A Koi by My Side

Haitang spent fifteen years going without hot pot, finding no toilet paper when he needed it, and getting stuck in broken elevators, fighting bad luck every day until he met his lucky charm, Bai Nian.

Only, this lucky charm is a little hard to get along with.

As lightning flashed and thunder rumbled, Haitang pulled out an umbrella, only to find it broken. The rain came down even harder.

Gazing at the dark clouds, Haitang decided he'd stick close to Bai Nian even if he had to cling to him shamelessly.

He approaches him with a plan, inching closer step by step, until he finally succeeds in becoming the lucky charm, President Bai's, secretary.

The young woman's actions catch Bai Nian's attention. He mistakes them for affection, and when he finally says with an air of condescension, "Fine, I'll take you," she slaps him right in the face.

Haitang blinks innocently. "What are you talking about?"

President Bai: "...Don't you like me?"

Haitang: "???" Huh? What? When?

President Bai is baffled. Could it be that he was the only one imagining things all along?

President Bai refuses to believe it. He tries all sorts of schemes to get the young woman to say, "I like you." But she sticks by his side and still won't say it. President Bai almost starts doubting his own charm. He's President Bai, for crying out loud! How can he not win over one young woman?

President Bai pursues his wife with fierce determination...

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[Cold, aloof big shot x dramatic, irresistible charmer]

Ning Xia stumbles into a game and is completely bewildered. Hearing that he can regain his life, he puts his theatrical nature to full use, fooling not only the guide but also the big shot who specializes in escaping.

Other players' games are chaotic, with everyone screaming as they run for their lives. Ning Xia's games are like vacations, with the guide giving him a golden finger and the escape expert accompanying him as he eats, drinks, and has fun.

Other players protest: "Boss, why are you only taking Ning Xia with you?"

Qiu Xiao looks up, lowering his voice. "You saved my life, and I'll repay you with everything I have, even by marrying you. Why don't you save me once and see?"

Everyone collapses on the floor, completely hopeless.jpg

[The real world]

Ning Xia's secret identity is exposed, and Qiu Xiao pins him against the wall.

Long, slender fingers lift his handsome chin. His voice is full of anger. "How long were you planning to keep deceiving me?"

Ning Xia raises an arm to move Qiu Xiao's fingers away, rises onto his toes, and cups Qiu Xiao's face in both hands. His eyes curve into little crescents. "I'll take responsibility for you!"

Qiu Xiao is both surprised and delighted. He wraps an arm around Ning Xia's waist and kisses his rosy lips...

Years later, Qiu Xiao pokes his daughter's little dimple. "If Dad hadn't fallen for your mom, you wouldn't be here."

His daughter pouts. "That's not right. Mom said I was born because she took you in."

Qiu Xiao: "..."

Sweet romance + adventure + wish fulfillment

Theme: Facing an unlucky life with perseverance and choosing to live toward the light