Eight years ago, he left without saying goodbye leaving Zhen Yi wondering. A lawsuit made her a notorious lawyer. And after their parting, he became... more>> a psychologist. Case after case, she hopped onto them. In the face of the case, she always kept a calm mind and is always enthusiastic. When there is danger, he can save her, and when she is lost, he can accompany her. Along the way, overcoming numerous difficulties, the contest of high IQ was ushered in a happy ending. <<less

Natasha is an experienced divorce attorney.... more>>

And for some reason, this empire was overflowing with couples who wanted to divorce for various reasons.

For example, a husband who suddenly becomes obsessed with a wife or a wife who suddenly wants to get a divorce.

Thanks to this, Natasha was making a sizable profit by helping them.

In particular, when claiming alimony or part of property division as a fee, it was almost like sitting on a cushion of money.

'Which lawyer would refuse this?'

Natasha hummed inwardly.

***

“...Miss Estelle. Lawyers are always on the side of their clients.”

The words that came out with a face that were not impressed were very emotional. When Estelle made a face that she couldn't believe, Natasha continued.

“To be precise, I’m on the side of those who give me money.”

“That’s better.”

“Honesty is also a basic skill of a lawyer.” <<less

What if you met a teacher who was once a surgeon? When you were thirteen years old, both his and your mother were being rescued in the same hospital. However, six to seven years later, he can no longer hear any sound and is unable to work in the surgery theatre anymore. Holding a book, he has become an ordinary university lecturer.... more>>

What if he is the same as you – abandoned by his mother, and with a father who he can’t talk about?

What if he lost his health because he tried to save the nation?

What if, he loves you?

Can you bear not to love him?

“To have Ping Sheng in your life, life has no regrets.” <<less

A sucker for love has no dignity, but Xu Yan does.... more>>

Even though he has been simping for six years, a man’s dignity may be delayed but will arrive eventually.

When he took his luggage and left with no goodbyes, he didn’t think that Sheng Zhi will come looking for him. <<less

Haewon, a violinist, is a nonchalant person who neither blocks the ones who come into his life nor holds onto those who leave. One day, his only friend, Taeshin, commits su*cide, and after failing to speak to Taeshin, who called him several times shortly before his death, Haewon is haunted by his death, even though he doesn't have much of an attachment to human relationships. Then, he inevitably runs into Woojin, the man Taeshin had a crush on, and Haewon indifferently crumples up the business card Woojin hands him.... more>>

One day, Haewon, forced into an unwanted relationship, becomes entangled in an assault case, but thanks to the business card given to him, he receives help from Woojin, who's a prosecutor. Haewon feels uncomfortably guilty and tries to keep him at arm's length, but Woojin is comfortable enough to take a few extra steps. <<less

It was 1068, Year 1 of the Xining era. Emperor Zhao Xu had recently ascended the throne of the Song dynasty. The widely respected old-guard of civil officials, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, and Fu Bi, were in their twilight years. The unorthodox reformer Wang Anshi was full of vigor, wishing to reverse the tide of decline sweeping over the empire. The stubborn Sima Guang would rather leave imperial government than give up on proper orthodoxy. The literary Su Shi watched from the sidelines, unable to pick a side. ... more>>

With such a talented crop of civil officials, the Song dynasty should have shone brightly. Instead, these geniuses embarked on a mutually destructive course, leaving the Song empire with a gaping, irreparable wound, and leaving future students of history with regret and controversy.

But the sudden arrival of a junior lawyer opens a new path for the Song dynasty. Reformers and conservatives, civil and military officials, domestic and foreign affairs, all shall come under the Law. <<less

First Arc:... more>>

Qin Lou was like a madman from a young age, feared by everyone. Only one person wasn’t afraid and helped him lock away the demons in his heart. Later, the girl became Qin Lou’s first love. And then, the girl died. Qin Lou went even more mad, becoming uncontrollable.

Until a woman who bore a striking resemblance to his first love appeared.

