Hua Rong Yue transmigrated into the body of Yi Ling Long, a female cross-dressing as a male in an ancient cultivation setting. Yi Ling Long in her past life was an infamous assassin from Heaven’s Will Tower, however she fell in love with someone not meant to be, before succumbing to Madness herself. In her attempt to avoid the same unfortunate ending as the notorious Maniac Yi Ling Long, Hua Rong Yue remain dressed as a male and hid herself in a small, peaceful town, away from all the bloodshed and danger.... more>>

All was going very well, she’d even managed to get herself a job as a clerk at a humble, inconspicuous apothecary… and then she got recruited by the special forces unit-equivalent in the ancient times. Though reluctant, she found that circumstances had forced her into taking up the job offer. Life as an official was less bloody than she’d expected, that is until one day, she was tasked to assume the fake identity of… the famed killer Yi Ling Long (aka herself)!? It was only until she stepped into the obnoxious red robes of Yi Ling Long did she realize that this was only just the beginning of her fake identity career… <<less

Leticia, the youngest death row inmate in the Empire, is released on one condition. The Emperor’s sole demand for her release was:... more>>

“You shall become my son.”

…In other words, to play the role of the youngest prince who is to be sent as a hostage to the Grand Duchy.

“You’re going to die anyway, so die as a prince.”

From that day on, Leticia Borba became a fake prince. To die in place of the real prince.

*En Travesti: A female actor who performs male roles while wearing trousers instead of skirts. <<less

Yan Yi Ming transmigrated into the hottest otome game at present. She became a female cannon fodder destined to be ruthlessly abandoned by the male protagonists; a stepping stone on the white moonlight female protagonist’s path to success.... more>>

The system informed her that only by replacing the female protagonist and becoming the white moonlight of the male protagonists then could she successfully escape and return to her world. After years of painstaking efforts, utilizing all kinds of strategies, and adopting various identities did she finally succeed in conquering the four male protagonists. She recovered her true body and eagerly awaited to go home but found that she was unable to go back.

A weak reminder from System:

Please read the user manual carefully: –

1. Become a white moonlight, and

2. To extricate oneself and make a successful retreat from the male protagonists.

Yan Yi Ming looked at the second condition and suddenly found herself in a pickle. <<less

Upon waking up one morning, Lin Qingyang found himself transformed into a s*um cannon fodder in the world of a tyrant novel! In the original story, the cannon fodder, due to coveting the male lead’s beauty, used schemes to force him into becoming a male concubine when he was forced to hide his identity. In doing so, the cannon fodder crushed the last shred of humanity in the male lead. The ending for the cannon fodder was predictable.... more>>

Now, Lin Qingyang, watching the future tyrant already bound the upper body with arms tied behind the back and rope looped around the neck, felt as if he was witnessing his own impending torture.

Lin Qingyang: ... Perhaps I can still cling on to life.

From then on, amidst conspiracies, battles, and dangerous situations, Lin Qingyang became a constant presence by the future tyrant Chu Lishu's side. He became the only one willing to protect him with his life, never to betray him.
　　　
After reclaiming the throne, and seeing Lin Qingyang's 'wholehearted devotion,' Chu Lishu decided to endure personal discomfort to not disappoint his beloved. His ears turned crimson, and in a hoarse voice, he said, "Whatever you want... I'll agree to all of them."

Excited, Lin Qingyang thought to himself: Gold, fertile land, beauties, and the freedom to travel and enjoy life.

Not long after, Lin Qingyang, riding in a luxurious carriage laden with gold and beauties, found himself surrounded by a large army, unable to move even a step forward.

A figure in bright yellow leaped into the carriage, driving away other people and leaving only Lin Qingyang behind.

Watching Chu Lishu's increasingly fierce and ruthless gaze, gradually turning red, and seemingly covered with a layer of watery light, Lin Qingyang felt that something was amiss. The voice of the tyrant was hoarse, aggrieved, yet tinged with a stubborn madness.

"Traveling? You can only go with me, otherwise, don't even think about taking a step anywhere!"

