Starlight at My Fingertips, Beyond the Game

A male best friend + several male supporting characters + younger men + cozy everyday life. This is not a story with two male leads.

Excerpt 1: She pouted, picturing the chubby little boy Leng Zixuan had been as a child, and teasingly replied, “Please. You were a little chubby kid who barely came up to my waist. How were you supposed to beat me? You were panting every time you ran, and you still have the nerve to say you went easy on me?”

Leng Zixuan had hit a sore spot and sulkily replied with two words: “Mr. Leng: We’re done.”

She refused to back down and replied, “Fine!”

Excerpt 2: “I want to pursue further studies. Hurry up and grow up.” His Adam’s apple bobbed. At last, he looked up at her, his eyes misty with tears. “Sis, can I have a hug?”

She didn’t move. Tears welled in her eyes. They had only just found each other again, so how could he leave just like that? Her heart gave a painful tug, leaving her feeling hollow.

Leng Zixuan took two steps forward. Just as his fingertips were about to touch her arm, Tang Xiaomeng suddenly recoiled as if burned. The redness in her eyes spread to the corners, and her voice tightened. “Don’t touch me.”

His hand froze in midair. His Adam’s apple bobbed before he finally forced out in a hoarse voice, “This is the last time I’ll call you Sis... Sis, I’ll come back. Don’t forget me, okay?”

Excerpt 3: “Then try another way.” Qi Jun thought for a moment, then lowered his voice and offered an idea.

She paused, blinking. “Will that... work?”

“Why not try and see?” Qi Jun said with a sly grin.

“Anyway, whatever he hates most, go all in on that. Be as rough and uncouth as you can. Do whatever will get under his skin. Got it?”