Chu Yan never thought that he would transmigrate into a cultivation novel and enter a life-and-death contract with Xie Yunming, the main villain.... more>>

It would have been fine if he was just an unimportant side character, but according to the plot of the original book, Xie Yunming would only focus on breaking the life-and-death contract and send him off to the west.

In order to avoid this death flag, Chu Yan decided to work hard to restore his negative favorability points with Xie Yunming to ±0.

For example, he would take the initiative to find the ancient scroll that allowed them to undo the life-and-death contract so that they could peacefully split—

Shit!?

Chu Yan watched helplessly as Xie Yunming burned up the ancient scroll with spiritual flames until there wasn’t even ashes left.

In the dim light, the man’s face was full of smiles and his words were gentle, “What are you thinking, shidi? If I die, you shall be buried with me.”

Chu Yan: ???

Is something wrong with you?!

—

Rumor has it that after Xie Yunming, the head disciple of the Sword Sect, returned from his travels, he brought with him a shidi with extremely poor talent and a weak and sickly body.

This shidi had a peerless appearance as well as a gentle and kind temper. If it weren’t for his body that almost guaranteed he would die young, the number of people that would come to propose marriage would have probably smashed the Mountain Gate of the Sword Sect to the ground.

Everyone guessed that he wouldn’t live longer than a few years, and they lamented that such a proud son of Heaven like Xie Yunming had become cultivation partners with this shidi. Maybe he was looking forward to becoming a widower.

Unexpectedly, after hundreds of years, there were actually two sword cultivators from the Sword Sect who passed their tribulations and ascended at the same time. One was Xie Yunming, the proud son of Heaven, and the other was Chu Yan, his shidi who died young.

Chu Yan: Thank you for bringing me. We have now ascended and share the same life as Heaven and Earth.

Xie Yunming: Share the same life as Heaven and Earth?

Chu Yan: No, no, share it with you. <<less

In Meng Zhao's eyes, the former Lu Shichen was like a skin wrapped in paper. He looked calm from a distance, but looked disgusting up close. Back, everyone was after Lu Shichen, but Meng Zhao felt that he was so fake that he aroused his disgust.... more>>

Meng Zhao didn't expect that one day he would see Lu Shichen once again. What was more expected was that Lu Shichen had got himself involved in a mu*der case and become the primary suspect in the case. . . And the person responsible for solving the case happened to be Detective Meng Zhao.

Author: You two, please describe your views on each other.

Meng Zhao: A mad dog who is extremely good at pretending.

Lu Shichen: A wild dog that can’t be beaten to death.

Lu Shichen x Meng Zhao: The mortal enemies finally get married.

(The one with the bad temper is Shou)

Suspense, solving the case, the plot line and the emotional line <<less

One car accident, and I’m transported into a city power fantasy as the villain. As long as I survive until the grand finale, I can... more>> return to the real world with hefty rewards. But! These stunning beauties don’t go to serve as the protagonist’s harem, they surround me every day. Are they not satisfied with how slowly I’m dying? Stop wearing stockings, stop wearing uniforms, what’s with all of you trying to seduce me? Go find Long Aotian! Since destiny is in my hands, I might as well challenge the protagonist directly! Who’s the protagonist, damn it, who knows! <<less

Saria, a knight, made a firm decision to make a name for herself by hunting demons that harm people. However, she botched the job and ended up being saved by Anya, who is a demon. In order to repay the favor, Saria starts living with Anya. As she gets to know Anya and their bodies come together, Saria’s heart races uncontrollably…... more>>

Even though she came to defeat demons, Saria ended up being saved by the demon Anya. As a knight, to properly show her gratitude, she offers the power Anya desires, surrendering her body as Anya commands, sharing kisses and cunnilingus. When Saria tells Anya to target her and not other humans, their play becomes even more intense! Furthermore, as they continue living together, they discover each others secrets… Enjoy the deepening yuri love that transcends their predetermined roles. <<less

Suddenly, the emperor collapsed, and the empire faced a crisis.... more>>

To the princess burdened with leading the country alone, Grand Duke Arkenian, her childhood mentor, was the most reliable ally.

