Countdown to the Office Drone's Escape

1.

Everyone in Haicheng knew that Pei Jiazhi had been with Song Hechuan for seven years. Song could summon him whenever he wanted and dismiss him just as easily, yet Pei stayed by his side willingly, never leaving him.

Song Hechuan was Haicheng's undisputed golden boy. He was neither particularly good nor particularly bad to Pei Jiazhi.

When other people teased him and asked questions, or when his parents tried to sound him out, Song Hechuan grew extremely impatient.

"What exactly are you all talking about?"

"Is someone who'd never have an illegitimate child really worth all this gossip?"

2.

It wasn't until word got out that Song Hechuan was preparing for a strategic marriage that Pei Jiazhi finally breathed a sigh of relief. He submitted his resignation and prepared to start a business with like-minded friends.

Song Hechuan didn't care when Pei Jiazhi left. He was certain Pei would come back once he came to his senses. After all, he'd loved him for seven whole years.

"You can still live here. Getting married won't change our relationship. I promise she won't bother you. This watch suits you. Don't be angry anymore."

"I rejected your resignation. Take a few months off. Once I'm through this busy period, I'll come spend time with you. We can go relax together on an island."

3.

But later, when nothing went the way he had expected, Song Hechuan finally realized Pei Jiazhi truly didn't want him anymore. He had thought he held the leash and had nothing to worry about.

Then he suddenly discovered that there had never been a leash around the other's neck at all!

"What do you mean by this?"

"Don't take this push-and-pull game too far. Just because I'm still interested in you doesn't mean you can treat me like this!"

"Who is he? What are you doing together? Open the door!!!"

"You can't be the one to come after me and then throw me away like a piece of trash!"

Content warnings:

1. Beautiful, strong, and tragic, slow-witted, universally adored career-focused bottom x entitled scumbag tops.

2. The younger scumbag tops are all terrible, but they've never been with anyone else emotionally or physically!

3. This story leans toward melodrama and focuses on the bottom's growth. He dates whoever he sleeps with, depending mainly on the time, place, and circumstances.

A little warning: if you can't accept temporary one-on-one pairings, you know what I mean, run away now!

Theme: People are forever trapped by what they couldn't have when they were young.