Rescuing the Boss in a Melodramatic Novel

[Genius, straightforward younger gong x seemingly domineering CEO, actually handsome, strong, and tragic shou] Ye Li, the “Light of Humanity” and “first man to venture into deep space,” once believed in three truths: 1. His first love, Wu Yu, was pure and radiant. 2. His old acquaintance, Lu Mingtang, was shameless and cunning. 3. When in doubt, trust logic first. Until one day, he became Lu Mingtang’s dog. He saw his radiant white moonlight stringing along eighteen people behind his back; He saw the shameless, despicable Boss Lu struggling through hardship, supporting countless people’s livelihoods. During his days as a dog, Ye Li was shocked to discover: Lu Mingtang’s once-prosperous life had gone up in flames; And he was the one who’d set the fire. He had carved a wound into Lu Mingtang’s heart that had never healed, even after all these years. For all those years, Lu Mingtang had been in love with a story called “Ye Li,” a love that never had a chance to begin. Lu Mingtang built his business from nothing. He never compromised his principles, worked diligently, and devoted himself to charity. Just as he finally made it into high society, his reputation was ruined and he lost everything. The Mingde Group was on the verge of collapse when Ye Li, once so far above his reach, sent him a marriage contract. At the time, news of Wu Yu cheating on and humiliating Young Master Ye was causing a huge commotion. Ye Li must have wanted to use him as a tool in his passionate, tortured love affair with Wu Yu. But for the sake of all those people’s jobs, Lu Mingtang signed the contract without changing his expression. [After they get married] Ye Li clears every obstacle and does everything he can to revive Boss Lu’s business, convinced he’s making up for nearly losing the love of his life. But Boss Lu is listless, dejected, and deeply depressed. He must be doing all this to make Wu Yu regret it. At last, Wu Yu returns in tears after his career hits rock bottom. Seeing this, Lu Mingtang signs the divorce papers, packs his bags, and decides to end this marriage that was a mistake from the start. Ye Li drives Wu Yu away, then turns around and realizes: Shit! Where’s my wife?! [Reader advisory] 1. Young genius, straight-laced gong x seemingly domineering CEO, inwardly long-suffering shou. (Straight-laced refers to his way of thinking, not his sexuality.) 2. The story is told from both perspectives in equal measure. It’s melodramatic, angsty, and cathartic, with classic tropes in a new story. They mend a broken relationship. Please note, there is angst! Everyone has different tastes. If this isn’t for you, please move on. Thank you! 3. Set in an alternate future. 4. Everyone thinks the gong is humiliating the shou. Only the gong himself thinks he’s sincerely spoiling his wife. Theme: Keep pursuing love against all odds, save each other from the darkness, and believe love can conquer all.