Second Arc:

Ever since Qin Qing became Qin Lou’s assistant, she had to endure daily mockery besides her work:

“President Qin only sees you as a stand-in.”

“You have no idea how much Qin Lou loved Song Shu. Compared to Song Shu, you’re nothing!”

“Being someone’s stand-in, how pitiful you are.”

Qin Qing cooperated well, always lowering her eyes, looking as if she was about to cry.

“It’s okay, I’m willing to endure it. Even if he only loves my face.”

Thus, rumors spread in the venture capital industry, saying that Qin Lou’s assistant was a pitiful stand-in who accompanied him for drinks, chats, and warmth in bed. This finally reached Qin Lou’s ears.

At the Vio annual meeting, in front of everyone, the utterly fed-up Qin Lou pulled Qin Qing into his arms—

“Song Shu, after faking your death for so long, how many more years do you plan to toy with me?”

Everyone: …Who??

Tips:

Youth Arc: You were my redemption.

Two kids with problematic families, mutual salvation.

Return Arc: My Hell and Heaven

[Venture capital workplace background] Fake death, exoneration, and revenge storyline (In short, “After faking my death and returning, I became my own stand-in, juggling my career, exoneration, and acting skills while outsmarting my mad ex-boyfriend (not really).”)

**The two Arcs were separated by a Time Skip.

Tags: Love Story, Two-way healing, Revenge, Drama, Childhood sweetheart <<less

Before he met Bai Xizhou, Wen Ruqing always thought he didn't have many friends.... more>>

He had dedicated more than twenty years to his profession, but in reality, he had achieved little in his career, and his personal life was a mess.

So he returned to Yunduan town, where he was born, hoping to rediscover his original aspirations.

Later, in the town, he met Bai Xizhou, a lawyer who provided legal aid.

It's no exaggeration to describe their meeting as an instant connection.

Wen Ruqing thought it was wonderful to have a friend like Bai Xizhou.

He cherished that friendship.

***

Wen Ruqing had always thought that he and Bai Xizhou were just good friends.

Even though they sometimes stayed together, slept in the same bed, picked each other up from work, remembered each other's preferences, and were always the first to show up when needed.

He still believed that they were just really good friends.

Until Bai Xizhou confessed his feelings.

***

Wen Ruqing, Ancient Book Restorer x Bai Xizhou, Lawyer. <<less

After Jae-yi's unexpected marriage announcement, Seo-jin, who was working as an airline captain, realized that his feelings for him were more than friendship and moved to Korea as if running away.... more>>

However, Jae-yi, who had no way of knowing the circumstances, impulsively chased after Seo-jin.

Two people with different circumstances ended up living together in a precarious relationship.

“Are you uncomfortable with me?”

"No way."

"But why are you trying so hard to push me away?"

Seo-jin, who tried to keep his distance, and Jae-yi, who felt disappointed by it.

Jae-yi tried to keep Seo-jin, who was special to him, by his side as a friend.

However, as things get tangled up, he started to feel something weird...

“Did my marriage mean so much to you?” <<less

July 11th, 1937, Shanghai. Apartment 699. At precisely 10 PM, Sheng Qingrang, a renowned lawyer, returns home from an academic discussion. The hallway light abruptly goes out.... more>>

July 11th, 2015. The same apartment. At precisely 10 PM, Zong Ying, a modern-day forensic doctor, returns home from a crime scene. The hallway light flickers.

Two time-spaces converge through this shared moment of light and shadow.

Sheng Qingrang is refined, gentle, and traditionally principled, with an inner strength that emanates tranquility.

Zong Ying is calm, decisive, and sharp in her work, possessing an almost unwavering determination.

Their first encounter: he is her "Mr. No Rush," sheltering her with a black folding umbrella as he escorts her to the hospital. Their reunion: he is a tenant from another time, holding a rental agreement dated 1937.

