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This is the third year Yu Qianming has had a crush on his senior. His senior gives off such an untouchable, ascetic vibe that Yu Qianming doesn't even dare drop a hint.
One day, his senior suddenly shows up at his door and invites Yu Qianming to share a place with him.
Huh? Share a place?
Got it. Even though they'll have separate rooms, this is going to lead to the usual scenes: forgetting a towel after a shower, cooking in nothing but an apron, bending over to look for something under the table, or climbing up high and falling into his arms. That sort of thing, right?
I'm familiar with the drill.
So Yu Qianming grins from ear to ear, drags a suitcase full of all kinds of weird stuff along, and happily moves into his senior's place.
And then...
He discovers there's also a strange hunk at home, with broad shoulders, long legs, a height of 198 centimeters, and an eight-pack.
His senior introduces him: This is my younger brother. He's transferring to Jiang City No. 1 High School and will be living next door to you.
Oh, right. He's underage.
Yu Qianming's smile...
collapses with a plop.
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The first month the three of them live together.
Yu Qianming reports his senior's brother: Your little brother never dresses properly. He has no sense of propriety at all. What kind of student acts like that? I suggest sending him to boarding school.
The second month the three of them live together.
Yu Qianming pulls his senior aside: Your little brother watches weird stuff in his room. He's acting all effeminate and something's not right. I suggest sending him to boarding school.
The third month the three of them live together.
His senior goes abroad for an exchange program and will be away for half a year.
That very day, Yu Qianming gets drunk over love and doesn't come home until late at night.
As soon as he opens the door, he sees his little brother standing in his school uniform, neat as can be, leaning against the wall. His features are veiled in darkness, with a tiny spark of light in his eyes.
Their eyes meet.
Xu Yao raises an eyebrow and produces the thing Yu Qianming has been searching for all week, with keywords like
