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Jiang Chijing had always used surveilling prisoners’ every move to satiate his voyeuristic appetite.

Until one day, an extremely dangerous convict entered the prison—and Jiang Chijing was caught spying on him.

The watcher became the watched, the hunter became the hunted. Facing Zheng Mingyi, who closed in tighter with every step, Jiang Chijing was forced to brace his arms against the other’s chest, warning him:

“This is my restricted area. Please get out.”

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Jin Qu
Vùng Cấm
禁区
请勿靠近
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Lol27
Lol27 rated it
November 26, 2021
Status: c55
Now, now, I have been reading novels for such a long time but has never reviewed one. But this. THIS.I am literally feeling compelled to let others know that this is a gem. In my opinion this is the best and most natural couple I have seen in such a long time. Made for each other and love at first sight actually lives up to its definition. Translation *chef's kiss*!!!they have done an incredible job and it is wonderfully written in the first place.I have seen MLS said to be... more>> with high IQs but ZM at every turn proves it. You read his mental calculations and agree to that. And although plot is not very exciting and it a smooth read (predictable to some extent even) , MC and MLS "little games" and interactions are just worth reading it.

Great read in conclusion!! Definitely one of my favourites. <<less
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Tilbar
Tilbar rated it
January 22, 2024
Status: Completed
Second book by this author that I’ve read. The first involved the auto industry and this one is about stock manipulation. Both with mature characters, lots of intrigue and evil-doers, and snarky conversation, but such a sweet story between the two leads. This author is very much in tune with real life and writes in that way; the characters embrace the physical part of their relationship, instead of one always complaining and trying to run, all while complaining that their partner is a pe*vert for wanting s*x frequently.

The sexy role-playing... more>> as well as the silent conversations they had were icing on the cake. <<less
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damnmei
damnmei rated it
September 10, 2023
Status: Completed
This novel is seriously hilarious. The plot reveals are well timed and the banter between the two leads is amazing. They're both insanely h**ny and match each other's energy so well. I liked that MC was just a normal person for the most part too, as it's pretty uncommon to find a main character in danmei that isn't OP at everything they do. There's really only one moment at the end where... more>>
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MC engages in a car chase, doesn't get injured by the subsequent shooting, disarms the hit man of a knife at close range, and arrests him, all after seeing ML get hit by the hitman's car. It's a lot for someone who doesn't reportedly exercise or have any mentioned martial arts training. There was a moment earlier in the novel where MC shoulder throws a prisoner down, so some basis exists for his existing fighting capabilities, but it's not really explained. The hitman is revealed to be a serial killer though, so he's not a professional hitman, which does make the events a little more believable.

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MC is a prison guard, and he's given the shock of his life when the guy he's been spying on for months ends up as a prisoner. It's really funny how the interactions between the two of them start, with the MC trying to not let ML's hot bod distract him and ML trying to use his body to distract the MC. This results in the most amusing push and pull as MC gets turned on by the ML but also pissed off at ML for being a little shit.

I have to say that the s*xual tension between the two leads is also palpable in literally every scene with them, both before and after they get together. They're both kinky and have equally high s*x drives, which makes for a lot of fun tension when they're in an environment where they can't act on the urges. I really liked also how MC's treatment of the ML changed a lot through the course of the story, starting off more closed off and cold, before becoming a lot more flirtatious and straightforward (while still keeping some of the tsundere persona).

Also the reveal about the ML near the end that
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ML had been spying on MC with high end binoculars the whole time in return was too good. When they compared the top three things they liked to spy on each other, I just knew they were soulmates haha both of them are such pe*verts for each other. I also liked how once they got together the MC didn't feel like being a voyeur anymore, as he had succeeded in catching his target. The ML becoming an exhibitionist and voyeur only because of the MC really was the icing on the cake.

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Even though ML is a genius and MC is more normal, they still felt very balanced and like equals, with ML deferring to MC many times and never scheming against the MC like he did against others. ML also readily admits how much he's into the MC, and even thinks to himself about how lucky he is to have MC. They really have such a healthy relationship despite it starting with MC spying on ML as much as humanly possible while ML paraded shirtless around his house. I also liked that ML wasn't flawless and despite being a math genius, actually had
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dyslexia and makes a lot of typos in writing! It's definitely a nice gap moe moment.

