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

Jiang Beibei has five neighbor brothers: the eldest is a doctor, the second is a detective, the third is a lawyer, the fourth is a retired special forces soldier, and the fifth… is her crush.... more>>

One is a “coward” who hesitates at the edge of confessing his feelings, while the other is an emotionally reserved “iceberg” who hides his deep affection.

Onlookers comment: Waiting for these two to start dating might take until the end of time.

Even the fourth brother’s dog begins to play matchmaker.

To everyone’s delight, the “procrastinating couple” finally becomes the “sweetheart pair.”

That year, as winter gave way to spring, Jiang Beibei confessed, fell in love, got married, and finally fulfilled her wish—transforming Chu Yao from her “brother” into her lover, partner, and husband. <<less

Wu Jin, as a trainee from a certain entertainment company, had a peerless, stunning face. He was qualified to debut as a lead performer even if he just sat there and did nothing.... more>>

After signing up for a certain talent show, the shining path to stardom beckoned to him––

Wu Jin: Hold on, why is this show different from what we agreed on? Wasn’t it supposed to be about jumping around, dancing, and singing songs? Why do you have to send me out into the wilderness…

Program Producer: You’re a once-in-a-century high appearance value competitor! We’re relying on you to save the program’s ratings!

Wu Jin: … I seem to be on the wrong show. Wait a minute, this isn’t an idol show, it’s a fighting survival reality show ahhh!!

Ten months later, the little cutie who had been thrown into the show––

Turned into a human weapon.

Powering up through various instances, slight entertainment circle elements.

Extremely overpowered gong x little cutie who grows to become an overpowered shou. <<less

There's nothing cuter than a tsundere whose inner thoughts are visible.

Alpha x Alpha
Lu Heyang x Xu Ze... more>>

Xu Ze had thought hard about it, and the only thing he and Lu Heyang had in common was that they were both alphas with the highest pheromone level in the Union Preparatory School.

Apart from that, the two of them had no resemblance or relation whatsoever. <<less

Li Shuoxing, the god author of the male channel, got a love nurturing app out of thin air in his phone.... more>>

The rules of the game required him to interact with the virtual character “Su Mingqian” to increase his love value and unlock more functions.

Li Shuoxing soon experienced the true reality of Krypton Gold players.

Stage One: “tr*sh game, don’t try to cheat Krypton.”

Stage Two: “I can’t be fooled to buy a dollar gift bag.”

Stage Three: “One more Krypton and I’ll stop.”

Stage Four: “Don’t stop me. For my cub, I’m willing to Krypton the whole world!”

...

Stage N: “For every additional 10,000 votes, I’ll add 10,000 words; monthly votes can be lost, but the King of Fire must be won!” <<less

Ruan Zhao was on the brink of death when he was bound to a quick transmigration system.... more>>

His task? Travel through different worlds, play a supporting character, and help the plot progress. Sometimes, that meant being the stepping stone for the protagonist’s rise to glory. But if he completed his tasks and racked up enough points, he could buy a resurrection ticket.

The system swore up and down that being a tool character was an easy and effortless job—under its guidance, he’d be done in no time.

Then, in the very first world, things went completely off track.

[World One]

The male lead was a true young master who had been swapped at birth—cold, distant, and impossible to befriend. Ruan Zhao was a privileged rich kid who couldn’t stand him and constantly picked on him.

System: While he’s still weak and vulnerable, you need to bully him, embarrass him, and make his life miserable… Then you can peacefully log out.

Ruan Zhao wasn’t used to bullying anyone. The meanest thing he could think of was making the protagonist do his homework, run errands, and eat his leftovers…

By the time the protagonist’s real identity was revealed, Ruan Zhao had already braced himself for revenge.

Yet, the protagonist casually grabbed Ruan Zhao’s test paper like always and started solving problems for him.

System & Ruan Zhao: …?

[World Two]

The male lead was a classic overpowered protagonist, and Ruan Zhao was the white moonlight of his youth—the one he cherished the most.

System: The first mission is too hard. Skip it.