"It seems there's nothing out of the ordinary. You can proceed as plan."

"Thank you, Your Grace. Oh, there's also something I wanted to discuss about the trade agreement…"

Daily sessions of state affairs education continued without fail. However, once the Grand Duke's teachings concluded, inevitably, another form of education began.

"Your Grace! You said we were taking a break from state affairs education today…!"

"I'm sorry, but I never said we wouldn't have any other form of education."

His strong arm wrapped firmly around her waist.

Though the public believed them to have a friendly relationship based on mutual respect, to her, the Grand Duke was always a difficult and an intimidating mentor.

"Don't be insolent. Haven't you outgrown your rebellious phase?"

"Ugh, please stop…"

"Shall we see today how much your patience have improved?"

***

"Lie Down."

The Grand Duke ordered briefly.

Making her lie down like this and f*cking her from behind was his favorite position, but from Rohte's perspective it was also the position she wanted to avoid the most.

Not only did she have to expose her messy, wet underside for his invasion,
but the Grand Duke's massive member was always difficult to accommodate even in the most favorable position.

"Haah, last time, we did it in this position…"

"It's a review, Your Highness."

The Grand Duke whispered, nibbling at her earlobe.
Claiming it was an essential step to ensure she didn't forget what she learned. His low playful tone sounded almost like he was teasing her. <<less

The third year spiritual energy was revived, humanity got swept into a real-life game of oddities, 《Folklore》.
The game randomly extracted from strange stories for its quests: If won, the quest's boss would turn into a guardian deity, holding back all sorts of evils; If failed, the oddities would completely revive, and the area implicated in the quest would completely fall to enemy occupation! ... more>>

As it had impact,
The players participating in the quest and the stream audience hated idiots who were burdens the most.

Unfortunately, when a disaster-level quest got unlocked, matched into the quest, was this,
Silver-grey long-haired, pessimistic, sickly, when others fought he slept, when others ran he showered
No matter how much more good-looking they were, it could not conceal that "I don't want to live, everyone die with me" kind of anti-social air

When his data was pulled up:
24k pure newbie.

Everyone's eyes went dark, GDI, this isn't even enough for a bite for the boss!

Yet no one knew, Wei E once was drawn into a different, much higher-dimension UF world
Over there, there would be a small quest every three days, and one big quest every five. Each quest would be stifled with a manic hopelessness, driving people to their deaths. No player was able to hang on for three years, and Wei E was the first who had a chance to live past three years—— after he bombed the Creator.

When the Creator's space was collapsing
Wei E reminisced these three years of endless fighting for his life, and strongly vowed: If there was a next life, he would definitely not get mixed in it again!

Once Wei E opened his eyes, he returned to the familiar blue planet
But before he could get excited, he discovered…… the Creator followed him out too : )
----

That day the hunting grounds got destroyed, the Creator vowed there would be one day he would kill that insolent ant
When Wei E occasionally brushed his teeth and looked up, he could see the mirror written with: "After one hundred days, I will definitely kill you."

By the fiftieth day [left], a player confessed to Wei E.
By the thirtieth day, Wei E made it to first place in 《Folklore's》most charming guy.
By the tenth day, the quest boss threw themselves on him.
By the fifth day, third day, each day, there would be people on the forums calling themselves Wei E's dog.

On the final day, the Creator really grabbed Wei E's throat, with his voice dark and frenzied: "I said, I would kill you sooner or later."

However, seeing Wei E's wearily curled lips, He thought, I perhaps should change the method.
For example, beneath his body.
————

When Wei E solved the first disaster-level quest, there were still people who felt it was a mere coincidence.
But when each and every one of the disaster-level continuously got cracked, life got brought back from death, they then shockingly discovered, that was not a coincidence, but hope that would make even spent clay revivify.