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I really enjoyed this one! It's short but the plot goes in a lot of interesting directions, and the relationship development is very well paced and realistic. Definitely a favorite couple of mine in these two, they match each other so well. <<less
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AnZhe798
AnZhe798 rated it
January 23, 2023
Status: Completed
i have to say... this story is really worth reading

although I didn't understand the stock market stuff xD but I loved the plot

also ZM's sexy brain hehe, but the thing here is his brain and strategies are really something. he's really a genius and all people are played around by him. BUT ! he can't provoke his wife, can he ? lololol

... more>> ZM's wife aka the MC JC, he's cute cinnamon roll and a voyeur.

important point : both of them have their minds filled with filth lol

anyways I enjoyed it very much ~ <<less
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Kaur00
Kaur00
August 1, 2022
Status: Completed
Kinky and le*d novel. 😅😅🤣🤣 Its was an amazing read. Not a bit boring. A prison novel about a prisoner and guard.

Short but fullest read.

5 stars.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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_lillyan_
_lillyan_
July 31, 2022
Status: Completed
“There are no rights or wrongs in love, only whether or not the ways of expressing love matched.”

I very much appreciated how the MC pointed out this monumental fact that so many other novels miss or use as a bit piece to cause strife between their protagonists. I enjoyed the plots and sub plots, the watch was an easy guess and I did catch a few plot holes but all in all an enjoyable and intelligent read. Very well translated, thank you!
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Ppkk85
Ppkk85 rated it
May 26, 2022
Status: Completed
WOW! Love it! It's such a fun novel. I literally giggled very chapter. Their interactions and chemistry is off the hook. Love the constant, sexy teasing. MC and ML are both strong characters. Equally capable, independent, with the right amount of perviness LOL. It's a must read!
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Sleepy_sheepy
Sleepy_sheepy rated it
April 12, 2022
Status: Completed
66/66

strengths

    • Fun ride, lots of humour. Quite lighthearted and easy read
    • MC and ML have INSANE chemistry - saucy flirting, innuendos, indecent eyes, raunchy plays

      amazing
    • MC is a good natured, slightly airheaded and pe*verted voyeur. He works in a prison and likes peeking on his hot neighbour. Said hot neighbour (ML) is a mysterious + flirty corporate big boy trader who ends up incarcerated in MC's prison for *gasp* insider trading
    • ML actually demonstrates his smartness; it's not just lip service. Very satisfying as ML proceeds to big brain continuously throughout the story, leaving MC flabbergasted (and swooning ofc). Who can blame him? Big brains are indeed sexy. Super satisfying when
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      MC reveals his pieces slowly - all to revenge on the corporate execs who framed him for insider trading. He willingly chooses to go to prison as part of his grand plan. He slowly lays down his pieces to sink

      his enemies + their investment firms aiming to trigger a

      short squeeze WHILE simultaneously ensuring his safety and winning perks so he can indulge and flirt with MC in prison

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    • I haven't seen finance and trading references in BL before so that was cool
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      Author was clearly heavily inspired by the GameStop short squeeze!

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weaknesses

    • The only downside to me is the lack of plot tension, everything feels quite low stakes esp re prison life + the overarching plot wasn't too gripping IMO, but then again it's intended to be lighthearted in tone.
highly recommend. The insane couple chemistry alone makes it worth a read

4.5/5
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Devrai
Devrai rated it
March 15, 2022
Status: Completed
I was pushing this novel back time and time again cause the Description didn't really hook me. Thanks to YellowNoodel's review I started this novel and binged it in 2 days.

MC and ML are both good guys and neither is MCs voyeur kink described in any kind of uncomfortable way, nor is ML a "dangerous" convict. Both are written really well and tether on the line where they both are likable although having strange thinking patterns.

I really adore the way they communicate with each other. It's a teasing and... more>> playful style but also able to speak strait out if needed. A well matched couple.

Even the side couples with their own strange dynamics are written well and you will be anxious for them.

Sure there are some minor points that might bother you, like the story is centered in the prison so you do not see much of the investigation outside that is ongoing. Also stock trading is a big part of this story and I can not say if the written parts are correct, since I have no idea about stock market.

I really like this story and recommend to read it at least once. <<less
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Minesaki
Minesaki rated it
December 26, 2021
Status: Completed
This novel is fantastic ! Their relationship is perfectly paced and their conversations always are super interesting.
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ricoerrr
ricoerrr rated it
December 5, 2021
Status: Completed
characters:

mc: jiang chijing

ml: zheng mingyi

summary: ... more>>
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MC has voyeuristic tendencies and has been spying on his next door neighbour, ml, for the better half of the year. but someone seems to be targeting his beighbour, as he's been attacked, robbed, and his house set on fire. MC works at the local prison, and finds out that ML has been convicted of a big financial crime and put behind bars. MC tries to distance himself due to the fact ML is now an inmate, but finds himself irrevocably attracted nonetheless. they become close as ML frequents the library MC mains, and end up covering for each other in the rough prison environment. MC learns that ML was actually framed, and together they work out a plan to convict the rightful criminal. thankfully, MC has connections in law enforcement, and ml's circle of influence is vast and he knows how to utilize prison resources efficiently. finally, ml's former boss is incarcerated and ML is rightfully freed.

