Embers

[Main story complete] A rich second-generation heartthrob, sweet on the outside but aloof within, as the bottom x a rough, wild top who grew up in the slums (Thorny wild rose x cold, withdrawn demon king) A sweet, healing, slice-of-life story about saving each other. - The first time Sheng Renxing saw Xing Ye, Xing Ye dragged him into a brawl. It was a satisfying fight. The second time he saw Xing Ye, Xing Ye had just finished a fight in the ring. He stood in the center, covered in injuries, and looked past everyone at Sheng Renxing. Sheng Renxing took him home. The third time, Sheng Renxing showed up at his new school with red hair, only to see Xing Ye sitting properly in class in his school uniform. When the grades came out, Sheng Renxing got 148, while Xing Ye got 18. Later, Blood still seeped from Xing Ye's brow. He pinned Sheng Renxing against the door with one hand, took the boxing glove off his other hand with his teeth, and glared at him with barely restrained fury. "Stay out of my business. Keep your damn sympathy to yourself. There are no friends of yours here, just lunatics and scumbags." Sheng Renxing looked down. "...This scumbag you're talking about is getting poked by you." He was wild grass burning in the dark, and no matter how hard he tried, all he could offer passersby was a little ash and dying embers from the past. Then one day, a phoenix from the heavens came to nest in the grass. Tips: The protagonists aren't perfect and will change because of each other. The best kind of love is when two people become better versions of themselves because of each other. Author's Weibo: @Mu Tou Chang Ya [Check out the upcoming story] After the Powerful Minister Bows to Me Jiang Shiyu was born into a noble family. He was the gentle and refined Jiang of Anjing, as well as a power broker who could sway the court. In an era when the imperial family and noble houses shared control of the realm, he didn't even take the emperor seriously. But lately, a lecher had been giving him no end of trouble. It started with "gifts" appearing beside his bed every day, and notes that he could find beside him anytime, anywhere. "I met someone who seems to know you very well. I'm jealous, but I didn't kill him, because he had such nice things to say about you." "It suddenly rained last night, and a little beastie flew to your window to shelter from the storm. It had pretty feathers, so I plucked a few to make you earrings." "I thought of you while killing someone today. The blood would look lovely on your lips. But never mind, their blood is too dirty. Next time, I'll use mine." What he never expected was that the madman turned out to be Xie Wang, the newly appointed commissioner of the Night Watch Bureau. They said he was ruthless, unruly, and notorious. A deranged mad dog who terrified everyone who heard his name. - Later, Jiang Shiyu: "Want it?" Xie Wang lowered his head, staring intently at him as the desire in his eyes transformed into a terrifying beast, baring its sharp fangs. Jiang Shiyu simply smiled at him. "Kneel." - No one knew that five years ago, Xie Wang had been a river pirate on the Liu Jin River. That day, Jiang Shiyu walked by him through the rain beneath an umbrella, smiling as he passed. From then on, Xie Wang was bewitched. [Devoted mad dog x refined gentleman] Love and hate / low-IQ political intrigue / two strong leads / their love for each other is a public service Theme: Become a better person because of you.