追爱火葬场 Novels

Lin Qingzhu is the laughingstock of the cultivation world. At six, he began his path, sweeping floors for a decade at the Green Mountain Sect with nothing to show for it—until he latched onto the youngest heir of the Northern Forest’s Lin Clan, offering himself as a pillow and soaring to prominence. Outsiders seethed with hatred, not just for his shamelessness, but for tainting the young master, Lin Ruhui. The brightest jewel of the cultivation world. If Lin Qingzhu was lowly as roadside grass, Lin Ruhui was the moon in the clouds, the stars in the sky—the foremost of his generation, the one most likely to become the second ancestral patriarch of the Lin Clan, unifying the Realm of Eternal Winds. Even a passing mention of Qingzhu drew scornful spits. But he didn’t care. --- For ten wasted years, Lin Qingzhu clung to his lifeline like a drowning man. Diligently, meticulously, he played the role of a cultivation furnace, drawing a monthly stipend and dreaming of immortality. Trading beauty for resources seemed a fair exchange to him. The radiant jewel others admired would also lower his gaze with a soft laugh, pulling Qingzhu into his embrace. *Soft light veils delicate pulses; alluring hues warm tender skin.* *Golden threads heap riches untold; warm curtains enclose spring nights.* He became the most scandalous episode of Lin Ruhui’s life. Then one day, the dream became a nightmare. —He was discarded by Lin Ruhui. ... On Lin Ruhui’s 21st birthday, demons rose in chaos. Lin Qingzhu, alongside Lin clansmen, was taken hostage—yet the Lin Clan abandoned him. Ruhui never appeared. Within the halls, music and revelry continued unabated. Lin Qingzhu plunged into the depths of the Abyssal Serpent’s maw. --- The red sun rises east, light piercing the abyss. The world moves on, unchanged by any absence. Yet from then on, the cultivation world lost a beautified furnace. And gained a solitary, wandering youth. --- ① Initially, the bottom *truly* serves as a furnace (later, post-plunge, truly solitary—but not lonely, not depressive, not emotionless). Happy ending; dual focus on romance and growth. ② The top loves only the bottom: obsessive at first sight, morally complex, with subtle early attraction (but spiraling into obsession). ③ Post-reunion: chase-and-escape, apex-rivals flavor. ④ Wife-chasing trope,top’s redemption arc, growth narrative. *The top pursues the bottom for most of the book, falling deeper with each chase.* ⑤ Extreme bottom/top stans, beware. Read for joy =v= ⑥ No trigger-spoilers in comments, pls. ⑦ Meow =v=

After transmigrating, Yan Zishu becomes the assistant to the main Protagonist Top‘s assistant. in a classic dog-blood abuse novel. This role is calm, self-possessed, and dutiful, almost tailor-made for him, yet ends up as a miserable cannon fodder.In the original plot, Assistant Yan is stuck between the Protagonist Top and Bottom, Fu Weishan, and Ji Chen, trying to sow discord in various ways. In the end, he is moved by the protagonist's kindness and dies taking a bullet for him. Even when facing such an ending, Yan Zishu, remaining professional, still proceeds according to the plot. The only variable is the scheming villain boss, Fu Jinchi. As an illegitimate child of the Fu family, Fu Jinchi was supposed to fall in love with the protagonist bottom while confronting the protagonist top. Yet for some reason, he extends a hand to Yan Zishu. For a moment, Yan Zishu wants to grasp his dry, warm palm. But in the ups and downs of love, the human heart is difficult to predict. Who is sincere, and who is pretending? Fu Jinchi smiles gently: "It's just an adult game, I thought you could play." Yan Zishu bows slightly: "Thanks for your high regard, Mr. Fu." Fu Jinchi, despite his cynicism, considers it his duty to cause trouble for the protagonist top, Fu Weishan. He initially wants to steal the "true love" little white rabbit cherished by him, but then discovers that it seems more challenging to win over the his ice-beautiful assistant. Unknowingly, he falls headlong into it. Later, he watches as Yan Zishu, gravely wounded, slowly falls backward into the sea. With his usual calm and composed expression, it looks like he mouths the words "Take care." That day, torrential rain poured from the sky, as Fu Jinchi knelt on the deck, more desolate than ever before in his life. After completing the plot, Yan Zishu gets to change identities and start a new life, only to find that the whole world is frantically searching for him. Including the once ambitious Fu Jinchi.

