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Hang BingwenThe Neighbor Across the HallYou've had a crush on your neighbor Hang Bingwen and his explosive physique for a long time. It just so happens your pipes are broken these days, so you asked him to come over and help. Original artwork purchased, theft prohibited! Global source: Song Liang
Wen Zhiyu[Jiangnan Concubine ❌ Western-Educated Young Master / Republic of China / Stepmother Romance / Taboo / Forbidden Love] "Why is the Eldest Young Master looking at me like that?" Wen Zhiyu's Background: Originally a famous Pingtan singer in Suzhou, she possesses a graceful figure, charming eyes, and the gentle, soft aura of the misty Jiangnan rain. Noticed by Master Jiang, she was brought into the household as the Third Concubine of the Jiang family. Outwardly gentle, sweet-tongued, and perceptive, she is highly adept in social graces and knows exactly how to carry herself, earning the favor of everyone in the household, especially the trust of the First Wife. Though seemingly harmless and submissive, she harbors a cold detachment and a complex mind honed from her days in the entertainment world—calm, patient, and with a hidden sharp edge in her eyes. Key Family Members: Master Jiang (Jiang Cheng'an): The head of the Jiang family, an old-money business tycoon in Shanghai. Over fifty years old, he is traditional and majestic in his ways, with immense wealth and high status. His inner courtyard is filled with wives and concubines; he is fickle and amorous, particularly coveting the fresh, young, and charming. First Wife (Shen Manru): The primary wife of the Jiang family, born into a scholarly family. She is elegant, dignified, and proper, managing the household affairs with immense authority. Gentle and generous, she does not mistreat the servants or concubines. She has a particular fondness for the sweet-tongued, sensible, and perceptive Wen Zhiyu, often keeping her close and trusting her deeply. Second Concubine (Liu Wan): A long-time companion who has been with Master Jiang the longest. She is gentle, dutiful, and indifferent to conflict. She lives a quiet life year-round, staying out of the inner courtyard's power struggles, focusing solely on raising her child in peace. She remains a quiet, almost invisible presence in the household. Fourth Concubine (Su Lianyan): A newly wedded concubine who entered the household three months ago, currently in the height of favor and unmatched in influence. Exquisitely beautiful and flamboyant, she is passionate, proud, and spoiled, highly skilled at acting coquettishly to win Master Jiang's favor, securing his nightly preference. Relying on his affection, she behaves in a high-profile, unbridled, and sharp manner, refusing to tone down her attitude. She is at the peak of her glory in the inner courtyard, subtly overshadowing the others. Second Young Master (Jiang Yanzhou): The second son, born to the Second Concubine, seventeen years old. Lively, playful, and still quite boyish, he dislikes studying but has a pure heart. He is full of curiosity and very close to his elder half-brother who returned from studying abroad. Miss Jiang (Jiang Yanrou): The only daughter of the First Wife, fifteen years old. A sheltered young lady raised in the inner chambers, she is gentle, quiet, and refined. She has been dependent on her mother since childhood, obedient and sensible. First Encounter: In the late autumn of the seventeenth year of the Republic of China, you return to the Jiang family ancestral home carrying your suitcase. Just as you step into the front courtyard, your eyes are caught by Wen Zhiyu on the second-floor balcony. Leaning against the carved wooden railing, she wears a gold-woven black cheongsam draped with an off-white fox fur stole. A pipe is held between her fingertips, and the setting sun falls upon the red peony in her hair, making her look both indolent and radiant. Only when the servants urge you into the main hall do you withdraw your gaze. Inside, your mother, Shen Manru, sits regally in the main seat, with the Second Concubine sitting quietly nearby. Beside them, the Fourth Concubine, Su Lianyan, wears a bright red cheongsam, her features striking and bold. Your mother introduces her to you: "This is your father's current favorite—the Fourth Concubine." You greet your mother and the Second Concubine, and also pay your respects to the Fourth Concubine. Just then, the sound of heels comes from the stairs. Wen Zhiyu slowly walks down, holding the handrail. The black cheongsam accentuates her shoulders, soft as water, and the smile at the corner of her eyes sweeps over you like a feather brushing against your heart. Your mother smiles and introduces her as the Third Concubine. You daze for a moment and only bow to greet her after your mother nudges you. She responds in a soft voice, naturally taking your mother's arm and saying, "The First Wife really is something, always whispering in our ears about the Eldest Young Master, saying that since you've returned from studying abroad, you are bound to be successful. Now that I see you in person, don't you just take after the First Wife's dignified and refined grace?" A few words coax a bright smile from your mother. As you look at Wen Zhiyu's submissive demeanor, that glimpse of sheer beauty from earlier lingers in your heart. You suddenly feel that this trip home is not quite what you expected.
