As a teenager, Li Tang was handsome and came from a wealthy family.
After more than a decade of smooth sailing as the young master, he fell passionately in love with Cheng Yu, the aloof, taciturn top student who ranked first in every grade.
After the college entrance exam, Li Tang brought his boyfriend, who was poor but ambitious, home to meet his parents. His usually elegant and dignified parents both changed expression the moment they saw the sharp-eyed young man.
Well, Li Tang consoled himself, he had managed to catch the trend of the real and fake young masters. How fashionable.
He turned his head. "You're not mad at me, are you, big brother?"
After the real young master assured him he wasn't, Li Tang kept up a cheerful front, then secretly made a quick getaway without telling anyone.
He never saw how Cheng Yu, unable to find him despite searching everywhere, was left devastated and utterly heartbroken.
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Many years passed, and they met again at a party.
By then, Li Tang was a celebrated young painter, surrounded by accolades and rapidly rising fame. His friends and family were urging him to settle down.
"I can't forget my first love..." He hadn't even finished making his excuse when
A tall, handsome man walked over. "What a coincidence. I can't forget mine either."
Li Tang turned in surprise and saw that familiar, handsome face from his memories once more.
The business world's latest rising star, rumored to have been penniless in high school but to have built his fortune from scratch after graduation, stood behind him with an expressionless face.
The man bent close, his tall frame completely enveloping Li Tang. "I've found you, baby."
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Extra Scene
Cheng Yu was stern and taciturn, and never much of a talker. When they first started dating, Li Tang had secretly guessed his boyfriend was the kind of man who showed his love through actions.
After they got married, Li Tang watched his newlywed husband come up with one trick after another and felt like crying. He was sure he'd been tricked.
Clutching his backside, he gazed tearfully at his husband.
The man came in carrying breakfast and kissed away the tears on his lover's face. His voice was hoarse. "Not satisfied, baby? We can practice again tonight."
Mortified, Li Tang grabbed a pillow and threw it at his husband. "Aaaah! Say that again and I'll kill you!"
[Reading Guide]
1. Bratty, forward fake young master × aloof, cool real young master
2. Each other's one and only, devoted to each other, happy ending
Theme: Only those who strive can win