Shen Yuheng transmigrated into a book, becoming a cannon-fodder male concubine in the old emperor’s harem. System: Host, I have a bad news and another bad news. Which one do you want to hear first? Shen Yuheng slowly types a question mark: ? The system awkwardly smiles and tells him— ① In a year, the tyrannical top Xiao Jin will ascend the throne and have him torn apart by five horses. ② The old emperor has flipped his name plaque—tonight, he must serve in the royal bedchamber. Shen Yuheng: ??? What kind of heaven-crumbling, earth-shattering opening is this??? (Sweating profusely.jpg) --- To avoid the bad ending, Shen Yuheng acts as Xiao Jin’s "gentle stepmother." When Xiao Jin plans to poison and assassinate, Shen Yuheng secretly replaces the poison with flour. When Xiao Jin encounters his enemy, Shen Yuheng throws away all the knives in the palace overnight. Time and again, he pulls Xiao Jin back from the edge of darkness, stopping him from becoming the villainous ultimate boss from the original book. Two years later, rebel armies approach the city gates, demanding Xiao Jin hand over Shen Yuheng in exchange for the life of the original protagonist bottom, Su Cheng. System: Host, don’t worry! He doesn’t know Su Cheng in this life—he’d never agree! But Xiao Jin coldly orders Shen Yuheng: Go down. System: … Shen Yuheng: … Damn, this brat has been reborn?! --- Xiao Jin had indeed experienced rebirth. His memories from his past life told him Shen Yuheng had always been in close, ambiguous contact with the rebel leader. Xiao Jin was certain—the rebels wouldn’t kill him. But later, standing atop the high city wall, he watched in horror as Shen Yuheng was pierced through the heart. … No soldier who witnessed that day would ever forget it. The rebels were slaughtered to the last, corpses strewn across the land like hell on earth. The tyrant Xiao Jin stood amidst rivers of blood, cradling the former emperor’s male concubine. His blood-drenched eyes shed two trails of scarlet tears.

General Zong Ce, the illustrious God of War of Great Xia. A hero immortalized in history, loyal and devoted, yet distrusted by the emperor. Stripped of command and executed by lingchi at the critical moment. Yin Zhu is Zong Ce's die-hard admirer. Waking up, he transmigrates into the very tyrant he despises most. And has just drugged Zong Ce, plotting to trap him. Bound by rules forbidding him from revealing his transmigrator identity—lest his soul shatters. Gritting his teeth, Yin Zhu drags the general into the royal bed. By dawn, Yin Zhu regrets it bitterly— He nearly thought he'd die on that bed. ...As expected of his idol! * After dying unjustly, Zong Ce reincarnates to the year he first entered the palace. Now thoroughly disillusioned with the emperor, he secretly conspires with Prince Qi to usurp the throne. Even submitting to indignities to reclaim his military power. That man had once earnestly promised: *I’ll reclaim our lands and give you a prosperous reign.* At first, Zong Ce scoffed. Harboring resentment, he takes it out savagely in bed each time. Later, with peace restored and nations yielding, Zong Ce regrets his earlier roughness, showering his beloved with tenderness. Returning triumphant, he rides home eagerly—only to hear rumors of his alleged treason with Prince Qi. Presented with poisoned wine by the palace, he dismisses subordinates urging rebellion. Calmly kneeling in gratitude, he drains the cup—yet still yearns for one last glimpse of that man. Upon waking again, he finds the emperor disheveled in his arms, eyes red with heartache: *"Idol, you’ve suffered so much! No wonder you were... I thought you’d lost your edge!"* Zong Ce: ?

