My Late Wife Came Back to Join Me on a Dating Show

Back in middle school, Luan Yi followed the trend and got into online dating, even calling each other “hubby” and “wifey” like everyone else. Later, with school keeping him busy and his online partner claiming to be a wealthy fourth-generation mixed-race kid while insisting they meet in person, Luan Yi figured he’d run into a scammer and decided to cut ties. He felt awkward about rejecting the other person outright, so he said he had a terminal illness and was about to die. He diligently kept up the act until he’d “died,” then finally cut contact by turning on the “hide from this person” feature, leaving his online husband buried in his contact list for good. Years later, Luan Yi had been in the entertainment industry for ages without making a splash. At last, he got a last-minute spot on a same-sex dating show. The other contestants were all big names or heavy hitters. The biggest draw this season was Wen Yang, a young tycoon with mixed heritage and a family rumored to wield enormous influence. He was making headlines even before the show aired. The gap between Luan Yi and everyone else was like that between an ant and an elephant. He was destined to play the cannon fodder on this season’s show. His company had already warned him: he didn’t need to stand out, just not mess up. Luan Yi nodded enthusiastically, thinking it wouldn’t be hard to get through a season. Then, as the first episode began, the staff added him to a group chat with all the contestants. In a group chat that should have been full of strangers, Luan Yi stared at the account whose status had just lit up, labeled “Hubby,” and went blank. At the first draw-for-a-date, Luan Yi was paired with Wen Yang, to the envy of everyone else. Carefully following the show’s script, Luan Yi asked, “What’s the most memorable romantic experience you’ve had?” Wen Yang’s expression was blank, his eyes cold. “My first love died of a terminal illness.” Luan Yi: “…” Help. 1. Super, super, super, super sweet. 2. A lazy, timid bottom X a ridiculously charming male god top Content warning: The bottom is a handsome young man whose appeal grows on you, while the top is stunning at first sight. Their looks aren’t evenly matched, so don’t read if that bothers you. Theme: Always be honest, no matter what.