: Prequel-Tree Yaokai,

2. Extra: Water Festival, and

3. Extra: Wangchuan.

But Hellowyellow, as the translator, got a special edition entitled Floating Life: A Prequel—Fulong, which contains all 3 extra volumes from the first book of the Floating Life series plus new chapters written by the author. This special edition consists of 70 chapters + a 1-chapter appendix, for a total of 71 chapters.

Based on this, Hellowyellow, as the translator, decided not to translate the 3 extra volumes from the first book of Floating Life and replaced it with a special edition of Floating Life: A Prequel—Fulong with book contents that are certainly more interesting than just an extra volume, where the special edition becomes a separate, independent book. <<less

Sorry, but you won’t be finding a plot summary here. This is not a novel. If you’re looking for a plot twist, surprise reversal, or punch line, you won’t find one. This is an old story of a past event that has long ended. It happened 10 years ago, and my memory of it all is admittedly pretty vague, and we won’t be speculating about the future, either. I certainly can’t recommend this for entertainment value, but there is one thing I can definitively say.... more>>

It took me 10 years to write this book. <<less

Born into a wealthy and powerful family, Jiang Yanzhou has no choice but to walk the path laid out for him. His vitality and passion have been completely crushed, and everything around him feels like a deep valley trapping him. He has no curiosity about his future—until he meets Song Zhi.... more>>

She is radiant and unrestrained, like a th**ny rose—prickly yet alluring. He accidentally stumbles into her rose garden, intoxicated by its fragrance. Despite knowing the thorns could hurt him, he can’t resist the temptation.

With one step forward, he falls completely under her spell.

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[EXCERPT] To make the most of the private jet, D-grade diamond, and designer handbags Jiang Yanzhou bought her, Song Zhi devoted herself to staying by his side, playing the role of his favorite delicate flower.

That is, until the legendary "white moonlight" returned—

A proper, genuine delicate flower.

In no time, Song Zhi became the laughingstock of high society.

"Just a small-time actress from humble beginnings, dreaming of marrying into wealth, only to realize she was nothing more than a substitute."

Without hesitation, Song Zhi cut up the supplementary card Jiang Yanzhou gave her and sent him a preemptive message: "Let's break up, you dog!"

Then she turned on her heel and left, finally free to focus on her career.

At the prestigious acting awards ceremony, Song Zhi wore an eight-figure custom haute couture gown, Valentino heels, and dazzling diamond earrings.

During the interview, the media asked about her rumored boyfriend: "We heard that Jiang Yanzhou, the president of Shenhuan Group, is your boyfriend?"

Song Zhi smiled with three parts composure and seven parts elegance: "Jiang Yanzhou? Who’s that?"

The next day, the usually low-profile President Jiang of Shenhuan Group made a rare appearance for an interview. Gone was his typical cold, rational, and aloof demeanor.

He humbly pleaded with her: "Can we… not break up?"

Song Zhi: The tables have turned :). <<less

Oh no! What a disaster!... more>>

The man who she blinded, thinking he was a pe*vert…. It just so happens that he was the person her family needed to pay a debt of gratitude to!

Though they were both were wronged… in that kind of situation, how could she blame him? Aiya! Just resign to it! Let’s just disguise as a maid to enter into his household and secretly take care of him then…

Who would have thought that her kind intentions were see as a threat…

Ah! No way! She was ‘discovered’?! Not only did he make her into his personal maidservant, he had also figured out her weakness!

Being by his side all the time, he slowly fills her heart… but he was destined to marry another woman… How should she deal with this forbidden love? <<less

“We are all like mermaids living below the sea. Around me, all that I know, is the sight of complete darkness.”... more>>

Lin Jing’s credo in brief–as long as it’s open, there is no PLAY that can’t begin.

Yet surprisingly, that strict good student who encouraged him to attend class everyday, Zhou WenYang, stirred some genuine feelings within him.

