My Straight Childhood Friend Is Up to Something Every Day

[This novel is complete. Thank you for your support!] Meng Qing has been feeling troubled lately. His good friend is Ye Shutong, a hugely popular singer. They've known each other since they were young and are inseparable. Under the spotlight, the handsome young man is rebellious and unruly, with millions of fans. Offstage, he's courteous and keeps everyone at arm's length. After Meng Qing returned from studying abroad, Ye Shutong would finish work late at night and come looking for him. He even insisted on sharing a bed. Sleeping together was one thing, but he had to cuddle, too. Ye Shutong explained, "I've developed skin hunger lately. Only a hug from Dr. Meng can make it better." Meng Qing said, "Sorry, I'm a dentist. And I've recently realized I'm gay." Ye Shutong couldn't believe it and fled in a panic. Meng Qing had assumed that a straight guy like Ye Shutong would stop there, and that they might not even be able to stay friends. But Ye Shutong continued to take care of him, fussing over him and asking after him, and his behavior grew increasingly bizarre. While caring for Meng Qing when he had a fever, he let Meng Qing unconsciously snuggle into his arms, then blushed and insisted he was straight. On vacation together, he insisted on matching outfits with Meng Qing, showed off his abs by the pool, and sighed that he was straight. He tried to move into Meng Qing's little apartment and even posted a picture of the stuffed toy on the windowsill on Weibo. Sharp-eyed fans recognized it at once: "Isn't that the curtain from Dr. Meng's livestream at home?" Ye Shutong replied from his main account: "I picked it." Meng Qing: "You're going to make people misunderstand." The concert venue was packed with noise. In a dark corner backstage, Ye Shutong held Meng Qing tightly, his gaze dark and his voice irritated. "Who are you going to let misunderstand? Isn't having me enough for you?" When Meng Qing fell silent, Ye Shutong changed his expression in an instant, the corners of his eyes turning red. "Dr. Meng, my tooth hurts QAQ. I need emergency treatment, the kind where our lips touch." Meng Qing: "..." Meng Qing: "." ...What a devious straight man! [Reader's Guide] 1. Meng Qing (bottom) x Ye Shutong (top). They aren't based on real people. Do not associate them with anyone. 2. A short, pure-sweet romance. Sweet, tangy, and sweet again, with a mostly slice-of-life feel. There's very little about the entertainment industry. 3. The top absolutely dotes on the bottom, and the bottom indulges the top, too. 4. Note: This story is connected to the one about the young lady. 5. A few flashbacks. Same-sex marriage is legal in this setting. All place and school names in the story are made up by me. 6. The cover is a commissioned illustration capturing the characters' atmosphere. Enjoy it alongside the story. Theme: Have the courage to pursue the life you want