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(Double Male Leads + Size Difference + 1980s Setting)

[Contains Cantonese phrases; please be mindful if you're unfamiliar. Purely fictional setting! Justice served for all—good and evil alike!]

After transmigrating three years ago, Lin Jinyan found himself in a tough life: a destitute mother, mountains of debt, a sickly younger brother, and his own battered body. Obsessed with money, Lin worked himself to the bone, taking up to eight jobs a day while fending off harassment from local thugs.

Three years of struggle later, he decided there was only one way out: cling to a powerful backer. His target? The notorious Qin Wu.

Lin Jinyan didn’t settle for small fry. If he was going to bet, it would be on the biggest shark in Hong Kong. If he succeeded, he could live as a king. If he failed, well—eighteen years later, he’d just be another man again.

Qin Wu was a legend in Hong Kong’s underworld—a kingpin among kingpins. Charismatic, ruthless, and wealthy, he ruled with an iron fist. His loyal followers were as fierce as wolves.

Qin Wu: “So, you only love my money?”

Lin Jinyan (earnestly): “What nonsense! I love your power and your brainless goons too. They follow every order, after all.”

Qin Wu: [shuts the door with a smile]

Lin Jinyan’s grin faltered: “…Seriously?”

If you can’t take a joke, don’t play the game.

Cannon fodder refers to those sacrificed for the benefit of the protagonist. But what happens when the prematurely deceased cannon fodder awakens?

[When My Husband Was Possessed]:

A general who died on the battlefield witnesses his body being taken over by a wandering soul. His spouse and children are tormented to death by this intruder. Fueled by anger and resentment, he returns as a vengeful ghost.

[My Husband is a 'Villain'?]:

Tang Ming’an dreams of his death and foresees his family being targeted and oppressed by a transmigrated woman, only to meet a tragic end.

[The 'Old Man' in the Golden Finger]:

An immortal dreams of his Dao partner being forcefully bound by another, leading to their eventual destruction.

[Single Parent Family Dynamic]:

A man dreams of his death in an accident, after which his lover and child are preyed upon by a predatory father-son duo.

After dreaming of his future wife being cruelly mistreated, Cheng Yan becomes so furious that he abandons his title as a prince.

Upon finding his fragile, pitiful, and helpless wife, Cheng Yan has only one thought: to spoil him! Oh, and to chop down anyone who dares to bully him!

But as time passes, Cheng Yan watches his wife punching enemies and kicking zombies, and sighs internally. While it's great that his wife has grown stronger, he kind of misses the soft, clingy, and coquettish version of his spouse.

Highlights:

Starts with a max-level overlord as the male lead (gong), who later becomes a god-like dragon.

Features a growth arc for the other protagonist (shou).

Includes elements of transmigration, rebirth, and "transmigration into a novel."

Written from the male lead's perspective but balances both gong and shou viewpoints.

Themes: Protecting and treasuring loved ones, even in a dangerous world.

Yi Bai, an avid Genshin Impact player, wakes up one day to find himself transmigrated into Teyvat as a Hydro Slime—one with tentacle-like appendages, no less! Equipped with a forum live-stream system, his ultimate goal is to become a beloved playable character. As he earns players' favorability, he gains the ability to rewrite the rules of the game.

Through sheer (in)action, Yi Bai manages to evolve into a white-haired, blue-eyed shota before the Traveler arrives, even obtaining a Hydro Vision. He eventually becomes the "Phantom Hydro Knight," the most powerful member of the Knights of Favonius, and partners with Klee for explosive fish battles.

From running the most lucrative slime ranches to becoming the richest slime condensate supplier in all of Teyvat, Yi Bai gains fame and fortune. He allies with the Tsaritsa as the Fatui's Twelfth Harbinger, codenamed [Hidden Wolf], with rumors of his shapeshifting abilities spreading far and wide.

As a slime capable of transforming into multiple forms, Yi Bai takes on various identities to steal the spotlight and win players' hearts, such as:

A gentle and handsome Liyue Guild President with a “husband aura.”

A Cloud Deer sighted in Jueyun Karst.

A wolf-eared boy, famed Inazuma fan-fiction author.

A Sumeru scholar founding an artistic philosophy school.

A Fontaine detective renowned for solving mysteries.

From one identity to the next, Yi Bai becomes a fan favorite. However, when players spot a white-haired, blue-eyed Harbinger in Scaramouche's CG cutscene resembling Yi Bai’s shota form, chaos ensues:

"Traveler, run! Hidden Wolf is next to you!"

In the 23rd year of the Longfeng reign, the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace had been deposed for five years. Once a figure of otherworldly grace, he was banished to the imperial mausoleum, crushed under endless humiliation. That same year, the Emperor, blinded by the pursuit of immortality, let the West Bureau eunuchs seize power. At the helm was Xue Shu, the Chief Eunuch of the West Bureau-a man whose influence eclipsed the court, silencing opposition with a single wave of his hand.

