The Midnight Hair Salon

[Purehearted, gentle private hairdresser bottom x yandere, celibate industry elite top]

Lin Mo had been secretly in love since high school with Gu Siqin, an honors student from the advanced class who was academically gifted, came from a wealthy family, and was exceptionally talented. But Lin Mo was just a delinquent living in a rented room, with no courage to confess.

The only time the two crossed paths was one evening after study hall, when Gu Siqin was mugged in a dark alley. Lin Mo happened to pass by and stepped in to help, but afterward he was so nervous that he ran off without even showing Gu Siqin his face.

After graduating from high school, Lin Mo worked at a hair salon. His parents were both sick, and the burden of supporting his family left him barely able to breathe. All he could do was take life one day at a time.

Then one night, a man walked into the salon.

The man wore an expensive suit and a luxury watch. His cologne smelled fresh and elegant, and he exuded the air of a successful city professional. But his voice was slightly slurred, and his expression was lonely and forlorn, like a whale lost in the night.

"Is anyone working? I'd like a haircut."

"Yes, I'll be right with you."

Only then did Lin Mo recognize the man in front of him as his former crush, Gu Siqin.

What a coincidence.

Lin Mo said nothing, pretending not to recognize him. He washed Gu Siqin's hair, gave him a massage, and cut his hair, quietly listening as Gu Siqin talked about a life completely different from his own.

The next day, before the salon had even opened, Gu Siqin showed up again and caught Lin Mo at the door.

Gu Siqin: "I drank too much yesterday."

Lin Mo felt a little guilty because he'd pitched Gu Siqin a VIP card while he was paying the night before.

"Mr. Gu, should I give you a refund?"

"How do you know my last name?"

"I... I don't. You told me yourself."

"All right. Come with me."

Lin Mo hadn't expected that Gu Siqin wouldn't just refuse the refund, but would also pull out a contract and hire him as a private hairdresser, taking him to Shanghai to pursue his career.

From then on, two people from entirely different worlds became entangled.

Reading Guide:

1. No scum or toxic characters; one-on-one happy ending, a sweet little romance.

2. The plot serves the romance, so don't overthink it.

3. Over 200,000 words; updated daily until completion.

Theme: Find yourself when you're lost, and grow toward the light.