Starry Night on the River

Proud, headstrong foodie He Juchen / gentle, thoughtful guiding lover Cheng Jinzhi. Younger top, for now.

When He Juchen was seventeen, He Yi pointed to the handsome, rugged man in front of them and said to his only son, "This is my friend. Call him Uncle Cheng."

He Juchen had been spoiled all his life. He gave the man a haughty, pouty glance. He looked so young, barely older than him. Calling him uncle would be a raw deal. "What's your name?"

His father gave him a tap to warn him not to be rude. The man smiled gently and held out his hand. "Cheng Jinzhi."

That smile stayed with him through the four dark years that followed.

-

After graduating, he became a freelancer. His first stop as a long-term traveler was Yichang.

He had heard that Changjiang Avenue was a great place to admire the scenery. Though he never woke up before ten, he set ten alarms so he could get up early to watch the sunrise.

Everyone along the way was jogging or exercising. He was the only one ambling along with three pork buns in his hands.

Then a familiar voice, buried in his memories, came from behind him. "Chenchen."

Only one person called him that.

He turned around. Cheng Jinzhi smiled and greeted him. "Chenchen, you've grown up."

He Juchen froze, completely at a loss. His mind went blank, and his pork buns fell to the ground with a smack.

He crouched down and stared sadly at the buns, trying to figure out how to salvage them. But they had landed right beside some unidentified object.

Damn! His already meager finances had just taken another hit.

-

With his savings running low and his career going nowhere, He Juchen moved into the guesthouse Cheng Jinzhi ran to save money.

Gradually, he realized that Cheng Jinzhi was so fascinating in both looks and personality that he was practically made to be teased.

After learning about the hardships He Juchen had endured over those four years and all the trouble he had been facing lately, Cheng Jinzhi told him, "He Juchen, I'll take care of you."

He Juchen rolled his eyes. "Take care of your own ass."

Cheng Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Want to sleep with your Uncle Cheng?"

Travel destinations: Yichang - Enshi

Reading Guide:

1. One top and one bottom, mutually in love.

2. The characters are not based on real people. Please don't make inappropriate comments.

3. Real locations are mentioned, but please don't scrutinize the details.

Theme: Beneath the stars on the river, a dream begins