After the Puppy Became a Spirit

Chen Ye's little dog Xingxing, who had been by his side for nearly twenty years, died. Heartbroken, Chen Ye buried it in the family graveyard. But just after he had finished paying his respects, a strange young man named Xingxing threw himself at him in full view of everyone.

"Master, I'm your little dog! I finally found you!"

Chen Ye was stunned. "??? Buddy, I've been single my whole life, and I've never been into anything unusual. You can't just claim to know me."

The young man clung to him, nearly in tears. "Master, I really am your little dog! I'm Xingxing! I'm your dog! Don't you want me anymore?"

Xingxing was the name of Chen Ye's dog. Looking at the young man before him, with chestnut hair and round eyes like glass marbles, Chen Ye couldn't help softening.

Later, he discovered the young man really was his dog. As a human, the little dog was even clingier, always wanting hugs and kisses, and even more eager to say, "I love you." Under the dog's relentless advances, day after day, Chen Ye fell for him.

Later still, he posted on a forum to ask:

#Can dogs eat spicy hot pot?

#What are the odds of a little dog learning four languages?

#What should I do if motion sickness pills don't work on my dog after he becomes a spirit?

#Can a human and a dog get a marriage certificate? Which country allows it?

As his questions grew more and more outrageous, the number of highly upvoted replies grew too:

#This post is probably the original poster's last fantasy before dying from overwork

#Poster, I'm the head of psychiatry at XX Hospital. I've saved you an appointment with a specialist

#Poster, now that your dog has become a spirit, can he cook a four-course meal and soup?

Hugging the young man in his arms, Chen Ye scrolled through the forum replies and scoffed. Hmph. You single dogs, no, you single two-legged beasts, could never understand how happy I am!

Probably a short-to-medium-length story. The dog is a real dog, not that special kind of thing.

Chen Ye, gong x Chen Xing, shou (dog)

2024.08.03

Content warning: Both are each other's only partners. The shou is a little dog who became a spirit. This is an incredibly sweet story, updated every night at 20:00. It's a short story, about 100,000 characters. If you're interested, please add it to your collection.

Coming soon: Past Tense of Love

Zhao Jiayan and Li Qiyan grew up together and were married by arrangement between their wealthy families. Zhao Jiayan always thought Li Qiyan didn't have much affection for him.

Until Li Qiyan died of an illness, and Zhao Jiayan accidentally found a diary at home, filled with Li Qiyan's love for him from childhood to adulthood.

Year x, month x, day x

If only Zhao Jiayan liked me. I like him so much, but he seems to hate me...

Year x, month x, day x

They say someone who appears later can't beat a childhood friend, but Zhao Jiayan is having so much fun with his new friend. Does he not want me anymore? Does this mean we can't even be friends?

Year x, month x, day x

Zhao Jiayan and I are married. Could he love me?

Waking up back in high school, Zhao Jiayan resolves to make up for every regret of the past.

So his friends watch as Zhao Jiayan, always free-spirited and rebellious, suddenly changes. He used to brush Li Qiyan off, but now he obeys him without question.

Before, when Li Qiyan told him he had to rank in the top three in their grade, Zhao Jiayan would sneer, "I'll come in fourth. What can he do about it?"

Now, Zhao Jiayan gazes at him with shining eyes. "An'an, I came in second. Is there a reward? Can I make a wish?"

Before, when Li Qiyan told him to wear his school uniform properly, Zhao Jiayan would say coolly, "It's called having a style. What would you know?"

Now, Zhao Jiayan speaks in a sweet, coy voice. "An'an, I can't get my collar straight. Could you help me? I see all the other deskmates helping each other with their uniforms, but I don't have anyone..."

Before, when Li Qiyan told him not to skip class, Zhao Jiayan would call his friends over. "I do what I want. I'm climbing over the wall. Come on, I'll pay for the internet cafe today!"

Now, Zhao Jiayan declares righteously, "Skip class? I'm An'an's well-behaved childhood friend. I don't do that sort of thing. An'an says you should all study hard, so get to class!"

His lackeys: "...Has the boss been possessed?"

Zhao Jiayan: "Possessed? Get studying, all of you. If even one of you comes last next time, I might not be able to get back in the house. Hurry up and study!"

Li Qiyan says helplessly, "When did I ever say that? I just hope everyone studies hard and takes responsibility for themselves."

Zhao Jiayan: "You heard him. Why aren't you studying?"

His lackeys: "...You're so righteous and amazing. While you chase your sweetheart, we have to do practice problems."

In their past life:

Li Qiyan: I thought I was the one with a secret crush.

Zhao Jiayan: What a coincidence. I thought so too.

In this life:

Li Qiyan: I thought I was the one with a secret crush.

Zhao Jiayan: Baby, stop keeping it a secret and look at me. I'm openly in love with you!

This is really just the story of a gong who is reborn and finally learns to love his husband properly, listen to him, and help his friends study hard and enjoy life.

They are each other's only partners, in both their past and present lives.

Theme: Love can create miracles.