The Cannon Fodder Bottom Died, and Now He's Full of Regret

Xin Ruan is a washed-up little celebrity who has endured every kind of mockery and scorn in the industry. His heart has long since gone numb. By chance, he meets Li Ran, a powerful figure in the business world. Elegant and handsome, with an extraordinary air about him, Li Ran bends down and offers him a cup of milk tea with extra sugar. From that moment on, Xin Ruan is completely smitten. By a twist of fate, Xin Ruan saves Li Ran’s mother. With her matchmaking, they get married. But after the wedding, all they share is a bed and a gulf of indifference from Li Ran. Later, Xin Ruan learns that Li Ran’s mother forced him into the marriage, and that Li Ran despises him. “Good for nothing, with a host of bad habits.” That’s how Li Ran describes him. Later still, Xin Ruan and Li Ran’s one true love are kidnapped together. The kidnappers demand that Li Ran choose one of them. A sharp blade cuts Xin Ruan’s skin, and blood covers his neck. He watches as the one true love is released and the kidnappers point their knives and guns at him. In that moment, he finally gives up hope. After coming to his senses, Xin Ruan chooses to leave. Li Ran makes no attempt to stop him. He thinks it’s just another little lovers’ spat, after all, everyone knows how much Xin Ruan likes him. Instead, he gets word that Xin Ruan has been lost at sea. The moment he hears the news, he rushes to the shore like a madman, searching day and night for days, but finds nothing. Only then does Li Ran understand his own feelings. * Later, Xin Ruan “comes back to life” and makes a comeback with a film about a scorned spouse’s revenge. At the awards ceremony, Li Ran gazes at Xin Ruan with burning intensity, but Xin Ruan doesn’t even spare him a glance. At last, during his acceptance speech, Xin Ruan looks at Li Ran and says with a faint smile, “I owe this award to President Li. Being married to you really honed my acting skills.” Afterward, Li Ran runs through the rain, chasing Xin Ruan all the way. He cautiously calls out the name he’s missed for so long. All he gets in return is Xin Ruan’s calm reply: “We’re divorced, aren’t we?” Reader’s Guide: No switching the seme, happy ending. Upcoming angst-and-regret story, The Sickly Beauty Died and He Regretted It. Please add it to your library! When Jiang Chengzhou found An'an, he was a tiny figure curled up by the sea, on the verge of death. When he woke up, he’d lost all his memories and couldn’t speak. He was raised at the Jiang family’s country estate and became Jiang Chengzhou’s private possession. An'an was obedient and gentle, never making a fuss. His whole heart and gaze were fixed on Jiang Chengzhou. As the Jiang family heir, Jiang Chengzhou grew up amid power struggles. He was cold, paranoid, autocratic, and trusted no one. They shared a bed every day, but never embraced. Later, the Jiang family had reason to celebrate. Jiang Chengzhou was getting engaged. An'an was overjoyed, but at the study door he heard Jiang Chengzhou’s cold, heartless voice: “I took him in because I felt sorry for him.” “He’s a mute of unknown origin. How could he become the Jiang family’s matriarch?” “If you’re worried he’ll cause trouble, just lock him up on the day of the engagement.” At last, An'an’s love burned away, leaving him dead inside. He prepared to leave on the day of Jiang Chengzhou’s engagement. But on the day of the engagement, a raging fire broke out at the Jiang family estate. Amid the flames, An'an was locked in his room with nowhere to go. The blaze lit up his delicate face. Dressed as a groom, Jiang Chengzhou charged in like a madman despite everyone trying to stop him, but it was already too late... Later, An'an was quietly taken back home. His memories returned, and his voice was healed. He was Su Nian'an, the beloved youngest son of the top conglomerate, the Su family. The Su family was invited to the wedding of the Jiang family head. Su Nian'an arrived in elegant finery, his expression cool, with his eldest brother at his side. Jiang Chengzhou looked disheveled and broken on the stage. When he saw that familiar figure, he rushed over like a madman. The Jiang family elders nearly fainted. They bowed and apologized to the Su family as they scolded him: “Why are you grabbing at such distinguished members of the Su family?” Su Nian'an was as lofty as the moon in the night sky. He raised his jade-white hand, took out a love knot, and smiled at Jiang Chengzhou with cool elegance. “I wish you well.” Reader’s Guide: A groveling-after-the-breakup story, no switching the seme, happy ending. Theme: Live life to the fullest and cherish it