I Flirted with the Iceberg and It Backfired

1.

Tan Shen had a handsome face, an irresistible charm, and a privileged family background. He had never suffered for love.

While traveling, he met a handsome, aloof man. With a cigarette between his fingers, Tan Shen asked him for a light. He lazily raised his eyes from close range and asked if he wanted to get acquainted.

He was rejected.

Rejected. He was rejected.

2.

It was a first for him, but Tan Shen didn't take it to heart.

After returning to China, he went right back to his carefree, hedonistic life, only to run into that man again.

Since meeting again must be fate, he said hello.

Later, at a party, Tan Shen brought it up. His friends all felt sorry for him. Then they looked into the distance and spotted the man again. The whole group started egging him on, so Tan Shen went over with a cheerful grin and showed off his new tongue piercing.

He'd had a bit too much to drink. The next morning, a phone call woke him up. "Tan! You slept with a prince in hiding! He's the eldest son of Zhong XX!"

Tan Shen froze. A notification popped up on his screen:

[Zhong Shiyin has accepted your friend request]

3.

Overnight, countless people heard that the two of them had slept together. Rumors flew everywhere.

It was a misunderstanding, a huge misunderstanding. He played with people's feelings, but he never slept with anyone. He was completely untouched, and nothing had happened at all, right? Tan Shen stared at the empty chat window, annoyed.

So Zhong Shiyin, huh?

Well, he was Tan Shen's type anyway.

So Tan Shen set about pursuing him in a leisurely, carefree manner. Less than a month later, he told his friends he'd scored a great success and was about to call it quits.

He didn't get to call it quits.

When he was pinned to the bed, unable to break free, Tan Shen thought: ?

The next day, his eyes were swollen and sore, and his whole body felt like it was falling apart. The marks all over him startled him. Remembering the night before, his face flushed, then went pale.

He watched the man come out of the kitchen and tasted breakfast. Impressed by his cooking, Tan Shen thought that maybe it really had felt pretty good after all. Then he spoke up, hoping to negotiate for some freedom within the relationship.

Zhong Shiyin replied politely:

"I thought we were a one-night stand?"

Ha ha. Tan Shen laughed.

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[Bonus Scene]

Tan Shen's lower abdomen tensed and relaxed, his firm, long legs bent up, nearly obscuring Zhong Shiyin.

His senses sharpened because he couldn't see. He reached out to stop him, but their fingers were interlaced in a tight grip, leaving him no choice but to clutch the other man, unable to bear it.

The veins on his forearms and the backs of his hands were incredibly sexy. His muscle definition was beautiful and athletic, but now it was nothing more than decoration, of no use at all.

A moment later, Zhong Shiyin's lashes were damp. Smiling, he said, "Didn't you say you didn't like it? But my face is all wet."

Tan Shen was too exhausted to speak. He thought, I hope this guy chokes.

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Composed, cool city guy top x carefree, ridiculously handsome bottom

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1. Both are inexperienced. No switching, and please don't bring up ships or provoke fans.

2. The top is seven years older. A casual arrangement turns into a relationship, with plenty of emotional push and pull. No angst or bitterness.

3. The bottom is a long-haired, lean, youthful-looking handsome guy with highlights, piercings, and tattoos.

4. The top falls for him but has a mean streak. It just so happens the bottom is something of a player, so they're a perfect match.

P.S. The character design was created using a character creator by artist Li Tangfeng. Commercial rights have been purchased.

*The premise and title may still change.

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