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thoughts

this novel is a gem, there's so many things I can praise to the high heavens but my absolute number one favourite aspect is the relationship between jiang chijing and zheng mingyi. literally the first couple chapters I could already feel the mutual attraction and s*xual tension oozing through the screen, its f*cking unbelievable. we know from the get-go that jiang chijing has a perversion and is immensely attracted to zheng mingyi even before they formally meet. but the added layer of a prison convict x prison officer dynamic blurs the line between right and wrong which makes the flavour so damn good. jiang chijing is literally blue balling himself trying to keep his professionalism in check in front of the object of his attraction but anyone with eyes can tell that he is down bad (especially zheng mingyi lmao). it doesnt help how he has a very very active imagination when the situation turns ambigious, and poor bby's trying his best to reel his thoughts out of r18 territory lmao.

the subtle flirting, the mind games, the s*xual tension, the slow loss of composure, everything is just *chefs kiss* it's so damn refreshing to read about two characters that are just... so completely attracted to each other. they both, however, exercise a lot of restraint, knowing neither can outright declare their interests in each other due to the peculiar environment theyre in. so their relationship starts with a lot delicious build-up and s*xual frustration, and when the dam finally breaks they both become absolutely unhinged. even the fade to black car didnt bother me that much since the author leaves so much to the imagination (tho itd be more amazing if there were real cars ngl hahaha). they indulge in a lot of kinky stuff together, like roleplaying, creative positions, handcuffs, uniforms,..... its amazing :') but on a more serious note, im glad jiang chijing finally has a person and an outlet to share his kinks with

its also very sexy of jiang chijing that he knows how to fight and use self-protection, especially in his work environment. at first I thought he might be a weak damsel character because of his post (librarian) but thankfully it turned out to be not the case. he holds up very well under duress and knows how to handle himself out of a tough situation. its also very touching (and very hot) to see the lengths theyll go to protect the other person from harm; especially the scene when jiang chijing went on a highspeed chase of a hit-and-run car after it had hurt zheng mingyi... its complete reckless behavior and totally unlike him, but for his hubby he'll do anything ^v^

the other thing I love about their relationship is how they both try to feel each other out with mind games and curveballs. jiang chijing loses most of the time lol but the way he still keeps an internal score is cute <3 zheng mingyi is a natural at playing people and its a f*cking tease to see how he digs up jiang chijing's secrets one by one, dangles them in front of him, and lets him grow all hot and bothered for a whole day; the whole process in which jiang chijing aptly described it as "stripping him down to the underwear" lmfaoo

(+ also when jiang chijing tries to seduce his hubby when they were playing weiqi... was just so...!! so...!!!! arhhhhh!!! bby really knows his strengths well :'))

anyways!! plotwise, it's pretty solid as well. people who kept an eye out on the 2021 gamestop short squeeze are gonna find this novel very familiar lol, the author did mention she took a lot of inspiration from the events. she also explains any relevant details like stocks, shorting, etcetc for the laymans (ie: me) who arent so savvy. that being said, there was a bit of plot armor used (especially with zheng mingyi's near omniscience over the stock market), so some degree of suspension of disbelief when reading is necessary methinks.

and as for the side characters, I think they're all pretty solid as well. many of them are convicts but few are just cookie cutter criminal stereotypes. at least the relevant ones have a layer of depth and more than what meets the eye. the author describes hierarchy, cliques, and a sense of camaraderie amongst the inmates in prison, all of which are convincing depictions of real life prison culture <<less
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ThatileAlice
ThatileAlice
November 13, 2021
Status: c45
I like this story very much because its unique, you can't find novels with these kind of plots/themes. I liked how both the main couple balance each other out and are equally smart and are both equally invested in one another. YEAH
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thatsburntbread
thatsburntbread rated it
October 29, 2023
Status: Completed
Rating: 3/5

The beginning of the novel was good. I was hooked on when I first read. The plot was okay in general, but the relationship between the MC/ML was interesting enough for me to continue reading.

I did start getting bored towards the end when the couple got together. I did not finish the novel lmao. I technically did... I just skipped a few chapters until the ending, lol.
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Mello reading danmei
Mello reading danmei rated it
August 19, 2023
Status: Completed
4.4 ⭐

Ahhhh I loved it! The chemistry of this couple was amazing. Their mental conversations, the subliminal messages in every word they said, the banter, the s*xual tension, and their dirty fantasies made me laugh out loud.

