After Being Reborn, I Learned to Behave

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In his previous life, Xia Fei's greatest regret was being separated from Lu Yuanzhou through a twist of fate. During the turbulent half of his life, Lu Yuanzhou was the only person he could never forget. On his deathbed, he wanted to say he was sorry, but couldn't get the words out. This time, he won't let Lu Yuanzhou leave his side, no matter what!

There's a devil living inside Lu Yuanzhou. He's fallen for the guy who followed him around from childhood, always calling him "Brother Yuanzhou."

As he grows older, the devil gets bolder and more unruly by the day. Lu Yuanzhou decides to leave before the devil can hurt Xia Fei.

But Xia Fei won't have it.

Xia Fei: Let the devil run wild!

Lu Yuanzhou: Call me "big brother."

Xia Fei: Aww~

Written on January 19, 2021

A few notes:

1. The story starts with both the top and bottom already over eighteen. This won't be mentioned again in the story.

2. A sweet childhood-friends romance. No angst, no drama.

3. The author's writing is awful. You don't have to love it, but please don't be mean.

A friend's completed manuscript, "Getting Rich After Marrying the CEO by Contract":

Ji Baixing transmigrates into a CEO romance novel as the villainous male supporting character.

The original character is a nasty, domineering, brainless pretty boy, a minor celebrity who constantly targets the kind-hearted love interest. He envies, insults, and frames him, pushing his husband, the CEO who already dislikes him, straight into the love interest's arms.

When Ji Baixing transmigrates into the story, his agent is taking him to sign a prenuptial agreement with the CEO.

The overbearing CEO, Wen Yanwang, looks down at him and says, "Make the most of your pretty-boy looks. That's all you're good for."

Thinking of the original character's miserable fate, living in poverty all his life and having to treasure even a steamed bun with pickled vegetables, Ji Baixing decides that only an idiot would run away.

"Party A shall pay Party B ten million yuan each month for household expenses..."

Ji Baixing: Of course, darling! Love you, darling! Mwah!

Before marriage, the CEO's motto: I've never been in love. Never will be. Romance would slow down my contract signing.

After marriage, the CEO's motto: What do I pay all these executives for, if not to work?! No overtime! My wife is adorable!

Ji Baixing, who only wants to be a pretty boy: ??? Hey, what's gotten into you? We agreed I'd just be a pretty boy!

Ji Baixing realizes something's up, grabs his bank cards, and runs.

Wen Yanwang returns from a business trip to find his wife gone. Looking ready to kill someone, he slams a suitcase full of property deeds down in front of him. "Here's your chance to take it all!"

Ji Baixing: ...I could starve to death! Die poor! Die unlucky! I... I... I... Darling, say something!!!

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Little green tea: Is Brother angry with Mr. Wen? Mr. Wen and I are just friends, nothing more. I only admire him. There's no other meaning to it. Brother, don't get jealous and misunderstand Mr. Wen.

Ji Baixing asks gently: You have to be in love to get jealous. Do you think a human can fall in love with a machine?

Little green tea: ???

Ji Baixing: Wait, if that machine is a tireless money-printing machine that always makes sure I have enough to spend, often gives me pocket money in the tens of millions, and smiles happily whenever I spend it, then yes, I love him! More than anything!

Please add my new story, "The Playboy Insists on Dating Me", to your reading list.

One-line summary: Ugh, what a pain. I have no choice but to say yes.

Lu Ming is a famous playboy in the second-generation rich crowd.

Or rather, a fake one.

That's just how things are in their circle. If he weren't a playboy, he'd stick out like a sore thumb, so he has to play the part to keep up appearances.

What if he doesn't? No one will hang out with him. Lu Ming may be a fake playboy, but he genuinely loves having fun. He can't bear to leave that glittering world behind.

Then he meets Ning Xiran.

Their passion catches fire, and soon he can't get enough. The glittering world is nothing compared to having fun with Ning Xiran. Just as Lu Ming decides to leave it all behind and devote himself to Ning Xiran alone, he realizes that he's a fake playboy, while Ning Xiran really has no heart.

Ning Xiran: "Wasn't this just for fun? If I'd known you'd take it seriously, I wouldn't have played along. Relationships are such a hassle."

Lu Ming: ...I played myself.

Fake-playboy top x genuinely heartless bottom

Just for fun, don't take it seriously. Whoever gets serious first is the top.

Written on March 8, 2021

Theme: Companionship and growth, love and courage