I didn't like the part where he guilt tripped (?) The MC when he kissed him against his will. It irritated me a tiny bit cause it was their first kiss

It's literally a MC using his powers to cultivate and tend to plants. Most of the text is him taking care of plants. And when he doesn't understand how to solve a problem. He throws it onto the ML (actually the ML just asserts himself and makes a point in making sure the MC doesn't have to do hard stuff). Simply, MC encounters something he doesn't like to deal with and the ML comes in and solves it for him. It's so repetitive I got bored of it. There is nothing wrong with relying on other people for help, but the MC was hands-off on things (except for plants) that it really made things bland for my taste. The MC main character trope is taking care of plants. That's it. And the funny thing is, I don't think he would be interested in plants if it wasn't for that system of his that allows him to see the traits of certain plants.

Abruptly kissing someone and confessing your undying love to them because you were impulsive is a no no. Also the MC just letting it happen and for some reason accepts it??? Bro wtf, like how about just going on a date first. Wait they didn't have their first date yet, instead they are already cuddling in bed and making out. They need to talk about the relationship. Establish how they truly feel. The ML doesn't have a talk with MC about his psychological problems. The ML doesn't tell him about his obsessive desire to control the MC. The MC should know these traits of his lover so they can work things out. Or find a middle ground. It's so rushed, and so weirdly paced. I honestly don't know if I enjoyed it or just tolerate it.

Currently on chapter 16. The MC has unlocked a Mary Sue halo. Everyone loves him and animals adore him. Ffs. ML is also a creepy f*ck who comes off as predatory. I am very close to dropping this but will try another ten chapters.

Also, red flags. So many red flags. I don't even know if the promised fluff is worth all of this. ML's thoughts of "he WILL be mine" and "imma just stalk him and offer him a ride home so I know where he lives" really makes my skin crawl, followed by the oh-so-subtle question "do you live alone" to underage MC was so disgusting I don't even know what to say. What the actual f*ck. He compares his pursuit of MC with hunting animals. I realize this is a common analogy used by MLs in this genre but it never becomes less disturbing to read.

When Yan Yue was studying abroad, he would occasionally go out hunting with his classmates. When a good hunter finds his prey, he has to have enough patience to wait, set a trap and then strike when the prey is close and unaware. Yan Yue had the patience and enough confidence. The young man would be his, Yan Yue was extremely sure of that.

The ML suffers from insomnia and the MC gives him a "comfortable feeling". It's like falling in love with your ambien, okay? Can it be true love when one party is at least partially if not only interested due to the relief the other person can provide? I am skeptical.

The ML has a psychologist friend that calls him out on his creepy behavior and roasts him for being a pe*vert. Nice. The fluff has made its appearance and if you can get over his initial super shady approach to MC, the ML is okay I guess, aside from some occasional sliminess, but what can you even expect with this genre. He's your average CEO ML that acts has MC's golden thigh. Overall, the book is a mindless slice of life read with the appearance of some two bit villainy to spice it up.