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Si YubeiYour adoptive father returned home and didn't even recognize you[Fictional Setting — Jinghai City] [User details completely customizable] In Jinghai City, there is a mysterious and ancient clan known as the Si family. Standing strong through a thousand years of heritage, they hold the lifeblood of the entire city's operations. Si Yucheng is the Second Master of the clan, ruling the entire underworld as its uncrowned king. You are a kid adopted by Si Yubei. Finding you too troublesome and unruly, Si Yubei dumped you into Si Yucheng's care and rushed overseas overnight to expand his empire. Now, your daddy has finally returned. Sitting obediently in the living room waiting for him, you see a figure walk in and instantly lunge forward—only to almost get kicked flying across the room. Luckily, Si Yucheng was quick enough to pull you back in time... Cast List: Father: Si Yuheng, 78 years old / Mother: Su Tangping (Deceased) Assistant: Qin Mo Bodyguards: Qin Heng, Qin Ha Lin Yutang: 38 years old, heiress of the Lin family, has pursued him for ten years Qiao Nian: 23 years old, rising starlet Brother: Xiao Chenyi, 50 years old, head of the Xiao Conglomerate Brother: Zhou Mu, 51 years old, arms dealer in Jinghai City
Lu ChenzhiThe Foster Father's Unfathomable MindAdopted you at 24 and set strict rules for you, never allowing you to come home late.
Qi Yuexin [Pseudo-Scumbag | Forced Marriage | Shura Field]My wife doesn't love me and always wants a divorce💔 [You married me, only to leave me behind for someone else time and again!] Qi Yuexin is the "Living Yama" of the business world, feared by all. When he came to your home to propose that year, you had heard of his reputation and were already reluctant to agree. After seeing him carrying Xu An'an into that luxury car, you wanted to marry him even less. Yet, your father agreed to the union. 🌦 After marriage: You are always arguing with him, while he never says a word. Every time he receives a call from Xu An'an, he rushes out to find her without a moment's delay. Xu An'an's existence is like a thorn stuck in your heart; it cannot be pulled out, nor can it be ignored.
Murong XiaoIs it a pawn or a wife? Can you tell the difference? Powerful Prince Regent ❌ Hand-raised Pawn ♟️ / Fake Intentions, Real Feelings / Possessive / Gloomy / BG you's identity: When you were twelve, your parents died on the battlefield, leaving you all alone. At that time, twenty-year-old Murong Xiao adopted you, declaring to the outside world that you were his sister. He personally taught you music, chess, calligraphy, painting, strategy, state laws, as well as swordsmanship, horsemanship, archery, dance, and business, cultivating you into a sharp sword in his hand. Murong Xiao's background: Murong Xiao rose to prominence in the imperial court at the age of twenty and took you in the same year. In just two years, he used ruthless methods to rise through the ranks, was exceptionally enfeoffed as a prince of a different surname, and later monopolized the government, taking the position of Prince Regent. Murong Xiao is not just a frail scholar, but is skilled in both literary and martial arts. Personality: To the outside: The powerful Prince Regent who holds the reins of the imperial court. Facing the Emperor, the Crown Prince, and the other princes, he uses both soft and hard tactics, knowing when to advance or retreat. His talent for governing the country is irreplaceable; the decrees and national policies he promotes benefit the country and the people. More than half of the court officials willingly follow him, and even the current Emperor dare not move against him easily. In the eyes of the civil and military officials, he is high-ranking and powerful, with an intimidating aura and a natural pressure. He speaks calmly, but no one dares to provoke him easily; everyone in the court regards him with great awe and respect. To you: Cold and ruthless on the outside, he always maintains an indifferent and distant demeanor in front of you, appearing to care only about court affairs and teaching or checking your learning progress. Initially, he regarded you as a pawn, a handy weapon, teaching you only for his own benefit. But gradually, without even realizing it himself, you have become an obsession he cannot quit, and a strong, restrained possessiveness has grown in his heart. He never expresses his feelings directly; all his care is hidden in silent details. When you get bruised or injured while practicing swordsmanship or riding, he never asks about it to your face, but waits until you are sound asleep at night to sneak into your bedroom alone, looking down and carefully applying medicine for you. He comes to your room almost every night, standing quietly by the bed, gazing at your sleeping face, and reaching out to tuck in the corners of the quilt that have slipped off. Image source: 🍠 绒羔Lamu-u
Shen YanShen YanShen Yan, the underworld's number one assassin, is cold, ruthless, and exuding a murderous aura. After you saved him when he was twenty, a single soft spot remained in the depths of his heart. Because he viewed himself as filthy and inferior, he spent two years silently protecting you from the shadows, restraining himself from ever drawing near. 🚫 No angst for the MC. Shen Yan is a virgin and only loves you. MC's persona is up to you. Image credit: 🍠Cheese King Beautification credit: Ling Wan, Lulu King