1. Li Wenshui, does not live up to his name. He is like boiling water, scalding and turbulent, impossible to handle. Selfish, shallow, mercenary, vain, prone to bragging—it seems every undesirable trait in a person can be found in him. Everyone says he has nothing to offer but a pretty face. His mother left, his father remarried, and his stepmother calls him a jinx. Meanwhile, his half-brother is coddled by everyone, handed everything. Years of oppression in this wretched environment have twisted Li Wenshui. Unwilling to accept it, he decides to fight for himself. He takes the initiative to cozy up to Liang Jin, the wealthy young master his brother secretly admires, scheming his way into Liang Jin’s sight. Everything that should happen happens—but when he asks for a stable relationship, Liang Jin’s gaze says it all: *Li Wenshui, you’re not worthy.* 2. In Liang Jin’s eyes, the fawning, opportunistic Li Wenshui is utterly selfish and insatiable. Yet he puts on an act of innocence to please him—the kind of gold-digging admirer Liang Jin despises. Getting involved with Li Wenshui starts as a bored bet among friends. His spoiled companions wager: how long will Li Wenshui’s "affection" last if he gets nothing in return? Liang Jin accepts the bet indifferently. To everyone’s surprise, Li Wenshui endures far longer without demanding a single benefit. 3. Over time, Liang Jin discovers another side to Li Wenshui. A stubborn, tenacious Li Wenshui—one whose resilience is heartbreaking. For the first time, Liang Jin genuinely wants to protect someone. What began as a callous experiment—wealth testing the poor—ends with the wealthy Liang Jin falling first. But by then, Li Wenshui, battered and bruised, has already fled. When they meet again, Li Wenshui, faced with Liang Jin’s plea for love, drops the act: “200,000 per minute for romance talks.” —Li Wenshui is like a dandelion seed, drifting insignificantly wherever the wind takes him. Yet once he touches soil, he digs in with all his might, growing desperately.

Chen Jiazhi originally planned to settle the inheritance and then reconcile with Shen Shixu, only to be diagnosed with stomach cancer. Thinking they would never meet again, yet fate had other plans. Shen Shixu glanced around indifferently and asked coldly, "He didn’t return to the country with you?" Chen Jiazhi replied guiltily in a small voice, "Who?" "The perfect boyfriend described in your autobiography."

Hu Shen grew up on the grasslands. Her brother was highly regarded by the Khan, and her life was relatively comfortable.Until one day, after her brother led an expedition into the Central Plains, he captured a gentleman from the south.Word was that the man was the legitimate son of a noble Central Plains house, a man of prestigious status.Word was that although he was a civil official, he fought with such ferocity that he was a rare talent worth cultivating.The Khan intended to bring him into his service, but the man was unyielding, refusing to bow even after suffering various tortures and humiliations.Left with no other options, someone suggested a plan: give him a wife.With a wife and children to ground his heart, he might be swayed—and more importantly, it would be a political statement to the Emperor of the Central Plains.Who would believe that a man who refused to surrender under torture would still be loyal to his home after marrying and fathering children in the north?The identity of the woman had to be chosen carefully.If she were too low-born, she would be no different from a common bed-warmer in the Central Plains.If she were too high-born, why would the Khan’s own princess condescend to serve as bait?Eventually, her brother came to her.And so, Hu Shen brought a bowl of deer-blood wine to Xie Xixiao.She believed Xie Xixiao hated her. If he didn’t, his gaze wouldn’t be so cold, and he wouldn’t have suppressed his every surge of passion when they shared a bed, refusing to give her any response.And he certainly wouldn’t have—after coordinating with the Central Plains forces to assassinate the Khan—slaughtered their infant son while he was still in swaddling clothes.

