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Campus bully Lu Rong keeps a low profile, quietly amassing wealth through his hard work and wit, transforming the school’s underworld forces into a money-making machine. He’s hailed as the business leader of Chengnan High School. One day, the rich and handsome school idol Ji Wenfeng makes a grand entrance, causing a stir with his stunning looks and terrifying financial power. Lu Rong exclaims, “What’s so great about being a rich second-gen?!” But when he returns home, he finds out his aunt has married Ji Wenfeng’s father. Now, he has to tag along as an unwanted stepchild—eating Ji Wenfeng’s food, riding in Ji Wenfeng’s car, and living under Ji Wenfeng’s roof. Ji Wenfeng sneers, “What’s so great about being a rich second-gen?” Lu Rong: *“…It’s pretty great.”* Ji Wenfeng: “You’re just a little brother.” Lu Rong: *“Big brother~”* Ji Wenfeng: “In this house, you obey me. From now on, you’re my little slave.” Lu Rong nods meekly: *“Okay, I’ll go wash your clothes then~”* —Only to mercilessly auction off Ji Wenfeng’s wardrobe the next second: *“Genuine limited-edition hoodies fresh off the school idol—starting bid ￥3,500! Don’t miss out!”*

**Domineering Omega Top × Gentle Healing Alpha Bottom [No Reversal, Not Weak-Strong].** Originally titled *Scent Temptation*. After death, Su Yuzhou is reborn into an ABO world as a high-quality alpha. Influenced by his past life’s beliefs, he never thought his heats would affect him—after all, as a morally upright young man, how could he be swayed by pheromones to pounce on delicate Omegas? Then— He ends up being the one getting pounced on _(´ཀ`」 ∠)_ **Su Qian**, an atypical Omega, is not only a decisive and formidable business tycoon but also possesses a physique rivaling any Alpha’s. He loathes arrogant, self-important Alphas to the core, and due to a lifetime of unfair treatment, he harbors extreme resentment toward his own gender. Overusing suppressants has thrown his heats into chaos, making them unpredictable. Determined to rid himself of his Omega glands, he schedules surgery—only to cross paths with Su Yuzhou, who is nearing his own heat. --- ### Mini Theater: **Initially:** Su Qian: *As a boss-level Omega, I’ll never let any Alpha mark me.* **Later:** Su Qian: *Temporary marks… might be acceptable.* **And then—** # *What to do when my sweet Alpha doesn’t know how to give a temporary mark??? SOS.* # --- ### **Reading Guide:** - Sweet ABO fluff, **O×A pairing (NO REVERSAL!)**. - Pure self-indulgence—just sugar, no angst! - **Trigger Notes:** A story about a resilient, oppressed Omega who defies expectations and a uniquely unaffected sweet Alpha healing each other. **Traditional O×A fans, proceed with caution.** - Possible AA/AB side pairings (explored in extras only). ●●●●● **

Gu Linlin's previous life was that of a cat—specifically, the cat of the infamous power-wielding chancellor Gu Feichen. While the world condemned Gu Feichen as a ruthless manipulator destined for a tragic end, only Gu Linlin knew the truth: her "Daddy" would whisper softly to her sleek fur when no one was around, cooing, "Who’s Daddy’s sweetest baby? It’s our Linlin!" Reborn abruptly as a human child—tiny, three-heads-tall, and bipedal—little Gu Linlin panicked. Instinctively, she grabbed the trousers of a passing stranger, only to look up in delight: It’s Daddy! This is a no-romance story centered around familial love, following a human child’s perspective. Daddy here is the reincarnation of Chancellor Gu Feichen, now a CEO. While it’s uncertain if the story will cover Gu Linlin’s adulthood, most of it will focus on her toddler years. P.S. Inspired by the popular saying: "Clumsy kids in this life might just be animals experiencing their first reincarnation as humans." Heads up: 1. HE, no romance. 2. Primarily from the child’s POV—a slice-of-life fluff piece. 4. Written by the author’s cat! ⊙ω⊙

