Chapter 76
The cotton tree in the courtyard rustled in the autumn wind, its pod-like fruits swaying and falling into the nearby pond. Some floated through the window into the room.
In the bedroom, Shen Yao Xing lay sprawled on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.
Five days had passed, and he hadn’t come to see her, nor called for her to visit, not even once. In the past, Shen Yao Xing would have been glad for the peace, but now… she felt somewhat bored.
She didn’t know what to do with herself all day. Lying down was boring, standing was uncomfortable, her whole body felt ill at ease.
Shen Yao Xing rolled over, staring blankly at the carpet beside the bed. She had thought a lot these past few days, feeling he must be angry, which is why he suddenly ignored her. But then she realized she hadn’t done anything to anger him.
After all, that day she had accompanied him from morning until sunset, and everything seemed fine then. How could he suddenly become angry?
So she thought of another possibility – that he had suddenly realized she had many flaws, decided being with her wasn’t worth it, and thus became so cold overnight.
Shen Yao Xing felt a bit sad. After all, he was the first man she had liked in this world. She felt a sense of having her feelings played with.
Hei Sha, Bai Sha and Qing Shu, waiting outside the room, sensed their young lady’s low mood and exchanged glances. Finally, Bai Sha was pushed inside. She peeked carefully through the beaded curtain, observing the girl’s expression. “Young miss… is something troubling you?”
Outside, Hei Sha and Qing Shu rolled their eyes at such an obvious question.
Shen Yao Xing suddenly sat up, startling Bai Sha. She quickly got out of bed, put on her shoes, paced the bedroom twice, then looked at the three of them and said gravely: “My feelings have been deceived.”
Hei Sha, Bai Sha and Qing Shu: “…Huh???”
Bai Sha’s face twitched as she tentatively asked, “You mean by young master Ming Yue?”
Shen Yao Xing silently nodded, then recounted the events of that day in detail, though omitting what happened outside the temple. As a result, the three didn’t know why Jiang Ming Yue was angry.
“They say men’s moods are unpredictable. Perhaps young master Ming Yue was simply in a bad mood that day, which is why he treated you that way, young miss,” Qing Shu said naively.
“Then why hasn’t he asked to see me these past few days?”
“If young master Ming Yue doesn’t say anything, you could take the initiative to go see him, young miss. Maybe he’s waiting for you to go to him,” Bai Sha suggested.
“…Really?” Shen Yao Xing looked doubtful.
Hei Sha nodded in agreement, “Bai… Bai… Bai Sha… has… has a… a point!”
“I see…”
“Or young miss could write a letter to young master Ming Yue. Men seem to like that sort of thing. If he’s really angry with you, perhaps reading a letter would cheer him up,” Bai Sha continued enthusiastically.
This suggestion was unanimously approved by the other two spectators present.
“Write a letter? What kind of letter?” Shen Yao Xing humbly asked for guidance.
“I know, a love letter!”
“A love letter?” Shen Yao Xing’s eyes widened.
“Mm!” The three nodded in unison.
“But, but I… I don’t know how…” Shen Yao Xing stammered. Writing a love letter! Wouldn’t that be too forward for a girl? She’d never done such a thing even in her past life, though she’d only lived sixteen years then.
At this moment, Shen Yao Xing had completely forgotten that in this world, men were supposed to be the reserved ones.
Urged on by the three, Shen Yao Xing reluctantly went to the writing desk, but didn’t know how to begin. Bai Sha offered more suggestions, taking a few books from the nearby bookshelf.
“Young miss, we can copy from these books!”
Shen Yao Xing gave her an approving look, but after flipping through several books, she couldn’t find anything suitable. They were either too mushy or too profound. She preferred something more straightforward – what if Jiang Ming Yue couldn’t understand?
“Young miss, if you understand it, surely young master Ming Yue will too,” Bai Sha mumbled quietly.
Shen Yao Xing clenched her fist. “What do you mean by that?”
Bai Sha immediately shut her mouth.
Ignoring her, Shen Yao Xing rested her chin on her hand, staring thoughtfully at the envelope. Suddenly, inspiration struck. She grinned excitedly and began to write, while Hei Sha, Bai Sha and Qing Shu curiously peered over.
Lost in thought, Shen Yao Xing unconsciously murmured aloud: “Ah, you are the dazzling moon in the sky… I am the inconspicuous star by your side…”
As she continued writing, she couldn’t help but chuckle to herself.
The simple-minded Qing Shu watched admiringly from the side: “Young miss, you’re so talented!”
Hei Sha and Bai Sha: “…”
The young lady had completely forgotten about being reserved. At this moment, she was like a child who had found a new toy, her clear eyes sparkling as she wrote as if divinely inspired.
After finishing, without a second thought, she took the letter and ran towards the Yin mansion, eager to see the man’s moved and tearful expression when she showed him the letter. Bai Sha and the others couldn’t stop her.
But reality is cruel. Shen Yao Xing sat waiting for nearly half an hour, her enthusiasm fading, without seeing anyone.
Her bright smile gradually dimmed.
Shen Yao Xing looked down at the letter in her hand, suddenly feeling a twinge in her nose. It seemed he disliked her after all.
If he wouldn’t see her, so be it. She wouldn’t come looking for him again.
Thinking this, Shen Yao Xing stood up to leave. Just as she exited the guest hall, she saw Jiang Ming Yue walking leisurely towards her. His expression was as cold as it had been the past two days. He glanced at her, his manner indifferent, “What is it? Did you need something from me?”
