Control Freak

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1v1, main romance, age-difference, sweet story without angst. The perspective is from the submissive gong character, with occasional scenes from the dominant shou character. The submissive was in a dominant position before meeting the dominant, and the submissive pursues the dominant.

Ye Zhou’s next-door neighbor is a handsome and refined man, with high looks, educational background, and a good personality—he’s also a university professor. However, fate has it that, when he goes out to take out the tr*sh, he accidentally witnesses the breakup scene between his next-door neighbor and his ex-boyfriend:

Ex-boyfriend: “Being with you, I feel like I’m a soulless shell. I find you terrifying.”

Ye Zhou: … (Did I just hear something I shouldn’t have?)

Initially, Ye Zhou thought that Guan Heng was a person with a hidden, beastly nature. But after a few encounters, he not only finds nothing terrifying about this man but is also very charmed. As they spend more time together, they become increasingly attracted to each other. Then, one day, he discovers in Guan Heng’s study books like “Records of s*xual Assault Crimes,” “On the Development of Pe*verted Killers,” and “The Normal Disguise of High-Intelligence Criminals.”

Ye Zhou: … (Can I still regret this now?)

According to social control theory: Most people refrain from committing crimes because they have good internal or external control factors.

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mavenlego
mavenlego rated it
May 29, 2024
Status: c18
I really like the protagonist and love interests development, especially the way the author builds up the romance. The love interest so far is still much of a mystery, in terms of his 'hidden' personality. But the protagonist is as mysterious as glass, lmao you can't really doubt his intentions because he's very straightforward.

I'm very looking forward to how these two personalities clash and come together in the end. Thank you dear translator for your hard work!
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Luffy_Reading707
Luffy_Reading707 rated it
June 6, 2025
Status: c59
Ahh I honestly really liked the story at first and it was a five star for me. However when the ML revealed his true self, and the MC and him got together, I just didn't enjoy the story as much anymore and by the end of it, there was no more enjoyment.

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I guess I just didn't expect the MC to become submissive to the ML to this level.

I like reading romance where the relationship between the main couple is balanced. Stories where one character is dominant over the other throughout the entire relationship are not to my taste.

Initially the ML and MC are both tops so I assumed that before sleeping together, they would discuss about who would top and who would bottom but no, the ML just admitted to the MC that he is a control freak and the MC just ended up accepting the fact that he should be the one bottoming. Of course, the MC had a little bit of resistance but that's really it.

Their relationship is consensual and the MC willingly submitted himself to the ML but ahh I still don't like it but that's really just my taste.

The ML is both dominant in and out of bed, and likes being in control in all aspect. I initially thought that at one point he would learn to let go of control a little bit and adapt himself to the MC. It was the other way around though and the MC just learnt to become submissive and dependent on the ML.

When the MC was pursuing the ML, he gave a feeling of taking the lead in their relationship and I enjoyed this part of the story. It would have been interesting seeing the MC top the ML and the ML reaction to it all. It will never happen however.

Well I guess the story is called Control Freak for a reason.

I finished the main story and read the apron extra but I am stopping here. Me just rambling now.

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Bbsnugs
Bbsnugs rated it
May 29, 2025
Status: Completed
I really like the MC’s personality, he’s straight forward, kind and goes for what he wants. They’re in their thirties so they’ve both had relationships before so they are both mature. I like how they are both flawed but their love for each other heals them both. A very enjoyable read.
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Crested_Lark
Crested_Lark rated it
January 5, 2026
Status: --
What a delicious read!

They are so well matched, one direct and passionate and the other thoughtful and caring. Really love their dynamic, and wish they'd met sooner in their lives.

I can fully certify there's no dog blood here! (Even their inner conflict is realistic and not dragged out, and there's no separation or melodramatics).

It actually feels realistic, with them having a mature relationship, with open communication.

Are they perfect? No. But that's what makes them endearing and relatable.
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kalerus
kalerus rated it
May 30, 2025
Status: --
I loved the story so much! The pacing was excellent, and I love both the MC and ML. It was refreshing to see the MC being self-assured in pursuing what he wanted. The relationship felt balanced and developed, you can see how much both characters cared for each other as the story develops.
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