On that day, surrounded by the army, they waited for a long time before the carriage slowly returned to the palace.

The next day, an imperial edict was issued, announcing the emperor's empress.

Having just been woken up, Lin Qingyang supported his almost broken waist, looking at the imperial edict. Can he still be saved if he runs away now?

PS: The couple (CP) has no blood relation or legal kinship. <<less

An unfortunate NPC that was forced to die due to the circumstances of the elders.
Possessed a character named Antheia who was killed by the final boss.... more>>

To survive, I sold information from my previous life to raise money. Now it's time to choose a suitable pet and escape from fate...

Why is the final boss in the same place I went to get my pet?

🐾

The huge golden wings on his back still made him look like a messenger of the gods, but I had already realized that he was just a clever beast.

"Adele, sit down!"

The brilliant beast was too smart for his master. Adelaine ignored my command and approached.

"Uh-huh, wait!"

"What a foolish owner."

Again with wings covering the important parts!

"Stop feeding him..."

Instead of the fruit in my hand, he wraps his hand around mine.

"Pet me."

He snatches the fruit from my hand and rests his cheek against my empty palm.

"Fill my every thought with you."

Soft lips brushed against my palm. Adelaine rubbed his cheek, then glanced up at me.
It's like taming a pet, except I feel like prey instead of master. <<less

You guys don't do this.

After Jiang Zhaoxue transmigrated, she did two things:... more>>

First, she changed the white silk noose meant for hanging into a chest-binding. After all, she had just died once; she had to cherish life.

The second, she stripped her twin brother's clothes. Under the terrified gaze of her entire family, she bound her chest and donned his jade pendant: "From today onward, I am the Heir Apparent, Jiang Feng."

Her useless brother, trembling, handed over a folding fan: "..." <<less

A Man Consumed by Beauty... more>>

Mikhail Ophilenz, the most powerful man in the kingdom, a collector obsessed with beautiful things.

And before him appears Oliver Enel—a boy who is not just beautiful but excessively so.

The boy’s beauty was as practical as it was captivating.

For instance, he could serve as a toy to distract the mad Princess Isabella, whose obsessive fixation on Mikhail had become a problem.

“Do whatever you must to imitate me in front of the princess. Her taste? It’s simple—she only wants me.”

But this plan hinged on one key condition: that Oliver was a real boy.

Mikhail brushed his now-roughened cheek with his hand.

Oliver’s clever little lie had managed to fool not only the royal family but Mikhail himself.

* * *

“Repay me.”

The words came out sharp and venomous as Mikhail addressed the powerless woman, pinned beneath him and unable to even draw breath.

“And live. Stay by my side. Pay me back as long as you live.”

Her dazed blue eyes, wide with shock, reflected the maddened golden gaze of an angel who had fallen into obsession.

“I’m a man of greed. Live. Be a man by day and a woman by night. For the crime of deceiving me, you’ll pay—and I’ll ensure it, even if I have to kill you in the end.”

His eyes, feral and predatory, were utterly at odds with the refined image of the Duke of Ophilenz. <<less

On a crowded morning train, Saito Kujou worked up the courage to help a handsome high school boy named Rei Hoshina, who was being assaulted by a violent man. Even though he was scared, his kind nature pushed him to step in.... more>>

After that incident, a secretly recorded video of the scene went viral, turning Saito into something of a school celebrity. Things started to look up—he even began growing closer to his beautiful seatmate and classmate, Rinna Nishino, the most popular girl at school.

At the same time, he became friends with Rei, the boy he rescued on the train, and they started hanging out.

But then… everything took an unexpected turn. <<less

You let go of this king's consort. ... more>>

Your Highness, my younger sister already has someone she loves. A gentleman should not snatch away someone else's love. 

It doesn't matter, after all, this king only wanted a consort, since your sister has run away, the brother will take her place. 

