Does the Male Lead Have to Be Tangible?

Guided by the principle that “a good piece of writing should never waste a word,” web novelist Xiao Yang keeps cutting things from her prose. Gradually, she realizes that descriptions of appearance are meaningless, descriptions of voices are meaningless, and descriptions of gestures are mostly meaningless, too. “Handsome” is enough to describe someone’s looks. “Lovely” is enough to describe a voice. “Elegant” is enough to praise someone’s bearing. In other words, a male lead doesn’t actually need a face, a voice, or even a body. As luck would have it, just as Xiao Yang was developing a story along those lines, the computer science graduate unexpectedly got her hands on an electronic lover. He has nothing at all. He exists only in electronic devices. He can do nothing except type, learn, and… “love you.” [Coming Soon]“Sorry, I Can’t Bring Myself to Hurt Men [Matriarchy]” Feng Yu transmigrates and opens her eyes to find herself tied to a pillar, being tortured. Fortunately, this dynasty is fairly humane: female officials interrogate female prisoners, and every torturer is a burly woman dressed in animal hide. Feng Yu: Sister, we’re both women. Please, let me go. The female officer: (stunned) (meets her gaze) (bursts out laughing) (lashes her with a whip) “You Central Plains cur, if you can’t take it, just confess. Don’t try to pull tricks on your grandma.” During the torture, Feng Yu learns that she is an envoy sent by the Central Plains to negotiate peace. The talks failed, and she was captured. As for everything they ask her, Feng Yu knows nothing. Feng Yu: I really don’t know! Please spare me, sister! I transmigrated here! I’m not the person I was before! The female officer: “I never imagined the Central Plains had such a woman of iron! Quickly, report this to the Khan. Such a loyal soul deserves to be treated with honor!” When brute force fails, they try kindness. Feng Yu is treated to fine food and wine, then ushered, half in a daze, into a red tent. She looks up to see a handsome man in sheepskin sitting by the bed. Feng Yu: Oh my god, a man! So now he’s going to humiliate me, right? It’ll be like getting bitten by a dog. A woman from the 21st century isn’t afraid of that! But they live under the same roof for several days, and he does nothing. He doesn’t even say a word. Until one day, the man can’t take it anymore: “Do you find me repulsive? Do you dislike me? Please let me serve you.” Feng Yu: Wait, man… #I know you’re hurt, but I really can’t handle this# Theme: Simplify your life