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甚尔：叫我爸爸 / art by cheng

In keeping with my own blog, I had to draw Lin receiving all the love she deserves in my opinion nsnsjsjsjej

I want to redraw this in more detail, and maybe revisit the ships jsjs 🤭

pairing: marinette dupain-cheng x gn!reader x chloe bourgeois

tags: established polyamorous relationship, enemies to friends (mari & chloe), character development/redemption for chloe

dating both marinette and chloe isn't easy!

marinette was the one who said she'd be okay about sharing you with chloe, hoping a loving partner would change chloe. but even mari can't help but get jealous…

chloe however is an absolute brat when you start dating! not towards you, but towards marinette

she's constantly teasing marinette, making out with you in front of mari and making it seem as if you like chloe better than marinette, even though the two of them are supposed to share you!

marinette hates it, but for a while, she keeps up with it, hoping you'd be a positive influence for chloe

things only change, however, when you discover that marinette is none other than ladybug! and after her secret identity is revealed to you, you have a plan to make chloe behave…

you start to ‘date ladybug’ as well! suddenly, chloe is completely in awe at being so close to her idol, so she puts on her best behavior around ladybug!

she even apologizes to marinette, slowly growing more accepting of the baker girl. and marinette forgives her, wanting to see chloe change for the better!

eventually, the two girls find out about each other's secret identities too! and while it's a huge shock at first, it's the best thing that could've happened!

chloe vows to keep marinette's promises. she's grown fond of the baker girl and doesn't want to harm her anymore!

chloe learned that marinette isn't a threat, but a friend! there's no need for the two girls to fight over your affection, as you love both of them equally and always will!

The dynamic between Wu Suo Wei (WS) and Chi Cheng (CC) in episode 4 of Revenged Love perfectly captures the central irony of their whole setup.

The Blind Spot of Wu Suo Wei's Revenge

Wu Suo Wei's plan is rooted in the belief that he can control the situation. He sees his pursuit of Chi Cheng as a calculated, intellectual exercise: study the target's interests, adopt them, and successfully execute the seduction for revenge.

The Effort vs. Authenticity Divide: The sheer effort WS puts into this research (the studying, the memorization, the role-playing) is inherently comedic and deeply ironic. He is putting in more work than he probably ever has! He thinks his success hinges on his performance, but in doing so, he's creating a perfect, tailored version of himself for a man who is increasingly attracted to his unfiltered, reactive self.

The Unacknowledged Attraction: Every hour WS spends studying is an hour he's spending thinking about Chi Cheng. The “act” requires him to observe CC's reactions, anticipate his moves, and get close to him. While his conscious mind is focused on revenge, his subconscious is building a connection. He is preparing for love under the guise of preparing for war, which sets him up for a spectacular fall when his feelings inevitably catch up.

Chi Cheng's Highly Amused Perspective

Chi Cheng's knowing amusement is the most compelling part of this dynamic. He's not just passively entertained; he's watching the meticulous plan of the person he's become fascinated with, and he knows something WS doesn't.

The Broken Façade: CC sees right through the “act,” not because he's a genius, though he is, but because Wu Suo Wei is a terrible actor. WS's genuine reactions, such as his occasional disgust, his flustered panic, and his quick temper, are the very things that CC finds most attractive. CC is drawn to WS's raw, unvarnished personality, the one that fights back and says exactly what's on his mind.

A Game of Misdirection: Chi Cheng is likely amused by the absurdity of what WS thinks his interests are. He allows WS to continue because he finds the elaborate charade endearing. It’s an easy, low-effort way to get WS to spend time with him and focus all his energy on him. By letting WS think he's succeeding, CC effectively subverts the revenge plot.

The “tug of war” scene at the table in Revenged Love isn't just a random domestic squabble; it's a perfect early manifestation of the complex, power-play dynamic that defines Chi Cheng and Wu Suo Wei's relationship.

The scenario where CC deliberately annoys WS by taking WS's things is Chi Cheng engaging in what can be analyzed as “dominance testing” disguised as playful teasing.

