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Danmei and Baihe C Novels and Manhua Officially Licensed in English

Things are getting licensed fast enough that keeping a list like this up-to-date is basically impossible, but I saw someone asking in the tags so I figured I'd try. All titles are danmei unless otherwise noted (very little baihe is licensed so far). I've included Chinese titles and linked novelupdates for each title when I was able to find them, but sometimes publishers change the original titles so much that I can't track them down, apologies.

Basically: this is everything I know of as of April 12, 2024. There might be more. I tried.

For the latest danmei news, Danmeinews.com is a great resources.

Note that some of this information was sourced from this Carrd, last updated in March 2023.

Seven Seas:

The full list of danmei novels licensed by Seven Seas is here. The full list of danmei manhua licensed by Seven Seas is here.

These titles are in various stages of publication, from "entire series released" to "license literally announced less than a week ago." As far as I know, all Seven Seas titles are available world-wide, through major distributors and libraries, and in e-book and print formats.

Mo Xiang Tong Xiu titles:

The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System (Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong).

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mo Dao Zu Shi)

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mo Dao Zu Shi) manhua

Heaven Official's Blessing (Tian Guan Ci Fu)

Meatbun Doesn't Eat Meat titles:

Case File Compendium (Bing an Ben)

The Husky and His White Cat Shizun (Erha he Ta de Bai Mao Shizun)

Remnants of Filth (Yuwu)

Meng Xi Shi titles:

Thousand Autumns (Qian Qiu)

Peerless (Wushuang)

priest titles:

Guardian (Zhenhun)

Stars of Chaos (Sha Po Lang)

Other titles:

Ballad of Sword and Wine (Qiang Jin Jiu) by Tang Jiuqing

I Ship My Rival x Me (Wo Kele Duijia x Wo de CP) manhua by PEPA

Run Wild (Saye) by Wu Zhe

The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish (Canji Baojun de Zhangxin Yu Chong) by Xue Shan Fei Hu

You've Got Mail: The Perils of Pigeon Post (Fei Ge Jiao You Xu Jin Shen) by Blackegg

Rosmei:

Rosmei licenses are Singapore distribution rights only. There is a list of international partners organizing group orders here. I've personally placed my orders through Yiggybean, as discussed in reply to this ask.

These titles are only being released as print editions.

Eta: titles that weren't originally on JJWXC (of which there are several here) WILL have e-book editions.

Ning Yuan titles:

BAIHE: At the World's Mercy by Ning Yuan

BAIHE (I think???) The Creator's Grace by Ning Yuan

priest titles:

Coins of Destiny (Liu Yao)

The Defectives (Can Ci Pin)

Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire (Lie Huo Jiao Chou)

Other titles:

Albert from Earth by Jie Mo Jun

The Bat (Bian Fu) by Feng Nong

Breaking Through the Clouds (Po Yun) by Huai Shang

Don't You Like Me (Ni Shi Bushi Xihuan Wo) by Lv Tian Yi

The Earth is Online (Diqiu Shangxian) by Mo Chen Huan

Everyone Loves the Cannon Fodder (Chuan Cheng Wan Ren Mi de Paohui Zhuma) by Qie Zai Shan Yang

Global Examination (Qianqiu Gao Kao) by Mu Su Li

Gold Class Enforcers (Jinpai Dashou) by Pao Pao Xue Er

How to Survive as a Villain (Chuanyue Cheng Fanpai Yao Ruhe Huming) by Yi Yi Yi Yi

Kaleidoscope of Death (Siwang Wanhuatong) by Xi Zi Xu

The Killer of Killers (Sha Qing) by Wu Yi

Nan Chan by Tang Jiuqing

Obsessed (Ki Ma) by Wu Chen Shui

Wine and Gun (Jiu yu Qiang) by Mengye Mengye

Wow, You Guys are Really Good at Gaming (Nimen Nansheng Da Youxi Hao Lihai O~) by Yi Xiu Luo

Peach Flower House:

Peach Flower House titles are primarily for sale through their website and through some distributors, such as Amazon.com. Whether titles are e-book only, print only, or both varies by title.

