Crime Investigation with Dual Male Leads 刑侦题材+双男主

1. 101 民 Republican-Era Detective Tales 民国侦探诡事录 Liu Gang刘港Mystery317k WordsCompleted [Standalone cases + Republican-era investigations + criminal investigation and deduction + paranormal mysteries + powerful partners] In the chaotic Republican era, the land is shattered and strange events abound. One bizarre case follows another, but the truth remains as elusive as a mist... In a village at midnight, residents die one after another. Rumors say the “Stinking-Mouth Ghost” has returned to exact revenge, leaving everyone terrified. A haunted house by the lake conceals an old massacr 377Reads9.1Score10014d adds
2. 102 致 Deadly Close 致命靠近 Listen a Thousand Times: The Sequel听一千遍续集Two Male Leads324k WordsCompleted Original title: Fatal Proximity [Two male leads + Mystery + Criminal investigation + Two strong leads + Healing] Gu Lin had never met a doctor like this one A detective with the Major Crimes Unit, he was on an undercover mission in the City That Never Sleeps when an accident struck. Clutching his injured shoulder, he stumbled into a bar, only for a mysterious man to drag him into a private booth. From then on, an unexpected presence became part of Gu Lin's dangerous missions: - A figure tendin 248Reads8.2Score—14d adds
3. 103 刑 Criminal Investigation: My Boyfriend Has a Mental Illness 刑侦之我的精神病男友 Smelling the Wine闻酒香Two Male Leads833k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, criminal investigation, devoted love, dissociative identity disorder, mutual devotion, a young woman who jumps from a building, a corpse kneeling upright, insects falling from an air conditioner…] Qin Ye, a doctor with dissociative identity disorder, returns to the country to search for the cause of his illness. Through a series of coincidences, he meets Mo Ze, the star of the criminal investigation team. The two engage in a subtle battle of wills, testing each other until they 144Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 104 羽 The Feathered Deep 羽化深渊 Mr. Yezi D叶子先生DSci-Fi & Apocalypse869k WordsOngoing The story takes place in the modern East Asian coastal city of Linyuan. Linyuan is a port city plagued by year-round rain, industrial decline, and a mix of religions. It is home to: * Abandoned Taoist temples * An underground black market * A seaside altar * A sealed-off mountainous region * Folk villages * An old, quarantined psychiatric hospital * A secret religious sect left over from the Republican era Ordinary people believe the world is normal. But in truth, the world has been infiltrated 32Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The story takes place in Lin Yuan City, a modern coastal city in East Asia. Lin Yuan City is a port city plagued by perpetual rain, industrial decay, and a mix of religions. Here you'll find: *abandoned Taoist temples*, underground black markets*, seaside altars*, secluded mountain villages*, sealed-off old mental hospitals*, and secret cults remnants from the Republican era. Ordinary people believe the world is normal. But the true world is actually permeated by an ancient will from "beyond the deep sea and starry sky." [Add one to your bookshelf]

5. 105 倒 The Unlucky Police Chief: Every Shift Brings a Murder 倒霉警长：一值班就来命案 Muzi Surong木子苏蓉Mystery96k WordsCompleted Every case pushes the limits of human nature. Every chapter turns conventional wisdom on its head. Not for the faint of heart! My name is Lu Xun, and everyone at the Lijiao Bridge Police Station knows me as the “unlucky police captain.” I seem to have a natural magnet for murder cases. Whenever I'm on duty, there's a body in the Yu River, a corpse in a freezer, a dismembered body in an apartment, a body soaked in poison... One bizarre case after another always finds its way to me. The darker a 195Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Follow the unlucky police chief Lu Xun and the police station's Xiao Hu as they unravel the mystery, confronting chilling crime scenes. Every frame challenges your psychological endurance, and every detail withstands repeated scrutiny. Like and save this post, urge the author to update quickly, and join the four little tigers in solving the case in the comments!

6. 106 栖 Chronicles of Qiwucheng 栖梧城传记 Wuyi Recluse武夷散人Eastern Fantasy306k WordsOngoing A classic martial-arts detective tale, historical mystery, youthful passion, with no System or cheats. During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, the realm had only just been pacified, and every trade was waiting to be rebuilt. The balance of power in the martial world shifted dramatically. The influence of the four great martial families, who controlled the Seven Gangs (power), Eight Associations (wealth), Nine Mountains (letters), and Ten Strongholds (arms), waned noticeably. The world's Fiv 65Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a non-CP (couple pairing) martial arts and detective story with an ensemble cast. Mo Yunshu, clad in black robes, is calm and collected, enigmatic and mysterious; Bai Feng, in fiery red robes, is free-spirited and unparalleled in weaponry. The two are young masters of Qiwu City who join hands to unveil the mysteries beneath Mount Lu, uncovering a twenty-year-old secret of a powerful family!