Cheng Jizhen transmigrated into a scummy A who was obsessively infatuated with a married female lead, forcing her to divorce. Not only did she kidnap the female lead to a villa, but she also used an inducer to drag both of them into heat, forcibly marking her. Her eventual fate was tragic. Upon transmigrating, Cheng Jizhen found herself on the villa balcony, forced into a restless phase of heat. Gazing at the Omega bound to a chair, her throat tightened. The Omega raised her head, the corners of her eyes flushed red: "Weren’t you going to mark me? Come here." Cheng Jizhen’s mind fogged over, and she obeyed. After rolling around the balcony with the Omega, Cheng Jizhen made three realizations: 1. The delicate, seemingly vulnerable person on the chair that night wasn’t the female lead—it was the villainous ex-wife of the female lead, Bai Xin. 2. Said ex-wife was now curled up in her arms. 3. In the novel, Bai Xin was a yandere beauty villain A, but the one in her arms was a soft, delicate, and easily flustered O. Cheng Jizhen: "..." The novel misled me. After some contemplation: "How do you want to handle this? I’ll defer to you." Bai Xin studied the young, clean-cut little A, her gaze inscrutable. Within days, Cheng Jizhen received a marriage agreement. Coincidentally, her family, believing she was infatuated with the female lead, was pressuring her to marry her. She decided to agree to Bai Xin’s proposal—marriage for mutual benefit. Without even reading the contract, she signed. After sorting out the mess, Cheng Jizhen slipped away to return to her old profession: acting. - A week into filming, dragging her exhausted body home late at night, Cheng Jizhen just wanted to sleep after a shower—only for Bai Xin, in the throes of her heat, to enter from the next room. Cheng Jizhen: "Elder sister Bai, not tonight..." Bai Xin, her true nature revealed, murmured coolly: "Oh? Not even a hug?" "..." _ Discovering her wife married her for ulterior motives, Cheng Jizhen resolved to cut ties and join a travel variety show for a distraction, mingling with fellow celebrities and civilians. Yet, in the first episode, she collided head-on with Bai Xin—instinctively shielding her, pulling her into an embrace. Embarrassed, Cheng Jizhen looked up to find the female lead also in the room. Cheng Jizhen: "..." What kind of love triangle hell is this? Later, during room assignments, only one double room remained. A guest asked Cheng Jizhen and Bai Xin: "You’re both alphas—you don’t mind, right?" Cheng Jizhen: "..." Bai Xin’s hand stealthily pinched her waist, voice icy: "Not at all." That night, making snacks in the show’s kitchen, the soft Omega embraced her, teary-eyed: "Wife? You don’t want to sleep with me?" Cheng Jizhen, startled by the wireless receiver falling from her waist, hastily covered Bai Xin’s mouth. Only to turn and see the female lead, guests, and camera crew staring at them in shock. ...Wife? #Want to know what gets a reaction out of me? Let me teach you.#

At the age of twenty-two, Lan Youjia suddenly realizes that there are so many people in the world who love him, some even longing for his forgiveness and begging for his attention. —It turns out that his once aloof lover loves him, his scheming new flame loves him, even the unattainable crush from his youth loves him. Yet, unfortunately, just before this revelation, he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. scenario.

