binghe has a crush on TA, shen yuan. he comes to the conclusions that the best way to win him over is by starting a band. he ofc drags his best friends (mobei jun and sha hualing) into this. mbj agrees because he also wants to catch the eye of someone and shl agrees because she thinks its hilarious. sha hualing is the only one who is happily in a relationship. (though, it was liu mingyan who asked her out)
there's only one small problem. lbh cannot play any instruments. he has a devent voice but it needs work. lucky for him, his university has a few music clubs and there's even one person offering to teach guitar. so, binghe signs up.
he couldn't have known that the person teaching is the very TA, he wants to impress.
I am a librarian, and unrelated to stereotypes about my profession, I do read a metric shit-ton in a week. Most of it is fanfiction but hey, I thought maybe it's time I share my reads?
This is what I read this week:
1 All the ways in which I know you by HanaSheralHaminail (48, 961)
Summary: It takes Luo Binghe a year to fix Shizun's meridians and enter the Holy Mausoleum. There, he watches with trepidation as the Ancestral Hall works its miracle, and Shen Qingqiu is brought back to life. Surely he will wake soon, right? Any time now...
Or, the System is keeping Shen Qingqiu's soul in stasis, trapped inside the dreamscape. Luo Binghe chases after him, and learns the truth of him.
This was way sweeter than I anticipated. I thought it was going to be super angsty when I started it; it was so sweet.
The boys work through miscommunications and grow closer together
super fluffy ending :'3
2. Heaven Official's Blessing by MXTX Chapter 74-78
Summary: Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of dedication and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise, can also fall…and fall he does, cast from the Heavens again and again and banished to the mortal realm.
Eight hundred years after his mortal life, Xie Lian has ascended to godhood for the third time. Now only a lowly scrap collector, he is dispatched to wander the earthly realm to take on tasks appointed by the heavens to pay back debts and maintain his divinity. Aided by old friends and foes alike, and graced with the company of a mysterious young man with whom he feels an instant connection, Xie Lian must confront the horrors of his past in order to dispel the curse of his present.
I'm 1/3 into book 5! I'm reading about a chapter a day and live blogging the experience. you can follow along on the Bloopitynoot reads TGCF tag
NO SPOILERS PLS.
I am so soft for Hualian
3 i shine only with the light you gave me by corduroyserpent (89, 400)
Summary:
“In my defense,” Tianlang-jun says as he elegantly lowers himself to sit cross-legged on the floor of the Holy Mausoleum, “I’ve never brought anyone back from the dead before. As far as complications go, this is relatively manageable. Wouldn’t you agree?”
The question is directed towards a young child swimming in black robes far too elaborate and spacious for his minuscule size. The child simply blinks his big, dark eyes in response. It’s a familiar mannerism, and one that has only gotten cuter amidst accidental age regression.
Tianlang-jun brings Zhuzhi-lang back to life. It doesn't quite go as planned.
This read was absolutely stunning. Like it impacted my soul, I cried real tears and not for angst but for character development.
If you like stories of emotional growth, family found (in a way) and not, and kid fics this is so perfect.
The emotional side of tianlang-jun had me in a choke hold.
so so so so so good!!!
4 This Means War by Roslyn_Frisson (3,205)
Summary: Lan Qiren demonstrates a knack for talismans, at Wei Wuxian's expense.
This fic was absolutely adorable LOL
Lan Qiren and Wei Wuxian being sneaky and mischievous in the name of research
I love lan qiren and I love when him and Wei Wuxian get to bond- my heart. 10/10 cuteness
5 Heart Like Mine by nekojita (42, 747)
Summary: With Wen Ruohan is interested in Wei Wuxian due to his talent with talismans, Gusu Lan and Yunmeng Jiang agree to an arranged marriage between Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian to prevent Qishan Wen from growing more powerful (while there is still a threat of war looming). Things get off to the usual rocky start, with Lan Wangji and much of Gusu Lan (except for the younger Lans) looking down on Wei Wuxian.
This disapproval eventually leads to a situation where Wei Wuxian is framed for a crime by Su Mishan and friends and is punished by the discipline whip and seclusion in the Cold Pond Cave. A cave that holds more than one secret that will impact Cloud Recesses and the Jianghu's future.
I felt so many emotions reading this omg (it was excellent)
Features incredibly badass women and the lan realizing they fucked up
Lan Qiren will never recover (or admit that he worries).
So so good! The ending was abrupt, but I would read the hell out of a sequel.
6 Tiger, Tiger by acernor (23, 127)
Summary: Liu Qingge finds himself unwillingly charmed by Shen Qingqiu's new pet tiger while Luo Binghe is mysteriously off peak. The two are, of course, completely unrelated.
This was recommended to me by a couple of people and SO SOFT.
Terrible communication for the most part, but the three of them got there in the end
I love a little shifter character and tiger binghe was both literally and figuratively the softest baby.
Last chapter is smut!
7 I will be chasing a starlight by feyburner, sundiscus (71,477)
Summary: “You know what?” Wei Ying said. “I think we should be friends.”
“Vulcans do not have friends,” said Lan Zhan. He was staring very determinedly at the screen in front of him.
Wei Ying frowned at him. “That can’t be right.”
This has to be one of my favourite reads of the week!