Time and space intertwine as they meet in the quiet of the night. Their love, born in separate worlds, transcends the boundaries of time and space. Once kindled, it burns eternally. <<less

Shuai Zhaomin, a Taiwanese lawyer practicing in the U.S., is the picture of sophistication and poise. With his gentle manners, warm smile, and an elegance that feels like a spring breeze, he is perfection personified—from his immaculately styled hair to the tips of his toes. Naturally, this extends to his flawless performance in court as well. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that one absurd case would turn his life upside down.... more>>

Damn it! What kind of garbage client is this?! Not only did he put on a live s*x show on their first meeting, but he even had his pubes meticulously groomed!

A lawyer who often curses in his heart in Mandarin, proudly upholding his roots, finds himself entangled with an Italian mafia heir who goes by the audaciously Chinese name of "Tengshe" (Soaring Serpent). These two seemingly unrelated lives, meant to remain as separate as parallel lines, collide under unavoidable circumstances.

And the worst part? It’s not just two lines crossing—it’s four...

P.S.

Set in the U.S., the story follows a Taiwanese lawyer and an Italian mafia heir as the main couple. Expect a powerful dynamic between two strong-willed men:

A domineering and ruthless mafia top × A foul-mouthed, cunning lawyer bottom

At its core, it’s a tale of guns, lust, and fine dining.

...Oh, and also a high-stakes mafia succession battle.

Both leads exude raw masculinity. Buckle up for an intense ride. <<less

A legal genius wakes up to find himself as the defendant in a "Republic of China" courtroom, accused of adultery, with a stunning beauty by... more>> his side, labeled as an adulteress. As for the expected verdict... Execution by hanging?! <<less

One day, the Six Codes seeped into the head of a poor but ordinary man.... more>>

Since it has come to this, let’s try to overturn the game as the youngest genius prosecutor. <<less

Chu Yi and Qiao Anchen met each other during a blind date.... more>>

After they got married, Mr. Prosecutor was very busy, leaving early and returning late every day. Chu Yi, on the other hand, was a homebody, so they barely spent any time together. Apart from their normal marital life at night, they were more like roommates living under the same roof.

Qiao Anchen always thought their marriage was perfectly normal until he suggested having a child with Chu Yi—

The petite girl sat on the bed, wearing light pink pajamas, her eyes wide open, her expression serious as she looked up at him with righteous indignation.

"There’s nothing in common between the two of us. We’ve never gone on a date together, never met each other's colleagues or friends, and we don’t even live like a normal married couple."

"From this, it's clear that our marriage is on the brink of collapse!"

Qiao Anchen: "..."

Low EQ x Love-struck

Super handsome, tall, and insanely intelligent prosecutor x Clumsy girl who’s a two-dimensional comic artist

Alternate titles for this story: "What Should I Do About My Low-EQ Husband?" "How to Date Your Own Wife" "Is It Me or Is This World Crazy?" <<less

She was confident that she had lived a good life doing no wrong, but she found herself as the criminal of a mu*der case.... more>>

A situation where all the evidence pointed to a single suspect, Shushu.

Shushu was eventually imprisoned in Ugwell ‘Female’ prison.

“Trust me. I’ll find the real criminal and prove your innocence.”

That’s what her childhood friend Edwin said, but life in a tough prison full of criminals was too hard.

She needed a ‘prison wife’ to make her life easier.

“W-Will you be my prison wife? Please protect me.”

“I’m already taken.”

“What? By who?!”

“Mailbox.”

Despite both being women, Shushu even proposed to MiniCat, who controlled the prison, but she received a nonsensical answer.

“I don’t want to be the wife of someone who doesn’t even like me.”

However, a short while later, the recipient of her impulsive proposal, prisoner ‘MiniCat,’ kissed her.

“There’s a rule.”

The voice that flew into her ear gave goosebumps.

“Close your eyes when you kiss me.”

“…….”

“And I’ll treat you well.”

She was sure at this moment no matter who she would come to kiss in the future, she would never forget her kiss with MiniCat. <<less

The only half left, Han Naeyung, who lost his twin brother, lived for revenge. Then one day, a man appears with a rescued dog. Introducing himself as Jin, he approaches Han Naeyung without hesitation.... more>>

“I’m interested in you. Enough to make up excuses about a dog shampoo that doesn’t even work.”

