The Canary (Transmigrate into a Book)

Fifth Master Pan's canary ran away.

Fifth Master Pan's canary came back.

Pan Jisheng lifted Wu Chong's chin with the tip of his shoe. "Why aren't you running anymore?"

Wu Chong's Adam's apple bobbed. He wrapped his arms around Pan Jisheng's foot and rubbed his cheek against his calf. "I couldn't bear to leave you, Fifth Master."

Just as the people around them expected Fifth Master to kick him away, the man who ruled Rongcheng said, "I'll let you off this time."

*

Wu Chong graduated from a prestigious university with an impressive resume, then went straight to work at a military-industrial institute.

But his life was as dull as still water.

He had a secret nobody knew: he liked men.

But he'd never had a boyfriend, let alone come out. He came from a family that favored sons over daughters, and if that news got out, it would tear his family apart.

In his spare time, he read niche fiction and admired other people's beautiful romances.

Then one day, he transmigrated into a book.

And not just any character: he became an ungrateful freeloader.

In the book, after the original character betrayed Fifth Master Pan, he was sent to a steel mill, where he spent the rest of his life doing hard labor.

Thinking of the original character's fate, Wu Chong got scared. Though he grew up in the countryside, he'd never lifted a finger around the house.

He could handle using his brain, but there was no way he could do manual labor.

To solve a problem, you have to go to the source. The only person who could get him out of this mess was Fifth Master Pan.

Considering their relationship, Wu Chong couldn't think of anything but fawning and pleasing him.

He'd never tried to please anyone before, so he could only follow a guide.

Fifth Master Pan was only seven years older than him, with a face anyone would envy and the air of wealth and power that came from living among the powerful. The original character had no idea how lucky he was to be loved by someone like that.

Perhaps it was an old flame rekindled, but Wu Chong couldn't suppress his desire for Fifth Master Pan. He cherished each day they spent together, treating the man like a treasure and doing his best to leave his mark on every aspect of his life, right down to the finest details.

*

Anyone who knew the person by Fifth Master Pan's side would tell you he was no simple man.

He left no loose ends and planned every step, keeping Fifth Master Pan wrapped around his finger. Fifth Master Pan had broken who knew how many rules for him. Everyone said he was a master of his craft.

Pan Jisheng defended his partner: "You've got him all wrong."

Everyone: "Of course, Fifth Master."

Pan Jisheng: "..." Why does nobody ever believe the truth? This is infuriating.

Wu Chong coaxed him: "Don't be mad, Brother Sheng. Come here and let me kiss you."

A restrained, disciplined, cunning top x an aloof, chaste, protective powerful bottom

Premise: Go with the flow and live a vibrant life