Recs if you like My Beloved Fool...

a collection of men who pretend to be really innocent and weak to gain their lover’s favour. the title comes from the chinese slang term 绿茶 / green tea, which refers to someone who acts really pitiful and helpless, as if they’ve endured a lot of hardships, but in actual fact is very cunning and ambitious.

note: the origin of the term is quite misogynistic, hence why this list will not be including any women.

炸毛 (v.) when an animal, especially a cat, puffs up its fur in reaction to getting spooked or irritated. these men react the same way when their partners’ teasing or advances become a little too overwhelming for them in the moment.

the most notorious 渣攻 scumbag gongs in danmei literature, all from the pen of the one and only 水千丞 shui qian cheng. get your fill of toxic romances here!

the name 188渣男团 comes from the fact that they’re all exactly 188cm tall.

a list of popular chinese webnovels, including but not limited to danmei and baihe.