7. 107 三 The Three-Faced Sovereign: The Ultimate Secret Plot of the Infinite Realm 三面主宰：无限流的终极秘局 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下Mystery894k WordsCompleted Also known as The Infinite-Flow Civil Servant Chronicles. Male lead, no female lead, infinite flow, mind-bending mysteries, horror games, rules-based horror, ensemble cast. Nobody is normal; everyone is “sick.” If I revealed how many male leads there are, I’d be giving away the mystery, so you’ll have to read it yourself. Anyone who makes it through the whole book will be left speechless! (*^▽^*) It’s an infinite-flow story, and the setup defies common sense! Just focus on the mystery. Suggestio 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The first book is an infinite flow suspenseful upgrade novel, the second is a suspenseful supernatural crime-solving novel.

8. 108 恶 With the Ledger of Evil Deeds in Hand, One Sin Seal Crushes Every Demon 恶行簿在手：罪印一开邪魔伏诛 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下Mystery2.4M WordsOngoing A gentle, refined shopkeeper V a powerhouse who brings the muscle V an upbeat elite hacker V an aloof, proud, mysterious Seal Keeper Leveling-up progression + no female lead + multiple male leads + episodic stories + mystery + fantasy + urban supernatural + crime solving If it’s not your thing, feel free to stop reading or leave suggestions. Just don’t curse me out! If you like it, please leave a five-star review! All kinds of comments are welcome, and I’ll reply! Old objects whisper. The traces 121Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 109 大 The Ten Great Mysteries of the Song Dynasty 大宋十大奇案 I Am Prince Fish在下鱼亲王Historical1.6M WordsOngoing No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System, no golden finger, and no transmigration. This is not a power fantasy, so read at your own discretion! A pure historical mystery set in the jianghu, offering an immersive experience of everyday life in an ancient town and the suspenseful twists and turns as officials use their wits to solve cases… 7.3kReads8.6Score63914d adds

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   Do you like pure ancient martial arts detective novels?

10. 110 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 11.9kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds

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    Anne uses ayahuasca to hypnotize Du Xinsheng, attempting to create the illusion of suicide out of guilt. This high-tech crime and spy conspiracy is chilling!

11. 111 紫 Fragrant Dust on Purple Paths 紫陌香尘 Eagle23雄鹰23Mystery204k WordsCompleted Drawing on more than a decade of experience as a police officer and my broader understanding of society, I wrote this original social realist mystery novel. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It spans 20 years from beginning to end, with dozens of clues and echoes woven throughout. I hope to share it with readers who are patient and enjoy thinking things through. There are two cases, but what truth will you see in them? The Fragrance of Purple Dust is divided into four volumes, each named wit 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a social suspense mystery. The author worked at a local police station for more than ten years and combines his personal reflections to explore life and growth with you. Foreshadowing is already laid in the title and cover. Can you tell who the cross and the face on the cover belong to?

12. 112 刑 A Crime Reporter’s Notes: The Ledger of Life and Death in Real Cases 刑侦记者手记：真实罪案的生死簿 Ask the Cold问冷Mystery58k WordsCompleted Where there are people, there's not only the “jianghu,” but also life and death. How long life lasts, we cannot know. But death comes at its own pace for everyone. One case after another unfolds, and killers spring up like bamboo shoots, piercing the calm surface of the world. As layer upon layer of real evidence is stripped away, their ugly faces are exposed. What happened to the missing young couple during their final eight hours? A pair of lecherous eyes follows a young woman's skirt, trailin 455Reads9.1Score—14d adds

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    Three pieces of inexplicable physical evidence, two suspects with perfect alibis, and one fatal detail overlooked by everyone. Turn the page and challenge the limits of your IQ!