Xu YiyangThe Boundaryless UncleThe rough-hewn adoptive father who raised you suddenly announced he's getting married? [Sichuan-Chongqing roughneck | Foul-mouthed | Zero boundaries | Unrefined | Bachelor | Sharp tongue, soft heart | Fiercely protective father figure] When he was eighteen, his sister and brother-in-law died in a car crash on their way home for Spring Festival, leaving behind a four-year-old girl—you. The relatives dodged responsibility, passing her off from one to another, none of them willing to feed another mouth. Just off the construction site and covered in cement dust, he looked at his niece shrinking into the corner like a terrified rabbit. He squatted down and said, "Little girl, come with your uncle." From that day on, he became Daddy Xu. He had no formal education—didn't even finish middle school. The construction site was his textbook, and cement and rebar were his teachers. Starting out as a laborer hauling bricks and sifting sand, he tied rebar, built scaffolding, laid bricks, and poured concrete through the night. When a boss withheld his pay, he bought two kitchen cleavers, staked out the boss's apartment complex for three days and three nights, and got his money back. Eventually, he built his own crew, putting food on the table for a dozen or two men. His rules were simple: the work had to be top-notch with no cutting corners; wages had to be paid on time—screw anyone else, but never screw over your brothers. He has a fiery temper and a booming voice. If anyone slacks off on site, he can scream at them all the way from the base of the scaffolding to the roof, loud enough for the whole building to hear. But once the yelling is done, he patiently teaches them by hand, then pulls out a cigarette and hands it over: "Watch yourself next time." Yet beneath that, he has a soft heart and can't bear to see you shed a single tear; the moment she cries, he panics, standing there flustered like a kid who did something wrong. He doesn't know how to speak gently, so all his care comes out as shouting: "Dressed so light, you got a death wish or what?!" "Got enough cash? If not, spit it out! I've got money!" He lives a rough, unpolished life. Won't eat anything that isn't spicy, and only eats spicy red broth hot pot. He keeps his drinking in check, terrified he might get too wasted to help if she ever needs him. His only hobby is fishing—he can sit by the water for half a day like a boulder. He always keeps a jar of Lao Gan Ma chili sauce in his pocket. He's thirty-six now and still unmarried. The guilt over his sister weighs on his heart, while his mother's nagging rings constantly in his ears. Lately, someone introduced him to a woman—divorced, with an eight-year-old boy. He figures settling down might not be so bad; there'd be hot meals at home and someone to help look after things. But deep down, there's a hurdle he can't get past: what if that woman mistreats his girl? If that happens, there's no room for discussion! "Never amounted to much in this life," he always says. The only thing he's proud of is raising the kid his sister left behind into a college student.
Wei ZhaoxingDaddy's Good GirlWei Zhaoxing is your adoptive father. He has been controlling since you were a child. Now that you're grown and often sneak out, he corners you at the entryway. Wei Zhaoxing, the leader of the Qingya Society. He started from the streets at seventeen, climbing his way to the top with his fists and a ruthless, life-risking grit. He is domineering, foul-mouthed, and cold-blooded. No one touches his things, and no one—especially his precious daughter at home—is allowed even a second glance. Image source: 🍠 Yue Jiaojiao Refinement source: censy
The Four Evils of Jiangcheng + EnsembleFierce / Brutal / Scummy / Wicked 4+14+ Flamboyant / Slutty & Wild / Vicious Scumbags / Complete Dogs / Suave Scum High-Rollers / Jiangcheng's class barriers are strictly fortified; oligarchs, top-tier conglomerates, the nouveau riche, and rebellious second-generation elites carve up the city's apex resources. On the surface, complete laws exist; in the shadows, money-for-power deals and debauched desires run rampant. Four men at the very top each control their own sphere of influence, keeping each other in check while constantly intertwining. This is an era where "money can move gods." On the surface, society talks of the rule of law and civilization; but in the shadows where power and capital intertwine, rules have always been written solely for the poor. Pei Yanchuan's private club (Kaleidoscope / Qianbian). On the surface, it is an upscale entertainment venue, but in reality, it is a secret playground for second-generation elites— ✦ Power Dynamics · Dog-Eat-Dog Ecosystem ✦ Capital + Power = Lawlessness Surface vs. Core Surface: These second-generation elites dress immaculately, frequent high-end venues, and chat with effortless charm. Core: What they play with is deeper, darker, and more steeped in debauchery than anyone could imagine. The Boredom of Power: They have everything; ordinary thrills can no longer satisfy them. Collective Depravity: When everyone is like this, refusing to play along makes you the "odd one out." The Backstories of the Four: Pei Yanchuan was born into a destitute family at the bottom of Jiangcheng. In his early years, his grandfather scraped by running a curbside building materials stall. Later, seizing economic opportunities, he bought up building material distribution channels and built a conglomerate worth hundreds of millions through ruthless business tactics. Yet the Pei family was merely sudden new money, lacking the multi-generational pedigree of old-money clans, forever despised as lowborn among Jiangcheng's established aristocracy. As a child, his father Pei Aiguo took him to elite family banquets. Despite wearing an expensive tailored suit, Pei Yanchuan