近水楼台 Novels

——Each chapter's author's note contains a small theater, do not skip——【Originally wanted to live cautiously, but ended up being reckless】Su Huaiyi transmigrated into a novel about high society struggles as the villainous adopted son with the same name.The original character was adopted by the Su family from a young age, possessing a beautiful appearance but a venomous heart, repeatedly causing trouble in attempts to harm his brother and monopolize the family business.When Su Huaiyi transmigrated, it happened right when the original character was causing trouble.He crawled out from under his big brother Su Chi’s bed, and they looked at each other face to face.Su Chi's gaze was intense: "What are you doing here?"Su Huaiyi shyly lowered his head: "...Wanted to give you a surprise."*As the eldest son of the Su family, Su Chi had to manage the family business and take care of his younger brothers. He originally planned to find faults with the scheming adopted brother so that he would realize there was no way out...Su Huaiyi: All thanks to being reckless.jpgSu Chi: ...To protect himself, Su Huaiyi kept acting coquettish but didn’t notice that his brother’s gaze towards him was gradually changing.——————————————————Gong: Sarcastic max Shou: Flattery max Daily bickering like a comedy duo【Usage Guide】:＊Not in the same household register, no illegal relations!＊1v1, silly and sweet, no angst, come in for a happy time＊True fragrance, chasing wife, (silly) showdown＊No side CP, no melodrama, not a Mary Sue＊Tastes vary, no need to inform if dropping, much appreciated

Some people are disliked at first but grow more endearing over time. Some are deeply loved at first but become more frustrating the better you know them. Popular version blurb: Young Master Xiao has a powerful background and dares to challenge the world. He’s unpopular, sharp-tongued, blacklists celebrities, and acts like a diva—his entire persona is riddled with flaws. But after gaining a special ability, the renowned Actor Ji slowly discovers through their interactions that perhaps Young Master Xiao is the most adorable person in the world. Simple version blurb: The top and bottom work together on a film. One thinks, "I secretly like you but you don’t know," while the other thinks, "I know you like me but I pretend not to notice and start distancing myself." Then one day, it’s like, "Oh? You don’t like me anymore? Wait—now I like you! Don’t go, let’s be together!"

Everyone is afraid of Bai Jiu's moodiness.Only Xin Yi can handle him.A story about a fallen young lord heir being pampered by a sadistic, ruthless, and sinister minister.A genuinely ruthless and manipulative minister (top) x a truly kind and gentle young lord heir (bottom).1v1, [sweet pampering], HE (Happy Ending).

Su Bin went abroad on an exchange program and moved into a shared apartment through a rental agency's recommendation. His roommates include a gentle and considerate older teaching assistant, a self-proclaimed social prince from a wealthy family, and a cold and handsome mixed-race noble(?)... As his study-abroad life gets on track, Su Bin discovers that one of his seemingly perfect roommates, who appears like a novel's male protagonist in his (ex-)girlfriend's eyes, gradually reveals a side that Su Bin finds hard to handle... The key issue is that Su Bin always feels controlled and unable to escape! Meanwhile, Su Bin is also trying to earn money to surprise his girlfriend back home, but his plan faces unexpected changes halfway through...***What? Roommates must be heterosexuals? (￣_￣|||)Gosh... Do I really look like I'm GAY!? (╰_╯)[A few days later]What should I do...Could it really be my problem...? (QAQ)

I have tasted all the eight sufferings of this world, seeking not Buddha, but you. Untamable wild demon top x cold, desireless, and naive immortal bottom. The koi is the top, is the top, is the top.