Chi Cheng: The Dominance Tester 👑

Chi Cheng's behavior is a consistent strategy of boundary-pushing and emotional provocation. He's not simply being rude; he's actively trying to elicit a reaction from Wu Suo Wei.

Emotional Investment Confirmation: CC is still in the phase of figuring out if WS is truly interested in him or just playing games. By annoying WS, he confirms that WS is invested enough to react. A neutral or indifferent person would just let it go; WS's visible frustration, explosive anger, and strong pushback are proof of his deep emotional entanglement—even if he frames that emotion as hatred.

The Appeal of the “Submissive 's” Fight: Chi Cheng, as an arrogant and wealthy dominant figure, is likely bored with people who simply acquiesce. WS's refusal to be compliant—his constant fighting, his indignant sputtering, and his sheer resistance—is what CC finds most attractive. It makes the “win” far more satisfying. He doesn't want a passive partner; he wants one who is forced to submit only after a furious struggle.

Establishing the Dynamic: By deliberately doing annoying things that only a person very comfortable with the other would do, CC is swiftly moving their relationship out of the polite, transactional phase and into a raw, intimate one where boundaries are constantly crossed. He is establishing the alpha role by constantly invading WS's personal space and possessions.

Wu Suo Wei: The Reluctant Submissive 😠

Wu Suo Wei views himself as the master strategist in the “revenge” plot, yet his reactions expose his true, rapidly changing role.

Internal Conflict: WS is trying to project a suave, seductive image as part of his plan, but Chi Cheng's antics shatter that façade instantly. This is the root of the hilarity: he wants to be cool and collected, but he can't stop himself from reacting with fury. His inner monologue screams, “I hate him,” while his physical energy is completely devoted to CC. This involuntary, passionate response to CC is the very thing that proves his plan is failing.

The Inevitable Yield: No matter how fiercely WS fights back, he inevitably loses the tug-of-war (whether over food, a blanket, or his patience). This cycle of provocation $\rightarrow$ resistance $\rightarrow$ yield is the essence of a dominant/submissive (or, more broadly, an intense, chaotic romantic) dynamic. Every time he reacts, he gives Chi Cheng the emotional currency he craves.

Foreplay Disguised as Fighting: The physical aspect of the squabble that is the reaching, the grabbing, and the close proximity over the table acts as physical intimacy and flirtation that both characters can deny. It allows them to touch, share space, and focus all their attention on each other without having to acknowledge the growing attraction.

The table scene is essentially a perfect summary of their relationship: CC gets off on the fight, and WS, despite his protests, can't resist taking the bait. The “annoying” behavior is Chi Cheng's unique form of flirting and securing his lover's attention.

Concert Chaos: Insults, Obedience, and the Art of Mutual Obsession This scene is peak Chi Cheng/Wu Suo Wei energy: not a clean hierarchy, but a messy loop of dominance, vulnerability, and obsession. It’s less “who’s in charge” and more “who’s addicted enough to blink first.”

The moment when CC insults WS and then immediately obeys his demand to turn off the phone is significant for two reasons:

1. Chi Cheng’s Verbal Dominance as Playful Teasing CC opens with: “Stop pretending to be classy, loser.” That’s not just shade—it’s a direct missile aimed at WS’s carefully constructed “revenge seduction” persona.

Stripping the Façade: WS dragged him to a classical concert like it’s part of his dissertation defense on “How to Woo Chi Cheng.” CC immediately calls it out: “You? Classy? Please.” By doing so, he forces WS to drop the act and react as his real, easily annoyed self.

The Intent is Affection: For CC, this isn’t humiliation—it’s intimacy. He’s saying, “I know you’re not this, and I like the gremlin underneath better.” His dominance here is about controlling the emotional tone: he refuses to play along with the fake opera mask and insists on the raw, chaotic version of WS.

