My mates, I wanna highly recommend the novel "Before My Withering", which shares the same theme as "Lop-Eared Guard". The only difference is that the main lead is not the scum gong; instead, it's the upcoming green flag ML. (Hehe, that plot is really stunning!!)
The novel is set in a one-sided POV and has a gloomy vibe, making it very interesting. Plus, there aren't many chapters. So, if you are looking for a serious novel translation, BMW is for you. (You can check it out in my "diff taste for me" RL). Have a good day, mates.❛‿˂̵✧