You Can't Imagine How Happy a Widower Can Be

What's the most brazen way to defeat your nemesis?

By his memorial tablet, claim his assets, then spit sunflower seed shells on his bed.

So says Ge Rong.

When his nemesis Yu Mingzhou was alive, he was truly detestable. He made Ge Rong's life difficult at every turn at school and showed no mercy in business, driving Ge Rong to the brink of picking up a knife and fighting him several times.

But inheriting his estate was a real joy. When Ge Rong had just gotten married, he would lie in bed cackling half the night, day after day.

While burning incense, Ge Rong sat on a cushion and dredged up old grievances. The paper money he burned was all counterfeit junk.

When Yu Mingzhou's enemies came after him, Ge Rong used the memorial tablet to block a knife, then made off with the checks hidden inside it.

His own company was losing money? He'd use his nemesis's money to cover it!

It kept losing money? He'd keep covering it!

Some unwanted admirer came calling? He'd use a dead man's reputation to fend them off.

They kept coming? He'd keep using the dead man to block them!

Thanks to his nemesis, Ge Rong got to live in paradise ahead of schedule.

In the middle of the night, Ge Rong often wondered how Yu Mingzhou was faring in hell.

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When Yu Mingzhou faked his death to disappear, he hadn't planned to make Ge Rong his partner. His butler simply mistook Ge Rong for someone else, and by the time Yu Mingzhou realized, it was too late to back out.

It was only for a year, he told himself. He could put up with it.

But gradually, he realized that Ge Rong treated him differently from everyone else.

After everyone else had left, Ge Rong would burn paper money alone until late at night, afraid he might not have enough to spend down below.

When they were attacked, Ge Rong would immediately take his memorial tablet and flee, even though he was already dead.

Ge Rong would do everything he could to look after his company, even as his own business fell apart.

He would also tell every man who showed interest in him about his undying love for Yu Mingzhou.

Yu Mingzhou was unsettled for a long time. He thought, some people show their love in subtle, thoughtful ways.

It was time for him to confess his own feelings.

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Yu Mingzhou planned to give Ge Rong an explanation, and a chance for them to pour out their hearts to each other.

But Ge Rong showed none of the anticipation or excitement he'd expected. Instead, he scrambled over and dragged the cushion toward himself.

Then, trembling, he lit some incense and muttered, his face deathly pale, "The counterfeit bills I burned earlier did have typos, but surely you didn't come back from the dead just for that little bit of money?"

Yu Mingzhou: ?

#Talk all you want, joke all you want, but don't joke about coming back to life

#I let you die without saying goodbye, but I won't let you come back as a ghost whenever you feel like it

[Please note]

1. The male lead faked his death. There are no supernatural elements whatsoever, no fantasy or paranormal content.

2. The story is set in a modern world where same-sex marriage is legal. The business rivalry is all made up, so please keep that in mind.

Coming soon: After My Body Double Revealed My Inner Thoughts, I Ended Up in a Love Triangle

Blurb: Wen Xi transmigrates into the role of a professional body double. The original owner was incredibly clever and skilled at navigating the circles of the rich and powerful.

Thrown into the role, Wen Xi can only do his best not to give himself away if he wants to survive.

Client 1: A sinister general with absolute power

His first love died young, so he found someone who looked like him. But over time, he grew tired of the unchanging gentleness.

Thoughtful Wen Xi: "You've had a hard time traveling back and forth, General. I hope the food suits your taste."

His actual inner monologue: "This old guy is pretty picky. I hope he can't tell I ordered this as takeout."

The general paused with his chopsticks in hand.

Client 2: The cool, self-possessed commander of the Empire

He never wanted this arranged marriage. The constraints imposed by their families left him struggling to breathe.

Warm, healing ray-of-sunshine Wen Xi: "I've taken care of both our families' elders. You can focus on your work."

His actual inner monologue: "I couldn't help cursing out his parents just now. He doesn't seem to have noticed. I'll pack up and run as soon as he leaves."

The commander looked up.

Client 3: A flamboyant young master from a powerful family

The power games between these families were so boring. His bodyguards formed an impenetrable wall, leaving him no chance to make a move.

Reliable butler Wen Xi, wearing a fake-muscle suit: "Young Master, I'll protect you. Don't worry."

His actual inner monologue: "Oh no, one punch from him and I could die. If we fight, I'll pretend I have low blood sugar and pass out. Staying alive comes first."

The young master narrowed his eyes.

Client 4: A villainous leader who kills without blinking

The new strategist was interesting.

Clever, calm strategist Wen Xi: "According to my plan, you should attack this place, sir."

His actual inner monologue: "Damn it, three of the four locations I'm considering belong to clients. I can't let them run into each other."

The villain curled his lips into a smile. A dangerous aura enveloped Wen Xi as he asked, "What kind of clients? Explain in detail."

Cornered against the wall, Wen Xi: "???"

Theme: Hard work can lead to a better future