Has Young Master Pei Given In Today?

[Announcement: This story was completed on January 30, 2026.]

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Pei Chen was the beloved youngest son of the Pei family. He grew up with everything going his way: if he wanted a cat, he wouldn't accept a dog; if he pointed east, no one dared go west.

Then he crashed his car while racing and nearly died, scaring his family half to death.

After discussing it, the Pei family sent him to stay with the strict Xu family.

Pei Chen wasn't happy about it, but he didn't know the area, his cards had been suspended, and he had no better option for the time being. Out of spite, he even kept quiet about having fully recovered.

At his first meeting with Xu Zhishan, the other man was two hours late. That awful first impression only strengthened Pei Chen's resolve to make trouble and get back home as soon as possible.

Pei Chen took over Xu Zhishan's master bedroom and nitpicked everything, making no secret of his dislike for this "middle-aged guy."

Who knew that by evening, he'd realize this middle-aged guy was actually a total catch? (^-^)

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Xu Zhishan had once been a SWAT team captain. After he was injured on a mission, an unexpected family situation forced him to leave the force, and he eventually became an elementary school teacher.

At first, he didn't want to take care of the Pei family's young master, but his father had already agreed, so he couldn't refuse without offending him.

The day Pei Chen arrived was also the first day of school. Xu Zhishan was so busy that he forgot to pick him up. Fortunately, the young master in a wheelchair didn't make a big deal of it and went home with him.

At first, Teacher Xu thought the young master was easy enough to get along with.

But over time, he realized that was all an act. Young Master Pei had only been lying low until he figured out the situation.

Later on,

Young Master Pei and Teacher Xu started dating.

The Pei family was shocked. The Xu family was furious.

Xu Zhishan nearly had his legs broken in the beating.

Much later, the families finally gave their blessing.

What Xu Zhishan likes doing most is Pei Chen.

"Has Young Master Pei learned his lesson today?"

"No."

"A Villain's Lackey's Guide to Self-Improvement"

Li Shijing transmigrated into a book, becoming the lackey of the villainous second male lead in a melodramatic danmei novel. The villain is madly in love with the protagonist shou.

His daily job is to follow the villain around and make trouble for the protagonist gong: tripping him as he walks, shoving him while he's drinking, or crashing into his car and pretending to be hurt, among other things.

Li Shijing: Wait, what? Is this right?

Your villainous schemes are so childish!

Every day, Li Shijing follows the villain, silently complaining as he lashes out with lightning speed, then darts away just as fast.

The protagonist gong presses his lips together, glares at him, and leaves in silence, looking utterly helpless.

Later on,

After a whole day of targeting the protagonist gong, Li Shijing returns home, only to be pinned against the door, unable to resist.

"Every extra time you step on me today means one extra round of compensation tonight."

Li Shijing: (T ^ T) I pick on the protagonist during the day, then the protagonist picks on me at night. This job is so exhausting, boohoo!

Reading Guide:

1. Originally titled "Keep Pretending, Go Ahead".

2. A sweet story, with the plot serving the protagonists.

3. Not based on real people. No real-life comparisons or face-swapping, in any form.

4. The 1.0 blurb was screenshotted and archived on October 7, 2024. The 2.0 version was archived on April 17, 2025. The 3.0 version was revised on the evening of April 23, 2025.

5. The cover is a template image made by an artist, not a character design. It is not unique, so similarities are normal.

Theme: When you feel lost, don't be afraid. Slow down and find yourself.