Da Feng Gua Guo:

The Imperial Uncle (Huang Shu)

Peach Blossom Debt (Taohua Zhai)

Other Titles:

Golden Terrace (Huang Jin Tai) by Cang Wu Bin Bai

In the Dark (Zai Hei An Zhong) by Jin Shisi Chai

Little Mushroom (Xiao Mogu) by Shisi

University of the Underworld by Ziloi

Via Lactea:

The full list of danmei novels licensed by Via Lactea is here.

Via Lactea titles are primarily for sale through their website and through some distributors, such as Amazon.com. All titles are either print-only or e-book + print. Only a handful have actually been released, the rest are licensed and presumably in progress.

Jing Shui Bian titles:

Salad Days (Jing Jiu)

Silent Hearts (Mo Mai)

Other Titles:

Dawning (Liming Zhihou) by ICE

Euthanasia by Feng Su Jun

Falling (Luo Chi) by Yu Cheng

Psycho (Feng Zi) by Xiao Yao Zi

Limerence (Wo Xichen Ni Nan Pengyou Henjiule) by Jiang Zi Bei

Lip and Sword (Chun Qiang) by Jin Shisi Chai

The Missing Piece (Maoheshenli) by Kun Yi Wei Lou

Raising Myself in 2006 by Qing Lv

Rose and Renaissance (Wo Zhi Xihuan Ni de Renshe [Yule Quan]) by Zhi Chu

Killing Show (Sha Lu Xiu) by Fox

Soul Vibration (Linghun Saodong) by Dr.solo

To Rule in a Turbulent World (Luan Shi Wei Wang) by Gu Xuerou

Monogatari Novels:

It is unclear to me if Monogatari Novel titles are available for world-wide distribution, but there are group orders being organized or I think they can be ordered directly from their webpage; they are based in Spain. These titles can also be ordered from at least some major retailers. Note that there has been some controversy about Monogatari Novels.

BAIHE: A Clear and Muddy Loss of Love (Jing Wei Qing Shang) by Please Don't Laugh

BAIHE: Female General and Eldest Princess (NuJiangjun he Zhang Gongzhu) by Please Don't Laugh

How to Survive as a Villain (Chuan Yue Cheng Fanpai Yao Ru He Huo Ming) manhua by Yi Yi Yi Yi

The Legendary Master's Wife (Chuanshuo Zhi Zhu de Furen) by Yin Ya

The Silent Concubine (Ya Nu) by Qiang Tang

BAIHE: Soulmate manhua by Wenzhi Lizi

Aloha Comics:

A tiny, Hawaii-based press focusing on manhua. Titles appear to primarily be available through Diamond Comics. There are also pre-orders on Yiggybean. All of these are pre-orders, though the earliest are coming out by the end of April 2024 (about two weeks after when I'm posting this).

All these titles are manhua!

Day Off by Qing Cai

Here U Are by DJUN

Link Click by Li Haoling and Haoliners (not technically danmei!)

Nirvana in Fire (Lang Ya Bang) by Hai Yan (not technically danmei!)

Chaleuria:

As far as I can tell, Chaleuria has not updated their webpage since April 2023, so the current status of in-progress titles is unknown. All titles are digital and/or e-book, and I'm not sure how to purchase them as I haven't tried.

Complete Guide to the Use and Care of a Personal Assistant (Zhuli Shiyong Zhinan) by Why Radiance

Deep in the Act (Ru Xi) by Tongzi

Fake Slackers (Wei Zhuang Xue Zha) by Mu Gua Huang (no longer available)

From Body to Love (Leng Yan E Nan: Xian Shenhou Ai) by Wan Wan Yi Xia

Interstellar Power Couple (Xingji Qiangli Lianyin) by Kun Cheng Xiongmao (no longer available)

Intoxicated Friends (Zui Qing Zhi Pengyou) by Ye Shu Ying

The Long Chase for the President's Spouse (Zongcai Zhui Fu Lu Manman) by Three Thousand Crow Language

Reborn into a Hamster for 233 Days (Chong Shengcheng Cangshu de 233 Tian) by Yi Shu

Records of the Dragon Follower (Cong Long Ji) by Yueren Ge

Urban Tales of Demons and Spirits (Dushi Yaogui Lu) by Qie Er

World Hopping: Avenge Our Love (Ni Wufa Yuliao de Fenshou, Wo Du Neng Gei Ni Song Shang) by Xiaomao Bu Ai Jiao (no longer available)

