Gold-Lacquered Xuan Flask

"As Taoism often says, the sun and moon within the pot open up another world. Take my gourd, and it'll naturally come in handy."

"That's so shabby. I'll carve you a gourd and paint it gold. It'll look much better."

Though little A Jun was being teased, he still smiled as he put the gourd on him, blowing on him until the tips of his ears turned red.

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"You even gave me a token of affection, so why did you still make me confess first? That's not very nice of you! I've figured it out: people with narrow eyes are all monsters! A Jun especially!"

"Just go with the flow and leave it to fate."

"Don't try to pull that nonsense on me!"

"Xiao Lu, come on. Let's get a bowl of fermented mung bean juice."

To cheer him up, you need fermented mung bean juice, fried dough rings, and shredded pickles.

"One bowl isn't enough. Make it ten!"

"Whoa, are you trying to fill me up with water?"

Pei Qing Jian curled his lip, grabbed Fu Jun Xing's fingers, and pinched them as if taking out his anger. "I don't believe a word you say. You charlatans are all rotten! You're lucky I'm willing to eat with you!"

Cheerful, good-for-nothing veterinarian and Taoist priest Fu Jun Xing (A Jun) x autistic, talkative, food-loving lacquer artist Pei Qing Jian (Xi Zhong)

A fiery-tempered master who protects his roommate and jokes around with effortless ease, thoroughly unserious;

A talented lacquer artist who paints with gold, talks about food, and appreciates life, but is autistic.

A modern-day, lighthearted, mutually unrequited-love romance with a hint of metaphysics, set in Beijing and focused on sightseeing, food, and local culture, with a bit of Beijing flavor. [A long sigh] A quiet, gentle story about life.

※ Began August 21, 2021, and finished October 22, 2021. There may be extras, if I feel like it.

※ Partly based on references and virtual sightseeing. Not a fully realistic portrayal.

※ Enjoy reading! (The author gets fed every day: burp.)

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Theme: Come and go freely, take things as they come, and let fate take its course.