Your Highness, I am a man. <<less

Lu Rong, the school bully, kept a low-profile as he made his fortune in silence. Using his diligence and intelligence, he successfully turned his school’s dark forces into a money-making machine. He was then known as the leading business figure at Southside High.... more>>

One day, a rich campus idol, Ji Wenfeng, appeared in the school out of nowhere. His excellent appearance and ridiculous monetary power stirred up commotion throughout the student body.

Lu Rong exclaimed, “Is he extraordinary just because he’s a rich-second-generation?!”

Then he went home and discovered that his aunt married Ji Wenfeng’s dad; he’s now living at the Ji family until he’s of age. He’s going to eat Ji Wenfeng’s food, ride Ji Wenfeng’s car, stay in Ji Wenfeng’s house…

Ji Wenfeng: “Are rich-second-generations extraordinary?”

Lu Rong: “Yes, incredibly extraordinary.”

Ji Wenfeng: “You’re just a little brother (note, slang for someone weak/of lower status).”

Lu Rong: “Hello, Gege.”

Ji Wenfeng: “In this house, you have to listen to me. Starting for now, you are my little s*ave.”

Lu Rong nodded obediently, appearing like a coward. “Understood, I’ll go wash your clothes then.”

And immediately turned around, mercilessly packing up Ji Wenfeng’s entire closet: “Official Campus Idol’s real branded jacket! Starting bid at ￥3500! Come take a look! Don’t miss the deal!” <<less

This is a story about a demon and a manga. ... more>>

Previously a human, Yuan Yuan Yuan had accidentally became a half-demon. As a half-demon, she abided by the rules of the demon realm, and wholeheartedly attempted to keep her identity as a half-demon under wraps.

However, her peaceful life came to a halt after that one night — she disguised herself and saved a human from a demon.

One week later, when she was flipping through her favourite manga that she had been following, she suddenly discovered that the plot contained a disconcertingly familiar sight.

A black haired demon… had saved a human from another demon…

With his extraordinary abilities, strikingly handsome, aristocratic face and enigmatic background, the male demon quickly rose in fame as a 2D fiction character. Yuan Yuan Yuan looked at the latest chapter of the manga, flabbergasted, before she decided to quietly chomp on some chips and choose to selectively close both eyes — none of this is real!

Soon, she realised there was a pattern to this. Ever since that night, there was a very high chance that the things she did would appear in the manga.

In fact, whatever occured in the manga were things that had happened in reality as well. Therefore, in order to stay alive, Yuan Yuan Yuan had to try her best to hide her identity

As time passed, those that were interested in such unsolved mysteries came to realise the uncanny similarities between the manga and reality, and the pattern that it appeared to follow. And so, they started searching for these 2D characters in the real world. <<less

(This book is the first volume of Xiao Lou’s Three Rivers Trilogy, titled Ask the Eastward Flowing Water)... more>>

“Since ancient times, all things flow eastward like the river; Where do they go, and where do they come from; Pondering brings little clarity.”

Li Qingluo, a young girl from the Celestial Empire who grew up in the mountains of Jingnan, becomes separated from her family due to the chaos of war. To find her father’s whereabouts, she disguises herself as a man and joins the Celestial Empire’s army. By a twist of fate, she becomes acquainted with General Xiao Shensi and the army medic, Lin Guiyuan, forming a deep bond of friendship.

During their journey to find Qingluo’s father, both Xiao Shensi and Lin Guiyuan gradually uncover her true identity as a woman, and feelings of affection naturally arise. However, the unpredictability of life unravels a web of mysteries as the they travel from the northern deserts, to the bustling capital, and then to the remote villages of Miaoxi:

What is Lin Guiyuan’s connection to the Yan Emperor?

What memories has Xiao Shensi lost over the years?

And what secrets are hidden within Qingluo’s increasingly enigmatic background?

Though seemingly unrelated, these threads draw the three of them closer together as if woven by fate.

