A Scum Bottom Wants to Follow a Sweet Romance Script [Book Transmigration]

Jian Jin used to live in a world where everyone put themselves first and efficiency was everything. People there scoffed at feelings, often choosing conditional partnerships instead of marriage, and merging machines with genes instead of reproducing in the traditional way.

Then, without warning, he transmigrated into a novel, becoming a scum bottom who couldn't win the heart of his first love and used his wealth and influence to find a substitute to marry.

Jian Jin: Marry for love? I don't get it. Let's see.

The original owner and his husband got their marriage license.

Jian Jin: So traditional. He loves this.

The original owner and his husband lived together, sharing every space except the room where the original owner slept.

Jian Jin: Shared resources? He loves this.

The original owner drew up a prenuptial agreement requiring his husband to come whenever summoned.

Jian Jin: The contract doesn't mention resource allocation, just this? He loves this.

The original owner decided what they would do, including when they would be intimate.

Jian Jin: They do this without reproducing? He loves this.

He was astonished. "What a magnificent love story. I have to experience it."

*

Gu Xiyun was an orphan who made his own way into the entertainment industry and became a director.

He made an award-winning film and thought his life was finally about to change, only to catch the eye of the young master of the Jian family.

Because he somewhat resembled the young master's first love, the young master poured money into arranging a custom-made marriage of convenience.

Gu Xiyun: Fine.

The young master: "This isn't a fake marriage. I want to do whatever I want."

Gu Xiyun: Fine, but that'll cost extra.

The young master would surely be bored of it after three years of marriage.

But right after they got married, the young master learned his first love was coming back to the country. He only looked at Gu Xiyun's face, and their life together stayed utterly chaste.

Then one day, the young master changed.

He smiled whenever he saw Gu Xiyun and called him, "Hubby."

He was willing to eat with him, and sincerely thanked him when Gu Xiyun shared food: "Thanks for sharing your resources."

He remembered Gu Xiyun's likes, drew close of his own accord, and widened his bright eyes when they held hands, murmuring softly with red ears, "Wow, so this is what it feels like."

*

Gu Xiyun: ???

Was this really the same haughty young master who treated him like a doll?

Still, this version of the young master was kind of cute.

Later, Gu Xiyun fell for him.

He forgot his plan to leave. Even when his fabulously wealthy biological father demanded he come home, he merely touched his wedding ring and gave a soft laugh.

"Never mind. I already have a home."

*

After experiencing what love felt like, Jian Jin confessed of his own accord: "I'm sorry. I lied to you. I'm not the person you love. He disappeared, replaced by me, someone from another world."

Gu Xiyun's expression darkened. "You still love playing games with substitutes."

Jian Jin: "Huh?"

Gu Xiyun slowly moved closer and whispered into his ear.

"Fine. I'll play along."

"But this time, it's for real, and we're playing for the rest of our lives."

Theme: Even in adversity, you must strive to make yourself stronger