In his previous life, Ji Lian was a poor judge of character. He mistook fool's gold for a treasure and was used without even realizing it.
He paid dearly for his naivety.
His scumbag boyfriend abused his position, colluded with someone else, and drained the huge inheritance his parents had left him, all while carrying on with his mistress.
Then, to cover up his crimes, he arranged Ji Lian's death.
Reborn, Ji Lian vowed to protect his inheritance and destroy the scumbag.
Outnumbered, with no one to rely on?
No problem. He had money. Financial strength was confidence.
Once he cleared the water from his head, his senses sharpened, and he could see through everything with ease.
The scumbag was as crafty as they come and soon realized something was off.
So what? Ji Lian had studied acting.
Didn't the scumbag love his "tea"?
He'd give him all he could drink!
After his rebirth, everything went according to plan.
The only variable was Liang Jingtin, the great demon king of his uncle's family.
He'd always thought the great demon king had sealed off his heart and had no need for love.
Who could have guessed the great demon king would suddenly show up one day to confess, shower him with opportunities, and say he wanted to marry him!
???
Ji Lian: Big brother, calm down! You're scaring me.
The thing Liang Jingtin regretted most in his previous life was being so bound by propriety that he never crossed a line. He thought Ji Lian had found a good partner and a happy future.
Who could have known it was a complete and utter conspiracy?
By the time he found out, it was too late. He watched Ji Lian die with his own eyes.
Given another life, he vowed to make the first move this time!
But after spending more time together, he realized the little bunny seemed to have changed. Beneath his gentle, harmless exterior was a black-hearted schemer who dealt with the scumbag cleanly and decisively.
???
This wasn't quite what he'd imagined, was it?
Ji Lian: I've changed. Does that mean you don't like me anymore?
Liang Jingtin: No. I like you even more.
There's nothing more thrilling than cuddling a fierce, untamed little bunny.
Gentle on the outside, strong inside, sweet black-hearted boy x scheming, reserved, devoted great demon king
When someone doesn't respect your kindness, show them your iron heart. --Tu Lei
Reading Guide:
1. 1v1, happy ending, satisfying and sweet, both leads are reborn.
2. Same-sex marriage is legal. The city setting is fictional, so please don't draw comparisons to real life.
Theme: Only the strong can afford to be righteous. The weak can only be cast aside.