Ruan Zhao, who had already exchanged love tokens with the protagonist: …?

System (laughing nervously): No worries! Now you just have to break his heart, humiliate him… Make him hate you enough to break up.

Ruan Zhao, who just threw a tantrum because the protagonist’s sword tassel wasn’t his favorite color: I’ve been acting like this, so why hasn’t he broken up with me yet?

[World Three]

The male lead was a vampire hunter, a renowned esper in human society. Ruan Zhao was a naive little vampire who had been spoiled since birth.

System: This mission is a piece of cake. Just sneak up on him at night, bite him, and deepen his hatred for vampires.

Ruan Zhao: Got it.

The next thing he knew, the protagonist was grabbing him by the back of the head, pressing him against his neck again. Ruan Zhao looked up in a daze, the taste of sweet blood lingering on his fangs… His mind completely blank.

Confused, he asked the system if the plot had gone off course again.

System (lighting a cigarette, utterly done with life): …Not a big deal.

(The worlds don’t follow a strict order. Just a little teaser!) <<less

She becomes interrupted by love, a jealousy inducer, and the female friend of the male lead.... more>>

And in addition, she even has an unrequited love with the male lead. It was ruined.

As long as this is the case, let’s just become friends!

It was nice to have the first meeting with such a young male lead…

“Hello, Bouser Youngae (Polite way for noble’s daughter)”

“Uwa!!” You were mistaken for a girl and you cried?

Fortunately, she managed to resolve the misunderstanding and become close friends. However, the male lead in his childhood is more shy and soft-hearted than I thought.

Eventually, she became attached to the male lead and decided to become a real friend.

However, due to the disturbance of the male lead’s father and the that war broke out, we had to be separated for a long time, I thought I could barely meet him again and stay the same as before but….

“Your eyes must have dropped a lot since I didn’t see you. Princess Averine!”

What’s wrong with him again?!

It’s not just that. Rather than getting along, he keeps get into trouble when he has a chance, and most of all, he even bothers my love business!!

Aren’t we just friends?! <<less

As soon as Gao Yan came back from vacation in his hometown, he found that there was an eight-handed wooden evil Guanyin in his suitcase that could not be thrown away. ... more>>

The moment he stepped out of the temple, Gao Yan fell into the Guan Luo Yin scene. A prompting in his ears spoke:

Welcome to the game of the gods~

First, please be sure to obey the words of the gods.

Second, the latest red hot post on the top read: Shock! The whereabouts of Chu Suibi, the only person in the world who passed the main god-level difficulty, is unknown. According to insiders, Chu Suibi is chasing his wife. Yes, you have read that right, that old dog forced Chu Suibi to have a wife!

Gao Yan, who has never involved himself with worldly matters, meets Chu Suibi, someone who is too keen to break the rules.

Gao Yan: I am a good person.

Chu Suibi: Me too.

God: Bullshit!!! <<less

Wan Tong was bound by the “Corpse Collecting System” and travelled through various small worlds. Her mission is to use the big boss’ white moonlight’s body to resurrect and stop raiders from looting the big boss’ luck.... more>>

Wan Tong : Didn’t you say that the big boss has no emotional line?

System who brought the white moonlight back to life : →_→

Wan Tong : …. sob, sob, every day I try my best to help the boss deal with the raiders, but the boss is thinking about how to attack me!

PS :

(1) The male lead is the same person, the white moonlight is the original MC, which is mentioned later.

(2) Every world is probably sweet love

T/N : white moonlight = first love <<less

Paula, the daughter of a poor peasant.... more>>

By chance, she is hired as the maid of the prestigious Count Bellunita.

But the owner she has to serve can’t see.

She thought it would be so difficult to serve the blind master.

The problem is that his personality is too sassy!

The story of a master who has lost his sight and has a dirty temper, and a maid who went through all sorts of hardships <<less

He Xingwang rose to fame at a young age, hailing from an illustrious family and bringing glory to his country numerous times. With a strikingly handsome yet cold demeanor, he has amassed countless fans worldwide.... more>>

At the Shooting World Cup awards ceremony, the entire nation cheered.

