An Atypical Pair of Substitutes

Couple: Sharp-tongued, carefree top x stubborn, tsundere young master bottom

Fang Zongyi is a rich young master with plenty of money and free time. The only thing troubling him is that he's been secretly in love with his childhood friend for years. Since there's no chance of a relationship, he might as well find a stand-in to ease his loneliness.

Then, by chance, he meets a young man who looks about sixty or seventy percent like his childhood friend.

Fang Zongyi coolly pulls a business card from his pocket and shoves it into the young man's hand. "Hey, how about I give you five million to spend a few months with me?"

"Why?"

"Because you look a lot like my unattainable crush."

The young man looks a little surprised, then raises an eyebrow and smiles. "Sure, but I don't want the money."

Fang Zongyi takes half a step back in shock. "F-for free?"

The young man shakes his head, his smile full of meaning. "You look a lot like my unattainable crush, too. Why don't we help each other out?"

Fang Zongyi and Wen Nian sign a stand-in contract, agreeing to three strict rules: no falling in love, no crossing the line, and no getting clingy. They only need to play the part of "lovers for hire."

They officially begin dating: going on dates, holding hands, kissing... and eventually breaking the contract and ending up in the same bed.

Six months later, the contract is about to expire.

Fang Zongyi: "I'm very unhappy with your performance lately!"

Wen Nian: "What a coincidence. I'm very unhappy with yours, too."

"We agreed you'd only kiss my cheek, but every time you leave my lips swollen!"

"We agreed you wouldn't spend the night, but every time you refuse to leave my place!"

"The contract clearly says we can't cross the line!"

"Who was it that called me useless?"

After a heated argument, they speak in unison.

"Renew the contract! Until I'm satisfied!"

Couple: Sharp-tongued, carefree top x stubborn, tsundere young master bottom

Reader's guide:

1. The two "unattainable crushes" have very few scenes. When they show up, they help the main couple get together.

2. At heart, this is a love story about a bickering couple.

3. A sweet, happy ending.

Coming soon: Playing Pretend with My Rival Turned Real

Yue Ketang loses a game and is forced to confess to someone.

With the goal of grossing out his hated rival, he sends Ji Sheng a message: Actually... I've liked you for a long time.

The other side doesn't reply for ages. Yue Ketang figures he's made Ji Sheng so sick he's thrown up, and feels wonderfully satisfied.

Before he can bask in his triumph, Ji Sheng replies: Me too.

Yue Ketang: ?!

You'd better mean it.

His rowdy friends laugh uproariously and give Yue Ketang an idea: pretend to date Ji Sheng, then dump him when he's fallen the deepest, and cruelly toy with his feelings.

Yue Ketang is fired up at once. Just you wait, Ji Sheng!

Ji Sheng wants to go on dates and hold hands, so Yue Ketang dresses up and goes along, thinking: Everything is going according to plan.

Ji Sheng wants hugs and kisses, so Yue Ketang covers his swollen lips and thinks: Everything is going according to plan.

Ji Sheng pushes him down on the bed, and Yue Ketang goes all weak and hazy, thinking: Everything is going... Wait, this isn't right!!!

Yue Ketang tries to play with Ji Sheng's feelings and ends up getting played himself. He asks cautiously, "If... if I asked to break up right now, what would happen?"

Ji Sheng sneers. "Sweetheart, if you want to be unable to get out of bed for three days, go ahead and try."

Yue Ketang: Sob.

Later, their rowdy friends surround Ji Sheng, laughing and taunting him.

"Hahaha, bet you didn't know Yue Ketang was just tricking you! How does it feel to fall for it?"

Ji Sheng calmly looks at Yue Ketang.

Yue Ketang's scalp goes numb. He kicks each of his troublemaking friends and snaps, "Get lost! Do you know how hard Ji Sheng is to appease? If my back gives out, it's all your fault!!!"

Couple: A fool of a bottom who thinks he's the hunter x a wicked top who plays along with the scheme

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Theme: Fate brings people together