And in this absurd, despairing world, he was the walking——
#1 boss! <<less

He possessed the body of an S-Class Hunter, Sung Dohyun, a minor antagonist who kidnaps the novel’s main villain, Baek Hamin! Despite knowing the despairing contents of the original novel, it was fun to use his newly found S-Class abilities!... more>>

While enjoying his life as an S-Class Hunter, he accidentally saved a young child from being kidnapped….

“Hunter Sung Dohyun. What on earth are you doing?”

It turns out that the kid was Baek Hamin, the main villain from the original novel and the nephew of an S-Class Hunter, Baek Eunsung whom the original Sung Dohyun despised!?

“Hamin wants to live with Ahjussi.”

“Ahjussi, where are you going?”

“Dohyun is my Ahjussi!”

“Ahjussi–!!”

Since then, Sung Dohyun suddenly finds himself with the main villain of the novel stuck to him like chewing gum. Besides….

“Hunter Sung Dohyun. Shall we live together?”

Why is Baek Eunsung acting like this?! What do you mean live together, I’m trying my best to go back home! <<less

Upon waking up, Chu Mochen found himself transmigrated, and not just that, he transmigrated into a urban divine doctor novel, becoming the protagonist's Junior Brother.... more>>

In the plot, due to jealousy towards the protagonist, he coveted the protagonist's fiancée, leading to the destruction of his family.

Initially, he thought of changing his villain’s fate and clinging to the protagonist's thigh.

But, when this Junior Brother saw the protagonist's fiancée, he wasn’t heartless, such a beautiful woman, you can't handle it, let the Junior Brother take care of it.

"Since I've taken on the role of the villain, naturally I have to fulfill it to the end. I swear, it's definitely not because the female lead is beautiful," Chu Mochen said with a righteous expression. <<less

A villain is a villain.... more>>

I want to continue being a villain.

After possessing the main villain, Sasha tries to avoid the death penalty ending by following the main story under certain circumstances.

“I won't kill you; let me show you how great of an emperor I will become.”

“……I’ll look forward to it.”

Unlike the original work, Sasha quietly exits the story, hiding the joy of surviving. However, an unexpected situation occurred....

“Sasha Ambrose, I need you. I believe you won’t refuse.”

“Of course, I belong to Your Majesty. You spared my life.”

Edward, the main character of the original work summons Sasha to the imperial palace with unexpected words.

And an unidentified post appeared before Sasha’s eyes.

[Isn’t Sasha a true loyalist?]
Readers have begun to re-evaluate the completed novel!

After 10 years of hard work, I managed to deviate from the original, but a re-evaluation of Sasha begins among readers, and the author says he will produce a spinoff for the loyalist Sasha...

I’m a bad guy.

The main villain, Sasha Ambrose!

Will Sasha be able to maintain his position as a villain and prevent the side story? <<less

"Take it if you want. But be fair." ... more>>

"What do you mean...?"

"If you want to have me, you have to give yourself too."

I possessed a character in a modern fantasy novel. 

The final mastermind who pretends to be a supporting character and then backstabs the protagonist.

The problem is that I possessed the character before reading the full story.

If it's revealed that I'm not the original owner of this body, I'll be massacred by the family.

I have no choice but to impersonate the mastermind.

But as of today, the mastermind who dreamed of destroying the world is retiring. You guys figure out the brains.

I just want to be a brainless idiot.

I tried to turn over a new leaf like that, but the protagonist keeps looking at me with strange eyes.

What? Is he picking a fight?

[Preview]

"...Why are you doing this? We're meeting for the first time."

"I'm expressing that we should get close since we're getting to know each other for the first time."

"So you suddenly sat next to me...?" 

"You're a bit s*upid. You don't know how to understand words properly."

"...You're not trying to fight but actually want to get close?"

"I'm sorry. I'm a bit clumsy with human relationships."

Wow, I'm about to explode. This guy isn't sorry at all, what bullsh*t is he spouting?!

'You don't even want to get close in the first place!'

I know that just by looking in his eyes! What the hell is he scheming...?!