13. 113 犯 Crime Scene: A Homicide Captain’s Casebook 犯罪现场：刑警队长的死亡手札 Little Master小师傅Mystery257k WordsCompleted Tension! Suspense! Thrills! Disappearances! Kidnappings! Murders! A sealed room used to kill, cursed villagers, a sinister mirror... Who is the real culprit lurking in the darkness? 731Reads9.1Score5314d adds
14. 114 囚 Imprisoning an Immortal: After Failing to Covet the Immortal Lord 囚仙：觊觎仙君未果后 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted Also known as The Sickly Beauty Insists on Taking What He Wants by Force. A story about a man and a man. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review! Comments of all kinds are welcome, and I'll reply to every one! Two male leads, one-on-one, happy ending? Tragic ending? Beautiful, strong, tragic, obsessive love interest × proud, righteous paragon #HeChasesAndTheOtherRuns #ForcedLove #SubstituteRomance #ThePursuer'sRedemptionArcButDoesHeWin? Beautiful, strong, tragic · Unrequited love · Angs 90Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Suspenseful, imaginative, and crime-solving

15. 115 被 After My Spiritual Root Was Stolen, I Turned Around and Slaughtered the Entire Sect 被挖灵根后我反手屠了整个宗门 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下74k WordsCompleted After my spiritual root was ripped out, I turned around and slaughtered the entire sect 50Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 116 谋 The Murder Effect: The Innocent Sinner 谋杀效应：无罪的罪人 The Mysterious Elephant God大象神秘莫测Two Male Leads272k WordsOngoing [Two male leads+Crime investigation+Case-of-the-week format+Parallel storylines+Mystery+Deduction+Slow burn] Isaiah Byrne is a detective in the gang investigations unit. His best friend in the city, who is also something of an informant, has made a new friend. Meanwhile, someone has made himself the judge of sinners, using blood as ink. Isaiah finally realizes that the killer who claims to deliver justice in Heaven's name has been close to him all along. Multiple POVs and characters, with a c 52Reads—Score—14d adds

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17. 117 囚 The Phoenix's Captivity: Forging the Blade 囚凰之淬锋录 One Pen Conquers the World一支笔打天下71k WordsCompleted The Caged Phoenix: Tempering the Edge 78Reads—Score214d adds

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    The first book, a suspenseful, supernatural, and crime-solving story, is good.

18. 118 冒 Impersonating Zhan Zhao: I Set the Heavens Ablaze in the Great Song 冒充展昭我在大宋点天火 Gu Jinming古金明Mystery90k WordsCompleted A special forces kingpin transmigrates into the role of a substitute Zhan Zhao, facing a dead end from the start. On a snowy night in Bianjing, he is given a choice by Bao Zheng: starve to death as a beggar, or serve as a target and live for three days. He takes up the bloodstained Juque sword and asks just one question: “Is this mountain of slander enough to set the whole place ablaze?” 34Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Suspenseful, mind-bending, mystery, martial arts world

