After I Shrunk, the Rugged Big Daddy Spoiled Me Rotten

Age gap | Size difference | Growing-up romance

Rugged, overprotective man vs. pretty, pampered sweetheart

The matchmaker came to the Yu household three times, and each time the proposed marriage fell through.

The first time she came, Pei Xia was only six years old.

He had just transmigrated to an ancient, desolate village, and his body had suddenly reverted to that of a child. Fear filled his heart, and the only person he could rely on was Yu Yunnian, whom he had latched onto.

Afraid that if Yu Yunnian married, he would no longer take him in, the little boy racked his brains for ways to stop him.

"One drop of essence costs ten drops of blood. Starting a family early will wear you out. Brother, you absolutely mustn't!"

"An elder brother is like a father. Since I call you brother, you should at least wait until I'm grown before discussing marriage~"

The second time the matchmaker came, Pei Xia had become a slender, handsome youth.

He looked up at the increasingly reserved and stern man beside him, his heart trembling. "A matchmaker just came to arrange a marriage for you. You turned her down?"

Yu Yunnian gave a faint "Mm."

Pei Xia bit his lip. "Why?"

"What do you think?" The man gently stroked the child he had raised with his own hands, his gaze deep. "Xiaxia, you need to grow up faster."

By the time the matchmaker came for the third time, the proposed match was Pei Xia.

Pei Xia glanced at Yu Yunnian, whose expression was cold and stern, then smiled faintly at the matchmaker. "A serious illness when I was young damaged my constitution. The doctor said I could never have children, so I don't dare hold up another family's daughter."

The matchmaker left in disappointment.

As soon as the door closed, Yu Yunnian grabbed Pei Xia and insisted on taking him to a clinic for treatment.

"We've slept together for nearly ten years..." Pei Xia looked at him with smiling eyes, a hint of slyness in his grin. He teased, "How could you not know whether I'm any good?"

Yu Yunnian: ...

Extra Scene 1

Yu Yunnian was cold-faced and taciturn, and only knew how to work hard in silence.

Clutching the quilt, Pei Xia sniffled with red eyes. "Yu Yunnian, you've taken all of me, body and soul. You have to take responsibility for me from now on."

"Don't talk nonsense." A faint blush appeared on the man's stern face as his rough hand patted Pei Xia's waist twice.

"Spread your legs a little. I'll put some medicine on you."

Extra Scene 2

Yu Yunnian was strict with Pei Xia on the surface, but in private he granted almost every request, except in bed.

Rain pattered outside, while sobs continued inside.

Pei Xia bit the edge of his undershirt, whimpering pleas for mercy.

Yu Yunnian, who usually granted Pei Xia's every request, now ignored the person beneath him reaching out for a hug.

The man pressed his lips together, sweat dripping from his forehead. He patted Pei Xia's bottom and held his slender waist as he changed positions.

"Behave."

P.S. Eight-year age gap. They fall in love after Pei Xia grows up. Older-man-and-younger-man growing-up romance, daily life, slow burn. A setting where men cannot marry each other, with no male pregnancy. Many original worldbuilding details, so please don't overanalyze~

Theme: Companionship is the longest-lasting confession of love