My Mortal Enemy Was Reborn and Insists on a Happy Ending with Me

Jiang Li, the chief assassin of the Abyss organization in the Lower City, is said to be dazzlingly beautiful, with a bewitching charm. Countless people would do anything for a night with him. They also say he is mysterious and ruthless, a killer who never misses. Countless people have met their end at his hands. For years, he has topped the most-wanted list, striking fear into everyone's hearts. Beautiful and flirtatious, yet laced with deadly poison. Jiang Li's first failed mission was to kill a traitor who had exposed the laboratory's coordinates, right under the nose of Xu Mu, captain of the Investigation Bureau. That day, his route was completely uncovered, and for the first time, he had no choice but to flee. Then Xu Mu led a team in a relentless pursuit, surrounding him at every turn. When they met again, Jiang Li gave him a knowing smile and flirtatiously hooked a finger under his tie, touching the man's Adam's apple. "Investigator Xu... Why do you keep looking at me? Do you like me?" Jiang Li's gaze roamed flirtatiously over the handsome investigator's fit body. He was undeniably tempting. But Jiang Li knew the upright investigator despised evil. He provoked Xu Mu on purpose, hoping to make him back down. Instead, the usually rational captain's eyes reddened. He pinned Jiang Li in a corner and kissed him clumsily, tears spilling into their mouths, salty and bitter, burning with grief. Jiang Li: ...? Huh??? This doesn't match the intel at all! In their past life, Xu Mu and Jiang Li were entangled without end. They could tumble into bed together, then grab their guns the next second and aim at each other's heads, both wishing they could kill the other. But for some reason, Xu Mu pulled the trigger half a second too late, and Jiang Li escaped. At the execution platform, Jiang Li fell from the sky and took the bullet for him. He pressed a bloodstained kiss to Xu Mu's lips, then fell from the high platform with the snow, leaving only a taunting smile behind. From then on, the searing warmth at the corner of Xu Mu's lips haunted his dreams through countless sleepless nights. When he opened his eyes again, he saw Jiang Li, bright and vivid, with upturned eyes that were utterly captivating. Damn it. Reborn or dreaming, all Xu Mu wanted now was to kiss him fiercely, hold him, possess him, and cling to the only thing that felt real. [Flirtatious, teasing beauty on top x Cold and abstinent (crossed out) bottom] [Reading Guide] 1. A niche story written for my own enjoyment. I couldn't find this kind of story, so I cooked up a meal myself. 2. One-on-one, happy ending. The top and bottom are each other's only ones, physically and emotionally. 3. The top is reborn; the bottom gradually regains his memories of their past life. Both are strong. 4. A completely fictional setting with some original worldbuilding that won't affect your reading. The plot serves the romance. 5. The bottom has his own principles and isn't entirely evil, though he has morally questionable actions with reasons behind them. If that's not for you, feel free to leave. 6. The characters' values do not represent the author's. Repeat after me: prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony... 7. If I had to describe the setting, it would be the early stages of cyberpunk. --- Blurb for the upcoming novel "Faked His Death, Got Caught, and Decided to Lie Flat" --- He's so tired. Really. Now, at last, he's going to die. In the cold, dark imperial prison, Xie Zhouxing closed his eyes. As Imperial Tutor, Xie Zhouxing held the court in his grip for over a decade. He was overbearing and willful, persecuted his colleagues, deceived the emperor, and brought misery upon the people. The emperor and his tutor had been at odds for years. But with his power base still weak, the emperor was held in the tutor's thrall. The emperor bided his time until he could strike a fatal blow and have the tutor arrested and thrown in prison. After the tutor died of illness in prison, no one knew that in the inner palace, on the phoenix bed beneath dim curtains, red and white candles burned side by side, turning the room into both a mourning hall and a bridal chamber. "Teacher... How dare you die without my permission?" "Teacher, open your eyes and look at me... Please..." Xie Zhouxing hadn't slept enough yet. Huh? So noisy. He tried to fake his death, but was caught and dragged back. When Xie Zhouxing opened his eyes, the emperor he had raised had become twisted and dark, gripping his throat and threatening to make him feel heart-wrenching pain. Xie Zhouxing: ) He was tired. Now he was going to see his laziness through to the end. Living was fine. Dying would be fine too. Soft bedding was nice, but he could sleep on a hard couch. With his wrists tied up, all he had to do was open his mouth and let someone feed him. He just couldn't understand why the emperor, who had once wanted to skin him alive, tear him apart, and devour him, now clung to him like a rain-soaked puppy abandoned by its owner. "Teacher, please smile for me... I'll give you anything. Just don't be unhappy..." Xie Zhouxing: Huh? He was perfectly happy lying flat. Theme: Respect life and revere the unknown.