Meng Zhou is the second male lead in a novel about a universally adored protagonist who is pursued by men, serving as the protagonist's loyal bodyguard. Strong and devoted, he is willing to risk life and limb for his master.
The protagonist and his officially paired love interest keep breaking up and getting back together, making for a bittersweet, heart-wrenching romance. The second male lead's love for the protagonist is restrained and unspoken, as his sunny childhood friend turns dark for love.
The comments are eating it up. Readers have seen plenty of unhinged male leads like the protagonist's love interest. Every now and then, though, they come across a careful, loyal bodyguard like Meng Zhou, who treasures the protagonist from afar and doesn't dare profane him. It's like switching to a light side dish after eating too much fatty meat. The comments can't stop raving about younger loyal dogs!
[Hahaha, Meng Zhou can't take his eyes off him. He's totally been hooked, hasn't he?]
Meng Zhou, who was just spacing out: ...?
[Look how red Meng Zhou's face is! Aww, the puppy is so innocent. The guy next door has already made it to home plate, but this puppy blushes just from touching hands!]
Meng Zhou, overheated by the air conditioner: ...?
[The loyal dog is the best! He treats my baby's watch like a sacred relic and doesn't even dare touch it. What a devout believer!]
Meng Zhou, worried the protagonist's sweat might stain it: ...?
Whatever. Let them ship whoever they want. It's not like he'll lose anything. Meng Zhou just needs to finish his mission safely, save enough money, and fake his death.
Then one day, a bug in the small world's operating system caused everyone's affection scores for the protagonist to appear above their heads.
The male lead's affection meter was so full it could barely contain the score. The comments excitedly went to check Meng Zhou's, only to be left completely dumbfounded:
Why is it only 2.5/100!!?
2.5, precise down to the decimal. When the protagonist touched Meng Zhou, it dropped to 1.5.
The comments were stunned, then furious, and set upon Meng Zhou:
It's still 2.5? You're a complete idiot, aren't you??
Meng Zhou: I have 1.5 words to say.
Then the comments went to check the villain's affection score.
[We thought the villain hated our baby, but his affection score is through the roof!?]
[Look closely. The villain's affection meter is clearly for Meng Zhou!]
[?????]
[Actually, I've been shipping those two all along. Can I say that out loud? (whispers)]
Brooding power player x laid-back, cool-headed guy. Meng Zhou is the top.
Theme: Rest when you're tired.
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