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Thank you for this! Do you happen to have a link to the novel, or should I use the one above?

Sometimes different translations vary in quality, so I just want to make sure I’m starting with the best version.

They should make it 24 episodes like Revenged Love, 16 just doesn’t feel like enough.

I see it differently. That night it was Shen Wen Lang who forced himself onto Gao Tu, and the next morning Gao Tu left not because he was weak, but because he was terrified and needed time to process what had happened. If my boss, someone I had known since high school, suddenly crossed that line with me, I too would run away, desperate to breathe, to think, to hold myself together.

Then the inevitable happened. Gao Tu became pregnant. Shen Wen Lang, blind to how sharp and heavy his words could be, answered Gao Tu’s trembling question with cruelty. When Gao Tu asked what he would do if an Omega carried his child, Shen Wen Lang did not hesitate, he said he would not want it, that he never liked children. For Gao Tu, already carrying this fragile truth inside him, those words shattered something deep within. In that moment, it was as if he stood between two worlds: one filled with joy and anticipation, the other with despair and fear.

Leaving the company was not cowardice. It was his only way to protect himself and the life growing quietly within him. He carried his pain in silence, waiting for a moment where the truth could be spoken without breaking him completely.

And yes, in episode 15, Shen Wen Lang did everything he could to reach him, calls, messages, even showing up in person. Gao Tu should never have lied about another Omega’s pregnancy. That lie was a knife to both of them. At the hospital, he should have laid everything bare, but he could not. His silence was heavy, and his fear louder than his love. And yet, I agree with you that is is not safe for him without an Alpha by his side.

Both of them are hurting, trapped inside wounds that only grow deeper with silence. Miscommunication stands like an unmovable wall between them. It is not fair for Shen Wen Lang either. He was lied to. How can he open his heart when the man he loves admitted he had gotten another Omega pregnant. That betrayal stripped him of hope just as surely as rejection stripped Gao Tu of his.

And yet I cannot harden myself against Gao Tu. He carries his pain in silence, protecting a fragile life while burying his own happiness. I feel sorry for him, but pity cannot heal what honesty must. The time for lies has passed. He must tell the truth, no matter how much it hurts, because only in truth can love have a chance to survive.

Thank you for this. Just like with Addicted, I prefer to watch the series first and then use my imagination when reading the novel. Since I can now visualise what the characters look like from the series, reading the novel will make more sense.

According to your link, there are only 102 chapters, are there any more beyond that?

I’m so excited for their first kiss in tonight’s episode. Even without subtitles, I’ll still watch it, then rewatch it tomorrow once they’re out. After waiting seven days that felt like seven years, their kiss better not be interrupted.

I just hope we finally get their first kiss, a truly intimate moment, maybe even a week together on the island, just the two of them, away from everything, being themselves. I want to see Prince finally open up about his mother’s death, and Sasin comforting him, telling him it wasn’t his fault, helping him heal that part of his heart.

I know it’s just a dream in my head, but the thought that Prince’s dad could ruin everything makes my heart ache. It hurts so much even imagining it.

So sad that ABO Desire is ending this week 😭

But the good news is we’re getting another Omegaverse BL! MFlow Entertainment just announced Thailand’s first Omegaverse series ‘Knot’ starring Boat and Oat from My Stubborn and the trailer already looks insane!

We all know China dominates when it comes to plot, while Thailand might have weaker storylines but absolutely dominates their NC scenes, it’s so hard to get the best of both worlds!

On one hand, I’m so happy, but on the other, I’m still shocked. The NC scenes in My Stubborn were wild… just imagine what their upcoming Omegaverse series will be like and one of them ending up pregnant in this one… I seriously can’t wait!

https://youtu.be/ZcuEXvYc80s?si=RPQiLRom7s3Rv3PQ

I absolutely loved the China BL ABO Desire and can’t wait for this one! A few weeks ago, I commented that I wanted Boat and Oat to be in another series together and my dream actually came true!

Just imagine the NC scene and one of them ending up pregnant in this one… I seriously can’t wait!

