Low-Cost Care for a Rich Young Master

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Lin Ao, a brash, streetwise shop owner, finds a sack in a trash can. Inside is a beautiful mute young master.

The young master has fallen on hard times. When he sees Lin Ao, he writes: What do you do for a living?

Lin Ao: Food and service.

The young master goes home with him without a worry, only to discover that it's a noodle shop and a foot massage parlor.

The young master: ...

Lin Ao waves it off, indicating that it's no big deal. A rich young master is the sort of person you can raise on the cheap.

No spare room? No problem! You can sleep in the bathroom, young master.

No clothes? Don't worry! Underwear is three pairs for ten yuan at the wholesale market.

Not enough spending money? Easy! Get a job at the foot massage shop.

The young master gags while giving foot massages: Ugh...

As they spend time together, Lin Ao discovers that the young master is sweet and handsome, and looks at him with starry eyes. Lin Ao's self-control fails him, and he falls for the rich young master.

But then the young master suddenly disappears, as if he had never been there.

Will raising him on the cheap bring Lin Ao a handsome return, or leave him with nothing but heartbreak and empty pockets?

[Tea-loving, cunning mute young master top VS dirt-poor, gentle, roguish shopkeeper bottom]

Content warnings:

1. The bottom is rather worldly and likes to talk back.

2. Very rustic, very rustic.

3. Both are inexperienced, but the bottom has an ex-girlfriend (she's there to help the couple get together!).

4. There is a side couple.

5. The top is mute at first, but will recover later.

A few notes before reading:

1. At last, it's not a short story, hahaha.

2. Lots of chapters in the bank.

3. One-on-one romance, happy ending.

Theme: Though I dwell in the dust, I am the brightest light.