Cen Kangning, a recent college graduate, had his grad school offer rescinded and got crushed in the job hunt. After 22 years of grinding like a workhorse, he was exhausted and just wanted to lie flat like a salted fish. Right then, his family set him up on a blind date. As an adoptee, Cen Kangning had seen this coming, so he showed up. On the day, an auntie arrived—no sign of the actual match, who was seven years older than him. Cen Kangning wasn’t thrilled. No matter how low he thought of himself, he wouldn’t sell himself for a 200,000 dowry, right? Until the auntie casually dropped the match’s current situation: "Due to family reasons, they need to marry ASAP. Originally a professor abroad, they’ve returned home. To secure them, P University is offering a spouse a library administrator job—permanent staff." Cen Kangning: "?" "Auntie, it’s not that I’m into job security, but I’ve always had a thing for older men." "Husband, right? Say something." He turned with a smile to the cold, bespectacled man sitting nearby, his shirt buttoned meticulously to the top. Qi Zhao, who’d been watching the whole time: "Hmph." — Qi Zhao thought Cen Kangning was flippant and shameless—who calls a stranger "husband" on first meeting? Yet months later, he’d move heaven and earth just to hear that word again.

Yun Ze woke up one day to find himself as the young master of a marquis' household. The marquis' family was extremely strict. The young master's birth mother had passed away early, his stepmother was indifferent, his monthly allowance was skimmed by servants, and he could only eat three-tenths of his fill at every meal. The neighboring young master was handsome and generous, so Yun Ze became his friend. Finding Yun Ze cute and pitiful, the neighbor often fed him all sorts of delicious treats. ...... In the capital, there were daily rumors about the regent—such as "The regent slaughters like a demon," "The regent is the reincarnation of a lone star of calamity," "The regent is having an affair with the empress dowager," "This emperor is about to be killed by the regent too," and "They say the regent has a green face and fangs, hideously ugly." Yun Ze nibbled on cakes fed to him by his neighbor: "The regent sounds terrifying." Neighbor: "Mhm." Yun Ze: "My father works under him—I wonder how he's treated. If he makes a mistake, will the regent have our family executed?" Neighbor: "He won't." Yun Ze: "Hey, I heard the palace is chaotic—could it be true that the regent likes the empress dowager?" Neighbor: "..." He likes *you*.

There is a demon hiding among humans.His name is Ye Xiyao.A recent college graduate, currently job-hunting.On the surface, he looks no different from an ordinary human.And yet, the demonic power leaking from him is alarmingly strong.The Alliance Bureau of Supernatural Security has classified him as an SSS-level threat—a severe potential risk to the harmony and stability of human society.Xing Shu, the strongest exorcist of this century, lives by one ironclad rule when it comes to demons:eradicate on sight.Assigned by the Bureau, Xing Shu goes undercover and infiltrates Ye Xiyao’s life—by becoming the direct supervisor at Ye Xiyao’s internship company.Xing Shu deliberately places Ye Xiyao’s desk inside his own office.He “coincidentally” runs into him before and after work,leveraging every possible advantage of timing, location, and circumstanceto maintain 24-hour surveillance.The moment the demon reveals a flaw,Xing Shu will execute Ye Xiyao without hesitation.Ye Xiyao has a secret.To protect it, he rarely forms close relationships and usually keeps to himself.But recently…he made a friend.His new friend is named Xing Shu—who also happens to be his boss.He looks scary,but is actually very gentle and considerate(at least, that’s what Ye Xiyao thinks).Tall, handsome, and an amazing cook(also—only Ye Xiyao can testify to this).Ye Xiyao treasures this friendship deeply.So he decides to come clean about his secret.That day, Xing Shu suddenly seeks him out, saying he has something important to tell him.Ye Xiyao speaks first.“I also have something to tell you.”Under Xing Shu’s stunned gaze,a small tail grows from behind Ye Xiyao—curling timidly around Xing Shu’s wrist,just as shy and nervous as its owner.Ye Xiyao says softly,“Actually…”Xing Shu thinks:I know. You’re a demon. A powerful, vicious one that poses a grave threat to human society.Ye Xiyao:“I’m a succubus.”Xing Shu:“…I already knew, but—”Xing Shu:“…Huh?”#Wait, there’s a deal like this?#Hold on—do succubi even count as demons???In the early stages of the mission, Xing Shu faithfully records daily observation logsto analyze the weaknesses of this SSS-level demonand uploads them to the Bureau.[Observation Log: Demon Ye Xiyao][Physical Traits]Excessively high body temperature. Skin too pale. Unusual eye color.Lips extremely soft.(Last note crossed out.)[Habits]Afraid of the cold. Sleeps a lot. Dreams frequently.Not a picky eater. Good appetite.Eats very nicely. Sleeps without kicking off the blanket.Needs to be held for warmth when it’s cold.[Threat Level]Demon conceals himself well. No aggressive intent observed so far.Note: Bites hurt quite a bit.[Warning]Demon will use every means necessary to seduce humans!Note: Hah. A clumsy, insignificant trick.…At some point,Xing Shu stops submitting the logs altogether.One day, the Bureau Director finally contacts him.“You’ve been observing him for a long time. When do you plan to act?”In the midst of a raging snowstorm,Xing Shu carefully wraps a warm scarf around Ye Xiyao’s neck,pulls him securely into his arms,and then replies:“Mission canceled.”Director:“?”Xing Shu:“I defected.”#What kind of ‘strongest exorcist’ is this#That’s the strongest lovebrain, isn’t it?!

