Thickheaded, guileless third-generation demolition-compensation recipient bottom × a wealthy, old-money top who does as he pleases and has a wicked sense of humor
Qiao Yunxi was an ordinary, newly graduated college student who had spent twenty-two years living in a shabby old apartment in an urban village.
Last night, he was worrying about how he was going to make a living. The next morning, one phone call from his dad brought a windfall that left his head spinning:
"Son! Your demolition-compensation millionaire grandpa has finally forgiven your mom and me! And your big-shot uncle has come looking for us, too!"
Qiao Yunxi: !!!!!
Overnight, he became a nouveau riche. His dad generously offered him money: "Son, want a Mercedes, a BMW, or a Ferrari? Your dad will get you whatever you want!"
Qiao Yunxi: "No! Dad, I only have one wish."
"What is it?"
Qiao Yunxi's gaze was as resolute as if he were applying to join the Party. "I want to keep Lu Chaonan!"
*
Lu Chaobei never imagined that going out to meet a director on behalf of his twin brother, Lu Chaonan, who had run off, would lead to an encounter with a clueless young man pretending to be someone's sugar daddy.
Qiao Yunxi, at least five years younger than him, blushed to the ears, bowed at a ninety-degree angle, and presented him with a sugar-baby contract offering a million a month plus film and television opportunities. "Mr. Lu Chaonan, I want to keep you!"
Lu Chaobei, who could earn tens of millions in a minute: "...Sure."
He meant to teach the kid to stay on the straight and narrow. But a month passed, and the money and opportunities had arrived, yet aside from chatting online like next-door neighbors and going out for meals, Qiao Yunxi acted as if he had no idea what he was doing and never tried to get him into bed.
Lu Chaobei: Tsk. The big bad wolf is pretending to be a little lamb now.
So, when his second month's allowance arrived, Lu Chaobei dropped a hint. "The money's in. When are we going to sleep together?"
Qiao Yunxi, who was already perfectly happy chatting with his idol on WeChat and sharing a meal: "Huh? We have to sleep together too? Okay, come over to my place."
Lu Chaobei, who had just received the reply: Tsk. The wolf is showing its tail now.
But that night, after chatting innocently under the covers with Qiao Yunxi, Lu Chaobei thought: Thanks, but it turns out I've met a sheep in wolf's clothing.
After another half a month of wholesome chats under the covers, Lu Chaobei finally couldn't take it anymore. He rolled over and pinned Qiao Yunxi beneath him. "Do you even know what it means to keep someone?"
Qiao Yunxi blinked. "Doesn't it just mean giving them money and opportunities?"
Lu Chaobei sighed, held his chin, and kissed him. "Since you don't know, I'll teach you."
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In an acclaimed international director's new movie, Lu Chaonan gets the starring role as the director's regular leading man, with his big brother's financial backing.
On the first day of filming, his billionaire brother personally visits the set with a young man so fresh-faced he looks like a tender shoot.
He assumes the young man is a newcomer his brother is promoting. But his brother brings him over and says in a casual tone:
"Lu Chaonan, say hello to your sister-in-law."
Lu Chaonan: ??????
Qiao Yunxi, bewildered by the two identical faces: Wait, which one of you is Lu Chaonan???
*There's a reason the bottom insists on keeping the top's younger brother. He knows exactly what keeping someone entails, and is only pretending to be clueless.
*Lighthearted and silly, 1v1, both are inexperienced. The younger brother serves as the matchmaker for his brother's romance.
*Please don't send writing advice. I hope you enjoy reading!
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