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Aloof beauty | gorgeous, tragic bottom | younger top | archenemies turned spouses | equally matched Aloof, gorgeous, tragic bottom × decisive top who loathes evil Pei Ling (top) × Lu Yan (bottom) “Lu Yan, did you sleep with someone at the Inspectorate ages ago? Is that why they keep covering for you?” A meticulously planned explosion drags Lu Yan down from the pedestal where he was admired by all, leaving him condemned by the public. His gaze sweeps over the furious crowd in the interrogation room, then the row of inspectors who keep leering at and spying on him. Finally, he meets the eyes of a young stranger: Pei Ling. “The Inspectorate? Just a bunch of obsessive control freaks with no brains.” He gives a scornful laugh, utterly unconcerned, and meets their searching gazes. “You’re not fit to judge me.” Five years ago, an unexpected epidemic swept through the south of Country X. The virus devoured the memories and futures of millions. It was given a name as sinister as a demon’s: Geryon. In the midst of the raging storm, Lu Yan fought his way upstream. At 23, he led the first medical team into the quarantine zone and established the Mrh research program, bringing hope for controlling and treating the epidemic. Calm in a crisis, brilliant and unflinching. But disaster struck without mercy. A year later, an explosion tore through the Mrh research lab. Every researcher died except him. The Mrh program was brought to a complete halt, and Lu Yan became a prime suspect, beset by accusations. Condemned from every side, Lu Yan became a vegetable. But a year later, he miraculously woke up and opened his eyes to countless people desperate for the truth. “Who am I?” Lu Yan had lost his memory. Repeated medical tests confirmed it, but thanks to his exceptional expertise, he rejoined a research project studying the human brain in the new era. Pei Ling is a senior investigator with the Human Psychological Experiments Inspectorate in N City. His duties are to eliminate forces coveting Mrh, monitor Lu Yan’s life, and ensure the safety of human psychological experiments. But he doesn’t enjoy the job, because he despises Lu Yan, the arrogant director of the research center. A succession of tragedies makes everything increasingly mysterious. The closer Pei Ling gets, the more he realizes Lu Yan is shrouded in secrets. Lu Yan can no longer stand Pei Ling’s probing. He points a gun at Pei Ling’s forehead, his eyes like a deep black pool. “Pei Ling, are you after the Mrh program?” “No, no.” Pei Ling slowly raises his hand and lightly presses his fingertip against the muzzle. His eyes gleam with amusement as he says, “I’m only after you, Professor Lu.” At 22, Pei Ling sees Lu Yan for the first time. Through the half-open door of a hospital room, he sees the man in the bed: fragile, slender, utterly defenseless. A ventilator covers his pale face. A streak of blood behind his ear makes his frail body almost painfully beautiful. At 24, at the Institute of Human Psychological Research. Pei Ling still doesn’t realize he’s opened the wrong door when a narrow, pale back suddenly appears before him. He freezes on the spot. Then a jacket flies at his head, and the other man’s disgusted voice follows. “Pei Ling, can you sink any lower?” Pei Ling’s thoughts are knocked into disarray, scattering into pieces that spill everywhere. That night keeps going, all the way into his dreams. He wanders through them in a daze until he sees that thin, mocking mouth in the mist. Even the curve of the jaw is distinctive. “What is it, Inspector Pei? Have you developed feelings for me too?” 25, right now. Pei Ling sits before the surveillance monitors, their glow outlining his strong features. On the screen, the man paces around his room, then stops in front of the miniature camera and gives a scornful smile. “How much longer are you going to watch me?” ps. 1. The epidemic, virus, drugs, and explosion in this story are entirely fictional. Please don’t take them seriously. 2. Both are virgins; happy ending. 3. Updates follow the rankings before the story goes premium. Love you all, kisses! Come chat with me in the comments! Theme: Free will