Ning Qiuyan has a secret.
He's been in love with He Chengyue for a long time.
They grew up together, inseparable since childhood, with nothing they couldn't talk about. They couldn't possibly be closer.
But Ning Qiuyan knows full well that He Chengyue is as straight as they come. No matter how close they are, they'll never be more than friends.
Afraid his crush might be discovered and their friendship ruined, he finally resolves to distance himself from He Chengyue.
But the very next day, something calling itself a Wife System appears in his mind and orders him to perform all kinds of wifely behaviors.
The first task: call someone "hubby."
Ning Qiuyan: ?
Ning Qiuyan is stunned.
The first person who comes to mind is He Chengyue, and he's also the first person Ning Qiuyan rules out.
Just then, someone confesses to him. Under the System's threat, Ning Qiuyan decides to throw caution to the wind!
But before he can get the word "hubby" out, the person standing in front of him turns into He Chengyue.
As usual, He Chengyue has come to chase off anyone who wants to confess to Ning Qiuyan.
Why is it another guy this time?
He Chengyue's brow furrows sharply.
"What were you about to call him?"
"..."
With no choice, Ning Qiuyan tells him half the story, and admits he's not straight.
He Chengyue is stunned: You haven't even started dating, and you want to call someone hubby? You want to call a stranger hubby?!
Ning Qiuyan: ...??
Is that the point?
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He Chengyue and Ning Qiuyan grew up together. He'd always been used to taking care of him, knew all his likes and dislikes, and knew just how handsome and popular he was.
He never imagined that one day Ning Qiuyan would tell him he liked men and wanted to try dating a guy.
He Chengyue: ...
He Chengyue takes a little time to accept it, then decides to act immediately.
Because from the moment he learns the reason, he understands one thing: Ning Qiuyan has no idea how to pursue someone.
What kind of way is that to chase someone?
He Chengyue plans to keep a close eye on things.
Before Ning Qiuyan can chase anyone else, he has to try it on him first.
[Hold hands and walk with someone]
[Share a bed and fall asleep in someone's arms]
[Kiss someone for twenty minutes]
The System's tasks get more and more outrageous.
Ning Qiuyan grows more and more bewildered. After pushing away the person holding him tight once again, breathless, question marks pop into his head.
That night, he makes a post discreetly describing what happened and asking the internet for advice.
#Is something not quite right here? Is my straight childhood friend really straight?#
The commenters are outraged: He's practically over the moon!
Ning Qiuyan: ...
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[Reader's Guide]
1. One-on-one romance, happy ending.
2. Sweet romance, with the male lead doting on the other male lead. No angst or groveling.
3. There will probably be a cross-dressing scene.
(Inspiration: December 1, 2025 / Blurb: July 15, 2026)
Theme: Happiness gives people courage