As reporters approached for interviews, before the audience could recover from his godlike appearance, they heard He Xingwang’s clear and resonant voice:

“My next plan is to get married.”

Global media congratulated him and the unknown lucky girl.

At her graduation party, Chi Suisui showcased her exceptional cello skills, and the video of her performance went viral online.

Netizens dug up her old Weibo posts: “Today I’ll cook something extra for my family.”

The accompanying picture showed a small, ugly fish.

Netizens: How poor must her family be??

Not long after, leaked invitations for a dating reality show revealed that Chi Suisui had declined.

Her reason? Her family had arranged a childhood betrothal.

Netizens: Her fiancé must be some smelly, uncouth dude, right??

Later, at the Olympics, He Xingwang won a gold medal. During the live broadcast, the camera panned over the audience.

Chi Suisui was seen holding the national flag, her eyes smiling brightly.

This photo instantly exploded on the internet, earning praise both domestically and internationally.

After the Olympics, outdoor streamers at the airport captured He Xingwang cradling a sleeping girl in his arms.

Her coat slipped off, revealing a radiant and beautiful face.

The live chat erupted.

Netizens: Isn’t that Chi Suisui?!

Netizens: I want this kind of childhood betrothal too!

One day, during Chi Suisui’s concert, a billionaire CEO and his wife, a national treasure musician, attended together. When interviewed by an obscure tabloid, they lavished excessive praise on her performance, sparking heated online debates.

The next day, an interview clip surfaced:

“What’s wrong with me praising my daughter’s performance?”

________________________________________

★ Beautiful and bold journalist x Cool and top-tier marksman

★ The female lead is a th**ny rose; mutual teasing ensues. <<less

To love someone deeply is to wish to imprison them with a golden lock.... more>>

When Duan Yelin first saw Xu Hang, he wanted to lock him up and hide his beauty in the golden house—in fact, he did so.

If he seized him by force, he is a robber; if he is being patient and indifferent, he will be meat in someone else's chopsticks.

Xu Hang was unwilling, but he wanted to live. There were still many things he had not done, so he finally entered Xiaotong Guan.

It's a long-standing battle.

Even after four years of entanglement, Xu Hang always seemed like a bowl of freshly brewed medicine, with a faint aroma, but only after drinking it could one know whether it was poison or antidote.

It was a long time later that Duan Yelin realized that what he had locked up was not a cold and arrogant golden sparrow but a cold and sharp golden hairpin. <<less

Su Lingyue was the treasured pearl of the Su family, notorious for her capricious and overbearing temperament, acting with unbridled willfulness. According to rumors from that sophomore year summer camp, she had publicly humiliated Ji Zhiyi in front of their classmates, calling her a beggar who was unworthy of sharing the same tent. Not long after returning to school, Ji Zhiyi quietly processed her withdrawal papers and disappeared without a trace. Many classmates speculated that she couldn't bear the emotional trauma, shaking their heads in sympathy and regret.... more>>

Years later, the Su Group underwent a sudden transformation—the company split in two, with half remaining in the Su family's hands and half falling into Ji Zhiyi's possession. Along with the company shares, Su Lingyue also fell under Ji Zhiyi's authority.

Everyone suspected Ji Zhiyi had come seeking revenge, eagerly waiting to witness Su Lingyue's downfall. Su Lingyue herself shared this belief.

On the day she brought Su Lingyue home, Ji Zhiyi personally designed a pair of princess shoes. Socialites in their circle buzzed with excitement, all vying to purchase them at premium prices. As the shoes' value soared to astronomical heights, Ji Zhiyi retrieved them from their display case at the company's annual gathering. Under everyone's astonished gaze, she knelt down and, with meticulous care, placed them on Su Lingyue's feet. <<less

In her previous life, Mei Wushuang was a useless footnote under the dazzling light of her eldest sister's story. Her own family, led by her ambitious sister, plotted to seize her marriage and dowry until she broke off the original engagement and married another man. Only after seeing her eldest sister marrying Prince Wei in her place did Wushuang suddenly see the truth.... more>>

Years later, Prince Wei, Ji Yang, ascended the throne as Emperor. Her eldest sister became the virtuous empress that everyone praised, but Wushuang's husband "sold his wife for glory" and offered her to her brother-in-law, the Emperor.

