Gu Xingyou reincarnated into a heart-wrenching novel about love, separation, and reunion, becoming its... second male lead. Initially treated as a stand-in for the protagonist's drunken ex-lover, he later fuels the romance between the two leads before ultimately leaving town in the end. Gu Xingyou: Leaving is out of the question—why give up being a carefree slacker? Living an extra day is a win. But soon, he realizes he isn’t even qualified to slack off—survival depends on diligently protecting the protagonist’s life. Then, as he guards him, he unexpectedly takes his place. * When Gu Xingyou first met Ji Chen, he was cold, proud, and prickly as a hedgehog. But upon getting close, Gu Xingyou discovers the sharpness is just an act—inside, he’s soft and sweet, utterly irresistible. Note: 1. Main protagonist (top)! 2. The love interest (bottom) is the original novel's top.