The Rugged Bathhouse Attendant Scrubs His Way Into Her Heart

Name: The Rugged Bathhouse Attendant Scrubs His Way Into Her Heart
Author: Illusory Realm Grotto-Heaven

糙汉搓澡工搓亮真心

by Illusory Realm Grotto-Heaven (幻境洞天)

Status: Completed
Length: 346k Words
Genre: Two Male Leads
Updated: 7mo ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

Even covered in dust from hauling bricks, Dong Junhao couldn’t escape harassment. He gritted his teeth. “If this isn’t working, I’ll switch jobs!”

But finding a decent job was easier said than done. By a stroke of bad luck, he wound up in a steamy bathhouse and became a scrubber.

It turned out to be a good thing. In a place where everyone bared all, his rugged charm was impossible to hide.

With his solid strength and sturdy build, he became the bathhouse’s star attraction, working his way from the public baths to the VIP rooms.

He thought that saving enough money to return to his hometown, build a house, and marry a wife would make his life complete. He never expected that

After meeting a man who was refined and elegant, flirtatious, and utterly carefree, he would feel something stir inside him.

The man always requested him by name, as if this were some hunting game born of a passing whim.

But Dong Junhao’s heart raced and his palms grew hot. With every touch of skin and every teasing remark,

a strange yet authentic version of himself seemed to be breaking free of its shackles and emerging into the light.

Prejudice loomed like a mountain, and the gulf between them yawned like an abyss.

Dong Junhao was scared. He wanted to run, back to the familiar, safe path.

But Fang Mingxuan refused to let him go. When Dong Junhao’s family suffered a crisis, he used a carefully crafted contract to keep him at his side.

He even followed him to his rural hometown, solving his problems, cleaning up his messes, and winning his family’s approval.

What a shameless man, determined to get his way at any cost!

Fine. If you insist on barging into my life,

the rugged man lowered his eyes, concealing the growing flames and schemes in their depths.

The way you lose control for me and take me seriously… I think I’m starting to like you more and more, too!

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It's well-written 👍, but the descriptions are too detailed and numerous, which makes the plot less engaging and impactful.
10 likes10mo ago
It's a great read! The author has a wealth of knowledge, and the various descriptions are very enjoyable and well-done. You can definitely learn a lot, especially the part about traveling abroad; it broadened my horizons considerably. Keep it up! 😳
8 likes8mo ago
Good heavens, these two are so strong I don't even know who's number one! Who is number one? Author, if you see this, come and tell me right now, and I'll change it to a five-star review.
7 likes10mo ago
I personally really like this book. I got into BL dramas through the TV series "52". Before that, I wasn't averse to or dislike male-male relationships, but I wasn't particularly fond of or accepting of them either. However, after watching the dramas and reading the books, I started looking for similar books and read quite a few, including BL dramas written by several female authors.
6 likes8mo ago
I'll let it rest a bit longer before rereading; the emotions are quite delicate, anyway. You could focus more on the plot, because if the plot isn't engaging, the book's completion rate might drop. I'm not sure if a drop in the plot will affect the author's income.
6 likes9mo ago
What a perfect book! Please keep up the good work, author! 💪
5 likes10mo ago
The author's writing is solid, and their perspective is broad. Although the initial plot is somewhat clichéd and later feels a bit detached from reality, the author's storytelling ability is strong. The descriptions of scenes, the character development, and the plot's twists and turns create a sense of realism within the seemingly unrealistic feel. I recommend it; it's quite enjoyable.
4 likes6mo ago
I was completely captivated by this book; its descriptions are incredibly detailed, and every detail is handled perfectly. I really love the author.
4 likes8mo ago
It's a good read, very detailed, and the main characters are well-developed. It also touches on the hardships and struggles of people at the bottom of society at times. Overall, it's the kind of story I like.
4 likes8mo ago
It's written quite realistically, with well-handled psychological reactions and details. It portrays many issues faced by same-sex couples, making their mutual pursuit of love particularly compelling.
4 likes8mo ago