Fatherly professor × pampered, willful darling.
To support a friend’s charity work, Ying Qingshan finally set out on a road trip again, driving west from an inland city toward Tibet and beginning a two-month journey.
In an era when online traffic is king, livestreaming is a good way to attract attention and raise funds. But Ying Qingshan knew nothing about online culture, filming, or editing, so he hired a spoiled young master for a monthly salary of 1,500 yuan...
Ying Qingshan: “Let’s lay down three ground rules. Even though we’re not at school, you still have to follow my instructions and treat me like your teacher. No sulking, no threatening to run away at the drop of a hat, and absolutely no constantly asking about my romantic history.”
For every rule he laid down, Zhong Ning responded with a “sure.” Later, when their livestream unexpectedly became popular, Ying Qingshan acted annoyed by how pampered and hot-tempered Zhong Ning was, but never stopped looking after him on camera. Their fatherly professor × pampered darling pairing went viral online, topping the charts and even trending for a while.
Faced with all the sudden attention, Zhong Ning patted his chest and promised, “Don’t worry, Professor Ying. We’re only putting on an act. I would never have any improper thoughts about you!”
He was quick to agree to that in words, but went against it in secret.
One day, Ying Qingshan lifted the covers and found the young master who had been swearing he would never fall for him curled up in his bed, refusing to leave.
Drunk, dazed, and barely conscious, Zhong Ning reached for his hand, but Ying Qingshan dodged him. Zhong Ning couldn’t help whining, “You always turn me down...”
He tilted his head to look at Ying Qingshan, his face as red as an apple. After a long pause, he smiled. “Fine. I still like you anyway.”
Zhong Ning had enjoyed smooth sailing for nearly twenty years. Accustomed to a life of luxury, he had always been self-centered and done whatever he pleased.
Then he met Ying Qingshan, and his life seemed to take a turn. Professor Ying had no desires or ambitions beyond his work. He was conscientious, diligent, and proper. Zhong Ning had no idea when he had fallen for him.
Perhaps it was when his stomach ailment flared up. Ying Qingshan said it was all his own fault, but afterward secretly stocked up on stomach medicine and kept a close eye on his meals and sleep schedule, determined to help him break his bad habits.
Or perhaps it was when he sprained his ankle. He was in so much pain he couldn’t walk, so Ying Qingshan carried him for more than ten miles along a winding mountain path. They walked from dusk until dawn, and in the darkness, Zhong Ning heard his heart pounding.
Or perhaps it was that rainy night. He stormed off in a huff, then got lost in the mountains. His phone had no signal, and he thought he was done for. As he drifted in and out of consciousness, he felt someone take him in their arms.
“...Professor Ying?”
He called out without thinking.
“I’m here.”
A reassuring reply.
1. Age-gap, nurturing romance. Both leads are each other’s first and only.
2. This is a new author’s first book. Since it passed contract review, I tried hard to write it, but then realized my mind was completely blank and I couldn’t keep going! If it helps other authors with signing a contract, I’ll be glad. I’m also grateful to the readers who like this book, and I hope I can add a fitting extra chapter someday, while I’m still around. owo
Theme: Healing each other and protecting nature
Come on, persistence is victory [Cat's Claw]
When I saw the ending coming in, I realized it was unfinished. Is it not going to be updated?
Adults just have to hold dolls! If you have money, you must buy one for yourself!
It's so beautiful~ The interaction between the two of them is so interesting, Xiao Ning's soft and cute little mouth makes her look like a teenager! The professor is surprisingly cute and cute hahahaha Come on, big brother, wait for the update~ 🤩
Thank you to heaven, thank you to earth, thank you for your hard work~