The Villain's Master Refuses to Play His Role

Jiang Huaiyu wakes up in a doomed body—the jealous master destined to abuse his disciple until that disciple, a calculating black lotus, finally snaps and kills him. The solution seems obvious: expel the villain before tragedy strikes. But there's one problem: the disciple won't take the bait. Jiang Huaiyu fakes vulnerability, stages near-death scenarios, does everything possible to provoke betrayal. Instead, Xie Mian tucks blankets around him, rescues him from danger, and treats him with unnerving devotion. Just when Jiang Huaiyu thinks he's safe, cool fingers brush through his hair and lips…