#premise for those that haven't read the first chapter: SJ and SQH have a series of tea dates that lead to fixes and romance

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the window to the soul (and other such fallacies)

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Chapter 2: The Plan

Summary:

“Shen-shixiong, if I had the easy, kind childhood you claim is a privilege, we would not be here.” The truth rings in the air like a bell struck. They sit in a calm, peaceful silence as Shang Qinghua pulls porcelain out of his skin and wipes gently at the wounds. “I think I always end up here,” Shen Qingqiu whispers, breaking the quiet. “I think no matter what, I will end up here.” Or, Plots, Plans, Infatuation, and a Future?