[Aloof forgotten ancient god gong x socially anxious godmaster shou] [Modern city x Eastern mysticism x cozy episodic story] Shen Yanzhi x Lin Zaiqi
Lin Zaiqi inherited the 24-hour convenience store his grandfather left behind. He thought it would be a dull way to make a living, but unexpectedly discovered that the store was a “transit station” for the city’s gods. As times changed, the little gods in charge of trivial matters like “getting lost,” “hiccups,” and “internet lag” lost their divinity and faced unemployment as no one believed in them anymore.
To keep the convenience store from going under, and to help these pitiful yet adorable “former coworkers,” the socially anxious store manager Lin Zaiqi had no choice but to steel himself and start giving the gods “career guidance”: helping the Pimple God become a beauty influencer, persuading the Kitchen God to embrace the age of food delivery...
And the ancient god in charge of “forgetting,” who had been staying at the store all along, was a cool, solitary man who always reached out to help him at his most disheveled.
As Lin Zaiqi gradually uncovered the secrets behind the convenience store, he realized that what he was protecting was not only the gods’ last refuge, but also the ancient god’s one and only tenderness, which he had refused to forget for a thousand years.
☆Reading Guide☆:
1. Aloof forgotten ancient god gong x socially anxious godmaster shou. The shou is a socially anxious young man who inherited a convenience store for gods, while the gong is an ancient god whose power is fading but who quietly protects him.
2. In public, the gong is the cold, solitary “Lord of Forgetting.” In private, he is the protector who shoulders the darkness for the shou and the little gods. In public, the shou is an awkward convenience store owner trying to keep the business running. When alone, he is a growing protagonist whose godmaster powers are gradually awakening.
3. This is a cozy episodic story. Each chapter focuses on the “career transitions” of minor gods, with contrast, fantasy settings, and healing emotions. Readers who dislike slow-burn character growth and fantastical everyday life should read with caution.
4. Please don’t force the gods’ settings to conform to real-world logic. The minor gods’ powers over “little details” are meant to present the collision between modern society and ancient beliefs, conveying the warm message that even small bonds have great value.
Important Note
[Important] This may not suit readers looking for a fast-paced plot with intense drama. The episodic narrative is cozy and healing, but the romance between the leads is a slow-burn, growth-focused relationship, and the little gods’ “career transitions” unfold in a slice-of-life style.
The gong and shou are [mutually protective and each other’s one and only] at every stage. The gong is not a mere tool, and the shou is not simply socially anxious. They both cherish each other and the little gods, and they support one another as they grow. The author doesn’t deliberately create intense conflict, instead focusing on the bonds between gods and humans and the growing affection between the leads through everyday acts of support. Please don’t label the story “boring” for lacking dramatic ups and downs. All the warmth and growth are tucked into the lively, everyday atmosphere of the convenience store.
Theme: Be happy every day
