Raising a Child Begins with Finding a Mutant

After a massive outbreak of biological infections, the mutation of marine species became commonplace.

Yu Yan, the youngest professor at the Containment Bureau, was nearly killed at sea after his ex-boyfriend sabotaged him.

After escaping death, he brought home a mutant.

More precisely, a mutant he just couldn't get rid of.

It could hide itself, turn into a human, curl up on his head to sleep, and was especially clingy.

Yu Yan: “Stay away from me.”

Mutant: “No.”

Yu Yan: “I'm sending you away.”

Mutant: “...”

Then it started crying.

Yu Yan: “...”

Fine, I'll keep you.

Who knew that as he raised it, this mutant would not only learn to talk, eat, and get dressed, but also master the most troublesome thing of all:

Jealousy.

“Yu Yan, you smell like another mutant.”

“Why were you talking to him?”

“Do you not like me?”

Later, it asked again:

“Yu Yan, if you like someone, does that mean you can kiss them?”

Yu Yan finally realized.

The thing he'd brought home back then wasn't a mutant.

It was a little tyrant.

And one who had set its sights on him and would never settle for anyone else.

"The following is a forthcoming story"

The Left Censor was attacked! Who did it?

Suspect No. 1: Prince Shen, Chu Baorong, the most unruly, debauched, and arrogant man in all of Yongzhou. Even the Chief Grand Secretary can't do anything about him.

His defense: Why would I need to sneak around to kill someone?

Suspect No. 2: Crown Prince Chu Huaizhang. He was so scared he fainted, then ran to the emperor and clung to his leg, insisting he had nothing to do with it.

His defense: I am not a petty man. Why would I send someone to poison and assassinate him immediately after an argument? Someone must be framing me.

Suspect No. So Many I've Lost Count: A mysterious man who changed out of his waiter's uniform at the scene, then was shot off a rooftop by a sword while trying to flee.

Mysterious man: “...I confess.”

A confession alone wasn't enough. The man had no household registration or proof of identity, so he must have been working for someone. Give him a hundred lashes or so and see if he talks.

Hey, this guy's tough. He really won't talk.

Emperor: “Bring him here. I want to see how stubborn his mouth is.”

What? He escaped in the confusion? Then hurry and go after him!

Lu Wei had barely escaped the Imperial Prison. Curled up in a cabbage barrel, he couldn't even tilt his head back to sigh at the sky.

After thinking it over, he slunk back to Prince Shen's residence.

Chu Baorong lowered his eyes and sipped his tea, smiling. “You're back.”

Lu Wei: “This subordinate deserves to die. Please punish me, Your Highness.”

Chu Baorong: “Then kill yourself.”

Lu Wei: “...”

Lu Wei: “Please spare me, Your Highness. I still have my uses.”

Chu Baorong couldn't see what use the man could possibly be. He'd failed to get the job done and nearly dragged him into trouble too. This man couldn't be allowed to live.

Seeing Chu Baorong pick up his sword and slowly approach, Lu Wei panicked for real. His eyes rolled back, and he fainted.

Chu Baorong: “Since you say you're useful, prove your loyalty to me.”

Lu Wei: “Certainly!”

And so, the ever-loyal Lu Wei picked up a sword and pointed it at Chu Baorong's chest. The prince's face was familiar, but his expression wasn't like the one Lu Wei knew. He was smiling. “Go on, do it.”

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[Reading Guide]

1. The setting is a light post-apocalyptic world caused by biological infection.

2. The story focuses mostly on the romance.

3. Yu is the bottom and Ni is the top, don't get it wrong.

4. Sweet and funny, in the author's opinion.

Theme: Protecting wildlife is everyone's responsibility.