2. Wu Suo Wei’s Demand as True Authority Then WS, bristling with righteous indignation, snaps: “Turn it off.” And Chi Cheng, smug lord of the universe, just… does it. No fight, no smirk, just instant compliance.

Testing Limits: WS is drawing a line in the sand, and CC steps back without hesitation. The irony is that WS thinks he’s asserting control, but what he’s really proving is how much CC values his attention.

The Power of Consent and Attention: CC’s obedience doesn’t undercut his dominance—it reframes it. He’s saying:

“Fine, I’ll sacrifice my phone. The real prize is you glaring at me like I’ve committed a war crime.”

✨ In short: CC starts the fight to break WS’s mask, then ends it by proving he’ll respect when WS draws an actual boundary. It’s not contradiction—it’s choreography. The phone isn’t just a phone; it’s a love offering disguised as compliance.

Wu Suo Wei has dragged Chi Cheng to a three-hour classical concert because his research told him, “Rich people like classical music.” This is the crown jewel of his revenge plan: perform sophistication, look intellectual, and seduce with culture. Unfortunately for him, the concert becomes the exact place where the act collapses and the real relationship sneaks in—without a single line of dialogue.

1. Wu Suo Wei’s Surrender (The Sleep)

The Visuals: WS starts upright, fighting for posture like he’s auditioning for “Most Serious Man Alive.” By Screenshot 298, he’s slumping. By 300, his head is drifting dangerously close to CC territory.

The Plan Fails: Falling asleep is the symbolic death of the revenge plot. The curated, “I am cultured” version of WS evaporates, leaving behind a tired, very human man who cannot fake interest in pianos for three hours straight.

The Unconscious Trust: More importantly, he falls asleep next to Chi Cheng in a public space. That’s not just exhaustion—it’s instinctive trust. If he truly hated or feared CC, his body wouldn’t allow that vulnerability. The revenge-seeker has accidentally found a safe harbor, and his subconscious is outing him.

2. Chi Cheng’s Soft Gaze (The Watcher)

The Visuals: CC watches WS’s struggle, then softens completely once WS gives in. Screenshots 297, 301, and 302 show it: his attention is glued to WS, not the stage.

The End of the Game: Earlier, CC smirked when he called WS a “loser.” That smirk is gone. This isn’t amusement anymore... it’s soft feelings.

A Shift from Lust to Love: CC is a man of appetite, but here his gaze isn’t hungry. It’s protective, tender, and reverent. This is the first time we see his desire translate into affection. He’s cherishing WS’s unguarded honesty more than any polished seduction could ever deliver.

3. The Ultimate Intimacy (The Photo)

The Visuals: CC, who earlier turned off his phone at WS’s demand, now turns it back on—not to text, but to quietly capture a photo of sleeping WS.

The Dominant Claims His Prize: Taking a photo is possession. It’s CC saying, “This moment is mine. This version of you—unguarded, real—is mine.” He’s not interested in the mask; he’s archiving the truth.

The New “Revenge”: The irony is delicious. WS came here to execute his revenge plan, but CC walks away with the real victory: proof of WS’s unconscious trust. Every time WS tries to restart the seduction game, CC has this secret evidence that the game is already over.

✨ The concert scene is their relationship in miniature: WS’s performance collapses, CC accepts the messy, sleepy version of him, and in doing so, quietly wins. Revenge dies in the concert hall; love takes its place.

Right after the concert, CC decides subtlety is overrated and cranks the intimacy dial to eleven. The ice cream scene is a textbook example of their push-and-pull: CC escalating the stakes with brazen physicality, WS flailing in denial, and both of them sinking deeper into the mess.

1. The Gaze and the Claim (The Act)

The Visuals: CC watches WS eat ice cream like it’s the most fascinating thing on earth. Then he leans in to steal the ice cream straight from WS’s lips.

Consuming the Vulnerability: WS is trying so hard to look proper, even while eating a cone. CC sees right through it. The slow, deliberate act of licking the ice cream off WS’s mouth isn’t about sweetness—it’s about trespass. It’s CC saying, “Your performance is cute, but I want the real thing.”