Cang Ran transmigrated into a novel. In the book, she is the vicious female antagonist—a red fox spirit who fights the heroine for the male lead's attention, only to fail miserably, die, and have her inner core dug out to be used as a medicinal pill. Cang Ran chooses to flee instead, claiming a mountain as her territory. By chance, she picks up a severely injured and strikingly beautiful woman, marrying her as her wife. The woman is cold and aloof, her face as pale as snow, perpetually confined to her sickbed. Even in moments of passion, she only bites her lip and asks to be called "Qingqing." Cang Ran, enamored by her beauty, couldn’t care less. Her wife has a soft waist, warm and affectionate, and her lips taste sweet when kissed. Demons from miles around mock her for marrying a frail human woman. Heh, what do they know about a fox’s happiness? But their peaceful life doesn’t last long—her fox den is nearly burned down by the male lead, and she almost gets executed as an evil spirit. Her supposedly delicate wife, who always needed protection, suddenly wields a sword, saves her life at the critical moment, and even shatters the male lead’s immortal roots. As countless immortal sect disciples kneel in reverence, Cang Ran realizes her wife is actually the unparalleled Qingxuan Immortal Sovereign, born with a divine sword bone. The Qingxuan Immortal Sovereign, recovering from a tribulation, was meant to return to her sect and inherit leadership—until a shameless wild fox corrupted her. In the original novel, Qingxuan later takes the heroine as a disciple, allowing her to dig out the fox’s core to boost her cultivation, leaving the fox to die a miserable, forgotten death. Panicked, Cang Ran packs her bags and flees back to Fox Mountain. Not long after, Qingxuan corners her in her new den. The ice-cold beauty, thinner than before, now carries a subtle bump on her abdomen. She closes the distance—then suddenly kisses her. Cang Ran is stunned. Qingxuan embraces her. "*A’Ran, are you abandoning me and our baby?*" **Cultivation Realms:** **Demonic Beasts:** Spirit Gathering, Mind Awakening, Body Forging, Bone Refining, Demon Core, Transformation, Soul Condensation, Void Training, Great Ascension, Heavenly Tribulation **Immortal Cultivation:** Foundation Establishment, Light Opening, Fusion, Heart Motion, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Out-of-Body, Void Treading, Great Ascension, Heavenly Tribulation

I love my wife. After turning over a new leaf, I fell in love with him at first sight. He’s gentle, caring, polite. When I was pushed down the stairs, when I crawled out of an explosion, when I got run over by a car in front of our garage, he was always there in the hospital, watching over my oxygen tube. So, whether in life or death, I will always be with him.Managing a marriage is a learning process. I will not leave my wife. If he wants to go back to his parents’ home, I’ll cling to the car chassis and go with him. If he wants to be alone, I’ll turn invisible and coil up in the sewer.I’ll hide my tent**les, curb my habit of attacking people, tuck away my five extra eyes, and be a regular car mechanic, a good husband, and build a perfect marriage, giving him enough sense of security.This is the only thing I want to do in my peaceful remaining life. I think he knows he’s my wife since he has never denied it.