The way this fic had me CRYING. It was beautifully written, a masterclass in character study, stunning and emotional
such a good good ending :'3 really so good (mind the tags tho)
8 We Are Not Wise by Boomchick, Suzoomie (52, 243)
Summary: When Shen Qingqiu drew Shen Yuan’s soul sword, it felt like being burned from the inside out. The fire wasn’t cruel, but it was still fire—hot and destructive, searing the softest pieces of him.
When Binghe’s fingers touch the hilt, he is ready for pain.
Transmigrated into a version of Proud Immortal Demon Way where cultivators manifest their own souls into spiritual weapons, Shen Yuan finds himself sort of kind of…accidentally blackmailing Shen Qingqiu into taking him on as a disciple before Luo Binghe joins the sect.
That should give Shen Yuan plenty of opportunities to make sure nothing goes wrong for his favorite protagonist, right? RIGHT!?
A story of twists, turns, hope, despair, and soul swords. Written for the Bingqiu Reverse Minibang 2023, illustrated and conceptualized by the incredible Suzu!
I know I said the last fic might be the highlight of the week, but this one is also up there
This was incredibly beautiful in a pain way (happy ending I promise!). It's the visual manifestation of a soul that really added an extra piece to this hurt pie
Shen Jiu learns and grows and it is beautiful.
uuugh, so good. If the summary is interesting to you, it is worth the read!
9 In the Eye of the Storm by Cassiie (30, 619)
Summary: Just as Wei Ying clears his throat to speak, A-Yuan looks up to him and tugs his robes. “Will Rich-gege come and play with me?” Lan Wangji feels a pang in his heart, wishing for nothing more than to stay with the two of them.
Wei Ying snorts at the nickname and gently takes A-Yuan’s hand clutching his robes. “No A-Yuan, Hanguang-jun is important and has duties that he needs to take care of.”
Once again, Lan Wangji speaks without thinking. “No duties. Xiongzhang gave me a week to complete the night hunt, I took one day.” He almost winces at the lie. It was true he had finished early, only by one day. But if there's a chance he can stay…
Wei Ying’s answering smile is softer than his usual grin, and it tugs at something in Lan Wangji’s heart.
“Well then, A-Yuan, let's show Hanguang-jun to our home.”
- - - - -
Lan Wangji has a looser tongue, Jin Guangyao takes bigger risks. Maybe things will go differently?
Full disclosure this is part one of a series and ends on a cliffhanger
This was a solid break from my very emotional reads this week. It was relatively light angst until the last second
I am so curious as to where this series goes!
10 Hanguang-Jun and His Beloved Pet Rabbit by 96qutie (In progress fic, read chapter 35 this week)
Summary: A gentle touch stroked his back, and Wei Ying stiffened in surprise. He looked up to find pale-gold eyes staring down at him intensely.
He gulped.
“Are you hurt?” The young cultivator asked in a soft voice, as if he expected an answer— even though he was already prodding Wei Ying’s ears and legs to see for himself. When he didn’t find evidence of injury he seemed to relax. “Are you frightened?”
If Wei Ying were human, he would have blushed and tried to crack a joke to hide it. As a rabbit, he could only kick his feet like a shy toddler.
“Wangji? I heard a commotion. Is everything alright?”
With the swiftness of a child being caught up past their bedtime, Wei Ying was shoved inside a billowing sleeve.
“Mn.”
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This is a ‘The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish’ AU for Wangxian. That series captured my heart, so then this happened. For those who don’t know that story; you don’t have to read it to read this. I don’t follow the plot at all, and I even changed the premise a bit. It’s only loosely inspired by it.
Also just to be clear: Wei Ying is not a rabbit 100% of the time.
This is a good read in general, it is an in progress fic!
This fic has a unique take on WY resurrection/life/abilities? and I really love that about it
This chapter shit hits the fan :(((( WY our beloved is in danger.
11 A Matter of Honor by Walkerbaby (96, 851)
Summary: Wei Wuxian is found outside of the Cloud Recesses after curfew, beaten, bloodied and abused. The law says that the alpha responsible must take him as a bride.
Lan Wangji has no intention of letting Wei Wuxian be married off to a violent, dishonorable criminal. So, to protect Wei Wuxian he confesses to the crime instead.
Can an act of mercy lead to a marriage of deep and lasting love? Or have the two brightest cultivators of their age doomed themselves to a lifetime of misery instead?
I am only going to post the first fic but I actually read the entire 11 part series.
It was incredibly written but this, for me, towed the line of what I am comfortable reading. Part one starts SO rough, but it does get better for Wangxian. The other parts progress into a terrible direction. There will be a second part- I just really hope Xichen has a better ending because it doesn't look good at all. :(
Mind the tags, but if you are okay with the subject matter it really is a good read.
That's what I read this week!
I tend to read my fics in the order I mark them, and by chance it ended up being such an emotionally heavy reading week. I am hoping that this week brings some levity!
If you have any favourite MDZS or SVSSS crack/light/humourous fics- I would LOVE to read some funny/absurd/bizarre/tropey/fluff fics!
In addition, if you want a personalized fic list I am offering lists for Wangxian (some other MDZS pairings) and bingqiu (and some other SVSSS pairings) -just send me a dm with your theme and criteria!
