My Arch-Enemy’s Trap

Name: My Arch-Enemy’s Trap
Author: Cen Qingci

死敌的陷阱

by Cen Qingci (岑清辞)

Status: Completed
Length: 598k Words
Genre: Two Male Leads
Updated: 4y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

Gu Han stared at the report in his hands, his expression icy.

“Get me the medicine I had last time. I’m leaving the hospital.”

“Are you insane? You need surgery immediately.”

“What are the odds of success?”

“Less than thirty percent.”

A hint of mockery entered Gu Han’s gaze.

“Give me three months. I’ll come back for the surgery.”

He had never claimed to be a good person. He loved Yan Heng, but had bought Yan Corporation from Yan Heng’s father, thinking that once Yan Heng had no one left to rely on, he would obediently stay by his side. He never expected Yan Heng to be so stubborn, playing along with him for three years without ever giving up.

Now, though, he was beginning to feel grateful. Because Yan Heng had never given up, Gu Han still had his final three months to set a plan in motion.

Yan Heng had never been a little lamb. His ruthlessness was every bit Gu Han’s equal. After three years, Yan Heng couldn’t say whether he loved or hated Gu Han more. Perhaps he simply wanted to beat him at least once.

In three months, within a scheme nested inside another scheme, Yan Heng won everything back. He took over the Gu family business and left Gu Han with nothing, only to realize in the end that he had lost everything.

The man on oxygen in the hospital bed smiled, leaving the doctor beside him, who was also his friend, utterly baffled.

“If you wanted to give him the company, you could’ve just given it to him. Why go to all this trouble?”

“Yan Heng is a wolf. A wolf will never eat meat handed to him as charity. He won this round.”

The operating room lights came on. Gu Han spoke to his friend one last time.

“If I die, tell him it was a car accident.”

He had never lied to Yan Heng in his life. Even the acquisition had been completely aboveboard, yet now, at the very end, he chose to tell him such a lie.

Yan Heng, forgive me for deceiving you.

P.S. He probably won’t die. Even if he does, there’ll be an alternate ending. In any case, you’ll get to see Gu Han survive. This isn’t a story where one person owes the other, because neither of them can say who owes whom. But once Gu Han survives, Yan Heng will cherish him more than life itself.

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2.9kReads · 30 days

608.3kReads · all time

226Shelf adds, last 14 days

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The beginning is a bit angsty, but the ending is very sweet. I absolutely love Gu Han. He loves Yan Yan and doesn't forget to contribute to China's chip manufacturing efforts, which is a weak point. His love for Yan Yan is deep, and he has a long-term vision and a broad perspective. I love him so much!
51 likes3y ago
I think it's really good! The beginning is a little angsty, and I often cried while reading it, but later on, when President Yan dotes on everything, I couldn't help but smile like a doting aunt. I hope President Yan and President Gu stay together forever.
45 likes4y ago
It's so good! Although the beginning was heartbreaking, the sweetness at the end was truly amazing! Gu Shen planned for three months just to leave in peace, while Yan Heng planned for three months and got what he wanted but lost something even more precious. Fortunately, the ending was still good (although for those who prefer a tragic ending, the author has included one).
38 likes4y ago
Sickly male lead, a tumultuous pursuit of his love interest, multiple pairings! It's all right up my alley, though the plot might be a bit simplistic. My biggest regret is that my favorite couple, Chen Bing and his, is rarely mentioned, perhaps because of the lack of writing skill. I wonder if this is in other works? Please help! 🤦🤦🤦
32 likes4y ago
After reading this novel, I'm even more convinced of the "sickly and weak gong" (male lead/female lead) archetype 🤭🤭 It's just that the authors are all so weak-willed 😆😆 The main couple's early storyline is complicated by misunderstandings; both clearly have feelings for each other, but neither confesses. Thankfully, the misunderstandings are resolved at the right time, preventing any regrets.
30 likes3y ago
So good! (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡ Multiple couples, yandere, CEO, multiple identities, a gathering of powerful figures, sickly and listless, and the ending wasn't rushed. I love it! 😄 It's just a bit of a shame that Chen Bing and Li Yao weren't in it.
25 likes3y ago
I really love it! The CEO in it isn't the cold, aloof type who always has a sour face; on the contrary, he's gentle and kind. I'm not surprised that this kind of CEO has friends! There are many secondary couples, but the main couple is mostly sweet after the initial angst.
17 likes3y ago
The author has excellent values and handles emotions very comfortably. It feels like the author comes from a warm and harmonious family, which is why they could create so many lovable characters. In other novels, there are always one or two characters you don't like (among the main characters), maybe the second male or female lead, or even the villain.
17 likes3y ago
YYDS🥰🥰 Super good-looking 😘😘 (No female lead) Awesome 💕💕 Super super super awesome 💕💕💕
13 likes4y ago
Super good! I didn't miss a single chapter, and I was smiling like a proud aunt the whole time. I absolutely love all the couples, and I'm already planning to read it again! 🥰
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