Yet, from the royal bloodbath of a past dynasty, to the emotional entanglements of the disciples of Sword Valley twenty years ago, and the palace intrigues of the Celestial Empire sixteen years ago…

Deep-rooted desires, entangled love and hate— where will they lead? Please ask the eastward flowing river — in the face of such parting emotions, which lasts longer, which fades away? <<less

One day, my sister breaks up with the male lead.... more>>

I couldn't bear to see her all gloomy, so I took it upon myself to find that knight.

The plan was simple: deliver my sister's sincerity and patch things up.

However, when I finally reach the place, that knight is nowhere to be found...

"I don't care if you're a man or an alien anymore."

"Well, actually, I am an alien!"

"That just makes it even more exciting."

Instead of meeting the person I want to see, I met a crazy man.

* * *

It was a dreadful first encounter. I was trembling with fear, but I couldn't let myself give up just like that. Determined, I chose to quietly observe and bide my time, waiting for the perfect opportunity to meet the male lead alone, just like a shadow.

However, a small problem arose.

"It's better to give up."

"What do you mean all of a sudden...?"

"I have no intention of just watching while you turn your attention to another man."

It seems like this crazy man was seriously misunderstanding something.

* * *

I am Charlotte La Bravant, a woman who never gives up.

After much effort, I achieved my goals and quickly escaped, basking in the joy of success. And why wouldn't I succeed? I’m the younger sister of the esteemed Marquess Bravant, also known as the dazzling rose of the high society after all!

"Did you think you could escape and I wouldn't find you?"

"H-how did you...?"

"You've become even more beautiful since I last saw you. So, was that man's embrace warm?"

"What?"

The duke's eyes grew more intense as he said that. <<less

Izumi is summoned to another world as one among six new Heroes to supposedly combat an impending calamity -- but one of the other Heroes, Haruka, senses the suspicious atmosphere of the summoning ritual and convinces her to secretly escape from the royal castle using their newfound cheat-like abilities.... more>>

While gathering information, they discover they can't return to Earth -- and so they decide, why not find a peaceful place to settle down and live a carefree life?

Changing their names to Ize and Hal, and drawn by the prospects of local gourmet food and the breathtaking landscapes of this new world, the odd duo of junior highschooler and de-aged corporate manager set out on their sightseeing adventure! <<less

I had possessed the body of the pretty bottom in a 19+ BL novel.... more>>

“I like you.”

Where the male lead turned villainous, threatening to bring about the end of the world. A hopeless place.

“I’m serious.”

To prevent him from going mad, I tried to differ from the original story.

In the original story, his craziness stemmed from the pretty bottom’s complete disregard for him.

So, I confessed first.

Expecting to be rejected.

“I have someone else I like.”

“Yeah, I know.”

In the original story, his confession was brutally trampled upon by me, leading to him turning into a villain.

“I’m a guy too. And so are you.”

“I know that. I just wanted to say it.”

I was relieved knowing he would reject me.

“Can we still be friends?”

He frowned and then sighed before answering.

“Huh.”

I smiled wistfully in relief.

Because I was turned down.

“This is my fiance.”

“What do you mean engagement between men?”

When he questioned me in confusion, I cheerfully responded.

“Actually, I’m a woman.”

I assumed it would be okay since he had rejected me countless times before.

“What?”

The moment I saw the surprise in his eyes, I realized something was terribly wrong.

The vivid madness flickering in his gaze was something I had never seen before. <<less

He Xulan is a heartthrob, adored by everyone. The new emperor likes him, the prime minister and generals in the court admire him, and the late emperor even had the Astronomical Bureau fabricate the absurd lie that marrying He Xulan would cure his illness, just to make him the lord empress.... more>>

As for Xueya, he is merely a substitute used by those who can't have He Xulan to amuse themselves.

At first, Xueya only wanted to survive, even if it meant wearing clothes meant for women. But then he discovered that his dreams could predict the future. In that future, he meets a tragic end, dying in the palace with his body wrapped in a straw mat. Wanting both life and wealth, Xueya decisively decides to replace He Xulan. Thus, he embarks on various paths of sabotaging He Xulan in various ways, even going so far as to sow discord between He Xulan and others.

