The Disguised Madman

"Shh" is a thrilling crime novel filled with villains. The main and supporting characters wreak havoc in a city of sin, leaving readers stunned by their ruthless carnage. In the end, they all meet gruesome demises. Shen Yan transmigrates—into the role of the male lead's neighbor. The male lead? The mastermind behind a criminal syndicate, a legendary lunatic who single-handedly forms a team of villains and, bored with the game, leads them all to their doom. Think of him as a dark version of an overpowered protagonist. The neighbor is his first follower, a fanatical admirer who, under the male lead’s subtle urging, literally tears out his own heart to prove his devotion. Shen Yan (closing his eyes): Nice. A truly *heartfelt* bro. — With no money to move out, Shen Yan has no choice but to adapt to survive. As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together—so Shen Yan decides to mirror the male lead's persona to stay alive. You're insane? So am I! You hate fools? Same here! You want to destroy the world? Haha, guess what—*me too!* Eventually, he successfully fakes his way into becoming the male lead’s closest confidant. The male lead kisses the back of Shen Yan’s hand, interlacing their fingers, his dark eyes burning with an intensity that chills the soul. "You’re the only one worthy of standing beside me." Later, once Shen Yan saves enough money, he flees without hesitation—and to cut ties for good, he turns the entire gang in, sentencing them to 10,000 years in prison. Then he fakes his death, vanishes with a new identity, and slips away to a remote planet. Two peaceful years pass—until Shen Yan catches a news broadcast: "Stardate 136.7.28: Prison break led by suspect Ruan. Citizens are advised to remain vigilant..." The anchor's lips move soundlessly—Shen Yan can’t hear a thing. The male lead embraces him from behind, resting his chin on Shen Yan’s shoulder. A red-haired fugitive excitedly mocks his own wanted poster on TV. A high-strung con artist clings to Shen Yan’s ankle under the table, trembling. A cold-eyed arsonist sits across from him, calmly setting the tablecloth ablaze, smiling as the flames rise. "Baby." The male lead kisses his temple softly: "How do you plan to run *this* time?" Shen Yan (not breaking down at all): Haha, what a lively reunion! — Content Notes: 1. A cyberpunk-inspired setting. Plot serves romance. 2. Side love interests involving minor rivals—expect kissing, touching, etc. (just no full intimacy). Not pure fluff. 3. Ends with 1v1 pairing (Top: Ruan Zhixian). Extras include "what-if" routes with other characters. 4. Features a pretty-boy Top. 5. Cover uses a template—assets aren’t unique.