Don't Ask, I Want It All

Blurb:

Mu Qi was born into an ordinary, comfortable family in his previous life. Unfortunately, he had too many siblings, and his parents' jobs were unstable, so many of his interests never got the support or opportunity to develop. Still, compared with most people, at least he had already tried plenty of things that interested him.

He never imagined that, after working hard to buy the first violin of his life, he would suddenly get into a car accident. Even less did he expect to open his eyes in another parallel world.

In this parallel world, his parents were very supportive of lessons that encouraged their children's interests. So from a very young age, Mu Qi showed a love of the arts: musical instruments, singing, painting, dancing... and countless other hobbies that caught his interest.

Mu Qi's parents, buried under an avalanche of requests: ...

"Um... son, how about we pick just one thing for you to learn?"

"No way!" At long last, Mu Qi had a chance to pursue all his dreams. He made a little pout. "I want to do them all!"

After being reborn, Mu Qi found a little bundle of cuteness at the supermarket. The little one was sweet and adorable, and became his childhood friend.

Then his childhood friend confessed. Seeing the tips of his friend's ears turn red, Mu Qi already had a pretty good idea that he had fallen for him, so he began to offer him some very serious-sounding advice.

Mu Qi: "We've grown up together, and barring any surprises, we'll be going to school together for the next four years too. If you like me, then you like me. If you don't, there's no point forcing it."

Mu Qi tried to smooth things over and put it off for as long as he could. After all, they were still young. What was all this talk about love?

So said Mu Qi, who had been focused on nothing but studying ever since he was reborn.

But Yang Qiongji, who had grown up cherished and adored, couldn't help feeling miserable. The first person he had ever liked was telling him not to take it seriously, just to let things happen naturally. He knew it made sense, but it still hurt.

Seeing his childhood friend looking so upset, Mu Qi thought it over and wondered if he should just give in.

After all, he had always been single. Even if someone else came along, it wouldn't change how he felt about his childhood friend.

Besides, he didn't mind being together with him.

Mu Qi stayed by Yang Qiongji as they grew up, accompanying him through every stage of his life. Their feelings for each other developed at a dizzying pace, and they seemed like the most perfectly matched couple in the world.

They gradually found careers they loved, and each other's shadows were always present in their field of vision.

Yang Qiongji: "Every time I film a video, I see a better version of you, the you I see through my eyes. And I fall for you a little more."

Mu Qi: "Me too."

Mu Qi: "Every time I read the little scenes you write, then write them down myself..."

He lowered his head and kissed his boyfriend.

"I love you a little more."

Gentle, strong, all-rounder gong x upbeat, sunny shou

P.S. A sweet story, mainly from the gong's perspective, but the shou's perspective appears too. Childhood friends to lovers, updated daily. Most likely just a slice-of-life story, with no major upheavals.

The romance begins in Chapter 15. There are lots of authorial liberties, and some professional details may be inaccurate. Feel free to point them out.

Theme: Choosing a different path in life