A Bowl of Sweet Soup

Lately, the eldest of the Tang family, Tang Xuen, has had a lot on his mind. His youngest brother, Tang Yuan, suddenly brought a boyfriend home! He said they were dating with marriage in mind! The three brothers lost their parents when they were young. Tang Xuen raised both of his idiot younger brothers by himself, while he himself had reached almost thirty without getting married, or even having a relationship. Tang Xuen went drinking with his close friend, Ji Wei “So Yuan likes men. How does a man liking another man even work? I want to understand. What kind of book should I read?” “That guy’s so old, four years older than me! But he seems rich. I looked him up online and found him on the rich list. They’re really not a suitable match. You come from a good family, do you know him? Can you ask around about his reputation? I’m worried Yuan’s getting conned.” “That kid Yuan is such a dummy. He actually told me at the table that he saw how close you and I are and how we go out together all the time, so he thought we were a couple too. That’s why he felt safe coming out to me.” The alcohol made his face red and his head swim. He said softly, “Yuan really has a wild imagination. He actually said you like me. Isn’t that going to ruin your good name?” Ji Wei drank a glass of wine and calmly replied, “First, you need to change the way you think. Even if I really did like you, it wouldn’t ruin my reputation. Don’t treat liking men as something bad.” Tang Xuen nodded blankly. As he poured him another drink, Ji Wei added, “Besides, someone as wonderful as you deserves to be loved.” His face reddened at the compliment. Embarrassed, Tang Xuen lowered his head and kept drinking. The next day. Tang Xuen woke up to find himself sharing a bed with his good friend Ji Wei. He only vaguely remembered that the night before, Ji Wei had offered to explain what it meant for two men to like each other. He’d happily agreed, praising Ji Wei as a truly good friend. Theme: Even in adversity, love life. When you love life, life will love you back, and one day spring will arrive in all its warmth and flowers. You’ll realize that happiness has been by your side all along.