Aboard the Guest Boat

Ning Huaizhen's greatest dream in life was to get a position as a registered Celestial Master, coast along with a secure job, marry a pretty girl, then spend his days sprawled on a warm kang like a happy slacker. A secure job, after all: five years studying at Taiqing Academy, three years working there, and making a living would be a breeze. As for a pretty girl, Ning Huaizhen's pure young heart hadn't beat faster for anyone in fifteen years.

Until the spring exams at Taiqing, at a banquet by the flowers under the moon, he fell in love at first sight.

Luo Yao had no particular dream in life. But after meeting Ning Huaizhen, the most important thing became paying off the debt she owed that human leech. Who knew her debtor would rub his eyes and say, "Have I seen you before, big brother?"

Luo Yao: "No, you haven't."

Pure-hearted beauty swordsman top x smooth-talking, timid layabout bottom

A low-magic world. There are spells, but no cultivation. The top and bottom are one-on-one throughout, and they only ever love each other. No misunderstandings, amnesia, or unrequited first loves. There are side couples.

Warning: This is not a sweet story, not a sweet story, not a sweet story!!! The author is very busy in real life and can't guarantee daily updates. Although the writing style is fairly lighthearted at first, the main story contains plenty of stomach-churning plotlines (not romance-related). If you're looking for an easy, sweet read and have a weak stomach, please check your tolerance for angst before reading.

Theme: Sharpening your blade won't delay gathering firewood: work while you fall in love.