Even the throne itself danced to his tune. Princes grovelled and schemed, desperate to curry favor, hoping he would elevate them to the imperial seat. But no one could’ve guessed that Xue Shu would one day retrieve the deposed Crown Prince from exile and personally help him ascend to the throne.

The once untouchable, iron-fisted eunuch, who held the empire in his grasp, willingly knelt at the feet of the resplendent new Emperor, offering himself as nothing more than a footstool.

On the eve of the enthronement ceremony, Yin Chengyu bathed and burned incense. The infamous Nine Thousand Years (Jiuqian Sui) cradled the imperial robes in his arms, personally dressing the future Emperor.

In the full-length bronze mirror, the scarlet-robed Chief Eunuch of the West Bureau wrapped his arms around the Emperor-to-be, lowering his head to breathe in his scent, his voice a husky whisper laced with a mocking smile: “Your Majesty has finally achieved your ambitions. Might you grant me the chance to fulfill mine?”

But it was all a dream.

Yin Chengyu woke, yanked from the memories of his past life. It was the 17th year of Longfeng. He was still the noble and untouchable Crown Prince. His mother’s family had yet to be slaughtered, and he hadn’t been confined to the mausoleum, isolated and helpless. There was still a chance to change his fate-by roping in that scheming eunuch and wagering everything on one final, desperate gamble.

Then he met Xue Shu again.

Tags: Adapted to Visual Novel, Ancient China, Ancient Times, Androgynous Characters, Boss-Subordinate Relationship, Complex Family Relationships, Court Official, Daoism, Family Conflict, Forced into a Relationship, Imperial Harem, Male Protagonist, Male Yandere, Manly Gay Couple, Master-Servant Relationship, Power Couple, Power Struggle, Previous Life Talent, Reluctant Protagonist, Revenge, Royalty, Second Chance, Secret Relationship, Smart Couple, Time Travel

The Qi family was falsely accused of treason, and Qi Xinglan, the eldest son of a general, was exiled to the southern frontier along with his younger sister. While passing through the western plains, the soldiers escorting them suddenly developed vile intentions toward Qi Xinglan and his sister.

Forced to escape with his sister, Qi Xinglan sustained severe injuries and could no longer walk. Collapsing in desperation, he thought about how he hadn’t even avenged his family before facing death. Guilt weighed heavily on his mind. He also worried about his thirteen-year-old sister, Qi Chaoting, and couldn’t let go of his concerns. Just before losing consciousness, his thoughts lingered on her safety.

When he woke up, however, he found himself in a warm royal tent. A stern-looking man with gentle eyes walked in and gazed at him tenderly.

“Who are you?”

“I’m your husband.”

Qi Xinglan was shocked to discover he had been taken to the stronghold of this so-called “King.” With assassins still after him, he quickly realized that leaving would only provoke this man and lead to certain death. Observing the man’s apparent influence, he decided that feigning affection might be the smartest move—lure him in, gain his trust, and eventually use him to exact revenge.

West Ocean Haruto, an unlucky college student, dies unexpectedly and transmigrates into a chaotic world. Thankfully, he binds to a “disguise system” that offers him a chance to return to his original life.

The bad news? He’s been forcibly recruited by the system. To deal with the overwhelming number of transmigrators wreaking havoc, the system uses "magic to counter magic" by bringing him—a hapless soul from the real world—into play.

Faced with strange additions like an extra member in the police academy group, a mysterious fiancée for Gojo Satoru, and other wild plot twists, Haruto silently accepts his fate.

With his physical body already gone, the system conveniently provides various disguises. His task? Defeat chaos while masquerading as a player in the script.

As the missions unfold, Haruto expertly plays the roles of:

The Undercover Traitor: A spy who shoots another in the head in a rooftop confrontation.

The Mysterious Worker: A mundane person who eliminates a six-eyed fiancée and more.

The Author Stuck in Time: A friend-turned-opponent of a black-scarved youth.

Each time, Haruto’s scripted “death” leaves the forums in an uproar, with fans crying over their misunderstood favorites.

In the end, Haruto retires with his disguises intact, leaving everyone else redeemed while remaining an enigma.

Key Highlights:

Protagonist: West Ocean Haruto (Nishiumi Haruto), aka Haruko or Kaizuko.

Disguises: Multiple layers of mistaken identities, but all remain unexposed in reality.

Crossovers: Detective Conan, Bungou Stray Dogs, Jujutsu Kaisen, and slice-of-life anime.

Themes: Chaos, redemption, dark humor, and friendship (no romance, but forum shippers exist).

HE endings for characters, with the protagonist orchestrating from behind the scenes.