Metaphor of Consumption: He’s literally consuming what WS has touched. It’s animalistic, dominant, and deeply intimate: “Everything you touch, everything you are, is something I want to claim.”

Boundary Shattered: WS thought he still had control over physical boundaries. CC just obliterated that illusion in one move. The test is clear: How far can I push him, and will he run?

2. Chi Cheng’s Post-Kiss Reactions (The Faces)

The Initial Look: A slight furrow, a focused stare in which CC is processing the thrill. He’s not savoring the ice cream; he’s savoring the victory of pushing WS past his limit.

The Look Back/Wait: He pauses, predator stillness, to gauge WS’s reaction. Wide-eyed shock, confusion, anger, it’s all data. He’s watching to see if WS will flee or fight, and either outcome is a win because it means WS is engaged.

3. The Line of Dialogue (The Dominant Taunt)

The Words: “Your ice cream is indeed sweeter.”

Mockery and Possession: It’s a compliment disguised as a taunt. By focusing on the ice cream, CC trivializes the intimacy of what just happened, forcing WS into a corner: either accept the “just food” excuse or admit the kiss mattered.

The Subtext: What’s really sweeter isn’t the ice cream—it’s the risk, the taboo, the taste of WS himself. CC is confirming that nothing—no revenge plot, no performance—compares to the raw thrill of possessing him.

4. The Smirk and WS’s Surrender (The Victory)

WS’s Internal Struggle: He’s furious, but he can’t articulate it without admitting what CC just ignited. Fighting back would only escalate the intimacy, so he swallows the rage. That silence is surrender.

✨ The ice cream scene is their dynamic distilled: CC weaponizes physical affection as dominance, WS resists but can’t escape, and every “loss” drags him deeper into intimacy. Revenge is no longer the game but denial is.

The Walk, the Underwear Check, and the Service Kink Gauntlet

Theme: Possession, Humiliation, and the Price of Intimacy

The walk home is awkward for WS but not for CC. CC is watching every twitch, every microexpression, and he even blocks WS’s head-plant like he’s running quality control on his prey. But nothing—NOTHING—prepared me for the underwear check. Cheng literally inspects whether WS is wearing the pair he bought him. HELLO??? This is not romance; this is ritualized ownership. Fabric as a leash. Clothing as contract. Possessiveness dressed up as care, and the show frames it like a love language. I hate it. I love it. I need therapy.

The Crucial Question: “How was I disrespectful?” CC genuinely asks this because, from his D/s perspective, he wasn’t being disrespectful at all—he was being attentive. Elevated intimacy, not violation.

Dominant Logic: In CC’s mind, the math is simple:

I gave you a gift (affection).

I checked that you accepted it (attention).

I prioritized our bond over social norms (intimacy). From his perspective, this is devotion, not disrespect.

The Gap in Perception: WS is screaming “Respect!” because he’s operating on mainstream rules: you don’t yank someone’s waistband in public. CC is operating on private dynamic rules: intimacy overrides decorum.

Wu Suo Wei’s Submissive Conflict

The Denial: WS’s furious, “Pulling someone’s pants off is respect?” is less about the act and more about the exposure. CC is dragging their relationship out of the “classy seduction” illusion and into raw, high-tension power play. WS clings to “respect” as a shield against admitting his attraction.

The Failure to Stop CC: He never actually runs. He fumes, he sputters, he fights—but he stays. That constant, angry engagement is exactly what CC feeds on. It confirms WS is a reluctant submissive who needs to be fought for, cornered, and conquered.

Immediately after, CC escalates again—this time with one of the best narrative examples of service kink weaponized for emotional control.

1. The Cruel Task: Weaponizing the “Girlfriend”

Humiliation Play: CC makes WS help him with a gift for Yu Yue, his supposed girlfriend. This is psychological warfare. WS is forced into the role of submissive helper to the “main partner.” It’s a deliberate humiliation: “How much will you endure for me?”

