The Laid-Back Stand-In Refuses to Become Official (Book Transmigration)

A carefree cutie who just wants to lie flat x A big shot who's all talk, but whose heart keeps falling harder

Lian Yu is reborn as the cannon-fodder replacement in a sweet romance novel.

Thinking about the pay for being a replacement, Lian Yu is sorely tempted.

Seeing the big shot's eight-pack, Lian Yu decides that lying even flatter might not be so bad.

The big shot's childhood friend warns Lian Yu that he's just a substitute.

Lian Yu gives a lazy nod.

The big shot's buddy tells Lian Yu not to mistake the act for real feelings, or he'll only end up a laughingstock.

Lian Yu thanks him for the warning.

A year later, the contract expires, and an eight-figure sum lands in his account.

Holding his aching back, Lian Yu hurriedly packs his bags.

The big shot, usually aloof and stern, and passionately intense only in bed, looks like he wants to say something but can't.

Lian Yu immediately promises he won't cling to him.

After three months of politely enjoying the single life,

Lian Yu takes a handsome young man with a great figure to a hotel.

That night,

the furious big shot kicks the door open.

Then things start to take a strange turn.

The big shot grips his wrist tightly. “What makes you think you can flirt with me and not take responsibility?”

The big shot's childhood friend begs, eyes red-rimmed. “You wouldn't be a substitute with me. Why not give it a try?”

The big shot's buddy corners him against the wall. “I'm younger. Why can't I be the next one?”

Notes:

1. Both are each other's only partners; updated daily.

2. From universally disliked to universally adored, an ex chasing his spouse after a breakup, and a love-triangle showdown.

3. Not an actual replacement.

4. The receiver doesn't fall in love with the giver during the contract.

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Recommended completed novel: After an Honest Man Marries into a Wealthy Family

Blurb:

Pure, tough, with a heart like stone and a love of freedom: the receiver x A powerful big shot who gradually falls hard and becomes increasingly unhinged: the giver

Xu Luo is forced to marry into a wealthy family. He has no say in whether his spouse is old, ugly, disabled, or crazy.

To his surprise, his new husband Yan Shanting is young, cool, and powerful, but can't be bothered to pay attention to him.

The wealthy family has plenty of rules, so Xu Luo tries to remember everything Yan Shanting tells him.

The most important one is that he mustn't cling to Yan Shanting.

A foxtail grass from the countryside and a lofty flower from the big city don't belong together.

Besides, Xu Luo thinks it's great being foxtail grass.

Yan Shanting warns Xu Luo to behave himself.

Xu Luo obediently nods.

Yan Shanting gives him money but keeps his distance.

Xu Luo lives quietly.

Later, Yan Shanting demands that Xu Luo fulfill his marital duties, including but not limited to sex and attending social events.

Xu Luo is grateful to him and does his best to cooperate.

Later still, after they've had their fill of each other in bed,

at midnight,

Yan Shanting demands that they cancel the divorce agreement they signed on their wedding night.

The agreement is due to take effect today.

Xu Luo falls silent.

Yan Shanting has a bad feeling.

He sees his usually obedient and honest little wife, eyes still shimmering with tears, slowly and firmly shake his head.

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At first, Yan Shanting detested his little wife and made him sign a divorce agreement on their wedding night.

The agreement was for two years.

He thought two years would be enough for someone as vain and shallow as Xu Luo to realize he couldn't get anything out of him.

It was the thing Yan Shanting would regret most in his life.

Notes: Both are each other's only partners; universally adored protagonist; the receiver doesn't fall in love with the giver during the marriage.

Theme: Only by loving and strengthening yourself can you gain true freedom