The young man was still dazzlingly handsome, especially in the sunlight, like a banished immortal coated in a layer of radiance, giving off an untouchable aura of aloofness.
Shen Yao Xing felt dejected. Her gaze fell to the envelope in her hand. After a moment’s hesitation, she silently held it out to him.
Jiang Ming Yue’s eyes swept over the envelope, but he didn’t take it.
Shen Yao Xing stole a glance at him, then said awkwardly, “This is a letter for you.”
Jiang Ming Yue narrowed his eyes slightly. “If you have something to say, just say it. Why go to such trouble?”
“But this is… this is a love letter…”
The girl’s voice was so soft it was barely audible, but with his keen hearing, Jiang Ming Yue heard every word clearly. His long, narrow eyes widened slightly, the cold aura faltering for an instant. But he quickly suppressed the intense emotion, regaining his composure.
Head lowered, Shen Yao Xing was unaware of the young man’s thoughts. Seeing no response from him, she assumed he was uninterested and was about to withdraw the envelope when it was suddenly snatched away.
As he opened the envelope, Jiang Ming Yue mocked, “How rare for Miss Shen to be so considerate. It would be churlish of me not to accept.”
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If you’re like me…
Too tired of reading stories where the female lead is often foolish, weak, feeble both physically and mentally, usually in a subservient and oppressed role in society such as a maid, secretary, concubine… or to put it bluntly, typically the one who has to serve and please the male lead, always needing protection and rescue from male leads, while the male lead is often described as talented, strikingly handsome, powerful,…
Then please continue reading.
Hi there, girls!
I’m Yuushi L.
Every day, movies and comics continuously reinforce the notion that women are weak, that they can only handle trivial matters in the background, that women are petty-minded and constantly jealous, mocking, and laughing at other women, while men are strong, wealthy, and solely focused on conquering the world, with countless mindless women ready to fall into their arms.
Believe me, once you read Female-dominant (FEDO) novels, your mindset will change significantly.
I am deeply inspired by strong, independent, and rational women who have the power to take control of their lives, and I am fascinated by the way society’s gender roles are reversed in this genre compared to real life.
So I have created this web with the noble purpose of promoting the “Female-dominant (FEDO)” genre of novels.
In my country, there was a rare renowned female poet in ancient times who wrote the following about the fate of women in that era:
“Damn this life of sharing a husband,
One wrapped in warmth, the other left cold.
I’d rather have stayed single from the start,
Than to endure a life so torn apart.”
Perhaps my penchant for reading female-dominant stories is partly a way of rebelling against the realities of life.
On my site, there will be stories that are not only female-dominant novels, as long as they align with my taste, featuring strong female protagonists and fresh, captivating storylines. Usually, they will be modern or fantasy novels.
I rarely read ancient novels that aren’t female-dominant because they often contain details that easily trigger me. These include the portrayal of men having multiple wives and concubines, which was considered utterly normal in ancient society, and the frequent disdain towards women.
I cannot change the world, as the societal structure that discriminates against women and elevates men has existed for thousands of years. Changing it to truly give women an equal role in society is not something that can happen overnight. If you want gender equality now, it’s laughable. It will never happen when over 90% of national and business leaders are men.
But I can start by changing the mindset of women, sisters, and young girls. Don’t just read dull slogans urging women to be strong and independent; it’s hard to imagine. Read Female-dominant (FEDO) novels to see clearly what true female empowerment looks like.
I believe there will be more and more independent and strong women who prioritize their careers and personal stability over seeking a man to rely on.
In the future, there will be more successful female entrepreneurs, politicians, and thought leaders.
As for me, I will start by making this website grow stronger day by day.
I especially like the concept of “the male lead falls in love first, the female lead is the cold-hearted and rational one, and the male lead suffers because the female lead doesn’t reciprocate his feelings.”
Therefore, you’ll see that most of the novels on my website will belong to this trope. Of course, there will be exceptions.
In the future, I also plan to write my own novels following this concept, where the female lead in my stories will never be the weaker party. I hope I can do it soon.
The novels I highly recommend will be listed under the category:
There will be exceptionally brilliant stories, but there will also be mediocre ones. As the Female-dominant (FEDO) genre has fewer authors and readers, the number of high-quality novels is limited.
Therefore, I want to promote this genre to reach a wider audience, which will encourage more talented authors to choose to write in this style, leading to the birth of more outstanding Female-dominant (FEDO) novels.
The Chinese versions of the novels I use for translation are all sourced from various websites on the internet. You know, I don’t have much budget to purchase so many novels.
Therefore, if your financial situation allows, please support the authors by purchasing the original works. You can find the original works using the Chinese titles of the novels.
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WARNING:
In some novels, there are certain unhealthy ideologies and illegal actions held by the main characters (for example, treating human lives as worthless, or casually deciding to kill someone, forcing others to do things they don’t want to do, arbitrarily imprisoning others, plotting to harm others, using violence to retaliate against violence,…).
This may be because the authors are still young and inexperienced, unaware that what they’re writing goes beyond moral standards and can negatively influence young readers.
It’s important that readers under 18 years old need to recognize these are illegal actions, not permitted to be carried out in real life, always keep a clear head while reading, treat these works only as entertainment, and don’t let yourself be influenced by those plot points.
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*Spotlight on Finished Novel Translations*
The Male Lead’s Obsessive (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Synopsis:
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Summary:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition
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