Mr. Huo, Your Substitute Has Grown a Rebellious Streak

[Karma for scumbags + face-slapping + secret identities + two strong leads + a groveling pursuit after the breakup + slow burn; read at your own risk]

A birthday surprise turns to shock, and from then on, Xiao Lang is just a stranger. Huo Zhenxuan once hit rock bottom, and Lin Wanru stayed by his side with her secret identity hidden, quietly helping him through his darkest days and rebuild his family business.

At his birthday party, Lin Wanru thinks the surprise Huo Zhenxuan has prepared is a marriage proposal. Instead, he humiliates her with a passionate kiss shared with his first love, all to crush her dignity and make her “face reality” and submit obediently.

The once-compliant Lin Wanru finally rebels. She turns away with grace, defies him, and never looks back! The scumbag regrets it and wants her back?

Too late! A friend who has secretly loved her for years turns against him and offers her a passionate pursuit that's all blunt words and unwavering devotion. Scumbags get what they deserve, and the face-slapping is thoroughly satisfying!