The Incapable Husband

80% of the story is behind a paywall; the free chapters update six hours later [A naturally seductive beauty who knows his own appeal x a split-personality pursuer with impeccable service] Lu Changqing came from a privileged background and was strikingly handsome. He'd never known what it meant to work hard, but lately, he was suffering. Because his husband couldn't perform. No matter how much Lu Changqing flirted, his husband remained as still as a pool of water. In their romantic bedroom, his husband lowered the hem of Lu Changqing's dress and said apologetically, “I'm sorry, honey.” Lu Changqing: “...” All that effort he'd put into getting ready, wasted! Lu Changqing couldn't live like this. Flowers wilt, then bloom again. If his husband was no good in bed, he'd just have to leave. As soon as he brought up divorce, his husband became unbelievably vigorous, as if he'd taken some kind of animal medication. The next morning, Lu Changqing slept contentedly in his husband's arms. His husband asked, “Still want a divorce?” Thinking of last night's wild storm, Lu Changqing decided they could put it off for now. But his husband was strange after taking the pills. He liked blindfolding Lu Changqing. He was even fond of trying new things, and he loved kissing Lu Changqing, always saying afterward, “My wife is so beautiful.” Gradually, Lu Changqing started noticing one odd thing after another. His husband would leave, then return a little while later. There were burning gazes in the shadows while he showered, aches when he woke up in the morning, and messages from strangers saying things like “Honey, you smell so good” and “You looked so beautiful last night.” Then, one night, while his husband was scolding him, Lu Changqing struggled to pull off his blindfold. When the light returned, he saw his husband's face. How was the husband who'd just video-called him, supposedly out at a business dinner, standing right in front of him? Lu Changqing thought he was going crazy. His husband was acting strange, with a temper that kept shifting between hot and cold. When he told his husband about all the strange things happening, his husband smiled gently and said that stress at work had made him hallucinate. He hadn't changed at all. But one day, Lu Changqing found a group chat with three members on his husband's phone. “Don't peek at my wife, and don't touch him while he's asleep. He's already getting suspicious.” “I didn't peek. He was the one looking at me.” “I can't even look at my own wife now? Besides, he saw me that night, so I deserve some attention. I don't want to watch you, useless as you are, take care of him anymore.” “He's figured us out.” Her husband came home. Lu Changqing hid with a knife in hand, listening as their aggrieved voices grew increasingly deranged. “Baby, where are you? Come out, okay?” “Just come out, sweetheart. I promise those two will disappear.” “Baby, come out. I haven't taken anything.” “Why are you hiding, baby? Don't you love me?” “Found you.” [Reading Guide] * Husband 1 really can't perform, but there are two others. * 1, 2, and 3 are all the same person, split into separate bodies. * They all know the others exist. Later on, they'll merge and rarely separate. * There won't be any group relationship scenes. The split personalities and the original have exactly the same build, looks, and even the same amount of hair! ^_^ Here's a preview of my next story, "Money Talks". Qian Rui was just like his surname: he couldn't live without money. His childhood dream was to live a life free of financial worries. He achieved it with a face that made flowers bloom wherever he went. The only downside was that rich men weren't necessarily normal, so he dumped one after another... Unfortunately, his latest boyfriend got kicked out by his family before Qian Rui had even had time to enjoy his money. Qian Rui broke up with him on the spot! His ex chased after him and ended up with a broken bone. Qian Rui, who was usually heartless, couldn't bring himself to abandon a sick man, so he had to find a rich boyfriend to pay for his treatment. But he never expected to run into an ex he'd dumped at a bar. They hadn't seen each other in years, and this ex had built a successful career from scratch. Qian Rui figured his ex would beat him to death. He'd already rolled up his tips and was preparing to run, but the ex asked, “Why have you lost weight?” Qian Rui immediately wiped his eyes and put on a weak look. “It's nothing, just... cough, cough! I haven't eaten for days.” His ex laughed cruelly. “Qian Rui, who are you trying to fool? Would you ever let yourself go hungry?” Qian Rui blinked. Fair point. His ex asked, “Do you really need money?” Qian Rui stroked the fluffy rabbit ears on his head and said with deep affection, “Yeah. My boyfriend's sick, and I need money for his treatment.” “How much for a night with you?” Qian Rui: “Fifty thousand. But since we're exes, I'll give you a discount: eighty thousand.” His ex said, “Fine.” The next morning, his ex transferred a hundred thousand to Qian Rui and asked, “What should you call me now?” Covered in marks, Qian Rui counted the money on his phone and said, “Mwahahaha~ Darling, I love you.” His ex: “Look at me when you say that!” [Reading Guide] * The recipient is promiscuous and has very little conscience. * The story is temporarily one-on-one at different stages, with an open ending. The recipient doesn't return anyone's romantic feelings at the end, so in the extras they all live together like a happy family. * There will be scenes from the pursuer's point of view where his wife does something wrong, though they're not in a relationship at the time. He silently forgives him and blames himself for not having enough money. The recipient says, “I promise I won't do this again. Please forgive me?” and the pursuer believes his wife will definitely change. * A story about a shameless recipient and a devoted pursuer. The recipient can't live without money or love, and he loves himself and money very much. * The recipient breaks up with his boyfriend who has a broken bone right at the beginning, so he won't be romantically involved with multiple pursuers at once. * There will also be the occasional appearance by wealthy exes begging their wife not to leave with someone else... Theme: Firmly uphold the principles of a happy family