After I Pretended to Be the Boyfriend of a Rich Daddy

Updates promptly every night at ten. Coming soon: The Powerful Ministers Are Fighting to Spoil Me~

“Come home with my friend for the New Year. The fee is 50,000 a day. Interested?”

Poor Jiang Li thinks of his leaky, drafty rental and his hefty student loans, then grits his teeth and agrees. “As long as I finish the job with all my organs intact, I'm in!”

After meeting Song Yanmo, Jiang Li falls in love in a second.

Song Yanmo comes from a prestigious family. He's knowledgeable, humble, and gentle, with a perfectly sculpted face. Jiang Li mutters under his breath: Why would a guy like this be single? He must be hiding a secret!

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Having read countless novels, Jiang Li is sure he knows how to play the perfect lover. He rubs his hands together, ready to face the wealthy family's trials.

But things don't go as expected. Song Yanmo's family absolutely adores him.

Song Yanmo's childhood friend teases Jiang Li because the logo on his Patek Philippe watch is misspelled. His “evil mother-in-law” thinks it over seriously. “You must wear it so much that the logo rubbed off, Xiao Li. I'll give you seven more so you can rotate them.”

Jiang Li, an arts major, is coaxed by the relatives into showing off his calligraphy in front of a master and making a fool of himself. His “evil” father-in-law praises his talent and gives him an antique painting worth a million yuan to enjoy.

On the third day, his “evil grandmother” gives Jiang Li a mountainside villa worth tens of millions.

On the fourth day, his “evil grandfather” gives him a new-model yacht worth hundreds of millions.

Jiang Li accepts his gifts with trepidation and happily devours all the delicacies.

On the fifth day, his “evil mother-in-law” asks sincerely, “Did you two have a fight? You don't seem close at all.”

A woody scent, like morning mist drifting over a stream, slowly approaches Jiang Li. Song Yanmo's cool fingers hover at his waist, and he presses his lips to Jiang Li's ear.

Jiang Li blushes bright red. “That's going to cost extra!”

His “evil mother-in-law”: “This is so adorable!”

After the New Year, Jiang Li obediently brings a pile of gifts to Song Yanmo and hints with his eyes, “I'll give the gifts back to you. When can I get paid?”

Song Yanmo smiles gently and hands him a marriage agreement and a record of his medical history. “The elders in my family really like you. Would you consider marrying me?”

Jiang Li blinks, gazes at Song Yanmo's deep, handsome eyes, and nods furiously. “Sure!”

With the stack of medical records in view, Song Yanmo's taut nerves finally relax.

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Jiang Li's married life is sweet. Song Yanmo is attentive and considerate, and cares deeply about Jiang Li's feelings, but they never have any nighttime intimacy.

Jiang Li bites the edge of the quilt miserably. “I may have lots and lots of money, but I also want lots and lots of love!”

Unable to hold it in any longer, he confides in an online friend, “Mr. L.”

Mr. L is a patient Jiang Li met while volunteering for an “art therapy” charity. He's aloof and suffers from severe depression. Jiang Li is the only one willing to reach out to him, and the two gradually become close friends.

Jiang Li: Mr. L, my husband isn't interested in me sexually. Does he not love me?

Song Yanmo, still working overtime, sees the sudden message. His heart tightens, then he picks up his coat with a thoughtful smile.

“Something came up. I'm heading home.”

[Little Extra]

After the wedding, everyone says Jiang Li's life in a wealthy family is miserable and submissive. Song Yanmo, they say, has a beloved first love and treats Jiang Li with indifference and contempt.

But at an auction, Song Yanmo competes fiercely with the supposed first love from the rumors, all to bring home a cornflower-blue sapphire.

Everyone wonders if Song Yanmo is planning to give the gem to his first love.

Instead, Song Yanmo smiles and says, “It's a first-anniversary gift for Jiang Li and me. If I don't bring it home, my little tyrant will punish me again.”

