[Cold, aloof, tsundere, secretly passionate commander × Frail scholar on the surface, hidden powerhouse]
Dual male leads + sentinel-guide + interstellar + two powerful leads + playing the fool to catch the tiger + marriage before love / substitute bride + secret love comes true + seductive beauty + impostor + two-faced + human-insect hybrid + devoted lover
Lu Zhifu, a Federation commander, was matched with Shen Luoyan, a gentle and harmless scholar-guide. He viewed marriage as a duty and treated his spouse with courtesy and respect.
That changed during an ambush. His spouse, who couldn’t even hold a gun steady, pulled him behind them, snatched his heavy rifle, and fired one-handed. Four insectoids dropped dead in an instant.
During their escape, Lu Zhifu was seriously wounded. His “spouse” shed their disguise and treated his injuries with astonishing battlefield medical skill.
In agony, Lu Zhifu demanded, “Who are you, really?”
His answer was a cold, sudden kiss, tinged with the smell of blood.
And, completed silently in the middle of that kiss, the roughest bone-setting procedure imaginable.
“It’s all yours,” he said calmly, leaving behind every last supply. “I can manage without food. It won’t make much difference.”
Only when the rescue team’s footsteps finally drew near did Lu Zhifu realize that the partner assigned to him by the system had insectoid blood flowing beneath their skin, yet eyes ablaze with a war that had crossed the stars for him alone.
And when he gave an orange to an insectoid boy among the ruins three years ago, this very fire had already marked him for life.
You could say it was just a "stepping stone" – the story gets better and better as it goes on. The author is very good at handling the main plot (sweet everyday life) and the subplot (the flower's background). What's most valuable is that the main plot gives the reader a tender, lingering, and enduring feeling, without being cloying or boring. Very impressive, author! Keep it up!
It's a good read; the emotional storyline is described delicately and flows smoothly. The opening chapters have some rather jarring quotes (a bit awkward after a while 🤦 but I couldn't write them well myself), the premise is very interesting, and the writing gets better and better as it goes on. The unfolding romance is very exciting to read, it's so enjoyable! [Full] 99 for the young couple 💕
I finished reading it in a day. The writing is very delicate, the romance is quite clear, and it's a sweet read. The theme of the story feels great, although the mother's storyline wasn't fully developed. The world-building is also excellent. The war scenes weren't explored much (for example, how the secondary couple united to fight the enemy). The plot is a bit chaotic, and the second half and ending feel rushed, with many things left undeveloped. The male lead's character is strong, but because this aspect wasn't described much, he seems a bit weak?! Overall, these flaws don't detract from the overall quality. Five stars! I love this style.
Beautiful! Beautiful! The plot has no major flaws, the overall logic is reasonable and rigorous, and there are no contradictions. The romance is super sweet! I hope it doesn't get angsty later on! Xiao Hua is so cute, and I feel so sorry for her; she's really sacrificed so much to get closer to Lao Lu! I hope adorable Xiao Hua finds happiness! Lao Lu is eating too well; I really want to steal his wife! 🥰 Yin Lang is so cute too! Oh my! He keeps helping out, especially when he carried Xiao Hua's pillow to Lao Lu's bedroom and sat down asking for praise—it was so adorable!! Finally, I hope the secret is revealed soon, because I personally find the stand-in trope really off-putting. Although I know Lao Lu loves the personality and soul beneath the surface, I still find it really uncomfortable to see Xiao Hua with Dr. Shen's face and body dating Lao Lu!! However, because everyone is so cute, I think I can tolerate it for now! Also, I hope the author updates frequently! It's super good!
Don't miss it! 🙌🏻 It's really good. This is the second novel I've read with insectoid creatures. I rarely finish a novel these days. It might be a little bland at the beginning, but it gets better and better as it goes on. 🤩 Especially the part where the secret is revealed—it really brought tears to my eyes! 🤧 Hua is cute but very strong. 😎 The lieutenant colonel is also very doting, but he was too slow to realize it! Overall, it's very enjoyable. Keep it up, author! 😘
The plot is fresh and original, not clichéd at all. It's really good, so good! The young couple is so sweet! The writing is excellent, and the author's pacing is superb. I feel incredibly lucky to have found this novel!!! The synopsis didn't initially appeal to me, but the actual text is much better than I expected. I'm going to binge-read it! I wish I could crawl into the author's drafts and devour them—the food looks so delicious!
It's exceptionally good; the emotional descriptions are incredibly delicate and touched my heart deeply. Definitely worth reading.
The author writes so gently! Lu Zhifu and Hua are such a sweet couple!! I can't wait to see the description on the homepage, it's really so good.
Boss, this is so well written! It has a gentle, flowing quality. May Hua and Xiao Lu be happy forever. It's too short, not enough! Will there be any extra chapters or bonus episodes?
It's so incredibly beautiful! Xiao Hua is naturally charming; she's both innocent and alluring, completely captivating Lao Lu, haha! It's super sweet!