**

But one day, when he sneaks out of the new emperor's palace late at night wearing a skirt, he encounters a drunk He Xulan.

The next day, Xueya sees the skirt shredded into strips...

From that day on, his skirts always end up shredded in He Xulan's palace, and he no longer needs to fake the marks on his body...

[Reading Guide]

He Xulan is the top, a heteros*xual man in the face of men other than the shou; facing the shou, he automatically bends like mosquito coils.

The top only likes the bottom, with an exceptionally thick arrow, which is not evident in the early stage and has no intimate behavior with others.

The bottom is a pretty fool. <<less

Lin Xuan never expected to wake up in the game world he created—especially not as a doomed survivor of the fallen dynasty, marked for death in just a few years by the rebellion of the five Kings. Determined to rewrite his fate, Lin Xuan hatches a desperate escape plan.... more>>

His unlikely partner in this scheme? Zhao Yuehan, an unassuming official from the Ministry of Commerce. However, there’s a twist: Zhao Yuehan is not only disguised as a man but also alarmingly calm in the face of Lin Xuan's constant cries of impending doom.

“Brother Zhao, the Empress Dowager will die soon. Let’s run away together!”

“Brother Zhao, the five Kings are about to rebel. Let’s run away together!”

“Brother Zhao, the Empress herself will die soon. Let’s—run away together!”

However, Zhao Yuehan seems far more interested in Lin Xuan’s surprisingly accurate knowledge of national affairs, forcing him to answer questions he’d rather dodge. Little does he know that Zhao Yuehan’s true identity is far more explosive than he could ever imagine.

When the legendary Empress Ji Handan—alive, powerful, and very much not dead—suddenly confronts Lin Xuan, she drops a bombshell:

“I’m the Empress you claimed would die soon, and you even suggested I run away with you! Care to explain that, Lin Xuan?”

Now caught between the looming rebellion, Zhao Yuehan’s sharp intellect, and the Empress’s undeniable authority, Lin Xuan must navigate a web of political intrigue, hidden identities, and his wildly unpredictable destiny. <<less

The story centers around the Lanyin Biyue, the ultimate sacred treasure of the martial arts world. Possessing it means ruling the entire martial realm.... more>>

Lan Qi is a woman determined to obtain the Lanyin Biyue. She possesses peerless beauty and unfathomable martial arts skills. and her pair of emerald green eyes added a touch of eerie, demonic allure. Due to her turbulent upbringing, she disguises herself as a man and is known for her cold and ruthless nature. Thus, she is feared in the martial world as the Green Demon.

Ming Er is Lan Qi’s greatest rival in the battle for the Lanyin Biyue. He possesses profound martial arts skills and a refined, elegant demeanor. He also bears a title that that is evenly matched with The Green Demon, The Banished Immortal. Naturally, an Immortal and a Demon are bound to find each other mutually repulsive.

Ning Lang is the one who was betrothed to Lan Qi as a child. His honesty and kindness surpass even those of Guo Jing, so he and Lan Qi are people from two completely different worlds.

In the struggle for the Lanyin Biyue, Lan Qi and Ming Er, amidst laughter and conversation, secretly plotted against one another with hidden schemes, yet gradually discovered a tacit understanding forming between their hearts. Meanwhile, Ning Lang’s promise “If you’re a man, we’ll become sworn brothers, if a woman, I’ll marry you, if neither, then I’ll remain by your side through life and death” causing Lan Qi’s icy heart to tremble for the first time…. <<less

The Crown Prince is dead, and the Great Xuan Dynasty is in turmoil.... more>>

The rebel army is at the gates.

To stabilize the situation and uncover the cause of death of her twin elder brother, Zhao Yan, Princess Changfeng, has no choice but to disguise herself as a man and take on the role of the Eastern Palace Crown Prince, facing the wind and shedding blood.

On the night she enters the Eastern Palace, the Empress repeatedly admonishes her, “As the only prince of a different surname in this dynasty, the cunning Prince Su has controlled the court and the military for many years. His ambitious nature must not be underestimated!”