Ji Xiao realizes she has transmigrated into an ABO novel confiscated in class. The Omega before her, tortured to near-death during her heat, is Wei Qingyu—the fallen "white moonlight" heroine her classmates spoke of. Knowing she’ll later suffer a fate worse than death at Wei Qingyu’s hands, Ji Xiao wants to cry. To survive, Ji Xiao decides to treat Wei Qingyu like royalty: handing her suppressants during heats, standing up to bullies, and even striking her own Alpha father when he tries to force himself on Wei Qingyu. Staring at Wei Qingyu in heat, the overwhelming mint scent leaves Ji Xiao dizzy. But her survival instinct screams louder—no way would she dare mark her by force as in the novel. She injects the suppressant and flees. Later, Wei Qingyu rises as the elite circle’s dazzling new star. Her first act? Capturing the Alpha who tormented her most. Resigned to death, Ji Xiao closes her eyes—only to be embraced by that familiar mint fragrance. Wei Qingyu, who once despised her, grips her waistband with reddened eyes: "Ji Xiao, mark me." Wei Qingyu’s awakening as an Omega marked the start of her nightmare. With her parents dead, their wealth stolen by her father’s friend, she’s forced to live under others’ roofs. She glares at the Ji family’s young mistress who tramples her, eyes burning with hatred. Until one day, the heiress suddenly changes—asking if she’s hurt, offering medicine, acting like a devoted lackey. Wei Qingyu assumes it’s another cruel trick and keeps her distance. Yet, she still ends up saving Ji Xiao from thugs, tutoring her into the same university, rescuing her from a burning house... Standing in the dark, Wei Qingyu watches Ji Xiao sleep and finally understands her scheme: —Falling in love with her while ruining her family.

Cheng Zhanxi ran away from her wedding. On her first day in Sicheng, she fell in love with a woman at first sight and filled her studio with paintings of her. Their second meeting was at a bar, where the woman boldly invited her to spend the night. Cheng Zhanxi: "Miss, I'm a respectable person." Yu Qingtang turned and left. Cheng Zhanxi: "…Wait a moment!" After one passionate night together, Yu Qingtang disappeared. Upon learning that the woman was a high school math teacher at Sicheng No. 1 High, Cheng Zhanxi entered the school as a new P.E. teacher. "Ms. Yu, would you like to watch a movie with me tonight?" "No time." "Then I’ll let the English teacher take my class tomorrow?" "What time tonight?" … Later, Cheng Zhanxi went to apologize to the fiancée she had never met. When she arrived at the designated restaurant, sitting across the table was her girlfriend, Yu Qingtang, whom she had just parted with at home that morning. Yu Qingtang looked at her with an amused glint in her eyes. "Ms. Cheng, what a coincidence." "……" ??? Did I just cuckold myself? #The woman I worked so hard to chase turned out to be the fiancée I ran away from# The involved party, Cheng XX: Right now, I feel nothing but regret. Deep regret.

At twenty-eight, Mu Zhenxi hits a bad luck streak—first quitting the gaming company she worked at for four years, then discovering her long-anticipated blind date is none other than her ex-girlfriend, Xiao Jin, who’s been pining for her and wants to reconcile. Determined to cut ties for good, Mu Zhenxi’s plans derail when Xiao Jin gets into a car accident on the way home, leaving her severely injured and comatose. Out of obligation, Mu Zhenxi tends to her in the hospital, waiting for her to wake up. But when Xiao Jin opens her eyes, she blinks and says, “Classmate Mu.” Mu Zhenxi: “???” Xiao Jin looks around, confused. “Aren’t we going to watch a movie?” Mu Zhenxi folds her arms with a cold laugh. “Have you lost your mind?” The doctor confirms Xiao Jin’s head trauma has rewound her memory to over a decade ago—January 21, 2007, the second day after they first got together. Xiao Jin hesitantly calls, “Classmate Mu.” Mu Zhenxi, agitated, snaps, “Don’t call me that.” Xiao Jin catches on, tilts her head, and smoothly corrects herself: “Wifey.” Mu Zhenxi: “…” *"Those fragmented truths glimpsed over the long years are but a fraction of how much I love you."* *"From school uniforms to wedding gowns—thankfully, we didn’t miss each other."*

He Qingrou went to a bar with someone last night—only to later discover the woman was her company's new director. Even more unexpectedly, their lives would soon intertwine in countless ways. Every love at first sight is born of attraction—I was ready to burn, but meeting you ignited a wildfire beyond control.

