Mushroom Fantasies

(Attention, everyone: they are not blood-related.)

Jiang Dongzhi and Cheng Shixing grew up living across the hall from each other. When she got a little older, she moved into his home. She hated how he tried to control every little thing she did, and she still had to swallow her pride and call him "big brother."

One day, they had a fight, and Cheng Shixing got so angry that she decided to run away.

"Click." The front door shut behind her. She opened her phone and discovered she had only five yuan left in her WeChat account.

After wandering the streets for two hours, Cheng Shixing sent Jiang Dongzhi a message: "Big brother, what are we having for dinner tonight?"

Cheng Shixing was the most troublesome problem Jiang Dongzhi had ever encountered. Then one day, that very problem moved into his home. He had to make sure she ate, keep her on top of her studies, and manage her living expenses.

Until one day, Cheng Shixing grew up and started dating.

And dating one person after another.

On Valentine's Day, Jiang Dongzhi sat motionless on the sofa, waiting until midnight. At last, she came home.

She was wearing high heels and a little black dress, her hair carefully curled...

And holding a bouquet of roses from someone whose identity was a mystery.

His voice low, he asked, "Do you know what time it is?"

Cheng Shixing shrugged, casually pulled a rose from the bouquet, and handed it to him, just as casually trying to placate him: "Big brother, don't be mad."

The moment Jiang Dongzhi looked up and met her teasing gaze, his mind went blank.

He knew he was doomed.

Coming soon: A Jin of Sour Plum Candy

Word is, she plans to start a band and still needs a lead singer.

Word is, the school is holding a singing competition at its upcoming arts festival.

Wen Zhi dusted off his sleeves, cleared his throat, and gripped the microphone, ready to show off his singing: The time has come to reveal my true skills.

After the competition, she really did set her sights on him.

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To get Wen Zhi to join her band, Tao Shi asked everyone about his interests and tried all kinds of ways to win him over. She chased after him for four or five days, but Wen Zhi remained lukewarm.

Tao Shi lost heart.

There are plenty of fish in the sea. Why pine for just one?

But the very next day, after she'd decided to give up, Wen Zhi spent the whole day hovering around her as if he'd seen a ghost.

Wen Zhi: Why hasn't she come to see me today?

Wen Zhi: ...Wait, something's not right. I think I played it too cool.

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