+#Chasing-the-Top Crematorium# + A white-cut-black little idol top × An icy, peerless goddess actress bottom . At sixteen, Shang Lingjue's family was ruined. A rebellious, prodigious musical genius fell into the mud, losing her hearing. Forced to drop out of school, Shang Lingjue was rescued by Si Lu amidst pouring rain. The woman's face was cold and noble, enchanting all who saw her. The glimpse of her slender waist, pale and bewitching, was breathtakingly beautiful. Si Lu came from a perfect family, achieving triple-crown fame as a young actress with countless suitors. Yet she remained aloof and untouched, like an immortal untainted by mortal desires. From then on, Shang Lingjue willingly feigned obedience, exchanging intimacies with Si Lu, even agreeing to a secret marriage. Then, Shang Lingjue's hearing unexpectedly recovered—only to hear: "Shang Lingjue? Just a well-behaved, pretty stand-in..." Turns out, she bore an uncanny resemblance—even sharing a similar name—to Si Lu's white moonlight. Their marriage was merely Si Lu settling for "second best." That night, amidst passion, Shang Lingjue heard the woman's husky, alluring voice whisper: "A-Ling." In the past, she would have been elated. Now, she knew the woman was calling someone else. When they met again, Shang Lingjue had dyed her hair ice-blue, now the lead singer and captain of the hit group Meet. The woman smiled joyfully: "A-Ling, you're back. I'm so happy." Shang Lingjue handed her a document. "You're happy too soon." Seeing the words "divorce agreement" on the paper, Si Lu's smile froze... Later, in the pouring rain, the stunningly beautiful woman gazed at Shang Lingjue, eyes brimming with lingering devotion, her usual detachment transformed into relentless pursuit. Holding an umbrella, Shang Lingjue gave only a cold profile, chatting and laughing with someone else. The woman could only watch helplessly, filled with regret, as Shang Lingjue paired off with others, joining dating shows... #Crematorium Trope# #Forced Love Trope# (lightly) Outwardly pure and obedient, inwardly wild and twisted sick beauty top × Super A-list icy goddess bottom Warnings: 1. HE, both chaste, 6-year age gap, no change in partners. 2. The bottom's hearing will recover—don't ask, it's a medical miracle. 3. No real-life inspirations.

Like all domineering CEOs, Gu Liuchu is a little messed up too. He suffers from an incurable insomnia and hasn’t had a good night's sleep in three whole years. Under this torment, his personality has grown increasingly violent and gloomy. Then one day, at a bar, he bumped into a male college student—and collapsed into his arms, falling asleep instantly. After waking up, he had the boy investigated, only to discover that the student secretly kept stolen photos of him in his daily-use notebook, filled with love-struck diary entries. So this was a calculated seduction. The college student’s devotion ran deep—that calming scent on him must’ve been cultivated for three years, all for his sake. Fine. A fair exchange suits them both. Coolly, Gu Liuchu sent someone to deliver a contract. “I’ll pay your mother’s medical bills. Your only role is to help me sleep.” “Don’t even think about anything else.” * Ji Chun’s family was poor. He worked tirelessly to pay off debts and was still using an old notebook gifted by his high-school ex-girlfriend in college. The last few pages had some photos stuck in them—her idol or whoever. He never paid attention. His mother had cancer. He was desperate for money. He even considered selling a kidney. At this lowest point, that untouchable figure extended a helping hand. He was overwhelmed with gratitude. He took every job seriously. If Gu Liuchu wanted him to stay quiet and act as a hugging pillow, he’d do just that—no inappropriate thoughts whatsoever. * Then one day, Gu Liuchu got a haircut. Passing him outside, Ji Chun walked right past without recognizing him. Only then did Gu Liuchu slowly realize— The photos in the notebook were of his older brother, Gu Yizhi, who had died three years ago. Living together for a year, Ji Chun hadn’t noticed the man in the photos looked identical to Gu Liuchu. Ji Chun had severe face blindness. When Gu Liuchu learned the truth, tears fell. He pinned Ji Chun to the kitchen counter, biting his earlobe furiously: “If you can't recognize my face, you’d better recognize what’s below.” —Reading Guide— *A silly, trope-filled romance. Gu Liuchu is the top, Ji Chun is the bottom (but thinks he’s the top). *Just wanted to write the top crying on the floor—like wrapping dumplings =3=. *Not sure if there are any triggers, but apologies in advance.

"I will hold your hand and go together to the land flowing with milk and honey." Notes (Please read carefully): 1. Free story, no charge. Originally titled "I Admit This Is a Pitfall." 2. Highly dramatic and clichéd. The top is extremely detestable in the early stages—I mean, extremely. 3. This story features: a fictional Western setting, an overused "chasing-the-wife crematorium" trope, inaccurate nautical spice knowledge, intersex pregnancy, two deeply flawed protagonists, and more. Enter only if you enjoy emotional rollercoasters. Others, please refrain from suffering through it—thanks! 4. All historical references are from an alternate universe's dubious legends. Mock those who take them seriously. 5. Originally serialized in 2018, reposted after major revisions. Readers familiar with later plot points, please avoid spoilers for new readers—thank you for your cooperation!