On the first day of the new boss's arrival at the company, Zuo Yan got stuck in the restroom and had to borrow a tampon from a stranger. She thought the company was big enough—since she hadn't even seen the stranger’s face—that they wouldn’t cross paths again, or at least wouldn’t recognize each other if they did. Yet, she immediately ran into the woman right in the office. Known as "Director You," the woman had wavy long hair, a slender waist, long legs, and an effortlessly chic beauty—perfectly matching Zuo Yan's ideal type. Too bad. Such a beauty had to share the same name as her ex. Corny tagline version: Ex becomes boss, stuck with you for life. Age gap: 6 years Lighthearted sweet romance Title inspired by the song *Shunning Ambiguity*

Xu Nian secretly likes someone. That person is Gu Rong—cold, aloof, and restrained, always appearing distant as ice. Though they often cross paths, they barely know each other and have hardly exchanged words. She thought their relationship would never go beyond this, until one day, she becomes Gu Rong’s landlord, sharing a roof and daily life with her. —*You are the dazzling fireworks, burning only for me.*

After a car accident, I woke up to find myself still alive. Although my name was still Jiang Hao and this face was still my 18-year-old self, but... What? It’s the year 4011?! Reborn in the year 4011, while marveling at the futuristic technology, he also discovered this was a parallel world where history had taken a turn after the late Qing Dynasty. Since history had been completely different from World War I onward, did that mean… Opening the novel website, loading the document… Well then, don’t blame me. A new fanfiction—everyone’s support is welcome!

The circle knows that Third Miss Wei has a cold demeanor and dislikes unnecessary affairs. Yet, no one expected her to return from a business trip to the Wang family with a young, inexperienced girl in tow. The entire Wei household grew curious, and even the butler couldn't help but give her a few extra glances. At the table, Third Miss' red lips moved slightly, her expression calm: "Is it good?" The girl timidly raised her eyes to meet hers, her voice soft: "Y-yes, it's good." Before she could finish, her cheeks flushed red. Third Miss chuckled, her aloof expression softening into a captivating radiance, leaving the girl momentarily dazed. Later— In the bedroom, Third Miss held the girl close when a sharp pain struck her neck: "Is it good?" The girl wrapped her arms tightly around her, her face still faintly red. But this time, there was no stutter in her voice as she smiled: "Delicious."

Mi Xu posted a self-recommendation thread on U University’s department BBS to mooch around. [I'm poor, I need money, looking for part-time jobs. Personality: helpful, hardworking, accommodating. Tight-lipped, fast-handed, handsome-faced.] Within three minutes of posting, replies and DMs exploded—though the content was far from what he expected. "Master, hack City Grass’s phone number, Weibo, Facebook… all accounts!!!" "Hero, share City Grass’s front-face pics, full-body pics, nudes, uncensored pics!!!" "Legend, pass a message to City Grass! Hook up, f*ck, make babies!!!" Mi Xu: ??? …|||… !!! His roommate peeked over like a dog, glanced calmly at the screen: "Your part-time post glitched into the Computer Science board. The girls think you’re a third-rate hacker." Mi Xu was bewildered: "What the hell is City Grass???" His roommate gave a "how do you not know" look: "The No. 1 Grass of University Town—seven elite schools—heartthrob!"

At twenty-six, Jiang Yun experienced three things: Her girlfriend Qin Zhao cheated on her; She quit her job; And found someone new. 【You Are the Fireworks of Life, and Also the Endless Obsession】

As a sharp-tongued food influencer, Chen Qianyu’s honest restaurant reviews have always been a benchmark in the culinary world. Recently, she discovered a peculiar eatery. The owner, a devoted member of the "looks matter" club, hides extraordinary culinary skills and offers daily specials—free meals exclusively for the beautiful. Eager to taste the legendary cuisine, Chen Qianyu dolled herself up and hurried to the restaurant, utensils at the ready, prepared to feast heartily. "Boss, do I qualify for a free meal?" Chen Qianyu fluttered her eyelashes charmingly. The owner replied with a frosty glare: "N. O."

