[Younger Scheming Green Tea x Snarky, Cool-Faced Softie]
Xu Nian was straight, and his greatest wish in life was a wife, kids, and a warm home.
But fate had other plans. He transmigrated into an ABO world.
And on top of that, he was forced to join an all-male dating show.
When Xu Nian learned that men could have babies in this world, he was devastated.
But when he found out he was an inconspicuous beta, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Since that was the case, Xu Nian decided to lie low as a background character and make it to the end of the dating show.
But things weren't going to be that simple.
He didn't want to hook up with men, but there was always someone trying to turn him gay.
After turning down yet another male Alpha who tried to ask him on a date, Xu Nian finally decided to find someone on the show to pretend to be his partner and save himself the hassle.
So he set his sights on Shen Huan, who had transmigrated with him.
Shen Huan had grown up alongside him, acting harmless and calling him "big brother" at every turn.
But Xu Nian knew Shen Huan couldn't stand him.
Ever since they were kids, whenever Xu Nian liked someone, or someone liked him, Shen Huan would always interfere and drive that person away.
Shen Huan hated him, and he hated Shen Huan.
Besides, they were both straight, so there was no risk of their fake relationship becoming real.
That made pretending to be a couple with Shen Huan the perfect choice.
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After Xu Nian told Shen Huan what he had in mind, they hit it off and began pretending to be a couple.
The production team was delighted that the two had "matched" and assigned them tasks according to the show's format to help their relationship develop.
In week one, Xu Nian confessed to Shen Huan.
In week two, Xu Nian and Shen Huan kissed.
In week three, Xu Nian and Shen Huan moved into the same room.
In week four...
That night, the sea breeze howled as the dating show contestants gathered on the beach for a party.
After several rounds of drinks, Shen Huan, who could usually hold his liquor all night, got drunk. Xu Nian walked him back to his room, but as he turned to leave, Shen Huan grabbed his hand.
Usually so composed, Shen Huan looked vulnerable now. "I'm so cold. Big brother, will you hold me for a bit?"
Xu Nian hesitated, and then couldn't leave the room for the rest of the night.
Afterward, Xu Nian tried to forget the accident and pretend he'd been bitten by a dog.
Until he noticed his belly growing bigger by the day.
*The protagonist's name may change.
Theme: Love can overcome every hardship