The Uncle I Lured Is Daddy

Jiang Xu x Huo Chen

A fragile little puppy who gets all fluffy when touched x an authoritative Daddy with a need for control

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Jiang Xu died, then came back to life.

He was reborn on the night his scumbag boyfriend drugged him and tried to hand him over to someone else.

The good news: He escaped.

The even better news: He fought his way to his scumbag boyfriend's uncle.

Huo Chen, head of the Huo family. Rumor had it he was cold and ruthless, and almost no one in their circle dared cross him.

Yet Jiang Xu ran straight into his arms, eyes red and blurred with tears, and called out, "Uncle..."

"Stop." Huo Chen raised a hand to hold back his out-of-control body. His voice was steady, almost cold. "You need to clear your head."

Once he had sobered up, Jiang Xu was mortified. But to stay alive, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and plead, "Huo Ruize drugged me. You're his uncle... You have to take responsibility."

Huo Chen gazed silently at the young man's flushed ears, and still wasn't satisfied. Only after pushing him to the brink did he finally give in. "All right."

"Don't regret this."

-

People said that provoking Huo Chen was as good as asking for death.

But Jiang Xu didn't see it that way. Huo Chen kept him under control, but also respected him. He helped Jiang Xu deal with Huo Ruize, taught him how to fight back, and always had his back.

When Jiang Xu did something wrong, Huo Chen would lower his gaze and say, "I'll teach you how to do better."

When he achieved something, Huo Chen would stroke his head. "Good boy, well done. What do you want?"

When he was sad, Huo Chen would hold him. "There, there. Cry if you need to. I'm here."

Slowly, Jiang Xu grew sharp and dazzling. More and more people liked him, but he developed an unspoken dependence on Huo Chen.

He began to crave Huo Chen's praise, the feeling of those cold hands on the back of his neck, the moment he was pulled into Huo Chen's arms, and the security and pleasure of being under his control...

But Jiang Xu didn't dare say so.

Until he secretly got himself into a huge mess that shook the heavens.

Huo Chen stopped calling him "good boy," no longer let him touch him, and stopped asking about his affairs.

For several days, Huo Chen's distance and coldness nearly drove Jiang Xu mad. At last, he couldn't hold back his tears. "I was wrong, Uncle. Please don't ignore me."

To his surprise, Huo Chen, who was always so composed, suddenly grabbed his wrist and pinned him against the door, ordering him as if he'd lost control. "Call me that."

"Daddy..." Jiang Xu wept with satisfaction, his broken voice fading into the air.

-

People outside said Jiang Xu had angered Huo Chen and that things were over between them.

But at a business reception, Jiang Xu merely chatted with Professor Wen for a little too long, on purpose, and Huo Chen quietly took him by the wrist and cornered him in a dim corridor.

Huo Chen stroked his hair with one hand. "What were you talking about that made you smile so much?"

Jiang Xu grew nervous and flustered under his deep gaze. He nudged Huo Chen's leather shoe with his toe and narrowed his eyes in smug delight. "Uncle, I think you're jealous."

"I like it so much."

"You little brat. You've gotten bold." Huo Chen gently rubbed the back of his neck, his voice restrained and dangerous. "Who taught you that?"

"You!" Jiang Xu's eyes sparkled. "Are you happy?"

"I am."

Huo Chen said hoarsely, "At least I didn't raise you for nothing."

A flower blossoms in the mud, and a puppy grows fangs. Both are my mark and my pride.

A growing, emotionally receptive protagonist x a dominant love interest

[Read Before You Start: Content Warnings]

* Monogamous pairing, one-on-one romance, sweet HE, age gap, status gap, and size difference. The receptive partner flirts without realizing it. The story centers on emotional dependence and fatherly discipline. The opening may feel a little slow, but be patient and you'll see our precious boy raised wonderfully by President Huo! Rest assured and enjoy!

* There is a revenge plot, but this is not a revenge power fantasy! The focus is on romance, growth, and healing. This is a sincere love story with a slow-burn pace throughout!

* Advance warning: Not recommended for readers uncomfortable with the receptive partner being disciplined or with his suffering in a previous life. Not recommended for readers looking for an overwhelmingly sugary romance.

* The characters' values do not represent the author's. My own values are sound and my political stance is clear. My writing is only average, so please bear with me.

* The author is a devoted, loving mother. I hope you enjoy this story.

Theme: Some hardships can't be avoided, so face them head-on! One day, all the setbacks will be worn away, and your wishes will come true.