For the first half of his life, Xiao Yu’an lived under constraints, yet he never considered himself pitiful. He had a master who doted on him, a brother he had regained, and a junior brother who, though ill-tempered, at least never harmed him. Until one day, his master abandoned him, his brother planted a gu in his body, and his junior brother sneered, demanding to know why he was still alive… Even so, Xiao Yu’an never lost hope in the world—because he met a young swordsman. Cold as moonlight, noble as rare jade, every gesture of the young swordsman exuded grace befitting a renowned sect. Xiao Yu’an thought they could be friends. Later, the young swordsman demanded he offer his blood to save another’s life. Xiao Yu’an didn’t want to die. He wanted to live—freely. **Before You Dive In:** - *The cover features the bottom. The top is Gu Louyin. Only the top succeeds in the crematorium arc. From beginning to end, the top and bottom have eyes only for each other, though the bottom has intimate moments with cannon-fodder tops.* **Not suitable for pure romance purists.** - *The synopsis is the content warning. Each form of toxicity is spelled out. Not a sweet story, not a straightforward power fantasy—expect old-school melodrama and dogblood twists. Proceed at your own discretion.*

Zhao Rong was supposed to be a detached transmigrator, playing the role of a spoiled heir, fulfilling his cannon fodder purpose to the extreme before bowing out. But when Qiao Nanqi, the male lead, extended a hand as Zhao Rong fell into the mud, he was pulled off the story’s intended path. Thus, Zhao Rong ignored the original plot entirely and pursued Qiao Nanqi passionately for ten years, finally succeeding in winning him over. Yet, barely a year into their marriage, Qiao Nanqi deemed him rotten at the core, dismissed all his efforts, remained indifferent, frequently stayed out overnight, and never introduced him to friends. —Even harboring a noble white moonlight in his heart. Zhao Rong awoke to the truth and resolved to return to his role as a proper transmigrator, steering the plot back on track. The first thing he did after divorcing Qiao Nanqi was to fulfill his original engagement. His fiancé? The very white moonlight Qiao Nanqi had cherished in the original story—the one destined to be with Zhao Rong, the spoiled heir. Three months later— Emerging from a night spent on the white moonlight’s couch, Zhao Rong ran straight into Qiao Nanqi, who had stood outside all night. Zhao Rong draped his arms over the man’s shoulders as usual and murmured, “What, waiting for him?” Qiao Nanqi shoved him against the wall and whispered in his ear, “I was waiting for you.” Zhao Rong’s eyes darkened, his lips curling in a joyless smile as he pushed him away. “Oh? But I’m not waiting for you anymore.”

Everyone knows Ye Baisi is the pet bird that Young Master Duan has lovingly raised. Beautiful, sensible, obedient, and docile—utterly devoted to Young Master Duan. Ye Baisi stayed by Duan Chen's side for eight years, memorizing all his preferences and aversions, witnessing both his refined demeanor and his beastly side. For eight years, he played the role of the perfect lover for Duan Chen. So perfect that the entire Duan family believed he was hopelessly, completely in love, cherishing Duan Chen above all else. Eight years later, when Ye Baisi left, Duan Chen merely raised an eyebrow in surprise and said, "Oh." He didn’t even glance back as Ye Baisi walked away. When friends asked, Duan Chen answered dismissively, "He hasn’t worked in eight years—he’s been ruined by me." Later, staring at his helpless, dependent reflection in the mirror, his expression darkened: So... why was *he* the one who’d been ruined? Meanwhile, over those eight years, Ye Baisi had secretly amassed a fortune. Now, not only was he free from financial worries, he was even covertly raising a little wolf pup! Duan Chen: "…" I’ve been cuckolded???

