Gathering Ashes Amid the Clamor
拾烬于喧嚣
by Qi Jin (栖烬)
- Status
- Ongoing
- Length
- 503k Words
- Genre
- Danmei (BL)
- Era
- Modern Era
- Updated
- 6d ago
- Source
- JJWXC
Synopsis
Shen Jin CP
CP Name: Shen Jin
Pairing: Shen Si × Lu Jin
Age: 18, currently in the third year of high school
Relationship: Same-sex lovers
Style: Quiet, restrained, and understated, completely breaking away from the usual viral school romance tropes
Shen Si
Appearance
Long, tousled wolf-cut hair, entirely black, with soft, smooth strands. Wispy bangs partly veil his eyes, and his features are gentle and delicate.
His brows and eyes are calm and distant, the outer corners of his eyes slightly downturned, with a faint beauty mark beneath one eye.
He always wears thin-framed glasses whose frames are worn and cracked.
Slender and frail, with cool, fair skin.
He wears his school uniform loosely and casually. In private, he prefers relaxed, plain-colored casual clothes, and has a cool, detached air.
Academic Profile
His grades are genuinely below average. He has no desire to bury himself in books, easily zones out or gets sleepy in class, and feels no strong attachment to getting into college.
He is not pretending to slack off: he truly dislikes exam-focused schoolwork, does not care about ranking, and does not like joining the crowd.
Personality
Naturally quiet and solitary, he dislikes socializing and fitting in, and habitually keeps his feelings to himself.
He is reserved, soft-hearted, and awkward, and struggles to express himself. He is cool and distant toward others.
Only around Lu Jin does he let down his guard. He instinctively relies on him and gives way to him, with a sensitive and perceptive heart.
Daily Life
Most of the time, he sits alone, quietly lost in thought. He does not like taking part in group activities, and spends breaks resting quietly with his head on his desk. He is only used to staying close to Lu Jin.
Lu Jin
Appearance
Neat, striking long wolf-cut hair, black and carefully styled, with sharp, handsome features.
Deep-set eyes and brows, cool and reserved, his gaze calm and steady. His presence is understated yet substantial.
Tall and upright, with a steady bearing and a cool, composed air.
He dresses neatly and properly, and keeps a low profile without showing off.
Academic Profile
His grades are consistently average. He studies diligently and conscientiously, working hard despite ordinary talent, relying on practice problems to prepare for exams.
He is not among the very top students, but never slacks off or falls behind. He is focused on steadily making it through the final year and preparing for exams, with no hidden ability or deliberate modesty.
Personality
Cool and quiet on the outside, he keeps a respectful distance from others and handles things with maturity and composure.
His possessiveness is subtle, not showy, and he is fiercely protective of those he cares about. He stays calm and steady when problems arise.
He is never domineering, boisterous, or mischievous. He is gentle with others, but reserves a special tenderness for Shen Si alone.
He is not good at sweet talk and prefers to quietly show his care through his actions.
Daily Life
He attends class and works through practice problems diligently, then quietly reviews his lessons in his free time. He keeps a discreet eye on how Shen Si is doing, gently reminds him of things and keeps him company, and quietly takes care of his daily needs and emotional well-being.
How They Are Together
1. They are classmates in the same homeroom and sit near each other. They keep their relationship quiet and restrained at school, never making it public.
2. Their time together is peaceful and quiet, with no roughhousing or boisterous antics, and no scenes of showing off or drawing attention to themselves.
3. Lu Jin patiently stays by Shen Si's side as he slowly learns to calm down, encouraging him gently rather than putting pressure on him.
4. During the dreary final year of high school, they become each other's emotional support, quietly keeping each other company and steadily making it through exam preparation together.
5. There are no outrageous plot twists, no school bully character, and no pretending to be a poor student. These are simply two boys in sync, devoted to one another.
6. A promise for the future: to get through their final year of high school and set out together toward a calm, steady life ahead.
Theme: Through the lasting bond between two boys in their final year of high school, this story shows that there is no need to conform to society's standards of judgment. The companionship of a true kindred spirit is the best strength for facing uncertainty.