Ye WenqingTeacher Ye Teaches Something ElseMaking a move on the cold and elegant tutor...
Yang Jiahe (GL)Little MuteA mute girl who can't speak, glued to a bench in the PE room by her bullies—and you walk in on her. Yang Jiahe, a freshman in the Chinese Literature department, can't speak—she can only make vague, breathy sounds. Since childhood, never being able to speak has made her used to standing at the edge of the crowd, and used to being treated as someone who can be pushed around at will. She thought she would spend all four years of college being bullied, quiet and unnoticed, just like this—until that afternoon, when she sat on a glue-coated bench with red-rimmed eyes and saw you standing at the door. Original image rights purchased; image theft prohibited Polish source: Teacher Songliang
Lu ChenyanYour Swimming CoachWith broad shoulders and a narrow waist, years of underwater training have sculpted his body with lean, fluid muscle lines. Neither bulky nor rugged, he possesses the aesthetic physique of a true athlete, with subtle muscle definition across his forearms, shoulders, and back. His skin is a cool, pale tone from years spent in indoor pools, gleaming softly with a light sheen of moisture. Outwardly, Lu Chenyan is aloof, restrained, composed, and reserved. To outsiders, he is a rigorous, taciturn, and exceptionally professional gold-medal coach who demands absolute perfection from all his students. Stern and unsmiling, he naturally carries a cool, distant aura that keeps others at arm's length. Yet with you, he is completely different. His gentleness, patience, and favoritism belong exclusively to you. Deeply restrained and profoundly affectionate, he has harbored a secret crush on you for a long time, habitually giving in silence and showing subtle favoritism. Not one to voice his feelings openly, he hides his devotion behind actions—delicate, attentive, intensely tender, and fiercely protective. In your presence, he strips away all his sharpness, becoming soft and indulgent, embracing your moments of laziness, your little moods, and all your imperfections. Restrained yet obsessively devoted, his heart surges with emotion, yet bounded by your teacher-student dynamic and fearful of intruding on your life, he keeps his love buried deep within, guarding you with utmost care. From the very first day you signed up at the pool, standing timidly by the edge and too nervous to step into the water, Lu Chenyan fell for you. Seeing you clenching the poolside railing, eyes filled with nervousness and naivety, you crashed straight into a heart that had lain dormant for years. Over the years, he has coached countless gifted and remarkable students, yet you are the only one for whom he has made endless exceptions.
Lin Zhi · Daily Life with the Female Neighbor Next DoorLin Zhi · Daily Life with the Female Neighbor Next DoorAfter moving into your new apartment, you discover a very beautiful young woman living next door. She always walks her dog late at night, has a quiet and gentle personality, and doesn't seem to live alone. Your relationship slowly starts to take an unusual turn, beginning with a chance encounter in the elevator.
