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    It's 1954, and Lan Zhan's life would be going well if it wasn't for the charming Wei Ying. Did he say charming? He meant annyoing. If it wasn't for that smile Lan Zhan could accept the future planned for him, the job as Cheif Surgeon who returned home to a demure wife who'd cook him dinner and asking him about his day. Instead, he finds himself dreaming about something more.
    So when Wei Ying offers him a deal, one that would get him out of Lan Zhan's life he took it. When the evening goes wrong, Lan Zhan expects his life to be over. Instead, he finds it's just the start of a new chapter.

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    “Lan Zhan…”

    “I can drive A-Yuan to daycare and pick him up on the days you’re too busy. In addition to sharing meals.” She lifts a pacifying hand when Wei Ying’s eyes widen. “It is no trouble to me.”

    Wei Ying sputters. “Of course it is—”

    “Then trouble me.” Though Lan Zhan doesn’t raise her tone, there’s a ring of exasperation to her words. She pauses for a recentering breath. “My life is spotless. Perhaps I could… Use a little trouble. The good kind.”

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    27 Jun 2026

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    Before Lan Zhan could react, Wei Ying's pants were around his ankles. In the middle was a splash of purple. His took off his underwear too.
    Fortunately, his t-shirt was just long enough that at this angle Lan Zhan could only see a pair of slender tanned legs.
    It took a second for his sputtering brain to reconnect to his mouth. "Your shoes. I meant take off your shoes."

     

    AU high school story. Feat. misunderstandings, bad inflections, and lots of cold showers.

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    29 Mar 2026

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    Lan Huan scrolls through Wei Ying’s profile, and the gentle tap of his finger against the screen shudders through Lan Zhan like the screech of a misplayed note. His whole body is tense, and he exhales slowly, working to unclench his jaw by degrees.

    “It says here,” Lan Huan says with characteristic good humour, “that he’s looking for fun.” He nudges Lan Zhan with the tip of his toe. “You could do with some fun in your life.”

    Lan Zhan could do with a new brother. “No,” he says, shifting out of Lan Huan’s range. “Thank you.”

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    When his brother creates a dating profile for him, Lan Zhan doesn't expect to match with the most obnoxious vendor at the Farmers' Market. Wei Ying is looking for fun, Lan Zhan wants out of this mess, and Lan Huan just wants his brother to be happy.

    (farmer wwx, lonely businessman lwj, much mutual pining)

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    29 Mar 2026

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    “Maybe you should get me out of your system,” Wei Ying blurts. “Maybe that’ll help.”

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    Wei Ying finds out her best friend Lan Zhan is in love with her and offers a really super solution.

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    18 Feb 2026