It wasn’t easy for both those boys to finally workout their “cohabitation”, but mistakes, accidents and the like were an unfortunate constant:

First, came the witch, then soon after her a wolf stormed in, following these intrusions–somewhere quietly waiting–was the toad!

Once more apologetic and thoughtlessly fickle, Lin Jing looked towards the indifferent Wen Yang, heartbroken.

… was it all truly hopeless? <<less

Born into a wealthy and influential family, Mu Rong Qingyi accidentally rescues Ren Susu from a runaway horse at a riding club. This chance encounter sparks a romance between the aristocratic young man and the humble girl—was it fate or karma?... more>>

After one night of passion, Mu Rong Qingyi leaves the country, forgetting about Ren Susu entirely for four long years. When they meet again four years later, she is on stage portraying the tragic character Zhu Yingtai in a performance, while he watches her from the audience, captivated by her still-beautiful face. This reunion reveals a shocking truth: they had a child together, who had to be sent away. The loss of their child awakens his feelings of love and guilt.

Under his vow to stay by her side through life and death, they finally tie the knot. However, Ren Susu, born into a humble background, struggles to navigate her love for him with caution. The vast gap in social status and irreconcilable personality differences eventually lead to an irreversible tragedy. After seventeen years of separation and hardship, they journey through life’s trials, forever connected yet painfully apart. <<less

Cheng Yuzhou has been troubled ever since he realized that he might have developed feelings for Zhou Yu. She seems difficult to pursue, especially since she already has a rumored boyfriend by her side.... more>>

While he’s hesitating and struggling with his emotions, Zhou Yu suddenly smiles and says to him, “Cheng Yuzhou, I’ve actually known you for a long time.”

One sentence synopsis: It looks like a man chasing a woman, but it's actually a woman with a crush on a man.

Idea: That thing about youth <<less

After walking through thousands of mountains, she looked back toward the north. Beneath the peach blossom tree, the young man still stood as he once had.... more>>

Back then, the young sir had said, “You’re the first woman I’ve ever liked.”

Her heart quaked in that instant. No woman could hear such a confession and remain unmoved. Be it vanity or genuine emotion, it was enough to make someone feel lightheaded with joy.

In love, honesty is the hardest thing. And in that moment, perhaps that was his obsession.

He was focused—yet cornered.

He was sincere and straightforward—yet naïve and inexperienced.

The streetlights cast a warm glow, wrapping soft rings of light around his face. His smile, no matter how restrained, couldn’t be hidden.

All she knew was—at that moment, he looked devastatingly handsome.

Who hasn’t loved a boy in their youth?

A boy who embodied all the brilliance of the world, and left behind a memory so vivid it would last a lifetime.

Ying Jing had two great passions in life:

Before 9 a.m., he focused completely on studying—no distractions. Head down, all-in on his model-building projects.

But the moment the alarm rang, he’d toss his pen, shut his books, grab a metal rod, show off the little tattoo on his arm, hop on his motorcycle, and head to the northern suburbs to brawl.

That was life—until one night at a school–foreign enterprise partnership banquet.

Chu Ning moved gracefully through the crowd—bright, sharp, and beautiful.

Wearing a white dress that hugged her slim waist, she held a glass of wine and smiled lightly as she nodded at Ying Jing.

From that moment on, Ying Jing discovered a third great passion:

Wrapping his arms around Chu Ning from behind, breathing in her fragrance, and—

wanting to commit crimes.

“Hey, when are you going to let me be your man?”

“I’m setting off for the West with no other wish. I carry the future of my nation, to bring back the science of the foreigners. I bid farewell to the homeland and my parents—with resolve, and no regrets.”

— The Battle of the Yellow Sea

National defense and aviation—when the youth are strong, the nation is strong. <<less

Qin Juan—known as the Qi Gongzi, the ruler of Qianhuang Pavilion.... more>>

With a face that could bring kingdoms to ruin and a mind sharper than any blade, he was a legend in Jianghu. Yet, who truly knew the price he had paid for it all?