Wen Rui returned to eight years ago, knowing that housing prices in Huaicheng would skyrocket in the future, so he decided to settle here to earn money and buy properties. But how to make money? High investments come with high risks, and Wen Rui hesitated, too nervous to take action. Unexpectedly, he ended up being pestered by a child… Now that he had a kid, he couldn’t let the child suffer. For the sake of the kid, he had to push forward. Starting with what he knew best, he opened restaurants, ventured into education, worked hard to buy and sell properties, then leased mountains to develop scenic areas, raking in money hand over fist—all to make sure his child grew up as a rich second-generation heir. Prank skit: Jiang Yueting said expressionlessly, “My dad is dead.” Wen Rui: “……” So? Jiang Yueting: “I now own a house and have tens of thousands in inheritance. I have no one to take care of me.” Wen Rui immediately pulled him inside. Emmmmm, it definitely wasn’t because of the inheritance that he decided to raise him. Alternate titles: *“Don’t Hesitate, Just Do It,” “How to Become a Self-Made Millionaire,” “How to Tame a Mischievous Kid”*

During his junior year winter break, Ye Jia's father was diagnosed with stomach cancer during a check-up and reportedly had little time left. His final wish was to see Ye Jia settle down and start a family. Determined, Ye Jia met a blind date introduced by the neighborhood committee auntie. The blind date was handsome, gentle, and well-mannered. Though not a local, he owned a car and a home, had a stable job, and was ambitious. Ye's father was satisfied. Ye's mother was satisfied. Even the blind date was satisfied. The two hastily registered their marriage to fulfill Ye's father's dying wish. Three days later, Ye's father returned from a major hospital in the capital, beaming, and announced, "Haha, it was a misdiagnosis!" Already married·youthfully wedded·Ye Jia: "?" But I really did get married! --- Misdiagnosis aside, life went on for Ye Jia. His blind date was tender and attentive, excelling at household chores. Ye Jia fashionably experienced a post-marriage honeymoon phase. But as time passed, even someone as slow as Ye Jia began sensing something off. The supposedly budget-friendly ring his classmates claimed was worth millions, the VIP medical consultations during hospital visits, the overseas gifts arriving on holidays, the internal cleanup after workplace threats during his internship— Such incidents piled up. Ye Jia’s expression gradually darkened: "..." My supposedly ordinary, salaried, five-insurances-paying blind date… seems anything but simple? #Honey, how much tax do you pay every month?# #Am I actually a rich family’s young mistress???#

Lv Rulv, the only straight guy in a group of gay best friends, watches as they all fall in love one by one. Stubbornly clinging to his pride as a member of the Bachelors' Protection Association, he tearfully endures the endless dog food (couple's sweetness). Then, Xue Di Duan Yezhou, who allegedly has no interest in dating, appears. Overjoyed, Lv Rulv pitches: "Hey, Xue Di, want to join our Bachelors' Protection Association? A century of craftsmanship, sincerely inviting *you*—guaranteed to safeguard your single life!" The two straight guys quickly forge an unshakable friendship. Yet, having witnessed all four of his best friends turn gay, Lv Rulv grows hypersensitive to "the gay agenda." Every time Xue Di is nice to him, he gets a little… suspicious. Lv Rulv: "Wait, you only drink the milk tea *I* buy—do you like me?!" Xue Di: "? Are you insane." Lv Rulv: "Hold up, why did you book just *one* double bed for this trip?! Don’t tell me you like me?!" Xue Di: "Not even worth replying." As Lv Rulv’s suspicions grow, he points out every ambiguous gesture and irrational jealousy: "I see your tricks! I *have* brain cells—I *know* you like me!" Xue Di stays calm: "You’re overthinking, Senpai. If we don’t even have this much trust, how can we stay friends?" But just as Lv Rulv lets his guard down—he gets pinned by Xue Di… all night long. Sitting dazed on the bed the next morning, Lv Rule stares at the smug, well-fed Xue Di beside him. Countless emotions condense into one word: "...Damn." --- *Short and fluffy brain-off fic—just boys eating, drinking, and falling in love.* **Content Notes:** • [The bottom] had an online ex-gf, but both top and bottom' first sexual experience is with each other. • The bottom’s four best friends are two established couples. (Multi-CP cameos.)

