Actually, Nanmu Can Be Relied On

东奔西顾Apr 2026

2.7

Word count: 185K words
Chapters: 57

Summary

A sweet romance by the hugely popular author Dong Ben Xi Gu: Ye Zinan, a deeply devoted and quietly scheming CEO, meets Su Qi, a gentle and scatterbrained teacher. Reader review: I've read countless novels, but Ye Zinan will always be my moonlight—I reread it every year.

Editor's review

This is a sweet romance by Dong Ben Xi Gu, centered on Ye Zinan, a deeply devoted and quietly scheming CEO, and Su Qi, a gentle and scatterbrained teacher. Its value lies in turning the small frictions of work and love into light, readable everyday scenes; the relationship develops naturally, with tension arising not from contrived misunderstandings but from differences in personality and standpoint. Ye Zinan's "scheming" shows in his actions and sense of propriety, while Su Qi's "scatterbrained" side never costs her her professional底线. Their interactions are sweet yet grounded in reality. The reader's remark about rereading every year shows it works well as an emotional pick-me-up. It suits分段 reading on the commute, before bed, or over a relaxed weekend; for those interested in how romance novels build characters through dialogue and sustain couple chemistry through everyday detail, it also serves as a light case study. Note that it focuses on emotional experience and companionship rather than complex social issues or grand narrative.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy sweet romance and a light reading pace
People who need short bursts of emotional replenishment on the commute or before bed
Romance readers drawn to CEO-and-teacher setups and everyday interaction
Writing enthusiasts interested in romance dialogue and building couple chemistry

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer serious literature or deep engagement with social issues
Those with little interest in sweet romance tropes and CEO setups
Readers expecting complex mystery or grand worldbuilding

Reading tips

Read section by section, giving a complete interaction to twenty minutes on the commute or before bed.
When you reach conflict, notice how dialogue reveals Ye Zinan's sense of propriety and Su Qi's softness.
If using it for writing study, mark passages where dialogue advances the relationship, then review the structure afterward.
Don't feel obliged to finish in one go; treat it as an emotional pick-me-up and dip in as your mood dictates.

版权信息
第1章叶总有老婆了
第2章我就这么见不得人？
第3章我俩有缘分呗
第4章我记得你以前最爱吃这个了
第5章往事不可回首
第6章快刀斩乱麻
第7章什么都答应我？
第8章记着，你欠我两次
第9章再次偶遇
第10章玉镯
第11章人这一辈子不止有情情爱爱
第12章要不要生孩子？
第13章好奇
第14章相亲
第15章费尽心机
第16章给白粥一个机会
第17章与众不同
第18章宿琦的反击
第19章冷战不断的日子
第20章子非鱼，安知鱼之乐？
第21章醉酒
第22章占有
第23章出来混的，迟早是要还的
第24章陈思佳的叛变
第25章幸福是掌握在自己手里的
第26章今时不同往日
第27章酒后真言
第28章照片风波
第29章当年
第30章两败俱伤
第31章我真的累了
第32章原来早就上心了
第33章逾期不候
第34章破冰
第35章一夜好眠
第36章喜欢的理由
第37章袖口
第38章叶梓楠的过往
第39章在你还不认识他的时候，他就开始喜欢你了
第40章后知后觉
第41章宿鸵鸟
第42章青山已碎，燕子空回
第43章暖手
第44章江圣卓的女朋友
第45章她不一样
第46章第一时间想到的总是他
第47章回家
第48章离婚协议
第49章认命
第50章我怀了叶梓楠的孩子
第51章欺负女人，你也算是男人？
第52章一切都还来得及
番外一叶上初阳干宿雨
番外二机场风波
番外三糖的诱惑
番外四唯一

FAQ

Is this book suitable for readers who have never read the author's other works?

Yes. The relationships unfold from everyday interaction and don't depend on earlier setups, so new readers can enter the story directly. If you like a light, sweet pace, start with the chapters on the protagonists' first meeting and daily time together, then follow the emotional arc onward.

What are the main draws of Ye Zinan and Su Qi's relationship?

The draw is the tension from their differences: Ye Zinan's scheming shows in his actions and sense of propriety, while Su Qi's gentle scatterbrained side keeps her professional底线. Their progress from friction to closeness is driven by dialogue and everyday detail, sweet but grounded.

Is this book suitable as a writing reference?

It can serve as a light reference. It offers lessons in using dialogue to build character and everyday detail to sustain couple chemistry, useful for learning how romance novels advance relationships naturally. But it doesn't excel in complex structure or social issues, so it isn't a model for serious literature.

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About the author

东奔西顾 Author

Dongben Xigu is a Chinese author whose work centers mainly on youth literature and modern romance. Public information about the author is limited, and details such as real name, nationality, and dates of birth and death are not clearly recorded. Twelve of the author's works are held in the collection, including You Are My Little Certainty, Just Want to Be Good with You, Little Time in Your Name, A Gentleman Has Nine Thoughts, and Never Forget. These works suggest that Dongben Xigu writes about the emotional lives of young people in a gentle, delicate style, paying attention to everyday details and the unfolding of characters' inner feelings. Moving between campus youth stories and urban romance, the books create a fresh and slightly sweet reading atmosphere. Their titles often carry a light lyrical quality, echoing the warm, approachable tone of the writing as a whole.