Relationships: Zhuzhi-lang & Tianlang-jun, Shen Qingqiu/Luo Binghe, Tianlang-jun/Su Xiyan, Luo Binghe & Zhuzhi-lang, Mobei-jun/Shang Qinghua, Liu Mingyan/Ning Yingying/Sha Hualing
Tags: Age Regression/De-Aging, Post-Canon, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Non-Sexual Intimacy, Tianlang-jun Has Chronic Pain, Dreamscapes, Memories, Trans Male Character, Eventual Happy Ending
“Do not crowd him,” Liu Mingyan says.
Zhuzhi-lang peeks out from behind Shen Qingqiu’s leg, both hands fisted in silky teal robes. He knows her from book club. She and jiujiu are friends. “Liu-jiejie.”
“Would Zhuzhi-lang care to sit with me?” Liu Mingyan’s voice is cool and even. Only her eyes are visible over the veil; they don’t quite give the impression that she’s smiling but it’s a near thing. “We can read together.”
A couple of Zhuzhi-lang’s fingers have found their way into his mouth. He speaks around them. “I can’t read.”
“That’s all right. We can read to you,” Ning Yingying suggests. “Isn't it more fun that way?”
Zhuzhi-lang does like it when jiujiu reads to him. He mumbles, “With voices?”
“Of course!” Sha Hualing places a hand on her hip. She hasn’t put any of her jewelry back on and Zhuzhi-lang can’t help but be disappointed by the lack of jingling. “Who do you take us for?”