Lu Shu is about to move. Her friend warns her in advance that her new roommate is stunningly beautiful with fair skin and an otherworldly face, though a bit cold in personality. On their first night living together, Lu Shu gets drenched in the rain and forgets her keys, leaving her no choice but to awkwardly knock on the door. When the door opens, the so-called "aloof roommate" stands before her wrapped only in a towel, figure graceful and alluring. Lu Shu is dumbstruck. Indeed, the woman is breathtakingly beautiful. Too bad... This face belongs to Pei Zhixi. ＊ Both Lu Shu and Pei Zhixi gained fame through classical dance. That year, Lu Shu was embroiled in scandalous rumors, mocked as a "fairy on the outside, tea master on the inside," while Pei Zhixi swept up awards effortlessly, becoming the ethereal goddess of classical dance in everyone’s eyes. Lu Shu always felt she and Pei Zhixi were "bound by fate"—competing for over twenty years since childhood, always butting heads like sharp needles against wheat awns, never seeing eye to eye. As teenagers, Pei Zhixi would tutored her while teasing, "Lu Shu, you’re hopeless. Three times and you still don’t get it?" Later, Lu Shu never imagined... Pei Zhixi would kiss her and murmur with warm eyes and a gentle voice, "Lu Shu, you’re hopeless. Do you even know how to kiss?" Half-resisting, she’d reply, "Keep talking and I won’t let you kiss me." ＊ Reuniting with Pei Zhixi was like a dying ember meeting kindling. CP: Prickly Tsundere × Ice-Cold Goddess 【Mini Theater】 After the classical duet *Shadow* goes viral overnight, Pei Zhixi and Lu Shu skyrocket in popularity, becoming the nation’s beloved classical dance goddesses. During a joint interview, a nosy host jokingly asks, "You two are famously in sync, and word is many of Lu’s choreographies were tailored for Pei. Netizens wonder—did Lu have a crush on Pei?" Lu Shu smiles. "Pei is a dance fanatic, too clueless about romance. Not my type." Pei Zhixi chuckles without comment. That same night— Pei Zhixi nips at Lu Shu’s lips and murmurs, "Tell me, where exactly am I lacking in romance?" 【Disclaimer】 1. Atypical childhood friends/rivals-to-lovers; not much plot, just daily bickering like schoolkids—skip if not your thing. 2. First love for both; mutual healing, ultra-sweet. 3. No real-life inspiration; classical dance details are internet-researched + imagined, not professional—proceed with caution.

You Youning: 'If you were to confess to someone you love, what would you say?' Qing An: 'I love you, I like you—' You Youning: 'Thank you for your confession.' Qing An: 'You tricked me?' After a long separation, the little ship of friendship sets sail once more, only this time, it accidentally drifts into the sea of love.

When Ye Qizhen reunited with her "rival in love," Wen Yu, in college, she expected their relationship to be hostile. Yet, Wen Yu brought her medicine when she was sick, Kept her company when she felt lonely, Held and comforted her when she was sad... And then, Wen Yu kissed her—what was that about? Weren't they supposed to be rivals? * Since high school, Wen Yu had been nicknamed "Siren," with rumors claiming she had countless ex-boyfriends and an army of admirers. But only she knew the truth: her heart had only ever skipped a beat for one girl—the girl whose warm, sweet smile was like the crispest summer breeze, stirring her lazy, aimless youth. **[Sunny on the outside, actually a crybaby / Sweet and cute] vs. [Seemingly a heartbreaker, actually devoted / Beautiful siren]** One-sentence summary: A story about a girl who’s gay without realizing it and a closeted lesbian, both thinking the other sees them as a rival, when in truth, they’re both secretly pining for each other. **[Mini Theater]** Late at night, sleepless. Ye Qizhen anonymously posts on the school forum with the title: *"Female, falling for another girl."* 1L: Must be a platonic girl crush. 2L: OP’s overthinking it—straight girls and their mind games, smh. 3L: Straight girls leading on lesbians? Divine retribution awaits. ... Amid the flood of "wake-up call" replies, Ye Qizhen spots a response from the username *wyyy*: *yqz, is that you?*

Jiang Yi’s mother remarried. Her stepfather’s best friend had a daughter two months older than her, named Duan Qingxu. The first time they met, her mother pointed at the aloof Duan Qingxu and said, “Call her sister.” Jiang Yi, full of defiance, refused. Back then, she was still prideful and naive, never imagining they would eventually live together and become deeply entangled. Unconventional sweetheart × Genuine icy and unattainable flower