Continued
In his previous life, Chu Huai served as a civil official and then as a military officer, working himself to the bone and risking his life to help Yan Tingchuan seize power.
But once they had won, this scoundrel not only showed no gratitude, he also kicked away the ladder and let Chu Huai die unjustly in prison.
In this life, Chu Huai swears he'll stay far away from Yan Tingchuan before anything can happen. The farther, the better!
Chu Huai: "To hell with power struggles and undying devotion. This time, I'm staying away from scumbags and living life to the fullest."
After making such a bold declaration, he resolves to leave the past behind and live right.
But Yan Tingchuan in this life seems to have suddenly developed some sort of problem.
The more Chu Huai avoids him, the more he insists on sticking close.
"Fine, let him tag along," Chu Huai decides. "I'll just treat him like an extra sidekick. I can put up with it."
But after it happens again and again, Chu Huai realizes this sidekick is clearly determined to ruin every chance he has at romance!
After Yan Tingchuan sabotages his sixth marriage proposal, Chu Huai can't take it anymore.
He looks up at the persistent figure on the roof, his brow twitching and his temper rising until he wants to hit someone.
"Are you out of your damn mind?!" he demands.
Then the young version of that scoundrel immediately replies with a teasing laugh: "Yeah. I'm lovesick."
Chu Huai: "..."
- Little Extra -
One day, Yan Tingchuan and a group of his ne'er-do-well friends spot Chu Huai passing by from upstairs at Zuixian House.
Friend 1: "So, I heard a rumor about you in the capital recently."
Yan Tingchuan doesn't even look up. "What rumor?"
Friend 2: "I know, I know! Apparently Chu Huai has been pestering you relentlessly?"
Pal 1: "And they say you two might be lovers!"
Yan Tingchuan scoffs. "Ridiculous."
"I knew it! The rumors about you two being lovers must be false!" Pal 2 beams. "Pay up, pay up."
"The rumor isn't false," Yan Tingchuan says, lazily lifting his eyes. "I'm the one pestering him relentlessly."
Everyone: "..."
Devoted, scheming, loyal top x prickly, haughty queen bottom
Both reborn. Sweet romance.
(January 29, 2019)
