【 To Rule in a Turbulent World 】
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Loosely based on the history of Song Dynasty, To Rule in a Turbulent World tells the story of You Miao—the dandy son of a merchant who climbed his way to the very top from rock bottom. We witness the history of a nation, from prosperity to decline, to a new order.
Peace, war, internal strife; You Miao has lived through it all—but not without his loyal Quanrong slave-turned-husband, Li Zhifeng. Theirs is a story of undying devotion that combats racial boundaries in a time when the ethnic tribes of the north clashed with the Han empire. Together, they ruled the world! (Behind the scenes, of course.)
As friends, as foes, as friends turned foes and foes turned friends, the epic continues its song, and the most beautiful moonlight of the great desert is yet to come...
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You Miao—Hailing from Pei County, Liu Prefecture, You Miao is a handsome and elegant young man. His father is a wealthy tea merchant who provided him with a life of luxury. His mother passed away when he was young, but left him Riverwave Estate: a plot of land beside the Yangtze River with territory in both the Jiangbei and Jiangnan regions. He was a bratty wastrel during his student years in the nation's capital, and during this period You Miao befriended a disreputable gang of noble sons. It was also during this time that he caught the eye of the Third Prince…
After a quarrel with his father, You Miao left his home with nothing to his name except his Quanrong slave. He moved into Riverwave Estate, and rebuilt the property that had fallen into disrepair—restoring it to its former glory and more. That very estate, as well as the friends he made in the capital and Jiangnan, soon become his most valuable assets as the nation is thrown into the chaos of war.
Li Zhifeng—Brought to the imperial capital as a slave at a young age, Li Zhifeng hails from the tribe of Quanrong, an ethnic group in the nomadic north. Tall and handsome with a scar that cuts across his eyebrow, Li Zhifeng is as steadfast as he is strong. He was first purchased by Li Yan, the chancellor's son, and later traded to You Miao after You Miao and Li Yan's playful argument turned serious. As Li Yan had previously beaten him to an inch of his life, Li Zhifeng viewed You Miao as his savior and swore a lifetime of devotion to him that blossomed into love. Even as the world turns turbulent, even as his identities change, Li Zhifeng remains steadfast in his loyalty and works tirelessly for You Miao's happiness, both in life...and in bed.
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【 Salad Days 】
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This is a story about a poor but gentle, honest ballet boy and a passionate, determined boxing boy. The two met at the Children’s Center, and since then, they’ve grown up supporting each other—even in the face of hardships and challenges—as they resolutely pursue their dreams.
The beauty of salad days lies in the sweat from struggles and the nurturing of friendships. Even though the two have completely different lives, what remains the same is their warm feelings for each other…
Because of years of ballet practice, Jiang Shen’s foot arches are much higher than those of a normal person. Even though they’re naturally flat, the insteps of his feet can clearly be seen as bent.
“Does it hurt?” Bai Jinyi asked suddenly, holding onto his foot.
“It doesn’t hurt once you’ve gotten used to it.” Jiang Shen shook his head, rather disdainful of his feet. “They’re just really ugly.”
“My hands don’t look good either.” Bai Jinyi showed him the back of his hands. “Look. It’s full of scars—the kind you can’t get rid of . So, it’s okay to be ugly, Little Swan. Let’s be ugly together.” Bai Jinyi looked at him and smiled.
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【 The Missing Piece 】
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This is a story about a poor but gentle, honest ballet boy and a passionate, determined boxing boy. The two met at the Children’s Center, and since then, they’ve grown up supporting each other—even in the face of hardships and challenges—as they resolutely pursue their dreams.
The beauty of salad days lies in the sweat from struggles and the nurturing of friendships. Even though the two have completely different lives, what remains the same is their warm feelings for each other…
Because of years of ballet practice, Jiang Shen’s foot arches are much higher than those of a normal person. Even though they’re naturally flat, the insteps of his feet can clearly be seen as bent.
“Does it hurt?” Bai Jinyi asked suddenly, holding onto his foot.
“It doesn’t hurt once you’ve gotten used to it.” Jiang Shen shook his head, rather disdainful of his feet. “They’re just really ugly.”
“My hands don’t look good either.” Bai Jinyi showed him the back of his hands. “Look. It’s full of scars—the kind you can’t get rid of . So, it’s okay to be ugly, Little Swan. Let’s be ugly together.” Bai Jinyi looked at him and smiled.
<Character introductions >
Shen Mo—is gentle, self-deprecating, introverted, and artistic.
Ji Mingxuan—was born into money and a CEO, but he’s also paranoid, possessive, passionate, and introverted
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【 Soul Vibration 】
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This novel describes the daily lives of a chart-topping rock band, LOTUS, told from the perspective of the bassist’s personal assistant.
Independent singer-songwriter Chi Nan had to give up on his music dream after finding out about his incurable hearing defect. At the depths of his despair, the bassist of his favourite band, LOTUS, bought the rights to all his songs and made him his personal assistant.
“Even if I become completely deaf, I can’t break free from myself. Even if half of me grows old, the other half will always remain within the dream named Rock and
roll, the dream named Teenage Dream, named “Salinger.”
Talented Bassist X Indie Singer-songwriter,
Idol x Fanboy,
Rock Star x Assistant,
Straight x Straight
From admiration to love.
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Chi Nan—is both a diehard fan of Salinger and his assistant. Though he loves music, he had to give it up because he lost hearing in both his ears.
Salinger—is the bassist of the chart-topping band, LOUTS, known both for causing rumors and for his musical talent. His fellow band members call him “Demon King.”
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【 Lip and Sword 】
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In order to find out the truth about his father’s wrongful death in prison, Med school graduate Xing Ming resolutely entered the news industry. With his dedication to the pursuit of journalism and his commitment, he becomes a popular news anchor. He was known as the ‘ice prince.’ To clear his father’s name and bring justice, Xing Ming went as far as to sacrifice himself in order to cling to influential and powerful people.
He hates Yu Zhongye's selfishness and indifference but has to accept his advice and help again and again. With Yu Zhongye's guidance, Xing Ming eventually grows into a professional journalist. At the same time, he also manages to keep the bottom line of reporting as a journalist. As the show goes on, his life gradually unwinds and the truth about his father's wrongful conviction gradually emerges…
But when he opened the door, waiting for him was...
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Xing ming — “little stubborn horse”, cold genius news anchor.
Yu zhong ye —“sly fox”, Elegant and handsome director.
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