Everything he possessed had been built upon the sacrifice of his own elder brother's dignity and happiness.

But when the one he loved turned out to be the only light in his brother´s world, what could he do? What should he do?

When his brother´s happiness and hers could not coexist, even the brilliant and calculating Qi Gongzi found himself caught in an impossible dilemma. <<less

That day, a fleeting glance left Tang Yin with a lasting impression.... more>>

An unspoken fluttering of the heart blooms again in the summer.

The reserved and adorable Lu Chi is like a soft, chewy candy,

Quietly blending into her otherwise ordinary youth.

Tang Yin, with clear intentions, approaches him, teases him,

But unexpectedly stumbles upon the cracks within his heart.

A disharmonious family, cold and warm by turns since childhood—

He remains clear and pure, striving forward through the mire.

That hidden pain of growth is also a badge of maturity.

Lu Chi silently watches over her with a burning original aspiration,

Until Tang Yin walks resolutely toward him—

This time, haitang flowers as a pledge, they plan a beautiful future together. <<less

Lin Xingzi’s two most embarrassing moments in life are both connected to the same person. During her first year of high school, she and her... more>> brother got into a bike accident. Jiang Yan, as her brother’s best friend, took on the responsibility of carrying her to and from school. On the school’s 107 steps, young Xingzi and Jiang Yan developed feelings for each other. Young love is always passionate and impossible to hide. At the New Year’s Eve dance, what seemed like a natural progression of their relationship came to an abrupt halt when Xingzi saw Jiang Yan hugging his desk-mate, Ji Qiuchi. From that point on, Lin Xingzi left for abroad without saying goodbye, leaving Jiang Yan bewildered. Meanwhile, with her father being the police chief and the death of Jiang Yan’s older brother, he decided to pursue a career as a narcotics officer. Little did they know, fate has its own twists and turns. Years later at a class reunion, the two unexpectedly end up getting married. The misunderstandings from their youth slowly begin to unravel. But just as things start falling into place, a case Jiang Yan is handling somehow becomes tied to Lin Xingzi’s father… <<less

Their meeting was like the fragrance of osmanthus spreading for miles—it turned out to be you. Their love stretched across mountains and rivers, and for the rest of their lives, it will still be you.... more>>

Two years of long-distance love, seven years of dating—finally, their love bore fruit.

She loved eating fish, so he became her private chef. She loved taking photos, so he became her personal photographer. She loved traveling, so he became her exclusive tour guide.

He said, “I will always love you a little more than you love me.”

There is a kind of sweetness called—Da Ning being spoiled by Lin Zhiyi, and accidentally being spoiled for twenty years.

The girl I met is a star that illuminated my life. <<less

“Waiting for Someone,” Café. First book edition: April 2004, revised edition: January 22, 2010.... more>>

Movie adaptation released on August 15, 2014 (in Taiwan), as a Taiwanese romantic comedy film based on the novel of the name “Café. Waiting. Love” The film was directed by Jiang Jinlin (江金霖) and produced by Giddens Ko (his English name, Jiu Badao is his Chinese pen name), who is also known for his hit movie “You Are the Apple of My Eye” (那些年, 我们一起追的女孩).

Hellowyellow comment: I think this is a very refreshing teenage story where the wind of romance blows gently, producing first love without us realizing it. This story reminds me of Barbra Streisand feat. Bryan Adams’s song entitled “I Finally Found Someone.”

“It started over coffee....We started out as friends..It’s funny how from simple things...the best things begin...” <<less

A woman who doesn't get passionate about love. ... more>>

A man who doesn't get passionate about love.

A man and a woman who don't get passionate, even after long periods of dating, have fatefully met.

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"What kind of man?"

"A man who can shine brightly just for one day by my side. Why do you ask? Are you going to introduce someone?"

"If possible. What kind of man exactly are you looking for?"