While I couldn't answer properly because I was going crazy, Logan stepped in to back me up.

"Lord Cassice has no intention of getting close to you. So please go away."

The problem was that because Ryuseong lowered the level of conversation by suddenly talking about getting close or whatnot, no matter what was said, it felt like kindergarteners declaring "I'm not friends with you anymore! Let's end our friendship!"

After setting the stage to make any conversation seem ridiculous, Ryuseong was growling at Logan like a tiger.

"Are you Cassice's nanny? Know your place before butting in."

"...Are you prepared to take responsibility for that verbal abuse?"

Wow. No matter what, it becomes a shitty situation, so I felt strangely calm instead. Then I realized how to escape from the ridiculous farce led by Ryuseong.   

Right, you bastard. Let's go meet the family head.

"Logan, stop. Come here."

"Lord Cassice..."

Logan obediently listened to me. It means he held back his anger when he was about to shout with a red face and stood at attention behind me. I tapped the back of his hand a couple times, then rested my elbow on my crossed knees and placed my chin on my palm. 

In that state, I narrowed my eyes looking up at Ryuseong.

Alluringly. Disgustingly. Frivolously. 

"Then, are we dating starting from today?" <<less

[Invincible Start, Beauty Collecting, Many Children Many Blessings, Running a Family, Ruthless, Behind the Scenes, Building Powerful Forces, Tall, Handsome and Rich!]... more>>

Transmigrated to become a villain in the novel, Xu Liang panicked a little. However, soon, the system was activated, and he will get more rewards as long as he has more children. He could also get rewards when 'getting along with' other women / heroines. So...

Before the plot started, Xu Liang made arrangements in advance and started his hunting spree, and... when the plot started, he was already invincible.

The protagonist, a Divine Doctor, went down the mountain to fulfill the marriage, only to be met with the shock of his fiancée's pregnancy, leading to an emotional separation.

The God of War Protagonist returned, only to find his wife holding a baby in her arms, and was struck down by an incurable disease.

The Student Protagonist was reborn, only to meet a tragic demise after seeing the school beauty goddess succumb to the villain.

Witness the collapse of one protagonist after another, as destinies intertwine in this captivating tale of the villain Xu Liang embracing all the heroines through hook or crook. <<less

Calliope Verdi’s life was perfect.... more>>

At least, that was the case until her grandfather set a ridiculous condition that she had to fulfill in order to inherit the family title.

‘If I don’t get married within a year, I will lose my position?!’

[Requirements for a husband: outstanding abilities, skilled in both arts and combat, sturdy physique, handsome enough to be considered a national treasure]

Why were the conditions so detailed?

But to make matters worse, the person who was arranged to be in this marriage that seemingly fulfilled the requirements-

“It’s good to see you again.”

The madman of the royal family. The handsome troublemaker, the 7th prince.

On the day of the graduation ceremony, he had stepped on her.

All while smiling, his golden eyes squinting slightly.

Damn it.

Since it turned out like this,

Let’s become the couple of the century.

#I_Don’t_Want_A_Husband_But_I_Want_To_Become_A_Count

#Strategic_Lovers_Contract

#When_I_Meet_Him_I’m_Like_ARGHHH

#In_Front_Of_Others_Perfect_Acting_Skill

#Desired_Playboy_Male_Lead_Vs_Intelligent_And_Diligent_Female_Lead

#I_Hate_Like_You_But_Your_Enemy_Is_My_Enemy <<less

The world is like a chessboard.... more>>

“I do not want to be treated as a chess piece by the players!”

Defeat in this chess is tantamount to the destruction of my body and I’ll thoroughly disappear! Victory in this chess and I’ll have a very long life!

With the help of an ancient Weiqi piece, Gu Hai arrived at the Divine Province Mainland!

Heavenly Dao is eternal, however life is limited, making heaven and earth pieces of a chessboard, then in the end transformed into a loess, vanishing like faded smoke and scattered clouds. Nevertheless people still jump out of the chessboard, and these people are already prepared for their death while playing chess against the heavens, and perhaps win eternal life for themselves?

