Held in the Palm of Your Hand

During the summer after graduating high school, Gu Shixu worked diligently, focused on earning enough to pay his college tuition. He never expected to be pressured into drinking a glass of wine and spending the night with You Yan. When he woke up, You Yan was gone, leaving behind only a bank card. So after leaving, Gu Shixu angrily called the police and ended up right back in front of You Yan. Once he learned who You Yan was, Gu Shixu calmed down and felt much better. He just needed to make a quick escape. After all, rumors said You Yan had connections in both the underworld and the legitimate world, and killed without batting an eye. Crushing Gu Shixu would be as easy as taking a drink of water, wouldn't it? But You Yan had him by the scruff of the neck, holding his fate in his hands. With just one smile, Gu Shixu obediently stayed. He had no choice. Staying alive came first. The man was every bit the unscrupulous businessman the rumors described, yet every word and action toward Gu Shixu was gentle and considerate. Like a frog slowly boiled in warm water, by the time Gu Shixu realized what was happening, You Yan had him safely cradled in his palm, and he could no longer escape. Reader's Guide: Sunny, carefree college student x cold-blooded, ruthless, shameless capitalist Not recommended for readers who are very particular about whose side they take. A brainless, feel-good power fantasy, one-on-one, both leads are each other's first and only, happy ending. Not based on the actors' real lives, please don't read too much into it. No content warnings for now. Trust your instincts, and if something feels wrong, run. Theme: Work with your own hands and you'll have enough to eat.