Honorable Mentions:

There are a handful of titles I know of that are official translations of C Novels, where the C Novels aren't danmei or baihe but are often treated as adjacent within fandom (as in: I've seen people shipping characters from them, lol). I've included two above under the entry for titles from Aloha Comics (Link Click and Nirvana in Fire) and here are a couple others I currently know of:

The Grave Robbers' Chronicles (Daomu Biji) by Nanpai Sanshu (six volumes are available in English from Things Asian Press

The Legend of the Condor Heroes (She Diao Yingxiong Chuan) by Jin Yong from St. Martin's Press

Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguo Yanyi), attributed to Luo Guanzhong, available in multiple translations

The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants (Zonglie Xiayi Chuan), attributed to Shi Yukun, there are two translations to English listed at the linked Wikipedia page

Note that to the best of my knowledge both of these are considered very substandard translations. I've personally read the official DMBJ translations and... yeah... and I've heard the LOCH translation is also mediocre.

I will add to the "Honorable Mentions" list if I find any other more mainstream titles with official translations.

Please don't come at me for including a couple classics. The characters shippable, what can I do? I've written fic for Romance of the Three Kingdoms...

A handful of other licenses are mentioned on the Carrd I linked at the beginning of this post; I have no idea the status of those titles and wasn't able to find information on them while putting together this post other than what was listed on that Carrd, so I've omitted them.

As a final note, I've personally purchased from every printer on this list EXCEPT Monogatari Novels (I'm holding off because of the controversy and will see how things play out) and Chaleuria (which I vaguely knew existed but nothing beyond that).

Seven Seas translation varies but the editing is general strong and the editions are sturdy and nice. Extras that have come with final volumes are lovely. I am buying literally everything they publish except for You've Got Mail, due to information about the author that was shared with me that the author is a transphobe. Note that Kinnporsche by Daemi is not danmei as it's Thai (and I've heard unsavory things about the author - I don't have a link for that as the information was shared with me on Discord, and I encourage you to do your own research rather than taking my word for it). No judgement if you make a different choice than me, to be clear, I'm just sharing the information I have and why I personally am not buying the books). Note that Seven Seas isn't without controversy, especially for treating their contractors poorly resulting in them unionizing. Some people have also been unhappy with the fidelity of their translations compared to the original Chinese (I've been satisfied personally but ymmv).

Peach Flower House has inconsistent inconsistent editing quality, but the books are very readable, and I'm excited that they're working with translators such as E. Danglars. I haven't bought any of their special editions so can't speak to their extras, but I've bought all their print translations and will continue to do so going forward.

I just got my first title from Via Lactea last week and finished reading it on Sunday, and the translation read very well and there were minimal errors. It also came with a bundle of cute extras, which I wasn't expecting and pleased, and writing this post has caused me to cave and spend $150 to buy the rest of their books. Thank you, tax refund. (Should I spend this money? No. Did I anyway? ...)

No Rosmei titles have actually shipped yet, so I can't speak to their quality, though the previews they've shared on social media (as outlined here, for example) read decently and I'm optimistic. The cover art is also lovely, and they've been communicative and responsive, for example they've already issued a statement related to a recent controversy over perceived poor marketing for At the World's Mercy.

Tl:dr, the above is absolutely everything I personally know about mlm and wlw Chinese novels and manhua that have been licensed for English publication. I hope it helps someone.

Now go forth, and buy some books!

#danmei #baihe #mxtx #priest #priest novels #tang jiuqing #mu su li #meng xi shi #yi yi yi yi #this probably needs a billion other tags but oh well #i've been meaning to write something like this for ages #like there's literally a similar post saved in my drafts #but apparently today is the day i don't have the willpower to not #as also evidenced by my literally buying some of these books while in the middle of putting the post together lmao #i broke a windshield wiper on sunday and SHOULD spend money fixing that instead but here we are #at least it's the passenger side wiper???#anyway as always just tryin to do my part to get people to read more than just mxtx #not that i don't love mxtx #but please guys there's so much amazing stuff out there READ MORE BOOKS

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NAKU 🫵

#anon #asks

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eyenaku · 1 year

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Ji ji fu ji ji

#‼️mutual #get tone-d

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gunsatthaphan · 3 years

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“does your head hurt?”