She became the Lady Fengtian, a title whispered in hushed tones. Everyone said that she was a minister's wife but had defiled the palace and bewitched the Emperor with her charm.

"If the Mei family desires the Crown Prince," Ji Yang declared, "he will be yours to birth."

Then she died, and when she opened her eyes again, she had come back to life, back to that moment when her eldest sister had proposed the fateful marriage swap.

——

The world only knew that Prince Wei, Ji Yang, was capricious, cruel by nature, and bloodthirsty, earning him the title of "Wife Killer." However, they did not know that Prince Wei and Ji Yang were two souls sharing one body.

The true Prince Wei was calm and restrained, a man of hidden depths and calculated ambition. The crazy Ji Yang acted recklessly and was violent and willful.

For Prince Wei, marrying Mei Wushuang was a duty, the fulfillment of a promise, for Ji Yang, she was his medicine, and also his life.

Prince Wei never imagined that one day he would be jealous of his other half, a jealousy that would haunt him across two lifetimes. <<less

“Sometimes, secrets we can’t fathom crawl through the shadows of London.”... more>>

The protagonist finds herself trapped in a horror VR game that was set in 19th-century London, a city teeming with crime. She wakes up in the body of Jane Osmond, the assistant to the cynical and socially awkward genius detective, Liam Moore.

Her goal is simple: reach the game’s ending and return safely to the real world. However, as she and Liam unravel the mysteries of their cases, the game’s features gradually disappear, and the world, which should be mere data, feels disturbingly real.

“Who am I?”

To make matters worse, her memories of her real-life self start to fade, plunging Jane into shock.

Then, she realizes one more unsettling truth: the gray eyes of Liam Moore, who is supposed to be just an NPC, are always fixed solely on her. <<less

As a newcomer actress, Yan Man gained fame in her first month in the industry—simply because she was openly pursuing Ye Lin, the top-tier idol sensation.... more>>

However, all fans knew that Ye Lin, with his godlike beauty, aloof demeanor, and prideful indifference, had remained above worldly desires for years, rejecting all rumors of romantic entanglements.

Thus, when news of their connection broke out for the first time, emotions ran high among fans.

CP haters: [“Get lost! Not even dogs would ship them!”]

On the day filming wrapped up, Yan Man decided to give up her pursuit and cut ties with him.

She spent the night editing a heart-wrenching BE (Bad Ending) video, declaring their story officially over.

No one expected that the video would go viral.

On the first day, someone dug up footage showing Ye Lin’s heart rate spiking to 135 when Yan Man took off her coat because she felt hot. On the second day, it was discovered that in a scene where the female lead was supposed to force a kiss while the male lead avoided it, behind-the-scenes footage revealed Ye Lin actually responded… Day three, day four… By the end of the first week after Yan Man’s “first love” ended, the Yan-Ye CP had exploded in popularity.

CP fans: [“How can you not ship this? I’m fully invested now!”]

While the buzz around the video eventually died down, the heat of their CP only grew stronger. Countless photos were leaked, and “after-service sugar” kept fans satisfied.

The media began to suspect that everything was orchestrated by Yan Man herself. In response, Yan Man distanced herself with a classic three-step denial: “I don’t know, I’m not sure, I don’t recognize.”

That night, Ye Lin responded on Weibo: [“Don’t guess wrong—it was me who posted those moments. Is the sugar sweet enough?”]

Top comment: “Even your clarification has to rhyme perfectly with your wife’s?!”

When the main characters themselves start feeding sugar, it’s absolutely lethal!

Later, Yan Man rose to fame through sheer talent, becoming a top-tier actress.

Everyone noticed that Ye Lin, who had always refused to take flights, traveled nearly ten hours from China to Sydney just to drag Yan Man—who had been dancing with an old male classmate—into his car.