Coming Soon: The Powerful Ministers Are Fighting to Spoil Me

Pei Ji, a history student, transmigrates into a book. When he opens his eyes, he's lying outside the examination hall, surrounded by the four male leads of The Great Sheng Dynasty.

The bad news: he's become the son of a low-ranking sixth-rank official, born to a mother who died young. His stepmother mistreats him, his father and brothers avoid him, and the servants look down on him.

The good news: all four male leads will become powerful ministers at court, and the first male lead will rise to the position of prime minister at a young age, standing at the peak of power.

Pei Ji calculates his next move: Get on their good side! I'll be their little brother.

The first male lead, Lu Tiao, is a poor scholar who lives alone in a rundown courtyard at a temple. Pei Ji sneaks him a quilt and charcoal to keep warm and regularly checks in on him.

Xiao Yunzhou, the second son of the noble Xiao family, is often secretly tormented by his stepmother. While visiting, Pei Ji exposes her vile scheme in front of everyone and helps him reclaim his birth mother's dowry.

The third male lead, Su Lingchuan, is the legitimate eldest son of a marquis, but is subjected to endless gossip because his birth mother is a merchant's daughter. Pei Ji stands up to his detractors on the spot and makes them think twice before causing trouble again.

Qian Mu, the eldest son of Jiangnan's richest family, is exploited and looked down on by scions of prestigious clans. Pei Ji warmly invites him over, cooks for his close friend, and swears brotherhood with him.

Day after day, they're moved by Pei Ji's sincerity and enthusiasm, and give him all their affection. Once they've risen to high positions, they willingly become his backing.

When the second male lead, an assistant privy councilor who commands an army, sees someone giving Pei Ji a hard time, he shields him and stands up for him. When someone envies and frames Pei Ji, the third male lead personally vouches for him before the emperor and spends all night investigating the case. Pei Ji is always cold, so the fourth male lead, an official of the Three Judicial Offices, buys an entire mine to find him a warm jade hand warmer. Rare treasures from across the land flow into Pei Ji's residence like a river.

In no time, Pei Ji becomes the court's darling, someone no one dares to provoke.

The Crown Prince himself is willing to befriend Pei Ji. His father and brothers, who normally avoid him like the plague, suddenly grow close to him, and even his stepmother starts asking after his well-being.

Pei Ji is riding high, but one person leaves him feeling completely defeated.

That person is Lu Tiao.

Lu Tiao seems not to like him and always keeps his distance.

One day, Pei Ji finds proof that his birth mother was murdered and openly breaks with his father and brothers in the ancestral hall. In a fit of rage, his father removes him from the family register and disowns him.

Clutching his mother's memorial tablet, he walks alone out of the Pei residence.

On that very same day, an imperial decree shakes the court: the old emperor has promoted Lu Tiao beyond the usual rank, appointing him deputy prime minister. Powerful nobles arrive one after another with congratulatory gifts, and the street outside his residence is packed with carriages and visitors.

Snow falls thickly. Pei Ji stands alone, gazing down the long street and pretending not to hear the curses behind him. But when he lifts his eyes, he sees an imposing man in purple court robes standing in the snow.

Pei Ji deliberately conceals his wretched state and smiles. “You have a happy occasion today, Brother Lu. Why aren't you hosting guests at your residence?”

Lu Tiao raises his umbrella and steps closer. In his usually cool, distant eyes lies a trace of tenderness and concern he can barely suppress.

“I'm here to take my younger brother home.”

Xiao Yunzhou, who arrives a moment too late, silently watches the two figures walking away together. A bitter smile crosses his face, and he leaves only when snow has covered his shoulders.

Later, Lu Tiao rises to become prime minister and serves as the Crown Prince's tutor. Powerful nobles come in an endless stream to ask for his hand in marriage, but Lu Tiao turns them all down.