#history 4 #history 4: close to you #Li Cheng x Mu Ren #history4 ep7 #anson chen #charles tu #HIStory4-近距離愛上你 #taiwan bl #bl drama #god i was so scared he was gonna wake up and be like nevermind i was just drunk #thank god he didnt #<3

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angie-baebii · 2 years

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My Top 10 BL Dramas of 2021

This is long af so enjoy!! :)

Honorable Mentions ⬇️

Light On Me(8/10)

Okay, so first I loved Light On Me a lot and looked forward to it every single week but it is in the honorable mentions despite my love for it simply because I feel as though the writers paid too much attention and put too much focus onto Taekyung and Daons' "relationship" despite the fact that they wouldn't even be ending up together at the end of the series.

focusing so much on a side ship that was never gonna have anything come out of it just didn't make any sense and because of it, it actually would have made more sense if Taekyung would have ended up with Daon even though I would have hated that.

anyway, while I loved Tae and Shinwons' chemistry I do think ultimately we should've gotten more from them throughout the show.

Re-watch Value: 7/10

Golden Blood(5/10)

Golden blood was an aight show and sometimes the acting was a bit awkward on Sun and Sky' side. I originally started watching the show because Gun was in it but ended up finishing it because of Bank and Pitch, their relationship was nice and they had a lot of chemistry. Bank and Pitch made the show worth finishing and I would re-watch for them alone.

Give them a series people!!

anyway, Re-watch value: 5/10

(Just for Bank and Pitch)

Fish Upon The Sky(5/10)

Honestly, while this show was airing I did look forward to it every week for Mork and Pi but towards the end I realized that I was tuning in for Duean and Meen and also just to see Pond because he's illegally beautiful.

Duean and Meen stole the show and I don't know if that comes from me always having second couple disease or if it's because I love Neo so much and he cracks me up every time he's on the screen but either way they stole the show and they gave me something when I felt like I was getting nothing

Re-watch Value: 6/10

(for Duean and Meen)

Top 10 ⬇️

#1. Bad Buddy(10/10)

Bad Buddy has of course came in at the number one spot despite not even ending yet because it deserves it. period. I wait every single week for Frigay and then feel sad when Saturday comes lol.

Ohm and Nanons' close friendship has come together to truly give us a masterpeice full of chemistry and love that you can feel it’s real even though it comes from friendship and not a relationship and it really caused us to love their characters and journey so far.

I knew I would love Ohm's acting because I've been a stan since 2017 but Bad Buddy made me see that Nanon is so good and I would love to watch him in something else as well.

Re-watch value even though it hasn't ended: a definite 10000/10

#2. To My Star(10/10)

First off don't ever ask me about To My Star because I will in fact talk your ear off about it. were there only nine short episodes? yes, but will I talk about it as if it is on it's second twelve episode season? yes, yes I will. Seo Joon and Ji Woo had so much chemistry even when Ji Woo was trying to pretend they didn't.

Ji Woo tried so hard to be a rude person to Seo Joon but he ended up caring about him right from the beginning. their love story just always makes me so happy but anyway, I won't even say all my feelings about To My Star because then this post would be way too long.

Just know I've watched it a lot and I'm in love with both Seo Joon and Ji Woo and I am very impatiently waiting for season two

(Translation: I am in fact dying inside :) )

Re-watch value: 10000/10

#3. You Make Me Dance (10/10)

I have watched You Make Me Dance almost as much as I have To My Star. two lonely humans Shi On and Hong Seok meet and create magic. their love story was fast and slow at the same time which is crazy considering the amount of episodes we got and the length as well.

you would think because the show was so short the relationship would feel fast paced and rushed but yet it never crossed my mind that it did. their story felt perfectly paced and just right.

Shi On and Hong Seok didn't know each other very long yet they both knew they couldn't and wouldn't choose to live without the other. It was beautiful and I am still obsessed. also the OST for the show is chef's kiss it currently stands at #78 on my top 100 of the year on Apple Music go listen to it guys.

WHERE'S MY SEASON 2!?!?

