A novelist who seems sweet and naive but can really dish it out in private × a nasty comic artist who likes to tease people
Counterattack Orders is a dual-male-lead infinite-flow novel. It was a commercial success, and also sparked widespread discussion about the relationship between its two male leads.
When asked about it, the original author, Fu Lechu, said, "My novel explores the trust between men who would face life and death together."
A reader opened the book and pointed to a bathroom scene. "Does this bit about 'their fingers entwined in the mist' count as facing life and death together, too?"
Fu Lechu adjusted his glasses. "They'd just finished an adventure. They were a little shaken."
The reader pressed on. "So sleeping in the same bed was also a stress response?"
Fu Lechu nodded solemnly. "Yes. When you're stressed, you need to comfort each other."
*
The Oracle is a full-color comic strip. Its beautiful character designs and distinctive art style have kept it at the top of the rankings for years, while the bond between its two male leads has drawn countless fans to subscribe and create fan works.
When asked about it, the artist, Ye Feng, said, "I draw nothing but pure brotherhood. Don't ship them."
The editor, on the verge of breaking down, asked, "Teacher Ye, what exactly is the point of that scene where he pants and pulls open his tie?"
Ye Feng crossed his legs. "Showing off the lighting techniques I just learned."
The editor asked, "Teacher Ye, was it really necessary to draw a close-up of them linking fingers?"
Ye Feng took a sip of cola. "I've always paid attention to detail."
One day, Fu Lechu and Ye Feng worked together.
*
On the surface:
"We're just being meticulous in our work."
"This is normal interaction between men. Don't read too much into it."
In reality:
Fu Lechu stayed up late, revising the scene where "A runs into B's arms."
Ye Feng studied references in the mirror for a "brotherly arm around the waist."
Then, on the day the work was due...
Ye Feng stumbled across Fu Lechu's computer search history:
"What gestures between men are the most flirtatious?"
Fu Lechu discovered a stack of danmei comics hidden on Ye Feng's bookshelf.
One night, Ye Feng knocked on Fu Lechu's study door.
He closed in step by step, cornering Fu Lechu against the wall. "Teacher Fu, I heard you're researching 'flirting between men.' How about we have an academic discussion?"
Reader's Guide
1. Two stubborn kings going head-to-head. Don't ask. If you do, the answer is: "We're straight men. We don't understand shipping two guys."
2. The author's logic is dead. Any professional knowledge about drawing is made up.
3. The gong likes to tease people and isn't a typical "perfect hero." The shou seems sweet and naive but can really dish it out. Each is the other's first love.
4. Not suitable for people with extreme preferences. I'm afraid of getting scolded, too.
Theme: Creating beauty in a world of make-believe
