The Gentleman and His Canary

“Sir, I'm very well-behaved. Please take me in.” In other people's eyes, Ruan Ning was a wild little wolfdog nobody could tame. He had no owner and acknowledged no master. When he was in a bad mood, he'd bite whoever was nearby. His very first film became a hit. On camera, he could be called “both sweet and wild,” but once the cameras stopped rolling, all that was left was “wild.” One day on set, someone spoke about a certain wealthy boss in filthy, underhanded terms behind his back. Ruan Ning went over without changing expression and beat the man up. In Yu Yan's eyes, his Ningning was the softest, clingiest little kitten, always acting cute. When he felt wronged, his eyes filled with tears, and only a hug would make him feel better. “Why did you hit him?” “They were saying bad things about you.” Ruan Ning looked aggrieved. “Sir, I was wrong.” “...Don't do it again.” Ruan Ning thought, Next time, I'll do it quietly. “If there's a next time,” Yu Yan tapped his forehead, “make sure you're wrapped up well and protect yourself. Do you know how much this kind of thing could affect you?” Yu Yan remembered that the first time he and Ruan Ning met, the boy had knelt timidly at his feet. “I want to stay with you, sir. Please, let me stay with you, won't you?” Only Ruan Ning knew that it wasn't their first meeting. They had met long ago. He fought his way out of the mire, unable to forget Yu Yan. Until that day, when the person in his heart came to him once more. “Sir, there's another bottle cap I can't unscrew. Help me.” “...Did you break the new punching bag at the gym?” Ruan Ning: “...” No, I didn't. It wasn't me. That never happened. He's just a delicate little darling who'd topple over with one push QuQ Pairing: A canary who grows increasingly ruthless to outsiders but is very delicate at home x a wealthy benefactor who's a nutcase but very gentle 1. An unconventional benefactor romance. 2. The entertainment industry details are mostly made up. There are no real-life models, so please don't apply them to reality. This story will be available to support starting September 15, from chapter nineteen onward. Thank you to everyone who supports the official release, darlings~ Theme: Love isn't everything. The self that strives and works hard is even more precious.