Re-watch value: 10000/10

#4. Don't Say No(8/10)

Just for starters about Don't Say No, I watched the show because Ja and First have really good chemistry and they made me fall in love with the thought of Leo and Fiat being a couple from one scene in TharnType and I just ran with that.

were there things Mame could've changed and made better or took out all-together? yes, very much so. for starters, that bitch with the afro(?...) should have never been able to blackmail Fiat into sleeping with him to protect Leo. Fiat should have never went through half the things he went through.

I feel like Mame just thinks of one bad thing and just goes off of that and then just ends up with twenty bad things that for some reason she decides to keep. But other than the obvious bad things Mame can't seem to leave alone, I loved Ja and First' chemistry as usual and I would watch again while ignoring the plot of course because Mame is trash, but we already knew that.

Re-watch value: 10/10

#5. History 4: Close To You

(10/10)

Listen, we're not talking about Xing Si and Yong Jie let's forget about that relationship for right now even though I love me some Xing Si and he is so beautiful lets not make this post about the brother relationship lol.

Mu Ren and Li Cheng had such a good relationship and a pretty good progression from friends to boyfriends and even though they stumbled sometimes they were also pretty good at communication which a lot of couples in BL could learn from them.

The show is super good and I have watched it quite a bit and always have the urge to binge it. if you haven't given it a chance I recommend you do and just skip Xing Si's scenes with Yong Jie :)

Re-watch value: 10000/10

#6. Beloved In House: I Do

(10/10)

To be honest since this show dropped I have re-watched it quite a bit. I think once every month I get the urge to binge it lol I actually just started it again earlier. Yu Zhen and Shi Lei were so good together.

I didn't even pay attention to the side couple and that's a rarity for me because if you know me you'd know I have second couple disease but with Yu Zhen and Shi Lei why would you pay attention to another couple? their chemistry was just really good and I think the casting did really well with picking them for the characters. They molded well together.

Re-watch value: a definite 10000/10

#7. Kieta Hatsukoi(10/10)

Kieta Hatsukoi was such a good series that if it came on earlier in the year it most likely would have been a bit higher because with this list I'm already conflicted with the spot I put it in. I started binging it after it ended 'cause I wanted to wait and I'm glad I did because once I started I couldn't stop, it was that good.

it was hilarious and had me cackling at seven in the morning, it also did a really good job with showing Ida and Aoki's conflictions with liking one another. Aoki because he thought he liked Hashimoto and the thought of liking a guy never passed his mind and Ida because he never liked anyone.

I thought they did a really good job at showing both their emotions with this new revelation of theirs. the pace was very good as well and not adding a kiss at the end just made sense with them still getting used to each other. I highly recommend it to anyone.

Still hoping for a special episode or movie in the future like Cherry Magic though.

Re-watch value: a definite 10000/10

#8. A Tale of a Thousand Stars (8/10)

A lot of people would probably disagree with the spot I have put atots at because it was and is very loved and I love it as well but to be honest, the reason why atots is this low is because I love all of these dramas so much and had such a hard time with the placements.

also because I'm a depressed person and I look for happiness in my shows to help with it and I just feel like there were times the show was too depressive for me but other than that, love the show and EarthMix of course and I can't wait for their next dramas :)

also the scene at the airport is still one of the best and I could watch it all the time

Re-watch value: 8/10

#9. Lovely Writer

With Lovely Writer a lot of people didn't like Nubsib but to be honest I really liked Nubsib and I liked Gene a lot as well. I thought both characters had their flaws instead of focusing on one characters flaws(i.e, Nubsib) like others did I was able to enjoy the show more that way.

I feel like others took a lot of things in the show too seriously but that's my personal opinion on it. the show was good and I would watch it again, which I have. I do think there could have been more but hey, that's why it's at #9 right?

Re-watch value: 9/10

#10. Utsukushii Kare

The series name is My Beautiful Man and the show was beautiful as well. I feel as though the way the show was shot let us feel how both characters felt very well. we got to see into both of their minds instead of just one the whole way through, it showed us how we perceived Kiyoi most of the series wasn't really how he was and how you would think he thought of Hira based off of how we seen through Hiras' wasn't correct at all.

he didn't think he was better than Hira and he was actually pretty sad and alone and just wanted Hira to see him the way he seen himself, not a king but a regular man that just wanted the person he loved(Hira) to love him back. did Kiyoi have toxic traits? yes. but do all humans have things they could fix about themselves? yes as well so lets not act like Kiyoi is the devil reincarnated.

anyway, I love this series so much and the only reason why it's so low is by default because of the amount of episodes

Re-watch value: 10000/10

if you made it this far thank you for reading this mess of my thoughts, love ya!! :) and Happy New Year!!