Hearing this, Zhao Yan feels like she’s walking on thin ice every day, her heart pounding.

Until one day, Zhao Yan is ambushed.

When she wakes up, everything is chaotic, and there, the powerful Prince Su, with his disheveled hair and half-dressed attire, looks at her with his dangerously handsome and slightly raised eyes.

This is bad!

Zhao Yan’s mind goes blank, and she turns to run.

In the next moment, her sash is caught.

Prince Su sneers and his voice carries a hint of displeasure, “Running away so soon, isn’t that improper?”

“The Little Crown Prince” with ink-black hair scattered and a pale face stammers, “I… I’m going to review the memorials.”

“Sure.”

The man leisurely hooks her hair strands, his voice low and hoarse, “As the Crown Prince reads memorials, I shall read the Crown Prince.”

——–

People used to say that the naturally rebellious and unruly Prince Su has changed his ways, no longer causing trouble or rebellion, but instead assisting the Crown Prince. He stays overnight in the Eastern Palace every day and even shares a bed with the Crown Prince.

Who would have thought that one day, it would be revealed that the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace is actually a girl disguised as a boy, causing turmoil in the court.

The whole court is in an uproar, and everyone speculates that Prince Su will seize this opportunity to overthrow the imperial power and take over.

However, during the court interrogation, Prince Su, draped in a black cloak, bows in front of the civil and military officials, reaching out to hold the delicate fingertips of the young girl.

“Don’t be afraid, let’s move forward.”

His voice is stern yet reassuring, as he calmly states, “If anyone dares to speak ill, I’ll kill them; if heaven obstructs, I’ll defy it.” <<less

In her previous life, Si Huang was framed and controlled by her relatives. She was crowned as the movie emperor. However, she could only die without a burial ground. ... more>>

Unexpectedly reborn, she once again returned to the starting point and obtained a unique inheritance.

Si Huang touched her chin and thought: It is indeed fabulous to be reborn. She can settle all the old debts and take revenge on old enemies.

Back on the throne of the entertainment circle, she is now the first male god in the eyes of all women.

Wielding the power of darkness, she is the dark hand controlling everything behind the scenes.

A word to decide the stock market, she is the mysterious little god of wealth in the eyes of all businessmen.

A skilled punch to the enemy, she is a small overlord in the eyes of the army men.

En… what’s more, she is the apple of someone’s eyes.

However, one day, when everyone comes to know that this person is a woman, the entire country boils!

Facing a group who are rushing forth like wild bees unrestrainedly, a certain man sneers: the wife that this old man has been protecting for so long, who dares to snatch from him?

“Reporting to the boss, Li family’s young master asked Young Master Si out for a meal.”

“Shut down his family’s hotel.”

“Reporting to the boss, Young Master Si and Wang family’s little crown prince have fought.”

“Tell the military doctor to take ‘special care’ of the patient”

“Ah? But Young Master Si is alright!”

“The ‘special care’ is for that one of Wang family.”

“…”

Many years later, the little bun pointed to the list of ‘Most Desired Men and Women’ chosen by the citizens. He looked at the man next to him with a tangled expression.

A certain male put on a gentle fatherly face, “Little Treasure, what’s wrong?”

Little bun twiddled his fingers for half a day and asked, “In the end, are you my father or my mother?”

A certain male’s face instantly darkened. “Of course I’m your father!”

Little bun earnestly said, “But they all say that dad is the male god and the male god is married to you!”

A certain male: “…” <<less

She was once the proud daughter of a military family. A great fire not only disfigured her face but also turned her once-loyal heart to ashes.... more>>

She lived as a beggar for over three years, trained under a renowned master, honed her martial skills, and after more than a decade, returned with vengeance burning in her veins.

Disguised as a man, she joined the army and waged war. The mighty Beichen Empire danced in the palm of her hand, and entire armies bowed before her.

She was domineering and ruthless—wherever her gaze landed, wherever her power reached, everything was under her control.

However, her secret is uncovered by a seductive female physician.