Narrative Service Kink: The camera lingers on WS performing the task, romanticizing the humiliation as intimacy. CC is demanding service, and WS is giving it—even if it burns.

2. Wu Suo Wei’s Response: Subversion through Scatological Art 💩

The Rebellion: WS can’t openly refuse, so he rebels through art: sculpting a sugar pile of shit.

The Message: He complies (submissive), but he subverts (rebellious). It’s his way of saying, “I’ll do your bidding, but I’ll also tell you exactly what I think of your girlfriend.”

The Clue: It’s a screaming confession disguised as mockery. Only CC—and us—can decode it. CC’s amused reaction proves he loves the fire in WS’s defiance.

3. The Reversal: Pain and Comfort

The Care: After the humiliation, CC tends to WS’s head wound and blows on it when it stings.

The Pattern: This is textbook “care after discipline.” The dominant pushes, then soothes. He alone gets to inflict pain and provide comfort.

The Trust: WS accepts the care. That acceptance is vulnerability, and it confirms the bond. The tenderness validates the test and makes CC irresistible.

✨ This entire sequence isn’t romance in the traditional sense—it’s a negotiation of ownership. CC escalates, WS resists but never leaves, and every humiliation is followed by care. The cost of love here isn’t equality; it’s surrender.

The Conversation That Breaks the Game

WS, “Why are you being so nice to me?” CC, “Why do you think?” WS, “I don't know.” CC, “With this little awareness, you should be a homewrecker.” 

This exchange is the pivot point. WS asks an honest question; CC answers with a calculated strike.

1. Wu Suo Wei’s Honest Question: The Crisis of Faith

The Words: “Why are you being so nice to me?” followed by “I don’t know.”

The Breakdown of the Plan: This isn’t the revenge strategist speaking—it’s the vulnerable man who can’t reconcile CC’s behavior with his own script. CC is tending his wound, blowing on it, being physically affectionate. None of this fits the “target” profile WS thought he was manipulating. His plan is unraveling in real time.

The Need for Denial: His “I don’t know” is pure panic. He can’t admit the obvious answer—CC likes him, and he likes CC back. To say it out loud would be to admit total mission failure and total emotional surrender.

2. Chi Cheng’s Calculated Attack: The Humiliating Truth

The Words: “Why do you think?” followed by “With this little awareness, you shouldn’t be a homewrecker.”

Forcing the Answer: The counter-question is a dare. CC knows WS is too terrified to say the real answer—“Because you like me.”

The Verbal Blow: The “homewrecker” insult is a direct strike at WS’s motive. CC reframes WS’s entire revenge plot as clumsy and doomed, stripping him of the intelligence and control he thought he had.

The True Dominance: This is CC at his most strategic. He doesn’t give WS the comfort of clarity; he gives him the humiliation of truth. The game is over, and CC forces WS to feel it.

3. The Final Twist: Care After Cruelty

The Words: “Don’t get your wound wet.”

The Pattern: Immediately after the insult, CC reverts to tenderness. This is the classic D/s rhythm: push, then soothe. Hurt the pride, then tend the wound.

The Payoff: It’s trauma bonding in miniature. CC proves he’s the only one who can devastate WS emotionally and then immediately provide comfort. The lesson is brutal and clear: You hate me for being right, but you need me for my care.

✨ This conversation is the fulcrum of their dynamic. WS’s denial cracks, CC’s dominance sharpens, and the push-pull of cruelty and care locks them into a bond that’s no longer about revenge—it’s about inevitability.

Obsession Meets Recognition

This sequence cuts between CC’s private devotion and WS’s painful reflection, and it’s the clearest proof yet that CC is winning the war for WS’s heart—even while WS is still clinging to the “revenge” script.

1. Chi Cheng’s Private Shrine: The Sugar Skull Confession

The Private Collection: CC carefully preserves the sugar sculpture, placing them alongside the earlier candy creations. This isn’t casual flirting—it’s archiving. He’s building a shrine out of WS’s emotional labor. Every piece is a receipt of his obsession, a record of how far gone he already is.