Tags: Detective Conan, Bungou Stray Dogs, Jujutsu Kaisen, disguise system, forum banter

One-Line Summary: Fake deaths? Failed reveals? Absolutely not happening!

Moral: Smile for the light that follows darkness.

[Fierce and protective General Gui Feng × Handsome, coquettish Prime Minister Chi An]

[A Long-Standing Plan Unfolds]

At the foot of the mountain near Cuizhu Town lived an outcast ger* named Gui Feng.

Rumor had it that he was born on Ghost Festival, with green flames lighting the candles at his birth, prompting his mother to abandon him on the spot.

The villagers regarded Gui Feng as a cursed ghost and avoided him at all costs.

Despite the ostracism, Gui Feng worked as a guard escort and earned enough silver to build a brick-and-tile house at the mountain's base.

Everything changed when Gui Feng passed the imperial exam to become a scholar—suddenly, the villagers started scheming ways to marry their sons to this "cursed" ger. If successful, their families wouldn’t need to pay taxes on their farmland.

But what no one knew was that a mysterious family, with roots in the capital, had already set their sights on Gui Feng…

Tags: BL, Ger (MPreg), Strong Protective Partner, Historical Romance, Village Life, Social Change

Main Characters: Gui Feng, Chi An

One-Liner: A once-shunned ger rises to prominence and captures the heart of a brilliant prime minister.

Theme: Challenging societal prejudices and finding love through perseverance and strength.

Night Marquis—a mysterious, enigmatic figure.

With black hair, phoenix-like eyes, and a monocle, he always wears a long gown, exuding an aura of calm detachment. He runs a tiny, secluded teahouse filled with priceless artifacts.

Guests come and go; some revere him, some despise him, some adore him, and some fear him. Yet no one truly understands him. He seems invincible and indifferent, but occasional glimpses into his past reveal cracks in the façade. Like the full moon marred by imperfections or a flawless jade with a chip, his past is a patchwork of sorrow and solitude. He is a relic from a forgotten time, guarding bleak memories.

—This is the impression readers of the comic Legends of Mountains and Seas have of Night Marquis: a striking, tragic, and powerful character.

Whenever he appears in the story, the comment section erupts:

“I love him so much, please don’t hurt him!! QAQ”

“Who can resist Night Marquis? No one!!! [screaming]”

“Why must he lose everyone he loves? This is emotional torture!!!”

Meanwhile, Yu Tu—the creator of Night Marquis—watches these comments with a single, slow question mark.

Is he cursed with some built-in tragic filter? Stop giving him extra backstory, people!

His occasional disappearances? That’s just because he’s busy with school.

Spacing out? That’s him genuinely daydreaming, not brooding over tragedies.

Red-rimmed eyes? That’s from eating spicy hotpot, not some “emotional depth.”

Please, wake up! Stop over-analyzing him!!

—

The comic Legends of Mountains and Seas became a breakout hit, topping charts and earning the title of "No. 1 Comic" among fans. Night Marquis’s character drove readers to tears over and over, their sorrow so intense it could drown Mount Everest and fill the Pacific Ocean. Every day, fans worried that Night Marquis might meet his end in the story.

Yu Tu, however, could only respond with six words:

...

Then, when the barriers between the real and comic worlds weakened, people discovered that the story was real!

Spiritual energy, cultivation, magic, sword flight—everything was real!

And Night Marquis? He was also real!

Yu Tu: “...”

Manually adding more concealment wards to his teahouse, Yu Tu thought with a deadpan expression:

“This is unlivable.”

Warnings:

Lighthearted, slice-of-life tone.

Both Yu Tu’s real identity and alter ego feature heavily, with a shift toward the alter ego in later chapters.

The Alliance's hottest comic, Beasts Descend, is wildly popular, taking the internet by storm. Everyone who can read or browse the web has encountered this comic's explosive fame! Even top-tier celebrities dream of starring in its live-action adaptation, while superstar singers passionately promote its updates on their socials.

Yan Nanfeng, an avid reader of the comic, declares, "This storyline must have a role for me."

One day, as the comic’s protagonist faces an S-level beast attack and their team lies trapped in the ruins, a trendily-dressed, wheelchair-bound lunatic descends from the sky, freezing the space with a whip strike. Another time, a monstrous creature with newfound intelligence ambushes a hospital, infecting the protagonist's comrades. Just as the transformation seems inevitable, an innocent little boy appears and casually leads the ferocious beast away.

In the midst of chaos, a delicate beauty falls to the ground while fleeing, turning back to the oncoming beasts and tearfully exclaiming, "You go on, I'll hold them off!"

Readers can't get enough: "We adore the deranged overlord, the naive sweetheart, and even the green tea beauty! Give us more of these outrageous supporting characters!"

Yan Nanfeng: "No problem. I'll make it happen."