Marked by a Subordinate with a 4.2% Match Rate

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Blurb:

[Queen and knight]

[Defying one's superior]

[Powerful heir to a wealthy family, bottom x all-purpose loyal subordinate, top]

[Extremely low compatibility x a lover who can never be fully possessed]

Gu Qingyu was born with skin like ice and jade and strikingly beautiful features, but he was deeply scheming. At a young age, he took charge of his family's core affairs and became the head of a top-tier wealthy family.

He seemed gentle and modest, but was actually cold-hearted and wary of others. He was especially wary of Alphas. His bodyguards were everywhere, all of them Betas.

The only exception was the blond subordinate always at his side, an Alpha named Shao Yan.

Shao Yan was as his name suggested: quiet and taciturn.

He came whenever summoned, tall, silent, and dependable.

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Shao Yan was Gu Qingyu's most loyal confidant, willing to do anything for him. That included temporarily marking him after an unexpected incident.

The marking process was extremely difficult. What should have taken just one bite ended up dragging on for four hours.

Their compatibility was too low: just 4.2%.

The Alpha forcefully removed the gold-rimmed glasses Gu Qingyu always wore. Gu Qingyu bit his lip, sweat beading on his brow. Held tightly in his arms, he endured it until the end.

He had thought it was just a small favor from Shao Yan, the most insignificant of the countless problems his subordinate had solved for him.

Who could have guessed that after the marking, his most loyal assistant would seem like a different person?

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When they rode together, Shao Yan no longer obediently stayed in the passenger seat. Instead, he always clung to Gu Qingyu in the back.

He repeatedly overstepped in the name of improving their compatibility.

Forceful embraces and kisses, and even...

Damn it. If he weren't still of some use, if there weren't anyone ready to take his place.

Gu Qingyu's eyes reddened at the corners. Panting softly, he held Shao Yan by the wrist, looped his arms around his neck, and tilted his head back, letting him kiss him more deeply.

Also known as:

How Do You Win Back Your Lover With 4.2% Compatibility?

The Scheming CEO Gets Taken by His Gentle Subordinate

One-on-one, both leads are sexually inexperienced, happy ending.

Theme: Companionship is the longest-lasting declaration of love.