“I’ve come, and I want to live through 10,000 lives without any boundaries!” <<less

Everyone in the world knows that Demon Lord Hua Che was cruel and vicious. A single disagreement could cause him to slaughter someone’s entire family. ... more>>

What raised everyone’s hackles, even more, was how he had kidnapped the Immortal Lord Chu Binghuan, before shamelessly forcing him to become his Daoist companion!

Everyone cursed him, calling him shameless and disgusting, but he completely disregarded them. Hua Che only gently and cautiously tried currying favour with his crush, his white moonlight.

However, even until death, the only things he managed to obtain from Chu Binghuan were the words “shameless”, and “we’re irreconcilable enemies”—these kinds of hurtful phrases.

Luckily, after being reborn, Hua Che finally understood: that stolen melons were not sweet. During such an excellent era, wasn’t strolling with a cat or teasing a dog also fun?

First, he had to go to Chu Binghuan’s family to break their arranged marriage.

However, the lofty Chu Binghuan, who was originally devoted to cultivating and always disdained his wooing, suddenly had a huge personality change. No matter where Hua Che went, he would follow, and it was impossible to lose him!

Hua Che borrowed a certain person’s words and said, “Shameless!”

Chu Binghuan: “You and I have long had an engagement, and we’ve even slept in the same bed. This is a matter of course.”

Hua Che continued borrowing someone’s words: “We are irreconcilable enemies who cannot live under the same sky!”

Chu Binghuan: “Then the two of us should travel beyond the sky, becoming the perfect immortal couple.”

Hua Che: “……” <<less

As a naive teenager, he was unaware of his own superiority.... more>>

Shang Xiaojie realized the violent man who had tricked him into a hotel was actually his brother-in-law.

He struggled and tears streamed down his face as he pleaded, “Let me go, you idiotic beast!”

“I may be foolish, but a beast? Can’t you at least admit to that?” he asked.

After drugging Shang Xiaojie, he callously taunted, “You’re just a male prostitute who comes running whenever I snap my fingers. You’re nothing, Shang Xiaojie.”

Devastated, Shang Xiaojie swore, “Mussaf, I hate you and I’ll make you regret this.”

Upon his return five years later, he was accompanied by a young boy.

Shang Mingming asked, “Is that man my father?”

Shang Xiaojie responded coldly, “No, I don’t know someone like him.”

Furious, Mussaf demanded, “Where are you taking my son?”

Shang Xiaojie grinned and replied nonchalantly, “I’m getting married to another man. There’s nothing you can do about it.” <<less

【Light Version Synopsis】
Born into poverty, orphaned, and abandoned by his pretty fiancee, our protagonist seems ripe for a standard rags-to-riches story. But fate takes a turn when his fiancee suddenly changes her mind: ... more>>

"I'm not calling off the engagement! And I'll cover all living expenses while we live together!"

With nothing to lose, he agrees. But something seems off about his fiancee after one night together...

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【Serious Version Synopsis】
As demons wreak havoc across the continent of Divine Land, humanity retreats to sprawling metropolises, barely clinging to survival amidst rising discord.

From north to south, divisions deepen; noble houses and imperial factions clash incessantly; the common folk suffer under oppression; and roving bands of rebels bide their time, ready to upheave the fragile order at a moment's notice.

Describing this human world in two words?

Utter chaos, a quagmire.

Transmigrated into this world, the frail youth Cheng Jinyang sets two modest goals for himself:

1. To regain his health through physical training.

2. To become stronger!

(Note: As the title suggests, all the heroines in this novel are not quite 'Normal'.) <<less

In a fantasy novel, I possessed the hidden younger sister of the Male Lead, ‘Astel’. ... more>>

While my brother Cassian is struggling for the revenge of the family, it’s my job to find and deal with the final Villain that has not been revealed even at the end of the original novel!!!

