The Mercenary Boss Dotes on His Clear-Eyed, Sweetheart

Name: The Mercenary Boss Dotes on His Clear-Eyed, Sweetheart
Author: City on the Left Bank

佣兵大佬甜宠清醒小娇软

by City on the Left Bank (左岸之城)

Status: Completed
Length: 348k Words
Genre: Modern Romance
Subgenre: Billionaire CEO
Updated: 2y ago
English: RandomTL: Request

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Synopsis

The ratings are low because the book has only just come out, so please feel free to give it a try!

A heads-up: Lu is his surname, and doting on the heroine is his destiny! The male lead is always chaste. The few women mentioned early on are only part of his act to make his rivals think he has a weakness for women. Nothing happens between them. A man with an obvious weakness is easier to let your guard down around, so if that bothers you, this may not be for you!

[A deranged underworld kingpin X a clear-headed flower of the mortal world]

[Overwhelming possessiveness + intense push and pull + shamelessly sweet doting + jealousy]

Lu Jin is a powerful mob and mercenary boss. In public, he is ruthless and cold, but in private, he turns out to be a clingy puppy, and he only clings to her.

“Well? Have you made up your mind? If you wait much longer, your little friend will be missing a few limbs.”

“Mr. Lu, I don’t think tonight is a good time for you to shed blood.” As she spoke, she pulled a hidden wireless recording device from her cleavage and threatened him in turn. “All it takes is one press, and your company’s stock price and reputation will plummet.”

He scoffed. “Woman, you’re playing with fire.”

“What are you going to do about it?”

At that, he pinned her against the wall and stole her first kiss. “You started this fire. I’ll put it out for you.”

Inside a tent outdoors, with the temperature twenty degrees below zero and not a light in sight...

“Ah Jin, where are you taking my clothes off?” the woman snapped.

“We’re going to sleep. Why are you wearing so many layers?”

“It’s freezing outside. I have to bundle up.”

“Hey! Taking your clothes off is harder than stripping corn!” the man panted.

He used love to brew poison, yet no one could ever get under his skin. She, however, captured him with ease. From then on, she became the light he found in his dark world, and he became the shadow she concealed beneath her gentle sunshine.

Note: The story is sweet overall, with a little angst in the middle, but nothing tragic.

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1.4kReads · 30 days

181.6kReads · all time

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I watched it all, word for word. It's the kind of show I like; the male and female leads love each other deeply and express their affection verbally. The plot is also good, with touching moments and plot twists. It just feels like the female lead gets kidnapped a bit too often 🤦 Every time she's kidnapped, she gets slapped, it's so heartbreaking 🤦🤦 They say the female lead knows kung fu but it's…
12 likes2y ago
I wanted to give my review after watching half of it because I really couldn't resist. I've read many novels featuring domineering CEOs, but none have been as daring and bold as this author's. Honestly, I feel the 7-point rating is far from worthy of this book. You can tell the author put a lot of effort into it, from the names of the guns to even some historical details—it's all really good.
10 likes1y ago
I stayed up all night to finish this book, and now I'm writing a review! 🤭 Actually, I'd opened this book many times before, but I didn't pay much attention. Until yesterday afternoon at 4 pm, I opened it again, and I absolutely love the characters of the male and female leads!!! The male lead is capable and respectful of the female lead!!!
9 likes2y ago
He led her step by step into the abyss, but in reality, she gradually lured him out of it. She was the white he shone in his dark world, and he was the black she hid in the gentle sunlight. (This could be made into a very interesting movie).
9 likes2y ago
I never read books rated below 9 points, but this is the first one I've ever read. I came across it after reading the reviews, and it was surprisingly good! I finished it in three nights without skipping a single chapter, and I absolutely loved it! It's been a long time since I've seen such a good book on Taobao; it's perfect for me!
8 likes1y ago
Wow, the world-building and character development are so perfect! Only those who have written novels can understand this. Amazing! This novel is more than just this; I believe it will reach another level in the future. Its excellence is no less than some 9.0+ Novels. Dear readers, please give it 5 stars and let it continue to have a bright future! I happen to be the 99th commenter, what a coincidence! So keep it up!
8 likes2y ago
It's really good; both the male and female leads are intelligent. There's a little bit of angst, but I think it just strengthens their relationship. There are also some unresolved mysteries in the story. After finishing it, I exclaimed, "Absolutely amazing!" You'll definitely love it!
8 likes2y ago
A very engaging novel. The male lead is a ruthless mercenary boss, cold-blooded in public but clingy in private – this contrast is very appealing. The extreme tension and unrestrained sweetness in the plot add to the enjoyment. Although the initial rating is low, the unique setting and romantic storyline make it worth reading. 🥰🥰🥰
7 likes2y ago
Five stars, overall pretty good! The thrilling and dramatic journey has finally come to an end. Ah, it's a bit too technical 😂, so I'm a little dazed from the break, but I'll listen to good audiobooks a second time. Highly recommended! 👍
6 likes1y ago
This is a very well-written novel. It has the feel of a domineering CEO and the aura of a powerful figure. The protagonist climbs out of a hellish environment and is very cool. I hope the author can write more great books.
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