Han Naeyung is also drawn to him with his sweet breath. His warmth makes him greedy.

But this feeling towards Jin is wrong. Han Naeyung must kill those bastards to survive but with blood-stained hands, he cannot embrace him.

“Prosecutor… Can you trust me?”

Can you accept my past <<less

“I went to prison for ten years for him, and not once did he come to see me.”... more>>

While he was explaining the questions to me, I always admired the view of his side profile, seeing how the sunlight would hit his fluttering eyelashes, casting faint shadows just beneath his irises.

Every time I was entranced by his good looks, I would marvel at whether his biological parents were fools, because how could a normal person abandon such a handsome and healthy boy.

From then on, I believed the deep affection I couldn’t push aside for him was just the attachment I felt for an older brother, a dependency born from the lack of a father figure in my life.

Until the appearance of Qi Yang.

“The only difference between me and Sheng Min Ou’s harasser, is probably the fact that I call Sheng Min Ou ‘Older brother’” <<less

Lead singer of the Da Fei Band, Lin Chudong, unexpectedly gained a signing-in system three years ago. After signing in daily for three years straight, his music skills have reached a hall-of-fame level, but he has been kicked out of the band. ... more>>

No Da Fei in the Da Fei Band?

The biggest joke in the entertainment industry! <<less

Jiang Mo (姜默) x Shen Zhaowen (沈朝文)... more>>

Film director who likes to drink x lawyer who hates alcohol. Slice-of-life novel featuring lots of bickering and arguments.

Tip: Drinking alcohol is bad for your health. The author does not condone any imitation of alcohol drinking as depicted in the book. Treasure your life and stay away from alcohol. <<less

Albarino was a forensic pathologist at Westland Forensic Bureau. He was single, witty, and would go out for a drink with his colleagues – just like any other forensic pathologist.... more>>

Except for one thing: he was secretly a psycho serial killer.

For the longest time, Albarino had a normal 3-point-1-line life* from home – Forensic Bureau – crime scene (his own or someone else’s), until one day, another psycho serial killer unintentionally killed his target he had planned to kill for 3 months.

With all his meticulous planning ruined, he was pissed off, so he decided to provoke the other serial killer himself.

*a boring, monotone, unchanging life. <<less

Outwardly elegant but inwardly wicked, a lawyer who is a degenerate literati X Outwardly fierce and capable of fighting, inwardly pure and innocent parolee.... more>>

Early stages AO, later stages AA

Xiao Zhou always felt that he and Jiang Chengyuan were using each other.

Jiang Chengyuan was infatuated with his pheromones, using his body to break free from pheromone control.

Meanwhile, he wanted to obtain parole, needing an Alpha to be his guardian to deal with regular checks and reports.

All of this was taught to him by Jiang Chengyuan, who told him to be gentle and patient, and to atone for his mistakes.

So when he regained his Alpha status, he breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that the bizarre relationship between him and Jiang Chengyuan should end.

But Jiang Chengyuan still waited for him downstairs, still liked to hug him from behind as before, rubbing his gland with the tip of his nose, gently biting with his teeth.

Clearly unable to mark anymore.

Xiao Zhou felt uncomfortable all over due to the clash of two types of Alpha pheromones, but Jiang Chengyuan said in a hoarse voice, 'So this is your scent.'"

Due to body modification, changed from Alpha to Omega, will change back later.

Distorted values, melodramatic romance, slight mystery. Age gap of 12 years.

HE (Happy Ending), power couple, professional, ABO dynamics (Alpha/B <<less

Qi Xi is the beautiful, top ranking student of her law school. Her life could only be describe to be smooth sailing. But, the only thing that made her dissatisfied was her unpleasant rival, Gu Yan. Over the past 4 years as her classmate, Gu Yan robbed Qi Xi of countless opportunities and awards.... more>>

And just as she was about to speak on behalf of her class as Outstanding Graduate, Qi Xi received a letter from the expressionless Gu Yan... a confession letter that could only be compared to a form of s*xual harassment signed by the outstanding Gu Yan himself.

