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[Overbearing, possessive dragon-proud dad x clingy, pitiful little cannon-fodder sweetheart]
The second year after the dragon-proud male lead who raised him kicked him out of the country, Shen Xin secretly sneaks back home while no one's looking. He's ready to give his adoptive father a love story like a home invasion. First, if he can't get into his heart, he'll pick the lock and get into his home.
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In his previous life, Shen Xin died a miserable death, only to learn that he was just a pretty-faced cannon fodder in a wish-fulfillment novel aimed at men.
After being reborn, Shen Xin grits his teeth, steels himself, and runs off with his former uncle, who has been kicked out of the house. He vows to invest early and become the virtuous wife in "Be My Virtuous Wife and Help Me Rise to the Top."
Having a heaven-sent backer is the best way for an idiot to survive!
His former uncle is named Shen Sui'an. As the center of the novel's world, he's handsome, rich, and ruthless. His only flaw is that...he's too fierce!
When Shen Xin misbehaves, he's held over Shen Sui'an's knee and spanked. Once it's over, Shen Sui'an cuddles and comforts him, letting Shen Xin nestle in his arms, all soft and sweet.
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After returning home, Shen Xin sticks close to Shen Sui'an, acting cute and sweet. He wears a "boyfriend shirt," showing off his pale legs as he swings them around.
But Shen Sui'an doesn't keep him under such tight control as before. Instead, he keeps pushing him away, saying, "You're free to do as you like." Shen Xin is so angry he pounds the table. That very day, he goes to a bar and gives his enemy a couple of hard punches, only for Shen Sui'an to haul him home and pin him to the bed for a lesson.
With his butt bright red, Shen Xin cries so hard he can barely catch his breath. "Didn't you say I was free?!"
Shen Sui'an grips his belt, not easing up at all. "I've changed my mind."
Shen Xin is at a loss for words.
...Is being unreliable another area where dragon-proud types are naturally gifted?
Even worse, he feels a warm rush!
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Now back under Shen Sui'an's wing, Shen Xin watches his husband take on the world outside for his sake and take charge of every part of his life at home, teaching him to recognize his true feelings. Shen Xin is overjoyed.
But when the nanny sees the pampered child, who has always been afraid of pain, crying and trembling from the rough treatment, she wipes her eyes. "Xin Xin, you can't just let Sir do whatever he wants. He's so...and you're so delicate. How can you stand being treated like that?"
At that, Shen Xin snuggles into Shen Sui'an's arms. "It's not that I don't like it."
The nanny chokes on her words. "Then why were you crying so hard...?"
Shen Xin answers as if it's obvious. "Because it feels good! Auntie, you don't understand. Dad's fierceness is what makes it exciting!"
The nanny: "..."
Shen Sui'an's life hasn't always been smooth, but under his direction, every problem can be resolved with ease. His spoiled adopted son is the one exception.
The kid's scheming is written all over his face, though he thinks he's hiding it well. Shen Sui'an scoffs as he opens the door. He'd never fall for a fool who lies through his teeth.
"Daddy, hubby, you're home!"
Shen Sui'an catches him in his arms and holds him close. "Was Baby good today?"
...Actually, changing faces is part of maintaining control, too.
Reading guide O.o
* Before he was kicked out, he was the son of the older generation's head of the household and is a fake young master. They are not related by blood. After the top was kicked out, they were no longer even on the same household register.
* Older top.
* Personal preference: I like writing clingy, pampered sweethearts. The bottom will call the top "Daddy" and other things. There's a slight BDSM leaning, and the bottom might be a bit of a brat.
* The bottom isn't sweet on the outside and dark on the inside. He's genuinely an idiot.
* The top is extremely possessive, and both are hopeless romantics.
* Both are virgins. One-on-one pairing. They're each other's one and only, and their love is mutual.
* The mental illness is entirely fictional and not based on anything in real life.
* No business-warfare plot. The dragon-proud top will solve every problem, while the idiot acts cute behind the scenes. The story will mostly focus on what happens behind the scenes.
Theme: Love is the fruit of new beginnings
