Summary
“Counterattack Through Pregnancy” (also known by its original Chinese title, “Ao Jiao Nai Ba Xiuxiang Tao” or “Ni Xi Zhi Hao Yun Ren Sheng”) is a popular BL (Boys’ Love) manhua that blends genres like revenge, transmigration/reincarnation, and m-preg (male pregnancy).
The story follows a protagonist who experiences a truly terrible downfall orchestrated by his two-faced younger brother. His life is ruined: his lover cheats on him (with his own brother), his grandfather dies violently, his family business is taken over, and he is framed and unjustly thrown into prison. Just when he feels like he’s hit rock bottom, a bizarre turn of events occurs. On the night before his release from prison, he inexplicably ends up sleeping with a mysterious man and, to his astonishment, becomes pregnant, revealing he possesses a special physique that allows male pregnancy. Upon his release, the protagonist returns with a new resolve. He is determined to get his revenge on those who wronged him. He starts fresh, opening a restaurant, engaging in cultivation (a common element in Chinese fantasy/cultivation stories), and building a fortune while raising his child. His new life is vibrant and successful, but he never loses sight of his ultimate goal: to deliver a powerful counterattack against his manipulative brother and treacherous ex-lover. The man who impregnated him often reappears, adding another layer of complexity to his new life.