Surrounded by Attacks on All Sides

Four love interests fighting over him, a full-blown man-versus-man romantic battlefield, with one-on-one relationships in stages.

Zhang Yanzong, nicknamed Yu-ge'er, is sickly enough to cough at the slightest breeze, but he was blessed with a stunningly beautiful face, so he has always had plenty of people around him.

After his father died, his stepmother seized the family fortune. With no other choice, he made a deal with He Qingyun, the second son of Rongcheng's richest family (Love Interest 2), in exchange for help.

But He Qingyun is a possessive, debauched bastard who treats him like a plaything. Zhang Yanzong doesn't care. As long as he can reclaim the part of the family fortune that belongs to him, nothing else matters.

"Just stay by my side and behave, and I'll make sure you can do whatever you want in Rongcheng."

Zhang Yanzong gave him a flirtatious look and lightly traced a finger across his chest. "I only want back everything that's mine."

"That's easy. Whatever you want, you can have it."

Once he got what he wanted, the first thing he thought about was how to escape He Qingyun's control. So at a merchants' gathering, he volunteered for the job of negotiating tribute with the bandits.

But to his surprise, the notorious bandit chief, Fu Xiao (Love Interest 1), was none other than Geng Yin, the family servant who had taken his place in the army ten years ago. After their long separation, the love Fu Xiao had kept hidden since he was young finally broke free. The mighty tiger who ruled the mountains became a gentle house cat in front of him.

"Yu-ge'er, from now on, anyone who dares bully you will answer to the King of Hell."

Zhang Yanzong smiled and lifted Fu Xiao's chin. "My illness is all Wang's fault. I want revenge."

"I'll help you, as long as you stay by my side."

Although Zhang Yanzong seemed to accept Fu Xiao, only Zhang Run (Love Interest 3), who had been by his side since childhood, knew that he loved no one. Zhang Yanzong had been hurt too many times. No one could enter his heart, frozen for so long.

In public, Zhang Run is a decisive and capable head manager who can handle anything on his own. In private, he's an obedient, clingy puppy around Zhang Yanzong. But when it comes to the others around Zhang Yanzong, he turns into a vicious dog, using Zhang Yanzong's favor to pick fights with everyone and laying on the sugary act.

"Master, none of them understands you like I do. From now on, why don't you let me be the only one to serve you?"

Zhang Yanzong gazed down at him with warmth and gave a helpless smile. "You're still young. Don't think about that yet. Just do the jobs I give you well."

"If I do them well, will you stop needing anyone else, Master?"

Zhang Yanzong was speechless, unsure how to answer.

At the time, all he wanted was some peace and quiet. But as luck would have it, he ran into Gu Changyu (Love Interest 4), a scholar who had studied overseas and was on his way to take up a government post when bandits robbed him. Zhang Yanzong stepped in to help, and Gu Changyu fell for him at first sight.

After taking office, the aloof and incorruptible Gu Changyu not only looked after him in every detail, but kept making exceptions for him, all to win a smile from the beauty. With Gu Changyu's protection, Zhang Yanzong's business also flourished.

Gu Changyu knew there were many people around him, but he didn't care. He was willing to wait. All he needed was for Zhang Yanzong to give him a chance.

"Yu-ge'er, let me be the one you can rely on from now on, all right?"

Zhang Yanzong gazed deeply at him, his eyes full of emotions he couldn't put into words. "Let me think about it."

"If you say yes, I'll do anything for you."

From then on, whenever the four men met, they openly competed for his favor and secretly tried to outdo one another, all hoping Zhang Yanzong would look their way a little more.

Zhang Yanzong was helpless. Sigh...

Having so many lovers is such a headache. Whose name should I call tonight?

Unhinged, teasing, sickly beauty bottom x scheming top x possessive top x fake-sweet top x daddy-type top

Reader's guide:

1. One-on-one relationships in stages.

2. Only the era is based on a real historical period; the setting is entirely fictional.

3. The tops may or may not have experience beforehand, but after they enter a relationship with the bottom, they are all faithful.

4. The tops and bottom have both happy and tragic endings. This isn't pure fluff; expect both angst and sweetness.

Theme: Keep to the road ahead, stay true to yourself, and don't dwell on what you gain or lose.