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mosbanks · 3 years

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Cute Little Kisses!

#history 4: close to you #Li Cheng x Mu Ren #charles tu #anson chen #episode 9 #my gifs

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geekygirl24 · 7 months

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BL Prompts - Chapter 40 Links

Prompt from Nessin; OPEN Prompt for Li Cheng/Mu Ren https://archiveofourown.org/works/46255276/chapters/128571367

Prompt from Tar_gernto: Soooo this will be wild but also inspired by other Gangbng fics out there: 2moons2 GB fic where the six of them are in an apartment drinking and having fun then Wayo out of nowhere suggested that he could take all of them. Pha then says are u sure u can take us then Wayo challenged them to do so. And the rest is them taking turns on wayo. Iykyk. Can you end it with them taking care of him after GB? Thank you! https://archiveofourown.org/works/46207009/chapters/128503651

Prompt from Ginny7123: Hi! I would like a Light on Me Gangbang story where Taekyung is being a brat to both ShinWoo and DaOn. Of course both dominant men put Taekyung where he belongs (spanking but taekyung secretly liking it) and maybe who he belongs to (hinting of jealousy). Plot twist? Taekyung planned to being a brat to provoke them haha. Thankssss a lot! https://archiveofourown.org/works/46231810/chapters/128632804

Prompt from MmeTournai: Life: Love on the Line/Old Fashion Cupcake crossover. While at a function together, Nozue and Nishi observe their partners and discuss how their other half's outlook/approach to life has helped them to experience life more fully. (I found that the characters in these two shows, on the surface, have similar struggles - expectations about how they should be).

I think you actually mean Itou, as he is the serious one, but I wrote Nishi anyway just in case I was mistaken 😊 https://archiveofourown.org/works/46179736/chapters/128694496

Prompt from MmeTournai: Oh my goodness, I almost missed out on prompting 😲 DMBJ. Hei Yanjing/Xiao Hua. Yanjing attempts to conceal injury/injuries from Xiao Hua but of course the universe conspires against him at every turn. I'm hoping for a comedy of errors situation with your brand of humour. 😜 https://archiveofourown.org/works/46279000/chapters/128756830

#2moons2 the series #history 4: close to you #mu ren x li cheng #light on me #love on the line #old fashioned cupcake #the lost tomb #dmbj #Hei xiazi x yuchen

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heretherebedork · 3 years

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LiChen and why I think he's genuinely demiromantic and demisexual in one scene!

This scene is absolutely well done and funny and goofy and really shows how their relationship works but also how their friendship works. But, more importantly, it shows how LiChen feels about, and handles, their relationship inside his own mind.

Because LiChen felt nothing romantic OR sexual for MuRen until he saw in that manner. But, I would argue, that he has felt NOTHING romantic or sexual (in a true way) before this either.

Think about all his reactions throughout the show to his feelings for MuRen. He barely seems to know what to do with them, everyone around him is surprised... except his old college buddy who goes 'So, you finally found someone you truly care about'.

I present that LiChen is present as a 'player' because he's searching for a woman (originally) who can give him those romantic/sexual feelings he truly wants. But none of them ever have. No one has 'sparked' him or drawn him in for more something shallow. But he keeps trying because, well, LiChen may be unique but he's still always thought of himself a 'normal' man and 'normal' men do those things.

Then he sees MeiFang, the first person he ever had a crush on, and he wonders if she can pull that spark back out. It's absolutely the most exciting idea he's had in ages. And he pursues it single-mindedly... until MuRen actually lights that spark.

His friendship with MuRen, their close and deep bond, allowed him to, for the first time in his life, experience a true romantic and sexual awakening. LiChen has fallen in love (and lust) for the first time. Yes, he's has sex before, yes he's dated before, but that doesn't mean he's genuinely felt love and lust for those people before.

