A story that begins with doubting your own memories and ends with trusting your own feelings.

Yuan Wu lives alone on his boat, writing horror novels on a diet of instant noodles and coffee. He prefers it that way.

Then Lin Chengbu arrives, and everything goes to shit.

art by @kkcoocool

Yuan Wu- 30 years old, tired of everything.
- Has a string of exes he never liked.
- Dealing with trauma, just wants people to leave him alone.
- Professional mixologist.

Lin Chengbu

- 26-year-old virgin.
- Confident, well-adjusted & openly gay.
- Will not leave Yuan Wu alone.
- What he lacks in brain cells he makes up for in enthusiasm.
- Professional cook.

Why read it?

Short, classic Wu Zhe warmth with a bit of mystery, a bit of angst, and a fluffy happy endingYou may enjoy it if you like:
- Slice-of-life
- Adult romance
- Emotional growth, healing from trauma
- Fun, sometimes silly banter
- Couples that communicate and learn to be better
- Enduring love and trust
- Supportive family membersCW for emotional abuse, depression, and death/suicide

Misc

JJWXC link
Link to complete fan translation
(Proof of purchase needed after Chapter 15)
Link to Wu Zhe carrd

Tags and tropes (includes spoilers)

- HE (happy ending)
- 强强 (Manly gay couple)
- Mild angst
- POV switches
- First love
- Love at first sight
- Memory loss
- Traumatic childhood
- Difficult family relationships
- Cute family relationships
- Nianxia (i.e. older shou younger gong)
- Loyal/puppy gong
- Devoted gong
- Gong falls first
- Gong chases shou
- Cold/kuudere shou
- Long-haired MC
- F&B-related
- Marriage