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PD Chapter 36: Duel (Part 2)
When Wen Xunchuan fished out a pack of lube the size of a condom from a hidden compartment behind the toilet tank, He Linzhou was momentarily stunned. He turned around, leaned over the tank, and peered inside, only then noticing a fist-sized recessed niche hidden behind the tank, neatly packed with single-use portable lubricant and condoms. He Linzhou, who had been a frequent visitor since the opening, was taken aback, having never noticed this cubby before. “Holy shit!” he exclaimed. “You…-
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PD Chapter 35: Duel (Part 1)
Wen Xunchuan had to admit—he was a classic hedonist. In a way, He Linzhou’s accusation that he didn’t want to take responsibility wasn’t entirely wrong. Since realizing his own orientation a good ten years ago, Wen Xunchuan had gone through phases where he entertained fleeting, unrealistic fantasies about love. But after witnessing so many breakups within the circle, enduring a few imperfect relationships himself, and getting exhausted by the overwhelming closeness and the endless…-
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When Wen Xunchuan shuffled out of the bedroom in his slippers, he instinctively glanced toward the tatami by the window, but He Linzhou wasn’t there. His first thought was, Did He Linzhou storm off in a huff because of a rejected confession? But he dismissed the idea within a second—there wasn’t a single word in that scenario that aligned with He Linzhou’s thick-skinned personality. The rare quietness in the house made him realize Chun Mei wasn’t around either. Stretching, Wen Xunchuan…
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A gentle morning sun pierced through the thin mist, gradually waking the streets that had slumbered all night. He Linzhou strolled leisurely along the street with Chun Mei, heading toward the small park behind their apartment complex. Maybe it was because he didn’t take Chun Mei out yesterday, but early this morning—before dawn had even fully broken—she was barking wildly at the door, every fiber of her being screaming, “Get up, you lazy bum, and take me out!” He Linzhou had tried to pull…
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PD Chapter 32: Before Sleeping
When Wen Xunchuan walked out of the bathroom, hair still wet and wrapped in a bathrobe, He Linzhou, who was sitting on the sofa petting Chun Mei, glanced over at him and asked, “Took off your contacts?” Wen Xunchuan responded with a simple “Mm,” and shuffled toward the bedroom in his slippers. “Going to sleep?” He Linzhou asked casually. “Mm.” “Oh.” He Linzhou shifted his gaze back to Chun Mei, using both hands to ruffle her head while keeping his head down. “Goodnight,…-
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PD Chapter 31: The Kiss
He Linzhou half-dragged, half-carried Wen Xunchuan through the door, then roughly tossed him onto the sofa before slumping down to the floor, completely out of energy. Even though Wen Xunchuan wasn’t exactly heavy, carrying a hundred-pound person for several blocks would exhaust anyone. Chun Mei padded over from her corner, nuzzling He Linzhou’s pant leg in a soft, pleading way, then curled up at his feet, gazing pitifully toward the door. He Linzhou cupped her little head in his hands and gave…-
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He Linzhou was munching on a skewer he’d just pulled meat from, watching as Wen Xunchuan, sitting across from him, silently refilled his beer cup without a word. After a moment’s hesitation, he finally asked, “What’s up with you today?” Wen Xunchuan shook his head and didn’t reply, raising his plastic cup to down the beer in one go. He Linzhou noticed the gloomy cloud hanging between Wen Xunchuan’s brows and couldn’t resist teasing him. “You look like you’ve got kidney deficiency…
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As dusk settled in, the dilapidated old neighborhood was unusually quiet in the twilight. Only a few street lamps lined the path beside the residential building, their light dimly struggling through the thick, dusty lampshades, casting a faint yellow glow. The rumbling sound of a suitcase being dragged on the uneven cement ground was especially jarring in this silent setting. The sound came closer and closer until a stretched shadow emerged on the path by the building—a tall, slender boy slowly…
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Early in the morning, Wen Xunchuan’s words had been cold, but in the end, he still got up to walk the dog himself. By the time He Linzhou woke up from his luxurious nap, the sky outside was already dim. He sat up in bed, bare-chested, rubbing his sore neck. When his hand brushed over the swollen bite mark, he winced and muttered, “Damn, wild dog.” Just as he finished cursing, a black-and-white figure shot over like a bullet, leaping onto the bed and into his arms, licking wildly at his…
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PD Chapter 28: Morning Exercise
Early in the morning, Wen Xunchuan opened his eyes amidst a lasting rustling sound. The first thing he saw was a face very close to his; He Linzhou was lying on his side by the pillow, his eyes slightly closed, thick eyelashes casting shadows over his eyes, his lips naturally pursed, breathing even and calm. One arm was draped over Wen Xunchuan’s waist, seemingly in deep sleep. The scratching noise from outside the bedroom door continued, annoying Wen Xunchuan to no end. He pulled off the arm wrapped…-
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