Big cat enthusiast Noah is reborn as a little lion cub. Lions big and small, the lion king, leopards, and cheetahs—none escape his relentless petting, nearly getting their fur rubbed off! The big cats: This lion must be crazy! If we weren’t outmatched, we’d have mauled him already! Noah’s "forced" sidekick, the real Lion King, Engel: I hold grudges. However many big cats you pet, that’s *exactly* how many times I’ll claim you each day—not once less! Tagline: Pet the fiercest lions, rub the wildest cheetahs. Serious Synopsis: Also known as *Chronicles of the Masha Pride* Noah, once a pampered prince, is reborn as a young lion. He battles hyena packs, fights cheetahs for food, and duels the mightiest lions. The legendary rise of the Lion King begins on the vast Masha grasslands. Clever, protective, and energetic shou vs. aloof, coldly elegant, doting gong.

He Moux spent ten years hustling in the entertainment industry, finally winning Best Actor yesterday—only to push his luck today, crash his car, and end up bedridden for life. He Yanzhi: *I think I can still be saved.* Unable to be saved, the jaded actor decides to retire and live out his days in peace. Bored and lonely, he hires a bodyguard with absurdly strict requirements, which get his ad mistaken for spam and plastered onto a telephone pole. **Requirements:** - Gender: Same as me - Age: Younger than me (by at least five years) - Height: Taller than me - Looks: Better than me - Personality: Just be obedient After two weeks with zero responses, just as He Yanzhi loses hope, someone shows up. Fair-skinned, long-legged, and deceptively slender, this guy’s strength is insane—he can haul He Yanzhi and his wheelchair from the first to the sixth floor without breaking a sweat. The only issue? He’s way too young, still in college and just looking for a part-time gig during break. The actor thinks: *Maybe a nurturing relationship isn’t so bad.* Six months later, when his agent visits... He Yanzhi: *“Help me up, I can still act… Never mind, don’t bother, I can’t get up.”* He Yanzhi: *“…Didn’t I say not to help? How’s my bodyguard supposed to carry me if I’m already up?”* Yu Heng: *“…”* (*eyes growing dangerously dark.jpg*) Actor’s inner monologue: *Who needs acting when you can stay home and fall in love?*

The cold and aloof A-list best actress suddenly turns passionate and fiery, leaving the sweet and timid screenwriter at a loss. Screenwriter: Are you adding scenes again? Best Actress: Let's discuss this indoors. Two hours later... Screenwriter: *Sob* Is it too late to back out now? Best Actress: Too late. You’re mine now. Onlookers: Carry on. We didn’t see a thing.

Chi Xiwen broke up with his boyfriend of two years. Heartbroken, he returned home and met a younger guy who bore a slight resemblance to his ex—phoenix eyes, a tall nose bridge, and thin lips. When the younger guy pursued him, he got swept up and said yes. A month into the relationship, Chi Xiwen went to his company to pick him up and suddenly ran into his ex—still devastatingly handsome. He couldn’t tear his eyes away. Chi Xiwen heard his boyfriend greet respectfully, "Hello, President Liang." The ex glanced at them, his gaze icy and sharp. Arm in arm with his boyfriend, Chi Xiwen asked after the ex left, "He’s your boss?" The boyfriend replied, "My older brother. Half-brother." Chi Xiwen: "??" One day, the younger guy fretted over Chi Xiwen’s birthday—what gift to buy, which restaurant to book: "999 roses airlifted from France? Italian for dinner?" The older brother, reading a newspaper nearby, didn’t look up as he deadpanned, "He prefers irises and Min cuisine. Buy him LEGO." 1. The ex (gong) is the real love interest—second chance romance. 2. The shou is a straightforward guy. 3. A notoriously hard-to-chase ice-cold gong finally meets his downfall (after the breakup, the gong snapped out of it and genuinely lost it seeing the shou with his brother). 4. [IMPORTANT] NOT a scum gong/doormat shou dynamic!! Just pure, unadulterated drama!! All misunderstandings!! The shou left proactively, ignored the gong for three years post-breakup, and even got a new beau ( )

Some people go to college. Some people sell roasted sweet potatoes.But Mu Tian? He’s different—he sets up a barbecue stall right at the university gate.At first, when the Q University students found out that you had to answer quiz questions just to buy his skewers, they rolled their eyes. A gimmick like that? Who’s going to fall for it? Haven’t we had enough exams in high school?But then—“So worth it!”“Boss, hit me with another question!”“Boss, give me five!”“Boss… can I put the questions on my tab?”The system demanded that every customer answer questions before buying grilled food. Mu Tian didn’t get it, but he went along with it. After a while, though, he sighed:“I’ve heard of running a tab for money, but running a tab for quiz questions? That’s new. Should’ve set up at a high school gate instead…”Meanwhile, the college students—who were suffering deliciously while devouring the most incredible barbecue of their lives—heard that the stall owner was planning to skip town. They marched straight over to the high school and blocked his way back.“Wuwuwu, this is so good it makes me cry! This barbecue is an absolute masterpiece—if we could eat it without the quiz, it’d be the undisputed GOAT of grilled food!”

"Shao, is it true that you don't get along with Director Bai Ze?" The best actor Shao smiled, "I’ll sue you for defamation." "Shao, which award are you most satisfied with among the many you’ve won?" Shao still smiled, "Of course, the next one." "Is it for the Best Actor at the Globe Awards?" The smile in Shao’s eyes finally reached deep, "No, it’s the Best CP Award." Bai Ze adjusted his glasses, "Oh, I see."

After his close friend died from overwork, designer Yun Wulv grows weary of the anxiety-ridden city life. He quits his job and returns to a small village, intending to start a peaceful farming life. Unexpectedly, on his very first day back, an old man enthusiastically offers him a job— "Young man, I’ve got a position with flexible hours, free meals and lodging, on-the-job training, lifelong tenure, plus two utterly adorable pets and a deluxe burial plot. Interested?" "No thanks, I just want to quietly be a little bum..." Yun Wulv reflexively declines, then pauses. "Wait… pets?" The old man beams, wrinkles creasing. "Yep! You can meet them right now!" That night, Yun Wulv is introduced to the "adorable pets"—a two-meter-tall two-headed hellhound and a floating, talking spirit lantern. "Congratulations on officially becoming the next City God!" The old man rubs his hands gleefully. "Sure, the job has risks, but don’t worry—we provide the deluxe burial plot!" Yun Wulv: "…” Just bury me now.

Xu Duofu transmigrated into a novel titled “The Tyrant Emperor’s Eunuch Male Empress.” He became the adopted son of the treacherous court official and eunuch, the Nine Thousand Years, Eunuch Xu Xiaoman—a man who held immense power over the court, commanding the wind and rain, feared to his face but despised behind his back by all officials.Wait, let him sort this out.This plot seems to be heading down a path where both he and his adopted father are doomed.The kind with a very tragic end.—Wait, there’s still hope for him in the plot.The tyrant emperor has a love-addled brain for his father.The Nine Thousand Years dies, the tyrant goes mad, and the country is finished.—Hold on again, it turns out he’s his father’s biological son?Huh?Ah!!! A eunuch’s… bio… lo… gi… cal… son?!Who did his father have him with?Xu Duofu’s dazed gaze drifted toward the tyrant emperor.So I’m the biological son after all.Then if his father doesn’t die and the country isn’t finished, this one’s good days are far from over.

Ye Xi, a young man from Shanxiu Village, had his face scalded by boiling water. The wealthy family from the neighboring village, who had been betrothed to him since childhood through an arranged marriage, called off the engagement that very night.The whole village was waiting to see Ye Xi make a fool of himself. Even the young men who used to be uglier than him now mocked him openly and whispered behind his back that he would never find a husband.Some time later, a stranger came to Shanxiu Village. He was tall and burly, with dark skin, carrying nothing but a tattered bundle. He bought a run-down thatched cottage at the foot of the mountain and settled there. The villagers kept their distance, afraid he might be involved in some shady business.But Ye Xi had seen him by the mountain stream, and by the riverbank. He knew the man was not only good at farming, but also skilled at hunting and fishing—and he never gambled, drank, or fooled around. Ye Xi thought to himself that this man was truly a solid fellow, someone worth relying on.One day, with half his scarred face still showing, Ye Xi pushed open the man's door. Standing at the threshold, cheeks flushed, he asked: "Will you marry me?"The man scraped the last of his rice from the bowl, lifted his eyes, and gazed at him long and hard. After a long silence, he answered: "Yes."After they wed, hot dishes and warm congee appeared on the kitchen stove. Torn clothes were mended until they looked brand new. The yard was filled with chickens and ducks, a cage of snowy white rabbits, and the vegetable garden flourished with abundant produce.Lin Jiangshan looked at his newlywed husband and sighed to himself: "This is what it means to live like a human being."The two of them farmed together, ate their three meals a day, and lived a quiet mountain life—loving each other tenderly, day by day, like a gentle stream that flows on and on.