This is his first time and he's trying to explain that to MuRen... sort of. MuRen, though, I believe to be bi/pan. He doesn't get that feeling or lack thereof. He's likely genuinely loved people he's dated before and genuinely felt that orgasmic rush of lust before.

So for MuRen this is new territory in that LiChen is a guy but not new in terms of lust while for LiChen this is entirely new territory, unexplored and exciting and invigorating. So MuRen is nervous because a guy is different and new and LiChen is excited because holy shit this is what lust feels like?!?!?

So. In a nutshell. LiChen is demiromantic/demisexual and no one can convince me otherwise and it's part of why he's so overeager and puppy excited in the relationship. MuRen is bi/pan and has been in denial/in the closet so long that it's more nervewracking than exciting.

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goingtostumble · 3 years

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So, one little thing...

EPISODE #2

In this episode Li Cheng, while bromancing his friend in order to send good BL pictures to his female crush, accidentally finds out that Mu Ren's neck is a weak spot of his and hey, no big deal at all,

BUT THEN:

EPISODE #4

Mu Ren was drugged and in order to release some *cough* tension asks for Li Cheng's assistance and HE TOUCHES HIS NECK?! HIS. NECK. That same spot that he recently discovered is a 'sensitive area' for Mu Ren? Are you telling me that he REMEMBERED and he willingly put his hand there in order to spark a certain reaction in Mu Ren and help him reach relief?

#history 4: close to you #li chen x mu ren #teng muren #chengren #li cheng x mu ren

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respectthepetty · 11 months

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I saw you repost History4:close to you and I’m gonna need another show like that!! (Apart from the step brothers thing tbh)

Because I loveeeeed Cheng and Ren relationship and dynamic so much!!!!

Anon, you saw ONE of my reposts. I have plenty more because I love this show (it's one of my favorites), particularly Li Cheng and Mu Ren's relationship.

Friends to lovers always pleases me, but these two were the very best of friends, so they already had great banter and natural chemistry.

Their friendship seemed extremely realistic with the way Li Cheng made fun of Mu Ren not liking to sweat, yet still called him Teng Teng, and how Mu Ren complained Li Cheng was immature but always helped him with his ties. Also, the way they argued was perfection!

Every single argument was perfection.

Especially the argument in the hotel.

It was world class.

The way Mu Ren passively dismissed Li Cheng's feelings. The way Li Cheng yelled Mu Ren's government name. The way that fight could've ended with them physically fighting or fucking, yet abruptly stopped with Mu Ren threatening their FRIENDSHIP because at the core of it all, they are friends. Then the car ride home!

I loved that Li Cheng apologized to Mu Ren for his confession and feelings because he wanted them to stay friends and didn't mean to hurt his friend or their friendship, but Li Cheng specifically told Mu Ren that the feelings were still there. They lived together, so Li Cheng had to watch Mu Ren go out on dates, yet still had the courage to say the love was still there, but he could bury it FOR THEIR FRIENDSHIP.

Li Cheng fought Yung Chieh for Mu Ren. Mu Ren helped Li Cheng in his stupid scheme to get the girl. Li Cheng rescued Mu Ren at the party. Mu Ren got the information Li Cheng needed.

They did all of this because they are friends who love each other.

Which made the friends-and-boyfriends evolution even sweeter. Li Cheng softly teasing Mu Ren about their kiss. Mu Ren jokingly questioning if Li Cheng only wants him for his body. These feelings and behaviors were always there in the way they argued.

The ways in which their friendship worked easily translated into the way their marriage would work (the scene in Plus & Minus confirmed it).

The conversations about 1 and 0 (activo/passivo, top/bottom) might have seemed ridiculous, but, to me, it was part of the way they openly communicated with each other. Li Cheng asked known gay men questions. Mu Ren googled and ordered lube. They both sat on their feelings to make sure they were genuine. They both talked to each other. They both wanted it to work. The love was equal.

I could go on forever about these two, but I will leave with this - I always think when a show finishes if the relationship would last beyond the series. With these two, I KNOW it would last.

Because at the center of their story, they are friends who have ALWAYS loved each other.

#HIStory 4: Close to You #Li Cheng x Mu Ren #I love them so much #their relationship lasted

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