The Equatorial Calm Belt

Known as “the kid the entire internet watched grow up,” Song Yanqiu finished his studies and announced his solo debut. When he returned to China, he kept a low profile, and even the sasaengs couldn't find his flight. But no sooner had he landed than his image came crashing down. A traveler posted a photo: Does anyone know Song Yanqiu? I just found his marriage certificate at the airport. #SongYanqiuSecretlyMarried Trending #SongYanqiuLostHisMarriageCertificate Trending #SongYanqiuDuanZhuo Trending The hashtags kept dominating the trending charts. The photo was crystal clear. The marriage certificate was tucked into Song Yanqiu's gaming card holder, and the registration date was exactly three years ago. The evidence was undeniable, and gossip accounts and haters celebrated. Netizens were furious, but their curiosity veered off toward the Atlantic: “So who exactly is this Duan Zhuo?!” * On a usually quiet forum, a post astonishingly made it to the top of the front page. Someone tagged the big name in the sport who had retired due to injury: “D-Duan Zhuo, I heard you married a young celebrity?” Duan Zhuo, 26, a legendary prodigy. Former World Snooker Championship winner and once ranked number one in the world. [Bonus scene] In an interview one day, a reporter asked them what their first impressions of each other had been. Song Yanqiu answered with a smile: “Very elegant, very gentlemanly.” Translation: Even his breathing is pretentious. Duan Zhuo smiled too: “Very bold, very cute.” Translation: A reckless, ignorant illiterate. ○ Marriage first, love later; the older one is four years older ○ Same-sex marriage is legal in this setting. You don't need to know how to write songs or play billiards to read this. Theme: Helping each other succeed and growing together