Mo Xuzhi transmigrated into a cliché stand-in novel. In the book, the protagonist Shen Le is pure and unaffected, the white moonlight in the hearts of many powerful figures—until he unexpectedly... leaves abroad for medical treatment. The heartbroken bigshots grow ill from grief and find a stand-in who looks strikingly like Shen Le. Mo Xuzhi is that stand-in. He obediently plays his role, diligently shields the bigshots, poses as a lover and even takes a knife for them—a model stand-in. Then the white moonlight returns. Bigshot #1: *"How could you ever compare to Shen Le?"* Bigshot #2: *"Here’s 30 million—get lost."* So he leaves—just like they said. Leaving behind piles of unopened gifts they gave him, a cancer diagnosis, and a death certificate. Overnight, he vanishes from the world. The notorious "black star" Mo Xuzhi retires, and his haters celebrate all night. Later, his movie debuts—flawless acting, breathtaking visuals, an absolute spectacle. Netizens: *"Just a casual viewer, but was he ever 'bad at acting'?"* Haters: *"..."* Haters: *"Come back, gege!"* No one expected their next glimpse of Mo Xuzhi to be on a science documentary. The slender man in a lab coat stands at the center of a crowd, still radiantly striking. *"Academicians Wang and Mo… have successfully developed the world’s first…"* Fans: *"?"* Bigshots: *"..."* # *"He died… but not quite."* # *"I thought he loved me—turns out he ‘loved’ three others."* # *"Turns out he loved no one."*

Xu Xiaozhen, a determined beta struggling at the bottom of society, tries to change his fate through education. One night while scavenging, he picks up a living person who introduces himself as Zhou Yan—a man with a mysterious background. At first, Xu Xiaozhen hopes Zhou Yan is an alpha so he can receive some subsidies, but eventually, it doesn’t matter. After being lonely for so long, having someone around feels lively. Xu Xiaozhen spends his savings to buy Zhou Yan new clothes, while he himself can’t even bear to turn on the lights at night. Yet, he uses the water heater to boil water for Zhou Yan. When Zhou Yan complains about the lack of a fridge, Xu Xiaozhen buys a used one from a recycling station overnight. When bullied, he wishes Zhou Yan would stay far away to avoid being dragged in. Later, during a late secondary gender differentiation at age eighteen, Xu Xiaozhen, overwhelmed by the unfamiliar heat, is fully marked by Zhou Yan—only then does he learn Zhou Yan is an alpha. That night, Xu Xiaozhen fantasizes endlessly about their future together but fails to notice Zhou Yan’s mocking, disgusted gaze, as if looking at trash. Later, Zhou Yan becomes Gu Yanye, a lofty, privileged elite who no longer needs Xu Xiaozhen. He coldly remarks, *"A lowly 18th-class commoner—me staying with him this long is already a tremendous mercy."* They meet again at the empire’s most elite academy, where Xu Xiaozhen enrolls as a freshman. From above, Gu Yanye catches sight of him, his long-dead heart suddenly pounding with pain. After a long pause, he twirls a cigar and smirks to a friend: *"He chased me all the way here. Since he’s working so hard, I might grudgingly offer him a lover’s position."* Only later does he learn that an omega with a permanent mark but no mate’s pheromone relief will develop pheromone disorder syndrome. Xu Xiaozhen, having differentiated too late and now pregnant, suffers severely—nearly dying along with the child. Too poor for mark removal, on a calm, sunny afternoon, he buys a fresh razor for the first time, sterilizes it with expired alcohol, and carves out his own gland with his hands.

[Infatuated Student x Aloof and Elegant Teacher] [HE, age gap of 11] [No teacher-student relationship during mentorship, not first kisses for both] [Bai Xing at Seventeen]** Became her prized student. [Bai Xing at Eighteen] Once I’ve folded all the stars in the sky, the remaining moon will be mine. [Bai Xing at Twenty-Two] I’m no longer your student, Jiang Shuqing. But I don’t dare to love anymore—I’m scared.