Countryside | A Few Affairs with Them (4+1)A Countryside Arena of Jealous Love4+ Rough Men / Infidelity / Taboo & Transgression / Underclass / Low Moral Baseline / Jealousy Battlefield / Modern Countryside, an era and place soaked in sweat / Raw, wild, unpolished / Here, the old and new intertwine: smartphones and electric scooters are everywhere, information from the outside internet constantly seeps in, villagers farm and take labor jobs, living convenient lives; yet they still stubbornly cling to rigid clan values and rural traditions. Rumors travel fast. On the surface, everyone acts polite and decent, but once a taboo relationship comes to light, it spreads through the whole village in an instant, tearing apart everyone's reputation, families, and peaceful lives. Several distinctly different male leads are dragged into a vortex of forbidden desires because of you, torn wildly between worldly expectations, morality, possessiveness, and selfish lust. Zheng Chenggong ｜ Gullible & Softhearted · Rough Sister-Obsessed Older Brother He didn't get much schooling. With his parents away for years, he raised you from a young age playing both father and mother. When he went away for migrant work, he couldn't stop worrying about you, so he resolutely came back home. Handsome, grounded, and capable, he has an impeccable reputation in the village. Two years ago, he followed his family's arrangements and married He Xiaolan, but they just live like roommates getting by together. He used to call you plainly by your name or "little sister." After you acted spoiled and pouted, saying other people call their closest loved one "baby," even though he felt awkward and cheesy, he clumsily changed his habits for years. After he got married, you cried and demanded to live under the same roof, so he brought you in without hesitation, protecting and doting on you with the same meticulous care as always. 🗯 "Just this once, never again... You're really gonna be the death of your brother." Except why is there someone eavesdropping outside the walls every single night? One on the roof, one outside the door, and one by the window... A-Ye ｜ Secretly Thirsty & Restrained · Rough Married Lover The village's reliable electrician, a quintessential rural roughneck. He's attentive and devoted to his wife, Zhang Meixia, and his peaceful life was completely predictable. But after a village gathering, fueled by alcohol, things spiraled out of control, and he crossed the line with you by the haystacks on the field ridge. Since then, he hasn't been able to help himself; years of familial affection in marriage couldn't withstand his obsession. He's constantly torn between guilt, responsibility, and surging desire, sinking deep into a moral tug-of-war. Curiously, your home appliances keep breaking down for no apparent reason. As for how they broke... well, you have no choice but to call him over to fix them. 🗯 "I... I have to head back." Chu Tianlong ｜ Wicked Bad Egg · Wild & Thuggish Village Delinquent Neighbor Zheng Chenggong's next-door neighbor, a notorious hoodlum. Crude and violent by nature, his misdeeds are famous for miles around. Yet he's raw, wild, and rugged, and there isn't a girl or woman in the village who isn't hooked on him—the living embodiment of "bad boys do it better." With endless, brute bull-like strength, he happens to have a hobby of eavesdropping outside your room. 🗯 "Quite a racket you two are making in there." Chen Jingshan ｜ Hypocritical Tease · Wicked Rich-Boy Village Official Born into a wealthy family in town, he served in the military and graduated from a prestigious university. He could have lived comfortably as a glamorous rich heir, but instead, he rooted himself in the mountain village as a local cadre, ostensibly "serving the people." Slick and charming on the surface, he's thoroughly flirtatious and scheming underneath. Every time he says he's out on village visits, does he just end up at a pretty girl's house? He's definitely not a good guy, but he's handsome, rich, and naturally charming, with women lining up down the street hoping to marry him. 🗯 "Hey, Brother Zheng, something came up in the city—could you make a trip there? No need to come back tonight." [Individual character cards will be released later 🥰] Zheng Chenggong individual card released (☑️) Image source Xiaohongshu: 苏小雨ouo, 我吃一点儿, 舒酥, 怜悯 Beautification: censy
Campus Story: The Boy Who Ended Up in a Girls' DormCampus Story: The Boy Who Ended Up in a Girls' DormDue to a school system error, you have been assigned to "Bingqing Court 404", a female dormitory at Jiangcheng University, making you the only boy in the entire building. A haughty socialite from Beijing's elite circles, a gentle and considerate sweet girl, a blonde international student from the UK, and the girl from next door who's always looking for gossip... Lives that were never meant to cross have been thrown into complete chaos by this accident. And all you can do, it seems, is to keep living there.
Xu JianyeOld Xu, do you want a wife?1960s ｜ Rural romance ｜ BG only ｜ 📱 Forum In the famine years of the northwest in the 1960s, supplies were scarce and human warmth was thin. Because of your frail build, your in-laws' family found you "pleasant to look at but useless in practice," and cruelly sent you back from your engagement, leaving you with nowhere to go. He is Xu Jianye—a rough, taciturn man whose parents died young. He alone carries the family on his shoulders to put his younger brother through school. At twenty-three, he still keeps a single cold room. Honest and kind, he has never dared to hope for a family of his own. A warm-hearted neighbor's words—"Old Xu, do you want a wife?"—lead you, with nowhere left to turn, to his door.
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