Yan Su was an honest, hardworking wage slave. As he worked overtime under the 996 schedule, he was on the verge of dropping dead when an electronic voice rang in his ear:
[System: There you are! A perfect match! According to our analysis, your transmigration role classification is: Sleeping Husband.]
There's a series of worlds in the domineering CEO division, and their ingredients can be summed up as follows: a male lead who takes what he wants, a frail and pitiful wife, and a dull, oblivious human-like husband who can't even tell he's part of the scenario.
[System: Aren't you happy, Host? You'll never have to worry about not getting enough sleep from working overtime again!]
Yan Su: ...
[World 1]
You're a beta wage slave who shuttles between home and work, but your wife is a gorgeous omega. You're so smitten with him that you married him even though you knew the child he was carrying wasn't yours. Now your life together has settled down, and the child's biological father, the male lead alpha, has come knocking.
System: They'll be exchanging meaningful glances across the dinner table. Just pretend you don't see.
Yan Su: Can I reply to a message?
System: ?
Yan Su: The male lead's brother said he'll keep transferring money to me if I don't reply.
[World 2]
You're a diligent outer disciple, but there's a celestial beauty living at your home. You once saved his life, and he stayed to cultivate with you to repay his debt. You lead a peaceful life together, until the man who plays the "he runs, he chases" game with him, the senior disciple, shows up.
System: They'll be making hot, passionate love in the courtyard. Just pretend you can't hear them.
Yan Su: Can I go outside?
System: ?
Yan Su: Master told me to go see him after sunset.
[World 3]
You're an unnoticed high school student, but you have a secret: you have a crush on the school heartthrob who once saved you. He knows how you feel and lets you love him. You always thought that one day you'd be able to win him over, until your half-brother brought him home as his boyfriend.
System: They'll be passionately wrestling in bed. Just pretend you don't know.
Yan Su: Can I change clothes?
System: ?
Yan Su: My straight-A brother, who's tutoring me, told me to wear this to bed tonight.
[World 4]
You're the lowest-ranked Guide, but your lover is the youngest high-ranking Sentinel in the history of the Federation. You love him, so you're willing to work behind the scenes to pave his way and plan your future together. That is, until he joins a more prestigious family and starts carrying on with the young master you're on bad terms with, appearing with him at a banquet.
System: They'll be making out on the terrace. Just make sure you don't pass by.
Yan Su: I won't pass by.
System: That's the spirit. (Relieved)
Yan Su: His sworn enemy said he'll be waiting for me on the terrace on another floor.
[Notes]
1. "Sleeping Husband" is a general metaphor. The characters aren't necessarily all husbands and wives.
2. There's only one male lead.
3. The overall ending is happy, but one or two of the smaller worlds may have a bad ending at random.
(This is mainly because I've never written this kind of story before and wanted to give it a try. I'll see how it goes.)
Blurb written on March 8, 2025.
Theme: Keep your feet on the ground and strive boldly for progress.