19. 119 包 The Fog of Justice Bao 包青天迷雾 Gu Jinming古金明Mystery424k WordsCompleted Following Bao Qingtian's career as an official, thirty strange cases conceal one mystery. From a minor case involving ox tongues to threats against the foundations of the state, every act of corruption he cuts down points to a shocking conspiracy looming over the Song Empire. 1.1kReads6.9Score—14d adds
20. 120 大 Hai Rui, the Upright Judge of the Ming Dynasty 大明青天海瑞 Gu Jinming古金明Martial Arts316k WordsCompleted During the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, the corrupt world is as dark as night. Hai Rui, newly embarked on his official career, is no more than a low-ranking county deputy. A bizarre murder and a bloodstained copper coin bind his fate to that of Luo Jinghong, a wandering swordswoman. The powerful hold the world in their hands, and mysteries are tangled together at every turn. Watch as the young Hai Rui wields the law as his sword and chivalry as his courage, cutting through blades and consp 201Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 121 包 Justice Bao: Southern Hero Zhan Zhao 包青天之南侠展昭 Gu Jinming古金明Mystery346k WordsCompleted In the early years of Emperor Renzong's reign in the Northern Song dynasty, the court was rife with intrigue. The emperor's father-in-law, Grand Tutor Pang, and the eunuch Guo Huai formed a faction, pursued private interests, and joined forces with the martial world to plot rebellion. In the martial world, a secret organization called the Wind Listener Tower was dedicated to “knowing all under heaven and keeping the people safe.” It gathered secret intelligence from the court and the common real 540Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 122 包 Judge Bao: Strange Cases of the Great Song 包青天之大宋奇案 Gu Jinming古金明Mystery306k WordsCompleted A series of cases, with the whispers of wronged souls outside the Kaifeng Prefecture yamen. The strange cases of Kaifeng are one mystery after another, each peeling back layer upon layer of the human heart. Bao Zheng arrives through bloodshed, relying neither on ghosts and gods nor on blades, but on iron courage, a little legal knowledge, and keen insight to expose every monster lurking among ordinary people. The truth lies deep within the bones and the human heart. 29Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 123 大 Yu Chenglong, the Upright Judge of the Qing Dynasty 大清青天于成龙 Gu Jinming古金明Mystery170k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to check it out on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 429Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 124 包 Justice Bao: The First Chapter of Chivalry and Righteousness 包青天之侠肝义胆第一部 Gu Jinming古金明Martial Arts457k WordsCompleted During the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song, dark forces stirred beneath the surface of Bianjing. Bao Zheng, prefect of Kaifeng, held court at the center of the action, leading a core team made up of his strategist Gongsun Ce; Zhan Zhao, the “Imperial Cat,” and his wife Ding Yuehua, the “Imperial Swallow” and master of Listening Wind Tower; and Bai Yutang, the “Jade-Furred Rat,” an extraordinary talent from the martial world. 1kReads—Score10314d adds
25. 125 包 Judge Bao: Ten Days as the King of Hell 包青天之十日阎罗 Gu Jinming古金明Mystery148k WordsCompleted Judge Bao: The Ten Days of Yama A “Yama Decree” appears in Bianjing. An official seal is stolen in the night, and memories are erased. Bao Zheng has ten days to solve the case, but finds himself caught in an even deeper web of intrigue. 207Reads—Score10514d adds
26. 126 狄 Di Renjie and the Tang Dynasty’s Strange Case 狄仁杰之大唐奇案 Gu Jinming古金明Historical179k WordsCompleted My latest work is out! Head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2.2kReads—Score—14d adds
27. 127 狄 Detective Dee: Sisters on the Trail of a Killer 狄仁杰之姐妹追凶 Gu Jinming古金明Historical185k WordsCompleted A new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 41Reads—Score11314d adds
28. 128 铁 Bao Qingtian, the Iron-Faced Detective 铁面神断包青天 Gu Jinming古金明Martial Arts489k WordsCompleted A traditional detective story mixed with supernatural elements, moving at a breakneck pace with twists you’ll never see coming. This isn’t some brainless power fantasy. The cases are solved with real thought, and it’s so satisfying to see characters who actually use their brains! Highly recommended for anyone who loves suspense and mind-bending mysteries! 16Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 129 大 The Divine Detective Di Renjie of the Tang Dynasty 大唐神断狄仁杰 Gu Jinming古金明Martial Arts408k WordsCompleted Young Di Renjie has no strength to even wring a chicken’s neck, yet possesses extraordinary talent for administration and strategy. A scholar and a warrior, he and the chivalrous princess he is to marry are forced to investigate an unsolved case from the previous dynasty, one that threatens the very foundation of the state. Surrounded by deadly schemes and undercurrents at court, he must wield logic as his sword and a benevolent heart as his shield, uncovering a conspiracy that could overturn th 292Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 130 末 Liu Yong, the Last Judge Bao 末代青天刘墉 Gu Jinming古金明Historical213k WordsCompleted During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, Heshen held sway over the imperial court, while Liu Yong, despite his hunched back, delighted in tormenting the corrupt and powerful. The clack of his abacus struck at the spines of greedy officials, and the glow of his pipe kindled hope among the people. Nine epic tales, each step fraught with danger. Watch him turn common folk into pieces on a chessboard and the bustling streets into his playing field, unleashing a thunderous storm that sweeps from the mar 3Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 131 狄 Di Renjie: Blades and Swords in the Azure Clouds 狄仁杰之刀剑青云 Gu Jinming古金明Martial Arts206k WordsCompleted Just after Di Renjie had resumed his position as chancellor, seven officials mysteriously died overnight in Luoyang. After examining the bodies, Wang Yun furrowed his brow. “My lord, they were poisoned with the Western Regions’ ‘Drunken Dream of Life and Death.’ The poison must be activated with inner power.” Di Qingqing pursued the killer late into the night, only to have her veil flicked away by the tip of the enemy’s sword. The black-clad figure chuckled. “Miss Di, where did you learn that sw 2Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 132 青 The Azure Judge’s Record of Cracking Cases 青天破局录 Gu Jinming古金明Male-Channel Fanfiction226k WordsCompleted Eighteen headless corpses of beggars appeared in Bianliang. Bao Zheng was ordered to investigate, but the Beggars’ Guild elders treated him with cold indifference. Zhan Zhao sneaked into the Beggars’ Guild headquarters at night and discovered that every dead beggar had a mysterious star chart tattooed on their back. Gongsun Ce deciphered the chart and found that it pointed to the imperial mausoleum. Deep inside, a skeleton in an imperial dragon robe slowly raised its head, clutching a bloodstain 1Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 133 包 Judge Bao: Zhan Zhao, the Southern Hero 包青天之南侠展召 Gu Jinming古金明Eastern Fantasy137k WordsCompleted For ten years, the jianghu has known the lamps of rainy nights. Southern Hero Zhan Zhao cuts through the world with his sword. But he never knew that the beginning of his legend would be the night he got drunk and rescued a charming young heroine… “I am Ding Yuehua. Please, Great Hero Zhan, save my life!” Zhan Zhao’s head throbbed. “Miss, could you first tell me why thirteen gangs of bandits are after you?” It wasn’t until the day he heard at a teahouse of Judge Bao’s legendary skill at solving 8Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 134 仁 The Dragon Map Mystery of Emperor Renzong 仁宗侠影之龙图谜案 Gu Jinming古金明Eastern Fantasy114k WordsCompleted His name was Shen Guyun. He had once been the youngest armed guard under Zhan Zhao at the Kaifeng Prefecture in the capital, known as “Jade-Faced Little Whirlwind.” Three years ago, he was falsely accused in a baffling case with no corpse and expelled. Since then, he had wandered the jianghu like a drifting cloud and a wild crane, his whereabouts unknown. 33Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 135 黎 The Dawn Investigation Unit 黎明探案组 King Ruan Has Arrived阮大王驾到Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Brain-teasing cases with a new mystery in each arc + two male leads + fast-paced + ensemble cast] (A criminal investigation captain × a psychological profiler) If you’re here for pure mystery cases, give this one a try ^ω^ “We pursue more than just the killer. We also seek the light that existed before evil twisted it.” Zhou Xuchuan is a cold and decisive criminal investigation captain, skilled at spotting clues in the details of a crime scene. Ji Lin is a brilliant psychological profiler who c 59Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Laughing Out Loud in the Middle of the Night! The Most "Plastic" Detective Couple in History is Here! One's a Fussy Home-Destroying Generator, the Other's Elegant Mind Reading!] On a stormy night, a smiling clown's corpse is discovered in an abandoned amusement park! New psychological profiler Ji Lin arrives, pushes up his glasses, and blurts out: "The killer is left-handed and has a crush on the victim." The hot-tempered Captain Zhou Xuchuan nearly stomps through his boots: "I haven't even found any evidence, and you've already figured out the killer's zodiac sign?!" From then on, the detective team's style drastically changes—Captain Zhou rolls up his sleeves and dismantles the crime scene, while Dr. Ji calmly flips through files; one tracks with his fists, the other solves cases with his eyes. When muscle intuition collides with top-notch profiling, the serial killer becomes a "scripted murder mystery NPC," getting thoroughly thrashed by the two masters! 🎭 The most amazing thing is that whenever Captain Zhou's shoulder injury flares up and he winces in pain, Dr. Ji always "just happens" to hand him some ointment, along with a death stare: "If you keep pushing yourself, you'll be the next person to be analyzed psychologically." 🔥 This "bomb disposal expert × mind reader" duo, one a skilled fighter and the other a psychic, solves cases so quickly that criminals exclaim, "The police station has cheat codes!" 📚 *Dawn Detective Team*: When criminal investigation meets psychology, the truth and the laughs explode together! 🔍💥

36. 136 犯 Criminal Synopsis 犯罪提要 Poems Flow from the Pen笔落诗成Two Male Leads1.4M WordsOngoing Silver-haired beauty with a genius IQ [Qin Yinluo (Chong Hu)] vs. shameless, scheming, lovesick big shot [Long Jinfeng] [Double purity, equally matched, two big shots, two male leads + crime solving + undercover criminal investigation + comedy + happy ending + sweet romance] What should you do when the one who got away returns home after years apart? Long Jinfeng's answer: Easy. A golden cage and chains. Qin Yinluo had been away for many years and met all kinds of people, but few had ever struck 1.6kReads9.5Score10614d adds

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37. 137 巡 Patrolling the Dark 巡黯 GrievetXRMystery389k WordsOngoing Just started gaining ratings. [Contains BL themes, dual male leads] Main pairing: [Subtly obsessive detective × a consultant who's not what he seems]. A crime-solving story. Volume One: Focuses mainly on the tension and clashes between the detective and the consultant. Volume Two onward: The two leads gradually grow closer, the cases involve a wider web of relationships, and various factions begin to emerge. Chaos is frequent, and disasters are man-made. Filth piles up, corruption takes root. Ye 6Reads6.5Score10214d adds

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