Qi Xi changed her graduation speech out of anger, starting with the confession letter. With a hearty and passionate speech, she called for society to respect women, and in the end she emphasized, "Gu Yan, you might have a crush, but it is a crime to confess like this! I'm someone you can't catch up with in your life!"

However, after finishing the speech, Qi Xi discovered a terrible fact... at the back of the confession letter was a line, "roommate Zhang Jia Liang" put together, the true signature of the letter was, "Written by Gu Yan's roommate Zhang Jia Liang"

The letter was not written by Gu Yan... <<less

Seo Yi-soo, a young prosecutor, is faced with a distressing situation when her journalist sister mysteriously disappears. While delving into the clues left behind by her sister, she stumbles upon a shocking revelation involving the country’s largest law firm, Yoon & Kang.... more>>

In her quest for information, Yi-soo approaches Yoon Hyun-seong, her senior from college and the son of Yoon & Kang’s representative, proposing a contract engagement. Aware of his legal expertise, she suggests a one-year engagement contract.

Their relationship begins as a mere arrangement to fulfill their individual objectives. Yi-soo, without harboring any doubts, firmly believes in this pragmatic alliance. However, her unwavering faith is shattered in an instant.

As she rejoices momentarily, fate throws an unexpected twist at her. The air fills with a captivating blend of wood and cigarette smoke. Hyun-seong, with a cigarette poised between his index and middle fingers, invites her to experience it. His lips gently graze the cigarette, revealing a lazy yet alluring smile. His eyes exude indifference, while the veins on his hand appear prominently.

As the tip of the cigarette turns red, Yi-soo’s heart races, feeling as if it were shattered into pieces. <<less

I joined a top law firm in Korea.

In the winter of three years ago, the first locked room mu*der in Japanese history was committed.... more>>

All of the evidence pointed to the defendant. It was certain they were guilty. And yet, they were found innocent and released. Why? Because the crime scene was a perfect locked room no one from the police or the prosecutor's office could solve.

"Since the room was locked, it was impossible for the defendant to have committed the mu*der. It's no different than if they had a perfect alibi." That was the argument of the defense, and that was the argument the judge sided with.

The ruling sent a ripple throughout Japanese society. No matter how suspicious you were or how much evidence you left behind, as long as you managed to create a locked room that no one could solve, you were immune from prosecution. With the common anti-mystery fiction talking point "there's no reason anyone would ever actually commit a locked room mu*der" completely overturned, the rate of locked room mu*ders in Japan skyrocketed.

When the police proved unable to deal with the surge of locked room crime, the Ministry of Justice published an official categorization of all known locked room tricks as an investigative aid. When that proved insufficient, Division Zero of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, a police division dedicated solely to solving locked rooms, was created. When that still proved insufficient, locked room detectives, private investigators specializing in locked rooms, were officially licensed by the state and authorized to participate in police investigations. Calling a locked room appraiser, someone specializing in searching buildings for secret passages, is now a common first step in criminal investigations.

On the other side of the spectrum, locked room agents, assassins and crime planners specializing in locked room mu*ders, have become some of the most notorious criminals in Japanese history, and even a cult worshiping the scenes of locked rooms as a way to purify the souls of the deceased has made rapid inroads into Japan.

The protagonist, Kasumi Kuzushiro, is an introverted, somewhat cynical high school student who loves mysteries. Kasumi often finds himself dragged along on bizarre journeys by his flighty childhood friend, Yozuki Asahina. Due to their staggeringly bad luck, these trips often leave them in the wrong place at the wrong time to be caught up in locked room mysteries. Fortunately, another of Kasumi's childhood friends, Shitsuri Mitsumura, is the greatest locked room expert in the world, and can always discover the truth.

Hm? How did a high school girl become the greatest locked room expert in the world?

It's simple.

She's...

Volume 1 was the grand prize winner of the 2022 This Mystery Is Amazing! awards. <<less