What she thought would be a disaster turns into relentless teasing and flirtation from the doctor instead…

Lin “On High Alert” Aoxue: I won’t marry until my vengeance is fulfilled!

Yun “Actively Seducing” Yan: Really?

Lin “Backing Down Instantly” Aoxue: …Fine. I’ll marry. <<less

Zhang Xiaoyuan, the son of a renowned martial artist, possesses a unique ability.... more>>

He can always see above other people's heads their preferences in relationships, martial arts strength, past lives, and all their hidden secrets.

Above the head of the Martial Arts Alliance Chief, he discovered scandalous details about the secret marriage between the chief and the Demon Sect Master. Above the head of the Scattered Blossom Palace Master, he saw the love-hate entanglement between the master and his chief senior disciple. On top of the head of the General of the Heavenly Mysterious Shadow Guards, he glimpsed the self-cultivation of a cross-dressing enthusiast.

Relying on this unique ability, he became the most knowledgeable person in the martial arts world. With the money he earned, he bought land and built houses for his impoverished sect, recruited many disciples, and turned it into a top-ranking martial arts school.

However, he could never see through his senior brother.

Because when they first met, there were only four words above his senior brother's head:

「Lu Zhaoming, unknown individual.」

......

After the two of them confirmed their feelings and finally got together, the words above his senior brother's head finally changed.

「Remember to eat.」

「Drink more hot water.」

「Rest early.」

「I am fond of you.」 <<less

Anis lives in the slums with her mother. From morning until night, she makes a living by shining shoes in the noble district.... more>>

One of her regular customers, Ryu, sometimes shows up without warning. Chatting with him has become Anis’s only joy in her otherwise boring days.

“I wonder when I’ll see him again…” she thinks as she keeps polishing leather shoes.

It’s been five years since she first met Ryu, and Anis is now eighteen.

She thought their relationship — just a shoe-shining girl and a regular customer — would stay the same forever…

But when Anis steps into the nightlife for the first time, she starts to see a new side of Ryu, one she never noticed before. Slowly, their relationship begins to change.

And then, meeting a certain person starts to change Anis’s life in a big way…?! <<less

Since losing her parents at a young age, Lu Shujin was raised in her aunt’s home. By the time she turned sixteen, her aunt had arranged a marriage for her—one that came with a lucrative dowry.... more>>

The night before the wedding, Lu Shujin packed up and ran away.

After arriving in the bustling city of Yuncheng, she heard that the prestigious Haizhou Academy was offering free enrollment, with food and lodging included. To escape her aunt’s pursuit, Lu Shujin disguised herself as a boy and took the entrance exam. She passed and was accepted into the academy.

On her first day of school, while buying steamed buns by the roadside, she overheard several Haizhou Academy students gossiping about the young master of the Xiao family. Every word was unpleasant. Not wanting trouble, Lu Shujin was about to leave when a bun hit the back of her head.

She turned around and saw, ten steps away, a richly dressed young man standing in the morning sunlight. His handsome face was filled with arrogance:

“Who’s badmouthing this young master?”

Lu Shujin touched the back of her head, her heart skipping a beat.

⸻

Xiao Jin, the young master of the Xiao family, was a legendary figure in Yuncheng—of noble birth but rebellious in nature.

The first time he saw Lu Shujin, he thought:

“This weak little guy… one punch and he’d cry for three days.”

Seeing that Lu Shujin was timid and easy to bully, Xiao Jin took her under his wing as a lackey. He gave her small errands to run, and she obediently did them. Even the homework assigned by the teacher was thrown to her without her daring to protest.

Until one day, Xiao Jin personally saw her soaking two sheets of paper by the pond. When they arrived at school, she handed him the smeared, blurry homework and said,

“It rained. It got wet.”

Xiao Jin laughed:

“Are you asking for a beating?”

Later, when Lu Shujin actually cried in front of him, Xiao Jin—his eyes full of repressed emotions—gently wiped her tears and murmured helplessly:

“Lu Shujin, if only you were a girl.” <<less