After failing to adapt to life as a police officer, Lee Chaeha becomes an 8th-grade civil servant and is assigned as an investigator to the Danhyeon Branch Office. Having lived his whole life suffering from bullying by his peers and violence from his uncle due to the lifelong label of being a "murderer's son," he struggles to adapt well to his new workplace. Even after reuniting with Prosecutor Joo Taeson, whom he respects and who helped him clear his name when he was falsely accused during his time as a police officer, his days consist of nothing more than hearing news of him from afar. Then, one day, following a case they work on together while on night duty, Prosecutor Joo Taeson begins to take an interest in Lee Chaeha. Prosecutor Joo Taeson selects Lee Chaeha as his partner to investigate a murder case he has been chasing for a long time, and he makes him an offer to come and work under him as an investigator in his own prosecutor's office... 📄🖊️ Genre/Setting: Contemporary Novel Keywords: Modern, Mystery/Crime, Workplace Romance, Professionals, Office Romance, Bottom POV, Prosecutor (Top), Handsome Top, Powerful Top, Sadistic/Dominating Top, Aloof/Cantankerous Top, Investigator (Bottom), Beautiful Bottom, Low Self-Esteem Bottom, Gentle-on-the-outside-tough-on-the-inside Bottom, Neat/Composed Bottom Top: Joo Taeson - An 8th-year prosecutor. He draws attention with his tall, striking appearance, but his reputation within the prosecutor's office is polarized due to his perfectionist tendencies and sensitive temperament. Bottom: Lee Chaeha - A rookie prosecutor's investigator. A beauty with a neat and composed appearance. Though he has a timid side, he lives diligently and resiliently despite facing various hardships. Recommended When: You want to see a workplace romance where both the top and bottom work hard at their jobs. Quote: "I want to tell Investigator Lee Chaeha that I don't know why I did that... but the truth is, I know the reason."

Disclaimer‼️ This is a fan translation. The story will have a live action adaptation entitled 'Bittersweet Love' releasing this July 03, 2026. Side Note: Yes, Bittersweet Love or BL which is kind of a pun itself (😂). Well, I have reasons to believe it's on purpose. Native title: 嫁入高门的男人 Status: Completed Lu Xiaofan, a young man from a poor rural family who was forced to drop out of school, marries into a wealthy household and becomes the son-in-law of a high-ranking official in Beijing. At first, he thinks he has struck the jackpot. Little does he know that what awaits him is nothing more than a cheap green hat-a symbol of infidelity. Although his wife leaves much to be desired, he is fortunate to have an excellent brother-in-law, Bei Luqing. Born into a prominent family, handsome, wealthy, and a top student from a prestigious university, Bei Luqing is someone Lu Xiaofan deeply admires and looks up to. Like a weed that thrives in any crack, Lu Xiaofan constantly adjusts his goals in life. He tries to find a place for himself in every role around Bei Luqing, only to discover that the only vacant position is that of a pervert. Though he does not consider himself one, he grits his teeth and squeezes into the role anyway. As a result, Lu Xiaofan fails to become Bei Luqing's trusted friend. He fails to become his capable confidant. In the end, he becomes Bei Luqing's perverted lover instead. To Lu Xiaofan, the whole situation feels terribly unfair. It is like being labeled one of the "Five Black Categories" before even knowing one's own background only to be told from the start that one is a traitor.