Deliberately Led Astray [Interstellar]

An unconventional interstellar setting, with lots of original worldbuilding | Mostly dual POV & the leads have huge mutual feelings for each other

Flirtatious, scheming general vs aloof, proud, adorable train captain

Everyone thought that top general Si Qingyan was after fame and fortune. As it turned out, what he wanted was the throne.

The emperor wanted him to be his lifelong servant, while his colleagues fought tooth and nail to climb the ranks. Faced with pressure and schemes from both sides, Si Qingyan turned around and decided to slack off.

During a mission, he found a man in the ruins and brought him back.

Si Qingyan: "Since you don't want to submit anyway, why not help me seize power and usurp the throne?"

The man, whose hair and eyes were blacker than a black hole, looked at him without budging. "Either you die, or I die!"

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Before his planet was conquered, Ji Lan was its youngest and most talented train captain, a darling of the heavens in everyone's eyes. He had a stunning face, and there was nothing he couldn't do if he set his mind to it.

The one time he ever crashed a train was when his planet was invaded

A man named Si Qingyan took him back to the Empire and demanded that he submit.

Ji Lan punched him.

He hated those who harmed the innocent, and he was even less willing to serve evil people.

But something seemed off...

Si Qingyan took up the Empire's highest-ranking title and started slacking off, all while protecting Ji Lan as he rose step by step to a position controlling the Empire's lifeline.

When Ji Lan was unexpectedly in danger, General Si, famed for his cold-bloodedness, disregarded the rules and went to save him.

Later, in a dim room thick with damp air, Si Qingyan pinned Ji Lan's hand behind his back. The crisp sound of a knife hitting the floor was swallowed by their hurried breathing...

Everyone knew Si Qingyan was brazen and flirtatious, with countless people throwing themselves at him.

Until Ji Lan came along.

They stood on opposite sides, with conflicting interests.

People saw the general give him ninety-nine blue roses for the holiday, symbolizing a love that came unexpectedly.

1v1, both leads' first time, happy ending

1. My take on the interstellar genre. All original worldbuilding serves the plot.

2. They dote on each other. Neither side gives in unilaterally when it comes to their positions.

3. The leads aren't perfect. The characters' values don't represent the author's.

4. Slow burn, slow burn, slow burn.

(Not recommended for readers who demand strict realism or are extremely particular about character preferences.)

Coming soon: How Do I Deal with the Poor Student I Accidentally Picked Up, Who Turns Out to Be a Noble Young Master?

Wen Sheng is a well-known rich kid, but he has never been spoiled or arrogant and often joins his parents in charity work. Thanks to his outstanding grades and striking looks, he's popular at school.

But he treats everyone with indifference, as though they will always be strangers to him.

One day, he found a boy who was nearly starving to death and brought him home. The boy was starving and freezing, and after getting his parents' permission, Wen Sheng let him stay and attend school with him as his younger brother.

Later, the school launched a "pair up to fight poverty" program, and Wen Sheng was naturally teamed up with the boy, Xun Yi.

He thought he had been generous enough, but Xun Yi turned out to spend his money even more extravagantly than he did.

At a school outing, Xun Yi casually announced that he was going to buy snacks for three entire grades. Wen Sheng finally couldn't hold back. "What kind of poor student are you?!"

Xun Yi replied smoothly, "The kind from your family."

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So this poor student, who had nothing going for him except that silver tongue, was actually the little phoenix bird Wen Sheng had picked up in the mountains as a child and pampered!

Wen Sheng: I can't help it. I still have to treat my little ancestor like royalty.

Later, with his silver tongue, cute face, and the deep pockets behind him (Wen Sheng), Xun Yi gradually grew so popular at school that he even outshone Wen Sheng and attracted plenty of admirers.

Xun Yi was having the time of his life, and pretended not to notice the complicated looks Wen Sheng shot him from time to time.

But one day, just as he was about to generously cover all the expenses for a male classmate on their outing, he discovered that his card had been restricted. Furious, Xun Yi went to confront Wen Sheng, only to find that Wen Sheng was even angrier than he was.

But before, no matter how much he spent, Wen Sheng had always turned a blind eye!

Xun Yi: "Are you angry because I stole the spotlight from you at school?"

Wen Sheng, who usually never showed his emotions, seemed furious at that moment. He pinned Xun Yi against the wall.

"You can have my money. You're mine."

Xun Yi: I humbly accept... Wait, what do you mean, yours?

1v1, both leads' first time, happy ending

Theme: Love peace and hold fast to your convictions