"A man who shines brightly but isn't clingy."

Da-hee gave a neat smile. The man tilted his head as if asking for more explanation. At the same time, his soft hair gently fell forward. He was truly a dazzling man.

"A man who doesn't believe in love, and even if he did, wouldn't easily succumb to it. Is there anyone like that around?"

"Yes."

At the man's words, Da Hee's eyes narrowed with interest. The man before her perfectly matched the physical criteria she desired. It was then that she thought, if such a man is introducing someone, they must be trustworthy.

"Me."

The man smiled sensually.

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Character Backgrounds

Male Lead: Ma Woo Hyun , a financial advisor, cool, prickly, and charming man

Female Lead: Lee Da Hee, a Café owner, skeptical about love and doesn't want it, appears cold but is warm-hearted.

Read this if you like: A quiet, warm story that gently resonates with your heart. <<less

Juntian Dance is one of the stories from the Jiu Gong Dance Series (nine dance techniques), where the story tells the life of the Four Powers and Five Sages. Hellowyellow makes Jiugong Dance as part of the prequel and sequel to Fragrance Dance because each character has a relationship with each other, which will appear in the next Fragrance Dance series.... more>>

The Jiu Gong Dance Series is

1. Juntian Dance (Celestial Dance)

2. Sì Fēngshī Dance (Ritual Music and Dance for the Wind God)

3. Gu Xian Zhi Dance (The Dance of Gu Xian and Zhi)

4. Tai Cu Jiao Dance (The Dance of Tai Cu and Jiao)

5. Nan Lü Yu Dance (The Dance of Nan Lü and Yu)

6. Taihe Dance (The Dance of Great Harmony)

7. Song Shen Dance (Farewell-to-the-Gods Dance)

8. Fragrance Dance—First Stage (Sheng Xiang First Stage)

Fragrance Dance—Back to the Stage (Sheng Xiang Back to the Stage)

Fragrance Dance—Final Stage (Sheng Xiang Final Stage)

9. Zi Ji Dance (Purple Ultimate Dance) <<less

A romantic saga of a city youth who sets off to pursue his dreams.

The Cheng family sponsors a poor student named Qing Hang.... more>>

When Qing Hang first met Cheng Wan Yue, she mocked him mercilessly. He should have hated her, but later, he found himself feeling jealous and angry whenever she spoke to other male classmates. And yet, he also secretly hoped she would comfort him.

She was indeed good at soothing men, luring him into the same trap over and over again.

“Qing Hang, do you like me? You have to say you like me before you can kiss me.”

“I like you. I really like you.”

On a stormy night, Qing Hang was startled awake by thunder. The beautiful dream ended abruptly, and as he reached out to find an empty space beside him, he realized that had been a long time ago.

…

“Every second I fantasized about having you, I felt like a drop of rain hanging from the eaves—pulled down by gravity, yet unwilling to fall.”

...

A wealthy young lady will always remain wealthy; there’s no such thing as falling from grace in this story.

A poor boy won’t rise to riches overnight, but through hard work, he will gradually grow stronger.

The story primarily focuses on their reunion, with some flashbacks to their school days woven in.

1V1, BG, Modern, Campus, Urban <<less

This is a complete collection of the “Bai Yao Pu” series by Shaluo Shuangsu. The entire series so far consists of 4 books and has been translated into English by helloyellow. But I will still use the original title in this translation, because I have my own reason.... more>>

Since I, hellowyellow, as a translator, am too lazy to upload each book, I have collected the 4 books in the Bai Yao Pu’ series and bound Book 1 and Book 2 into this one complete collection book.

Bai Yao Pu, Book 1 and 2, published 2016-12-1 by Changjiang Publishing House

Bai Yao Pu has been adapted into an animated film with the English title “Fairies Album,” which premiered in 2020.

You can watch the animation of ´Fairies Album´ via Netflix or Bilibili. <<less