In order to do that, I must first enter the Northern Duke Castle, where the family’s traitors are hiding.

Somehow, I became an “imprint of companion” of Duke Anais, a beast of beast and a leading candidate for the final villain.

Besides……

“Please kiss me now, Astel.”

In order to live, you’re required to have a daily skinship with your ‘imprint partner’.

There was no such thing in the contents of the original story!

“Shall we go see your favorite sea today?”

“I……I don’t think I can. I have to meet Sir Cassian today.”

The Duke gritted his teeth with a cold face. I was slightly scared as I saw him. Maybe he’s teething? Because he’s a wild beast!

* * *

One day, after I received the Duke’s favor and consideration. My older brother Cassian left his son to me for a while.

However, the Duke seems to have made a huge misunderstanding.

“It will become our child.”

“What……?”

“Cassian Gray will disappear from this world now, so you will not become his bride.”

Yes……?

When did I become Cassian Gray’s bride, aren’t we relatives? <<less

Xu Ze transmigrated into a cultivation world, becoming the Holy Son of the Heavenly Dark Sect, and awakened a system that assigned him random tasks. ... more>>

Initially, he thought he would use the system to rise steadily and reach the pinnacle of the cultivation path.

But unexpectedly, Xu Ze soon discovered that a number of peculiar ‘beauties’ were gathering around him.

His mysterious junior sister from the past: "Holy Son, you are my only reason to keep living..."

His master, whose affection had become twisted: "Ze'er, I heard you've been getting close to some women lately..."

The proud yet coquettish Empress: "Xu Ze, if you dare marry another woman, I'll kill you, then kill myself!"

"..."

Xu Ze: "Why are all the women who like me yanderes?" <<less

Yun Ci and Yu Xun were high school rivals for three years, known throughout the school as bitter enemies. However, after both entered university, they unexpectedly became roommates.... more>>

Yet Yun Ci found himself teetering on the brink of dropping out as he discovered something peculiar: it seemed that this person might have a secret crush on him.

Yu Xun x Yun Ci
From "Arch Enemies" to Lovers

● You are the carefree wind. <<less

I became the villain in the story of a hero.... more>>

So I was about to quit after fighting the main character.

But she’s obsessed with me. Why...? <<less

Yi Zhen opened his eyes to find himself in a completely foreign place.... more>>

The bed beneath him was a colossal one, as large as those found only in the most extravagant Haitang romance novels. Above his head hung a resplendent Italian chandelier. His body felt as though it had been scalded by a high fever, and his feet… oh, his feet were shackled by a golden chain.

What was going on?

Before he could even gather his thoughts, a male figure materialized before the bed, hovering in the air.

“Finally, you’re awake.” The pale and handsome man revealed a gentle smile as he gazed upon Yi Zhen with concern. “I thought you’d never beg me again, Sister-in-law.”

Rong Hongxue, a notorious character in the world of romance novels, was known far and wide as the cold and merciless brother-in-law, who lived only to exact revenge. In his unrestrained and eccentric nature, he held no regard for any sister-in-law.

Since taking control, he found great joy in reveling in his revenge and his reputation as a dutiful son in mourning. One day, on a whim, he decided to pay a visit to the delicate and captivating sister-in-law he had captured that fateful day when his own fortress was under siege. He had bested him in a flurry of attacks, leaving him coughing up blood.

**Ordinary Sisters-in-Law:** Their dignity and lives hung in the balance, powerless against their tyrannical brothers-in-law, they endured each day in silent misery, tears staining their faces.

**Extraordinary Sisters-in-Law:** Masters of disguise, skilled poisoners, capable of shooting down enemy airships from miles away with a single arrow, chewing on live scorpions without batting an eye.

**Ordinary Brothers-in-Law:** Relying on brute strength to bully the weak, worse than beasts, they dismissed societal morals as mere trifles.

**Extraordinary Brothers-in-Law:** Relying on brute strength to bully the weak, worse than beasts, they dismissed societal morals as mere trifles… but they hadn’t accounted for a sister-in-law who would raise her fists and give them a thorough beating.