The Dom’s Soft Spot: For a wealthy, arrogant figure, this secret stash is the ultimate vulnerability. The man who projects untouchable dominance is privately hoarding candy like it’s holy relics. His tough exterior melts for the one person he was supposed to be “toying with.” Spoiler: He's the toy.

2. Wu Suo Wei’s Revelation: The Tale of Two Partners

The Comparison: WS staring at the medical spray and remembering his head injury forces a brutal contrast. Yu Yue’s circle inflicted pain and abandoned him. CC causes chaos, yes—but his instinct is to protect and heal.

The Emotional Weight: This is WS’s first conscious recognition that CC’s aggression is paired with care. The man trying to ruin him is also the only one who tends to his wounds. It’s a paradox WS can’t rationalize away: CC is both the storm and the shelter.

The combination of CC treasuring WS's defiance and WS recognizing CC's protective care makes it impossible for WS to continue the revenge plot with a straight face. CC has provided undeniable proof that his love is real, chaotic, and better than anything WS has ever had.

WS dropping “I want to sleep with you” (我想上你) like it’s a casual Tuesday line. Sir. That is not a confession; that is a tactical nuke. Cheng’s stunned face is everything!!! WSi is literally weaponizing desire as part of his revenge plan, and it’s giving Dom/sub chess match energy. He’s not confessing; he’s provoking. He’s saying, “I’ll kneel, but on my terms,” and that paradox is why I’m chewing drywall.

Enter Guo Chengyu, stage left, with the subtlety of a brick: “You like him, I like him.” Oh, we’re doing this. This is Dom vs. Dom energy, and the subs are the prize.

This final confrontation is the collapse of Wu Suo Wei’s defenses. CC corners him physically (looming over the chair) and psychologically until the truth WS has been running from spills out.

1. CC’s Dominance: Cornering the Submissive (The Interrogation)

The Questions: “Why are you so afraid of me?” This isn’t curiosity—it’s a trap. CC knows WS isn’t afraid of harm; he’s afraid of surrender. By forcing him to explain, CC highlights the illogic of WS’s resistance.

The Promise: “I won’t eat you.” It’s not reassurance—it’s possession. Translation: “I won’t consume you now, but I reserve the right to.” The line frames their dynamic as a dangerous game where CC holds all the cards.

The Unmasking: “Never kissed a guy before?” CC dismantles WS’s “homewrecker seducer” façade in one blow. By exposing his inexperience, CC strips away the last mask and sets up the inevitable collapse.

2. WS’s Confession: A Minor Surrender

The Words: “I… I… I don’t know. If I like men or not. But… I just know… I like you.”

The Ultimate Submission: This is the white flag. WS admits that CC has shattered his worldview. Gender, identity—all irrelevant. The only truth left is “I like you.”

The D/s Contract: In D/s terms, this is the greatest gift a submissive can offer: unreserved emotional truth. It’s not just a confession—it’s a contract. “You have won. I belong to you.”

Wu Suo Wei's (WS) admission, “I don't know if I like men or not. But… I just know… “I like you” is the ultimate emotional victory for Chi Cheng (CC) because it validates his uniqueness and superiority, effectively confirming CC is the only exception to all of WS's established boundaries.

By the end, WS is so rattled he’s literally telling his bestie to make excuses so he can avoid Cheng. Classic sub move: overwhelmed by too much intensity, retreating to regain control. Protect this man.

This wasn’t an episode about revenge; it was about relentless emotional domination. Chi Cheng dismantled Wu Suo Wei piece by piece: the concert killed the pretense, the ice cream kiss and belt pull shattered the physical boundaries, and the humiliation play obliterated the emotional distance.

By the end, WS had nothing left to hide behind. The only truth standing was the confession: “I don’t know if I like men or not, but… I just know… I like you.”

CC knew he wasn’t the rule—he was the exception. And he claimed that victory not with a question, but with a kiss that was a final, possessive statement: you’re mine now.

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation