Black-bellied vs. Black-bellied:
Ultimate Showdown
腹黑和腹黑的终极对决
by
Xi He Qing Ling
羲和清零

Black-bellied vs. Black-bellied: Ultimate Showdown
腹黑和腹黑的终极对决

TitleBlack-bellied vs. Black-bellied: Ultimate Showdown / 腹黑和腹黑的终极对决
AuthorXi He Qing Ling / 羲和清零
Total Chapters187 (Completed)
GenreDrama, Mature, Business Setting, Romance
CPFinancial Investigator x Consortium Rich Second Generation
TagsBusiness Wars, Love at first sight, Power Couple, Modern Day Settings, Schemes And Conspiracies, Secret Identity, Secret Organizations, Student-Teacher Relationship, Wealthy Characters, Strong Characters, Fluff, Straight Men Pretending To Be Bent Suffering Setbacks

Official Summary

In order to help his father investigate the true situation at the group’s clothing company, Qi Yu was almost involved in an economic case. Fortunately, he was able to get away because of “an old hand” who had selflessly been providing him with help.But as his interactions with this old hand grew, Qi Yu gradually began to discover that all this was far less simple than it seemed. He began to have his doubts about the other’s true identity and his purpose for appearing at his side…“There is only one true heroism in the world: to see the world as it is, and to love it.” —Romain Rowland

Additional Info

This novel is also known as “The Hunter Behind the Scenes”, “Records of Cultivating a Handsome High-Powered Businessman” and “Sealed with a Kiss”Note: Qi Yu (MC) is Qi Feng’s (The Daily Life of Being the Campus Idol’s Fake Boyfriend) older twin brother.The novel shares the same universe with the author's other titles 'The Daily Life of Being the Campus Idol’s Fake Boyfriend' and 'Assistant Architect'.The simplified chinese physical book has been published with the title - 幕后獵手 (The Hunter Behind the Scenes)

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Characters and Ship Dynamics

Qi Yu / 戚屿
(MC)

  • 18-19 years old at the start of the novel

  • Second generation heir (Fuerdai)

  • Has an identical twin brother

  • Committed, Hard-Working And Inquisitive

  • Very Responsible; Takes up CEO duties at a young age

  • Grew up with his dad in the USA

  • Too mature for his age, rarely gets along with people his age

  • Can play the violin

  • Eldest sibling complex

  • Has an amazing character development and growth arc throughout the novel

Fu Yansheng / 傅延昇
(ML)

  • 25-26 years old at the start of the novel

  • Child prodigy genius with a high IQ

  • Graduated from college at the age of 17

  • Works at top positions in major financial institutions

  • Really patient teacher and financial advisor

  • Has very high commercial acumen

  • Very competent and is smug about his own abilities

  • Top-level negotiator, is really good at drafting contracts ;) ;) ;)

  • Loves to tease the MC but also cares for him very much.

FuQi (傅戚) Couple Dynamics

  • They kissed the first time they met as strangers

  • Cat and mouse dynamic at the beginning of the novel

  • Constantly one-upping each other

  • Later, teacher-student relationship but with terms and conditions

  • Strangers to internet friends to teacher-student to lovers

  • 7 years age gap

  • They're Horny™ for each other

  • Long distance relationship at times which adds so much flavour and spice

Why read?

  • High IQ business consultant gong x hardworking smart second generation shou

  • A lot of dogfood and minimal angst

  • Really intelligent and smart conversations between the characters

  • 7 years age gap and they've a teacher-student relationship

  • Business setting and semi-school setting

  • We get tons of domestic fluff scenes and hurt/comfort scenes

  • Both of them NEED each other desperately (codependent relationship)

  • It also reads like a business suspense drama with white-collar crimes being exposed

  • Comedic undertones throughout the story

  • You can yourself witness the stark contrast in the upbringing and temperament of the twins (MC and his brother) and how they found the love of their lives in different places

  • They're each other's saviors and Fu Yansheng literally molds Qi Yu into a better human being which is satisfying to read.

  • The story keeps you on the edge with its well paced plot, relationship development and grips the reader's attention.

  • There is a whole 100K words extras book which hasn't been translated yet; hoping for someone to pick it up.

Kora Question: What kind of experience is a disciple starving his master?Fu Yansheng: Thank you for your question. Don’t ask. You will regret it if you ask; extremely regret it!One sentence brief: You can have me if you win.