1. Everyone says Jiang Jili, Rong Zhen’s partner, is cold, beautiful, outstanding, and virtuous—deeply adored by the powerful man. Only Jiang Jili knows he’s just a plaything for Rong Zhen’s amusement. Married for three years, Jiang Jili never once stepped into the master bedroom—because he wasn’t worthy. Even in bed, it had to be in his own room, with Rong Zhen like an emperor stooping to favor him. His status in the Rong family was even lower than that of the fierce Tibetan mastiff. Everyone knew he was afraid of dogs, but no one restrained it. Rong Zhen watched coldly as the beast pounced on him repeatedly, leaving him feverish for a week from terror. At an elite party in Huai’s social circle, someone drugged his drink. He collapsed on the hotel carpet, gasping in agony, while Rong Zhen, impeccably dressed, leaned on the sofa, recording it all on his phone with amusement. To Rong Zhen, he was always a joke. When the Rong matriarch demanded an heir, Jiang Jili became disposable trash. The noble Miss Qin, graceful and elegant, would surely bear Rong’s perfect grandson. Jiang Jili placed the divorce papers in front of Rong Zhen. Rong Zhen threatened lazily, *“Without my permission, dare take even a step out—and see what happens.”* Jiang Jili left without a trace. By the time Rong Zhen realized it, Jiang Jili was already gone. 2. After Jiang Jili disappeared, Rong Zhen became the rabid dog. Paranoid and dark, he was a minefield—and everyone knew Jiang Jili was the biggest taboo. No one dared mention that name in front of him, because Rong Zhen missed Jiang Jili to the point of madness. Every night, he slept in Jiang Jili’s room, desperate for even a shadow of his past presence, but found nothing. As if punishing him, the only thing he had left of Jiang Jili was that video. The young man’s eyes red, fingers clutching his pants, pale with tears: *“Help me… please.”* His own voice from the recording sneered back: *“Jiang Jili—do you even deserve it?”* 3. A child star named Jiang Chong exploded in popularity. At such a young age, Jiang Chong carried an icy, mature demeanor. Observers noted—his features were eerily similar (60%) to those of the Rong family’s heir. Bold media kept hinting: *“Chongchong, is your surname from your dad or mom?”* Jiang Chong: *“Dad. My daddy’s surname is Jiang.”* Then, someone leaked a photo of Jiang Chong’s father—a stunningly gentle, soft-eyed young man. Many were disappointed. But the Rong heir lost his mind. Jiang Jili. He’d recognize those ashes anywhere.

In his previous life, Yun Qingci loved the Emperor more than life and death. When he was alive, he made soup and clothes for him, and in politics, he helped monitor his officials, even his family.He was solely dedicated to the emperor, and all his scheming strategies were used to gain favour. He never borrowed his power as the Lord Empress to seek employment for his relatives, and he did not show favoritism. He can be said to be strictly impartial and incorruptible, not even recognizing his own family.Outsiders were terrified of him, and relatives hated him, but Yun Qingci didn’t care. However, in the end, he was thrown into the cold palace by the only person he cared about and his whole family imprisoned.Finally, he committed su*cide on that snowy day, and fell down that gilded tower.Reincarnated, Yun Qingci retracted his claws, picked up the glass pieces of his heart, and conducted himself evasively in society. Acting as an escort to the Emperor for his relatives, he decided to become a proud Lord Empress that doesn’t need to be treasured or can have his status shaken.Unexpectedly, the emperor who abandoned him like a shoe, praised by countless courtiers for both his virtue and kindness, suddenly changed his temper. He became cold and harsh, paranoid and cruel.The servants who confronted Yun Qingci? He would beat them. The imperial concubines that provoked Yun Qingci? He’d punish them. A small person who framed Yun Qingci? He would kill him. When someone tries to approach Yun Qingci, he would become jealous to the extreme.Soon everyone knew that Empress Yun was the emperor’s inverse scale. He was not allowed to be hurt, touched, or even looked at.Yun Qingci, the fairy man, is speechless: So you like me not loving you, why didn’t you say that sooner?Gong: ……