[Two male leads + childhood friends + scheming top + loyal puppy + rebirth + one-on-one romance]
After being reborn, Su Xu gives all his patience and tenderness to a boy named Lin Tinglan.
He teaches him to smile, keeps him safe, and watches him grow from a boy covered in wounds into a graceful young man.
Su Xu thinks this is a successful redemption.
Until he sees how Lin Tinglan uses that harmless-looking face to gently “show the door” to anyone who tries to get close to Su Xu.
The young man turns back with an obedient smile meant only for him, deep undercurrents swirling in his eyes.
Su Xu finally realizes, “I thought I was raising a cat. How did it turn into a wolf?”
Lin Tinglan pulls him into his arms. His hot breath brushes Su Xu's ear as he murmurs with a laugh:
“Brother Xu, the sweet act was fake. But loving you... that was real from the very first piece of candy.”