Two hours later, when Yan Man was finally let out of the car, her eyes were red, and despite the summer heat, she wore a scarf.

Furious, she kicked the car door, but the man leaned out of the window, smirking as he gently pinched her flushed earlobe.

#After BE, we’re trending!#

#You say you don’t like it, but your actions speak otherwise, huh?#

#Who’s obsessed? I mean, I’m obsessed.#

Chatterbox Beauty x Cold and Alluring

——You are the light that pulled me from a chaotic world back into the vibrant human realm.

[New Releases every Friday] <<less

Due to trauma, the esper Ji Seo-joon refused to have a dedicated guide. He had been receiving low-quality guidings for years due to his aversion to contact with guides and repeatedly low matching rates.... more>>

In front of Seo-joon, who was on the verge of exploding from accumulated fatigue, a guide with a miraculous matching rate appeared.

【98.8%】

The protagonist with an unprecedented figure, Cha Yeon-woo, was still a high school student who hadn't even graduated yet. He was thrown into the field without undergoing training, as if they didn't care if he died.

"Uh, I'm not a kid. I took a year off, so I'm twenty years old... I hope you don't say I'm too young, even if you don't know the other reasons."

Seo-joon couldn't help but feel itchy in his chest at the innocent and dedicated appearance of the rookie guide... <<less

On the first day of her repeated senior year, Zhou Leqi completely shut herself off. She told herself not to have any expectations for this repeat year and to avoid unnecessary relationships at all costs.... more>>

But the boy who everyone called “God Hou,” who happened to be late on the first day of school, quietly barged into her life. Later, in the dimly lit hallway of her apartment building, he pulled her tightly into his arms.

His voice was as scorching as the hands that held her close. He said, “It's okay if you don't like me... but could you try liking yourself a little more?”

Years later, on a gentle and warm spring night in Rome, she appeared before him once again.

He pushed through the crowd toward her, presenting an entirely different demeanor—cold and brooding compared to his teenage years.

But ultimately, she touched his heart again and heard his lost murmurs in the darkness:

“...Are you here to take me home?”

We part ways at the very last moment of our youth, only to meet again in the world of adults.

If we can still say “I love you” by the time we meet again, perhaps that’s what true love is. <<less

There are three treasures in the imperial city: Me, my husband and my mother-in-law. ... more>>

Su Guifei¹ was favored and envied by countless imperial consorts in the harem. Chen Wang² grew up with His Majesty showing favoritism to him. However, anyone, who was more or less educated, would sigh with regret and say that this pair of mother and son were sure to come to a bad end in the future.

Ming Jiuzhu, who was about to marry Chen Wang: Really? I don’t believe it.

Chen Wang in Jiuzhu’s eyes: a beautiful and kindhearted little fairy boy vs. Chen Wang in the eyes of others: His Majesty and his favored consort’s hedonistic son.

Jiuzhu often wondered why people always gazed at her and Chen Wang with a ‘you are doomed one way or another’ look. Could this be the ugly side of jealousy?

Aiyah, the hearts of these people are so dirty.

————–

¹ Guifei – Noble Consort

² Wang – Title given to adult sons of the Emperor. <<less

For Qi Xiaochuan, the worst thing in life was being liked by Luo Andi.... more>>

When the young princess extended her hand, the servant’s son had no choice but to obey, bowing his head and kissing the back of her fingers. Even when her ball fell into the pond, he had no choice but to jump into the freezing water to retrieve it.

Qi Xiaochuan hated being manipulated by her.

But what he hated most was her indifference when he left. Luo Andi wished him a bright future without a trace of attachment, dismissing all those years of obsession as youthful ignorance.

Years later, Qi Xiaochuan built his fortune from scratch and became a newly minted tycoon. Meanwhile, the Luo family had long gone bankrupt, their fortunes reversed.

The former Miss Luo, now an ordinary employee, reunites with Qi Xiaochuan after many years. As he plots his revenge, she suddenly extends her hand toward him with a smile, just like before.

Before he realizes it, he reflexively kisses the back of her fingers, bowing low as if conditioned to do so.

Luo Andi: ? Sir, here’s your receipt.

Qi Xiaochuan: What’s wrong with me???

Qi Xiaochuan wants revenge on Luo Andi, but she only smiles at him.

“You seem upset?” she says softly, her smile gentle and harmless. “Do you want a hug?”

Qi Xiaochuan, his face dark with suppressed anger, remains silent for a long time. Finally, awkwardly bending down, he stiffly extends his arms and says curtly: “Hug.”

#Love is involuntary submission to your rule

#Grumpy rich guy × Soft-spoken princess, 1v1, sweet

#Male lead starts his own business and works hard for success, meeting the essay requirements <<less

After the death of the former emperor, the throne was passed to Fu Wei, with the late emperor entrusting the governance of the realm to the young empress under the guidance of three key ministers: Chief Minister Yan Xiangru and two other prominent officials. Over the years, Yan Xiangru, through careful maneuvering, eliminated his political rivals, becoming the most powerful figure in court. Empress Fu Wei, having been raised under Yan Xiangru’s tutelage, initially appeared obedient and compliant. However, as she matured, she grew increasingly dissatisfied with the Chief Minister’s overwhelming control over the court and began plotting to reclaim her authority.... more>>

At sixteen, the traditional age for a royal wedding, Fu Wei planned to use the occasion of her marriage to assert her independence and force Yan Xiangru to relinquish his power. The Grand Tutor once asked the empress: “How will you handle it if the Chief Minister disrespects you, mocks you, avoids you, or despises you?”

The empress replied: “I shall endure him, intimidate him, tease him, pursue him, and seduce him. Wait a few more years, and you’ll see—he’ll marry me and even bear children for me.”

In the treacherous world of palace politics, he is her first and greatest faith. Yet in the arena of courtly power struggles, he is also her ultimate adversary. <<less

1. When Xiang Ge was pursuing Zhou Xingyan in the past, she racked her brain to think of ways.... more>>

Just as she was about to succeed, she suddenly gave up and left.

Years later, the two meet again after a long separation.

Heaven spares no one—Zhou Xingyan has completely forgotten about her.

2. Xiang Ge loves eating junk food, but as someone who follows a healthy lifestyle, Zhou Xingyan has always forbidden her from indulging.

One night, they get into an argument over ordering fried chicken delivery.

With his long eyelashes lowered, Zhou Xingyan’s tone turns slightly stern: “If you really want to make me angry, go ahead and order it.”

Hearing this, Xiang Ge’s face lights up with delight, and without hesitation, she immediately pulls out her phone, opens the app, and quickly places the order.

A crisp “ding-dong” sound echoes through the living room as the payment is completed.

Zhou Xingyan: “….”

Spoiled and flirtatious troublemaker x Pseudo-righteous, untouchable flower

“At the sight of you…”

—I want to perform a Thomas full twist with a sideways rotation followed by three-and-a-half spins, then a 720-degree somersault split leap just to kiss you.

*The title is inspired by A-Mei’s song “Whenever I Think of You.”

Content Tags: Urban romance, elite professionals

[Updates every Tuesday] <<less

After a seven-year-long relationship, just as Shen Yu and Cheng Mofei were about to get married, Shen Yu was diagnosed with terminal cancer.... more>>

In the final moments, lying on the hospital bed, his once-proud and strong lover held his hand tightly, crying uncontrollably.

When Shen Yu opened his eyes again, he traveled back twelve years to the year he turned eighteen, just after finishing the college entrance exams.

Given a second chance at life, Shen Yu decided on two goals:

1. Take care of his health.

2. Live a good life with Cheng Mofei.

Shen Yu resolutely filled out his college application to Cheng Mofei's former university, packed his belongings, and headed alone to the northern city where they had spent seven years together.

The first time they met was at the freshman reception. Cheng Mofei was being confessed to by a junior, but his face showed clear disdain as he said, "I'm straight, I’m not interested in men."

Shen Yu: "?"

He distinctly remembered it was Cheng Mofei who had made the first move on him.

The second time they met was in their dorm room. Shen Yu had used a few connections to become Cheng Mofei's roommate.

Cheng Mofei threw an arm around his shoulders in a familiar way, leaned into his neck to sniff for a long moment, and asked, "Brother, what did you put on? It smells good."

Shen Yu replied with the name of a body wash brand.

It was Cheng Mofei's favorite body wash—the same one that bore witness to countless passionate moments they shared in the bathroom.

The next day, an identical bottle of body wash appeared in their dorm bathroom.

The third time they met was in the campus clinic. An athletic student had been harassing the pretty freshman, Shen Yu.

Cheng Mofei strode up, shielding Shen Yu behind him, his gaze icy as he said, “My brother is a straight man. Take your filthy thoughts elsewhere.”

Shen Yu: “…” Actually, he wasn’t.

While Shen Yu was torn over how to bend the still-closeted Cheng Mofei, Cheng Mofei seemed to be unknowingly courting him every day.

“Shen Yu and I hit it right away. We’ll definitely be good brothers for life.”

“What’s wrong with good brothers sharing a bed?”

“Good brothers should shower together.”

“We straight guys don’t care about stuff like that, do we?”

Shen Yu: “…”

—

Later, Cheng Mofei began to notice a few peculiarities about his “good brother.”

He realized Shen Yu seemed to have someone special in his heart. His phone password was a date—one that turned out to be their future anniversary.

He even muttered someone’s nickname in his sleep. And all this time, the body wash he had been using was the exact scent loved by that mysterious someone.

And… that "someone" seemed to be a man!

Cheng Mofei was completely floored.

On the anniversary from his previous life, Shen Yu had dressed up carefully and bought Cheng Mofei’s favorite small cake, hoping to celebrate this special day with him in this lifetime.

But as soon as he opened the dorm door, he was pinned against the wall.

The familiar fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose as Cheng Mofei, gritting his teeth, said: “You’re not allowed to be with some wild man.”

Shen Yu: “?” <<less

I possessed a character—a witch—destined to be burned at the stake by the very boy she ab*sed, who would later grow up to become a tyrant.... more>>

By the time I realized my situation, the boy’s stepmother—soon to disappear from the story—had already dumped the budding tyrant into my care.

“Commission poison for him? Use him for your experiments…?”

Sure, the original witch might have hated humans, but me? I’m just an ordinary person who wants to live a long, quiet life!

Sigh. Fine. I couldn’t risk sending the little tyrant-to-be to another witch who might actually ab*se him. The best I could do was raise him until he was old enough to fend for himself—and ensure he returned to the palace without getting too attached to me in the meantime.

Thus, I played my role half-heartedly, scolding him just enough to keep him wary but never actually mistreating him.

“You filthy little rat! Stay out of my lab! What are you lurking around here for with that grimy body of yours?”

“Wait, you’re bleeding… Don’t touch it! Fine, I’ll draw a bath for you. Just shut up, make sure there are lots of bubbles, and play with the duck while you wash up!”

And so, I raised the little tyrant with only words of scorn and seven years of reluctant care. And true to the original story, the would-be tyrant eventually escaped the forest and returned to the palace.

Six years later, news reached me that he had fully matured into the fearsome tyrant he was destined to be. Well, as long as he becomes a proper K-tyrant and works hard for the prosperity of our region, it’ll all work out, I thought.

But then, one fateful day…

“Arrest this witch,” came his cold command.

…The tyrant came for me, just as in the original story.

But instead of taking me to the stake, he brought me to his chambers.

“Lilithea,” he said, his deep voice curling around my name.

And instead of condemning me to flames, he issued a different kind of sentence.

“Now it’s your turn. You won’t take a single step outside this house, and you’ll live exactly as I command.”

“What…?”

“You always called me filthy, didn’t you?” His lips twisted into a smirk.

“W-wait!”

“Now, you’ll find out firsthand what filth really is.”

That night, I learned the meaning of fire and ruin—not from the stake, but from the tyrant himself. It was a night of consuming heat, where bone and flesh burned in a rapture I could neither escape nor endure… <<less