On the other hand, I wasn't expecting the story to be so sweet. They were perfect for each other. Feeding dog food to everyone in the prison and making me feel single 🙈.

Surprisingly, the power imbalance between those two was remarkable. They are a pure green flag, although a slightly dirty one 😂.
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Milli_Mey
Milli_Mey rated it
May 5, 2023
Status: Completed
The MC and ML are a 5/5.

I liked the story a lot when I started reading it but at about half I became insanely bored. I literally only like 3 characters in the whole story.

This is definitely also about taste. Personally, prison life and especially stocks simply don't pique my intereste. So much stock talk. So the last third of the story I only read the dialogues and the spicy scenes. Surprisingly, reading only the dialogues was enough to understand everything that was going on.

I feel like the author is... more>> someone who does not have a lot of experience with writing. They had a good premise for the story but had no idea how to fill it properly. Nearly all of the characters lack depth and are very bland. One of the other couples is alright but the other one gives me a very bad taste because of the age difference.

My end result:

Main couple: 5/5

Other couples: 2/5

Story: 3/5

Execution: 2/5

I understand why other people would enjoy it but my standards are just too high and stocks are just not my thing. <<less
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xnvesha.14
xnvesha.14 rated it
April 13, 2023
Status: Completed
Thanks so much for translating this masterpiece! I'm not a big fan of very smart MLs but I came for the officer/prisoner play and I got that and I'm more than happy!
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cozypillow
cozypillow rated it
January 30, 2023
Status: Completed
People already said what I also wanted to say.

MC and ML are one of the most satisfying couple I've read in a while. Their chemistry is just wonderful and so fun to read.

MC is smart and witty. ML is intelligent and teasing. Their interaction is basically MC trying to stay calm and composed in front of the hot ML, while ML can't stop teasing MC (and us readers!) with his suspicious actions and words.

I was apprehensive about the voyeurism tag but MC is quite the nice guy and you get... more>> to know why he does what he does right at the first chapter lol but still, he acknowledges his bad habits even if he's not doing actual harm to anyone so you can't help but understand him.

The plot is secondary since things don't escalate to heavy dramatic moments but it is interesting and doesn't feel like a filler just to show an op MC and ML fall in love.

Really well written and the translation is just wonderful. Gotta say that the effort that the translator put explaining certain parts, moments made it an enjoyable read!

4.5+ novel indeed! <<less
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MongMongMonaLi
MongMongMonaLi
October 6, 2022
Status: Completed
I liked the MC, the ML was a bit OP, cause of his extremly high IQ, but it was nicely packaged!

I loved their bantering and their interactions!

Something that was missing imao was smut sceence, I just would have preferred for there to be some R-Rated stuff :

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Their chemistry was so nice and I would have liked to delve deeper aspect, especially because they mention all of those kinky plays, but then their is only fade out and metioning that they did the deed... no smut at all!

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All in all it was a verry entertaining storry, with nice characters (their backstorryies weren't that clearly stated but their actions were consistent to their own settings imo). <<less
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Icycle
Icycle rated it
August 7, 2022
Status: Completed
I was worried I wouldn't find a good read, and then came upon this. The interactions between the main characters were a delight; intriguing and fun cat and mouse play. There are very adult things that occur in the story, the setting is a prison after all, so be forewarned. The translation was excellent. If you want to read something interesting and compelling, this is a great story.
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_dreamlesscloud_
_dreamlesscloud_ rated it
July 17, 2022
Status: Completed
Definitely agree with what one of the reviewers when they said they were a kinky couple. I was squirming with a liiitle bit of embarrassment every chapter here and there through most of the story (maybe because I don't have a thick face? (^~^;) ゞ) The translation quality elevated the story for me as well. I think translator-san perfectly encapsulated the novel with the right equivalent meaning from their word usage. I definitely wouldn't have enjoyed the story were it not translated otherwise.

I liked reading about all pairings, the length... more>> is nice and short, enough to read it in one or two sittings. Definitely perfect length for someone like me whose attention span is slowly dwindling over the years.

Recommended to someone looking for not your typical danmei. I added the 'disability' tag, even though I noticed that users here usually only add that tag to refer to a physical disability. I also modified the genre and added 'Psychological' because I think the novel has enough of it for it to be tagged as such. Feel free to change if you guys don't agree. Thank you author and translator-san, keep up the good work.

I'll certainly read more work done by luckykoi in the future (*´ω`*) <<less
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