**Reader’s Guide:**

The main storyline has been significantly revised, it’s no longer vulgar or absurd, but it’s still a feel-good read Set in a futuristic world, this time with a blend of ancient and cyberpunk themes;

Both the top and bottom are quite shameless, they’re far from normal;

**One-line synopsis:** I must strive to change this world of smut!

**Moral of the Story:** Cultivate a virtuous spirit and strive to be a noble soul. <<less

Dyngir Maxwell, successor to the margrave of the eastern provinces of the Lamperouge kingdom, was infamous for his womanizing habits, but proved himself multiple times in conflicts with neighboring countries and a major player in domestic politics well trusted by other nobles. Everything was sailing smoothly for Dyngir, when a life-changing event occurred:... more>>

"Dyngir Maxwell! I hereby declare your engagement to Selena void!!"

Dyngir believed the relationship with his fiancee to be idyllic, but she was actually having an affair with crown prince Sullivan. The moronic prince even dared slander the good name of the Maxwell house…

If this is your game, then I'm going to play too. You picked a fight with the wrong person!

"I'm a bastard, but you're worse!!"

The series of events starting from the cancellation of an engagement eventually turned into a historic event that would shake the kingdom to its core and involve the neighboring countries too!! A heroic tale of scum versus scum, starting from a cancelled engagement! <<less

She enticed the successor to the Duke of Lisianthus.... more>>

He sneakily grabbed my hand.

I sighed and twisted my hand out of his grip. “We can’t do this as friends.”

“Are you ashamed of holding my hand even once, Leen?”

No matter how much I think about what Carsion said, with his face showing ‘I barely held one hand’, it doesn’t seem that way.

“I can do more with you, Leen.”

Those words seemed to ring in my head, but the blue pupils were headed in a different direction – you can’t even look me in the eye. I mean, it’s not convincing to say those kind of words with such a shy face, you punk.

* * * * *

The Duchess took something out from the purse in her arms.

“Do you need money? Then take this money and break up with Carsion; take it without hard feelings.”

I stared silently into the thick pockets that the Duchess gave. Then I tapped my chin and gave her a serious look. “We’re not dating, we’re friends. Do you want me to cut off my friendship with Carsion from today?”

Will the Duchess get up from her seat, trembling and slap my face? Or are you going to spray water on me?

“Pass!”

“Ye-yes?” My face slowly blushed with embarrassment.

What’s with her unexpected reaction?! <<less

Liu Xin met Dong Xian through an accidental encounter in a bamboo forest; by a twist of fate, the two became teacher and student.
Just great.
How dare Liu Xin, nephew to the emperor, accept defeat?... more>>

Liu Xin tried everything, from studying history [endlessly debating], to respecting social rank [making trouble], to critiquing his work [provoking him], yet he failed to reveal a single of Dong Xian’s flaws…
However, Liu Xin’s heart gradually changed with time.

In a moment of passion, the two men crossed a line and committed a taboo.
Can this play of spy-vs-spy come to such a simple end?

_____________________________

Jovial Records of the Bamboo Beauty by Asuka T陶子 recounts the life of Liu Xin, Emperor Xiao’ai of Han, and his legendary love for Dong Xian, his male favorite.

Liu Xin and Dong Xian coined the idiom, passion of the cut sleeve, that avid danmei readers might’ve come across.
In Chinese culture, the term ‘cut sleeve’ has been a euphemism for homosexuality for over two tousand years; ever since Liu Xin refused to wake the sleeping Dong Xian and cut off his own sleeve to attend court in time. <<less

10 consecutive years ranked 1st in job performance! The top employee following the fastest and youngest promotion path! Which was Kang Minkyung, not TK Group successor Tae Lee Seop. Minkyung was the only person who had beat him and put him in second place. And now she was his new personal assistant.... more>>

The epic office romance between Tae Lee Seop, who doesn’t want to do anything, and Kang Minkyung, who must somehow succeed. <<less