Asked why, Lu Tiao answers with an indifferent gaze: My younger brother is already at home. I have no regrets in this life.

Coming Soon: The Top Stars Are Fighting Over the Love Show's Yes-Man

When Lin Dao, a minor celebrity ranked near the bottom of the industry, joins Heartbeat Zone, his agent gives him only one instruction: Ride the coattails of whoever's popular.

After thinking it over, he decides to take the safest approach and become every guest's thoughtful little helper, focusing on giving them emotional support.

When top-tier singer Ji Yanci is secretly photographed by a sasaeng, Lin Dao puts his face up against the sasaeng's camera and bravely steps in. “Teacher Shen, get out of here!”

When business-world rising star Lu Shi loses a game and is left penniless, Lin Dao obediently offers him all his money, putting on a fawning expression. “Mr. Lu, would you like an Americano or a latte?”

When top director Chen Jing goes to great lengths to pursue a guest he likes, Lin Dao dresses up as a mascot to bring them together, then joins the mood-making crew with a flashing light.

Online viewers: Could anyone be more of a yes-man than Lin Dao? I despise you!

He thought he'd already mastered the art of being a yes-man, but Lin Dao comes up short when it comes to top-tier actor Chen Jinyu.

Chen Jinyu was nominated for Best Actor at a European film festival at sixteen, competed for an American film academy award at eighteen, and swept the domestic Best Actor awards at nineteen. He became famous young and had a smooth career. According to insiders, Chen Jinyu comes from a wealthy family, with hundreds of billions in assets waiting for him to inherit.

So when Chen Jinyu's cuff link falls off, Lin Dao ends up in a complete mess, searching the beach barefoot all day.

When Chen Jinyu complains that his coffee is too hot, Lin Dao carefully fans it with a little hand fan until it cools.

When Chen Jinyu arrives late to the dating show because of a film shoot, Lin Dao keeps a delicious little cake for him and waits eagerly to welcome him.

When Chen Jinyu falls ill, Lin Dao stays up all night looking after him.

But Chen Jinyu coldly rejects everything he does.

In the comments, viewers tear Lin Dao to shreds. Late at night in his room, Lin Dao hums to himself: “Money, money, money!”

Halfway through the dating show, only guests who successfully pair up can go to Love Island. Lin Dao tearfully wishes everyone well, ready to wrap up the job and go home to count his money.

Unexpectedly, Director Chen, top star Ji, and Mr. Lu all choose him as their love interest.

Lin Dao is dumbfounded. ??? Guys, I'm here to be a yes-man, not a romantic contestant!

Director: “No, there are four.”

Lin Dao's shocked emoji face: Who else?

Director: “Chen Jinyu, who used a privilege card.”

Lin Dao glances at Chen Jinyu's expressionless face. This isn't right!

Before long, #DaoYuCP # goes viral overnight. The couple's fan page gets 50 million views a day, and the whole internet is obsessed with them.

On the dating show, Lin Dao is lively and charming, naturally bringing laughs, while Chen Jinyu acts cold and dismissive but indulges and protects him at every turn. Their hot-and-cold dynamic is brimming with tension, and viewers are completely swept away.

Rational fans: Actor Chen is a great performer. Once the show ends, DaoYu will go their separate ways!

After filming wraps, Lin Dao takes his appearance fee and plans to lie flat for a few days. But Ji Yanci secretly seeks him out, wanting to write him a song. Chen Jing contacts him, hoping he'll play the lead in his film. Lu Shi blocks him from getting onto a yacht, wanting to date him...

Lin Dao: ...Anything works.

Behind Lin Dao, Chen Jinyu fixes him with a dark, intense gaze, possessive and burning, as if ready to seize him and make him his own.

Later, Lin Dao is pushed to the brink in Chen Jinyu's villa, his eyes unfocused. Chen Jinyu moves with frenzied possessiveness. “Island, you said any position was fine, right?”

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