[Honest, sweet, handsome, rustic, straight, looks-obsessed puppy receiver x sharp-tongued, tsundere, self-deluding jealousy king pursuer]
This is a slow burn. There's no way around it; you have to take your time making friends. Once they get together, it'll be sweet.
After getting into college in Beijing from a remote mountain village, Meng Yao was dazzled by his roommate's looks on the first day of school. Their first conversation, however, didn't go very well. Later, the other guy mocked Meng Yao's seemingly ingratiating way of making friends: "Are you some kind of spineless coward?"
Even though his handsome roommate was unpleasant to him, that didn't stop Meng Yao from obeying him and indulging his every whim because of that face. But one day, Meng Yao began to wonder if his roommate had gotten the wrong idea.
*
Pei Shuyu had never met anyone like Meng Yao.
He knew he wasn't the most likable person, and he wasn't interested in making friends. He knew that everyone who tried to get close to him wanted something: his family background, his status.
But Meng Yao didn't.
He wouldn't take money from him, and he didn't get angry even when Pei Shuyu spoke harshly to him.
Pei Shuyu couldn't figure out what he wanted until Valentine's Day, when Meng Yao asked him to go to the movies.
*
Meng Yao got two free movie tickets, so he invited his friend Pei Shuyu to come along. But while they were watching the movie, Pei Shuyu inexplicably kissed him. Meng Yao was startled and asked in confusion, "Why did you kiss me?"
Meng Yao's reaction was so natural and shocked, with no hint of acting, that Pei Shuyu realized he might have misunderstood something.
But the misunderstanding had already happened. To save face, Pei Shuyu could only try to make up for it and turn the misunderstanding into reality. He feigned composure and said to Meng Yao, "Stop pretending. I know what you're thinking. I'll give you a chance: win me over, and I'll be with you."
Meng Yao was completely baffled and wanted to shout, "I really didn't mean it that way!"
*
Not wanting to lose this rare friend, Meng Yao still began pursuing him. He was so innocent that it took him days to share a kiss, and only afterward did he realize that he really did like him.
Pei Shuyu seemed arrogant, hard to win over, and willful, but on the very night they kissed, he called his family and told them, "I've found a very good partner, and we're getting married soon."
When his family found out his marriage partner was a man, they said, "...∑(O_O;)"
Serializing: After I Sent a Message to My Secret Crush by Mistake
Geng Mu is just like his name: honest, wooden, and introverted. Ever since his school days, people have often teased and made fun of him. But because he's so slow and dim-witted, he can't recognize their malice right away.
Geng Mu is nearly thirty and still unmarried. Under pressure from his family, he agreed to go on a blind date. But on an uneventful date, he unexpectedly ran into his old classmate Liao Zexu, whom he hadn't seen in nearly ten years.
Though they hadn't seen each other in over a decade, Geng Mu had recently sent him a message by mistake without really understanding what was going on. The other man didn't blame him. Instead, he asked, "How much to get him chopped up? Is fifty thousand enough?" and transferred fifty thousand the very next second.
Remembering his interactions with Liao Zexu when they were young, Geng Mu couldn't help blushing. He thought the man was still as kind as ever, and regretted the time he'd lost back then because he was too timid. This time, Geng Mu learned to take the initiative. At first, he only wanted to be friends, but later he realized that his feelings for Liao Zexu had never been friendship.
*
Ever since meeting Geng Mu, Liao Zexu had thought he was pitiful. He hadn't expected that after more than ten years, Geng Mu would still have to rely on odd jobs to earn a meager living. Fifty thousand wasn't much, so Liao Zexu sent it without a second thought. But the man said it was a mistake, and Liao Zexu thought, at least he wasn't so desperate that he'd take it.
Running into Geng Mu was a real surprise. He said he admired Liao Zexu, then later said he liked him. Liao Zexu had never been in love, nor had he ever considered it, but... if it was what Geng Mu wanted, Liao Zexu thought he could indulge him, just as he had once lent him a hand when they were young.
There were plenty of pitiful people, but he only noticed Geng Mu.
Liao Zexu began to dig into the reason.
But though Liao Zexu could get perfect scores in every subject on exams, he wasn't necessarily as quick to understand emotions.
Later, after some things happened, Geng Mu sank into a low mood. As Liao Zexu kissed him, Geng Mu cried silently and said, "I know you pity me, but that's okay. Please keep pitying me."
Liao Zexu smiled, wiped away his tears, kissed the corners of his reddened eyes, and finally told him, "I love you, so I pity you. If it were only pity, I couldn't go this far."
Back cover thanks to Teacher Chu Tang
Reading guide
The receiver's family may make you angry. If anything while reading makes you uncomfortable, you can curse at the author, but don't curse at Xiao Meng. If you really don't like it, please click away in time! I hope everyone enjoys the story! Thank you!
Theme: Sincerity can move even the hardest heart.
Of Course the One I Raised from Childhood Is My Wife
After the Assistant Ran Off Pregnant
Stepson [Reborn]
Don't Let My Dandelions Blow Away
Snagging a Big Boss with ED
What a Coincidence, You're Here for a Blind Date Too?
Just for Fun
Reaping What You Sow
Swordsmanship Champion
Short Story Collection
How Did He Get to Marry Everyone's Dream Guy?
He’s Light-Years Away
Hehe, I like the interaction between Pei Shuyu's parents. Occasionally, some small details can show that they are really affectionate. No wonder they can raise Pei Shuyu, a tsundere and love brain. I like that mothers have their own names 😳, but I personally find it objectionable that some books directly use the protagonist's surname to refer to a certain mother. For me, the pace of the article is actually a bit slow, but the author's writing is so good and smooth, the characters are flesh-and-blood, and the ordinary daily life is also very interesting. I was very addicted to reading it, and I like 🐰.
Oh my god, Xiao Pei will become Lao Pei in fifty years, so don't do this again.
Brother, I really beg you, you are really long-mouthed, but why are you talking the opposite in front of Xiao Meng?
Are there any extras you want to watch?
When I read this, it was clear that there were no dramatic conflicts or contradictions, and there were no very strange relatives or family members, but the tacit indifference of East Asian families has clung to the text like a snake's shadow.
I was very annoyed by the whole family watching it!
Aren't all dormitories in the north provided with central heating? It's free of charge [Gotou]
Coming out to a family like this can be an ordeal.
... It took me a few days to recuperate, but it was so heartbreaking to accept the news from my family! I understand that the less love you have, the more you long for your family, but still, why don't you go back to Beijing now that things are like this? Even my sister is so selfish. I'm really afraid that they will be sent to that kind of detention center. (Although the plot is not that developed, I really think they can do a good job.)
Maybe Xiao Meng tries to let go of his family? Maybe you just want recognition? The main reason is that I still feel that it is best to handle things like this at home and come out as gay and let my family accept it. Otherwise, I can go my own way and accept it or not. You need to ask your partner to help solve the problem, and the solution is to spend money (it's not impossible, but it's a bit of a loss), and you will feel that Xiao Meng's growth is not enough 🥺 Xiao Meng knows that he may blame himself for not doing well enough. Alas, it means that every time I watch the plot of returning to my hometown, I feel sorry for Xiao Meng + the blood pressure of hating iron for not being able to make steel.