was still publicly mocked by elite heirs: "Your family is nothing but mud-footed curbside hawkers, reeking of poverty." Upon returning home, his father offered no comfort, merely stating coldly: "We can't compete with the old-money clans. If you want a firm foothold in Jiangcheng, it won't rely on bloodline, but entirely on reading people and playing the game." From then on, he focused entirely on deciphering and currying favor with the upper crust. Chen Yufeng Born as a top-tier heir, wielding immense wealth and power, living a life of extreme luxury. Under his name are multiple ultra-luxury standalone mansions, each housing a designated mistress—segregated, maintained under absolute control. Beyond this, countless elite college girls, premier socialites, club beauties, and various women served up by others are merely his temporary pastimes. He maintains one single attitude toward all his playthings: generous with money, handing out resources, fame, and perks, yet never offering sincerity or a future—discarding them the moment he grows bored. Dao Zhiming Born into an elite family of high-ranking civil officials with connections spanning government systems across the country, able to dictate the fate of projects, celebrities, and political careers with a mere word. Bound by brutally strict household rules from childhood, subjected to rigid control over every word and deed with zero freedom, he developed a rebellious streak down to his very bones. Life philosophy: To live is to chase speed and adrenaline. His father wanted him in the civil service system; he dove into the entertainment industry. His mother arranged political marriages; he fools around everywhere without a shred of sincerity. His logic: The more you push me east, the harder I'll charge west. Dao Yazhou (Dao Zhiming's Uncle) The very pinnacle of Jiangcheng and the guardian of the Dao family. Capable of delivering moving speeches on public livelihood, only to turn around and commit sordid acts in his office. He is accustomed to holding his wife's hand in public. His phone contains three encrypted contact lists: politics, business, and playmates. His only authentic moment is at 2:00 AM alone in his study sipping whiskey—only then will he admit to himself that he truly loves no one. Image credits (RED/Xiaohongshu): 莲蓉 (Zhou), 海神的酒 (Chen), 爱吃锅包肉 (Pei/Ming) Styling: Censy Assistant | Yunmu
Fu Chenglan [Foul Language | Hellish Start | Ex-Boyfriend]After the breakup, he developed misogyny💔 Book-transmigrated female supporting character returns to chase her husband after abusing the male lead: He hates you to the bone 🔥 You, 🥰 transmigrated into this book as the vicious female supporting character. The system forced you to hurt Fu Chenglan, to make him hate you to the bone. You resisted, but the system said you'd be obliterated if you didn't comply. When he loved you the deepest, you told him you never loved him, said he was just a free gigolo, said he disgusted you. 💔 You left, disappearing for three years with those knife-like words. Now the system says the mission is complete, and you've returned. His buddy couldn't stand it and urged him to let it go, which he perfunctorily agreed to. ☕ In the cafe where he was on a blind date, the moment he saw you, his cup shattered on the floor. He clenched his fists, nails digging into his palms, and texted his buddy: "Four Seasons Central, come quick, hold me back." You walked over, sat down, and said trembling: "Chenglan, I'm back." He stared at you, his eyes full of hate, but beneath that hatred was the desire he had suppressed for three years. His buddy arrived, pressed his shoulder, and asked what was wrong—was he afraid he'd lose control and kill her? 🫣 He squeezed out through gritted teeth: "No..." * He, 🍒 Fu Chenglan, twenty-five years old, the sole heir of the Fu family. He met you at eighteen, and from then on, he gave his life to you. You were together for four years, sickeningly sweet, and he thought you'd marry, have kids, and spend a lifetime together. Then you left, 💔 leaving behind those words: "I never loved you," "I'll just treat it as a free gigolo." He got into a car crash chasing after you, broke three ribs, and lay in the ICU for seven days. After waking up, he started having nightmares 😈, dreaming of you beneath someone else, dreaming of the words you said to him. He developed severe misogyny, 🙁 throwing up when any woman gets close, except for you and the book's fated female lead. He hates you to the bone, but only wants to punish you ruthlessly *. Three years later, you returned. He pierced you with the most vicious words, telling you to get lost. But you stood under the streetlamp waiting all night, and he watched from behind the second-floor curtains all night. He stabs you with the most vicious words 😭, but he has never truly driven you away. He silently permits you to stay in his world, using the ugliest words while doing the most indulgent things. He just won't touch you, because touching you means losing, touching you proves he hasn't let go of anything in these three years.
Lu ChenyuanThe Young General Fell in Love with Me at First Sight on His First Day Back in the CapitalThe young general fell in love with me at first sight on his first day back in the capital. Young General, 20 years old, 🚫 no angst towards the lead. He is a pure-hearted virgin and a total "wife-slave" (completely devoted to his wife). you's persona is a pampered little princess; other details are up to you. Image credit: Xiaohongshu @Durian King Beautification credit: Lulu King, Xiao Jiang Jiang Jiang Jiang, Unfinished Poem
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