I get that you didn’t call anyone “stupid” directly, but your sarcastic comment does come across as implying it. Suggesting that producers think viewers have a low IQ, and then saying “judging by some comments they’re correct” is still insulting. People are allowed to share their opinions, even if you don’t agree, without being mocked or belittled. We’re all entitled to our own interpretations and opinions about a show, that’s literally the point of having a discussion thread. You might disagree with certain takes, but resorting to insults doesn’t make your argument stronger, it just shuts down conversation. Disagreeing is fine, but belittling others for sharing their perspective crosses the line.

I agree with you. In episode 1, Than already had his eyes on Pheem when he walked out wearing his robe.
Then in episode 2, there were so many hints, Pheem clearly wanted the intimate moment on the sofa, the office scene carried the same tension, and you were right about the car scene when they talked about having sex. It’s pretty clear that both of them are into each other.

Glad I’m not the only one. We already have three airing right now, ABO Desire (China BL), Secret Lover (Taiwan BL), so I won’t be surprised if they also go down the childhood trope route.

I get your point, but at the end of the day, regardless of whether it was fentanyl or another drug, he was still drugged and not in control of himself. That’s the key point. Also, let’s not forget this is a fictional story, not a medical documentary. Sometimes directors or writers don’t research every detail perfectly, they’re using “a drug” as a plot device to move the story along, not to give us a pharmacology lesson.

If we start nitpicking every scene to perfectly mirror real life, a lot of dramas would lose their charm. BLs often show high school students living alone in luxury apartments, or characters walking away from car crashes with barely a scratch. Some even survive knife wounds or gunshots with nothing more than a quick bandage. None of that is realistic or medically accurate, but just like the fentanyl example, it’s not about being 100% medically right, it’s about serving the story and keeping the drama engaging.

So, while it might not be scientifically accurate that fentanyl has that effect, the narrative purpose was clear: he was impaired, vulnerable, and not fully himself. That’s what mattered for the scene and the emotional weight it carried.

He’s of Teochew Chinese descent, which is why he looks Chinese.

Can you tell me which timestamp you’re referring to? I thought he was drugged, so he wasn’t himself.

I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought this. When Chet asked for the drugs, his bodyguard hesitated because he genuinely cared for him. If it were just any bodyguard, he would have obeyed immediately, but their chemistry and bond made him resist, he didn’t want the drugs to harm Chet. It’s interesting too that both brothers will end up falling in love with their bodyguard.

That’s exactly why I always stick to the uncut version. The cut ones ruin the flow and sometimes skip important moments. iQIYI thankfully has the full version. Not just this BL but others as well, they don’t only cut NC scenes, they also remove meaningful scenes that add depth to the story.

If you haven’t already, I really recommend watching Century of Love and Love in Translation. Honestly, the couple in these two shows are my absolute favorite.

Really, I see it differently.
In the last episode, Pin witnessed the undeniable spark between Prince and Sasin. Her heart must have whispered the truth, that he felt nothing for her and yet she pressed forward with the wedding.
She even admitted it herself: “Let’s just marry first, and perhaps feelings will come later.”
But how can love bloom when the soil is already claimed by another? She knew, deep down, that Prince and Sasin belonged to one another. She could have stepped away at any moment; even Sasin, her own cousin, warned her.
And still, she chose the path of pain.
In the trailer, we see the wound she will bear.
That is the cruel beauty of a love triangle,
one heart pretending hope, while another shatters in silence.

How ironic.
For those who remember To Sir, With Love, the main lead Thian had the best brother, Yang. He was caring, supportive, and protective, the kind of brother anyone would wish for. Many even said that their bond was the true highlight of that BL.
And now, the same actor, Tongtong, plays Chet in this series… the complete opposite. Instead of love, we see cruelty. Chet tried to murder his own brother Pheem. As children, he even locked Pheem in a dark room, leaving scars of trauma that followed him into adulthood.
It’s such a stark contrast, watching the same actor embody the “best brother” in one story and the “worst brother” in another. Tongtong’s versatility shines, and I’m honestly loving this series even more because of it.

I’m watching it on GagaOOLala.

Wow… episode 15 was so good.
In the beginning, when Hua Yong stood beside Sheng Shao You, their bond was built on lies and manipulation. Sheng Shao You trusted every word, blind to the shadows beneath them. But when Hua Yong finally revealed the truth that he was an Enigma, that all he had ever wanted was to share a child together, Sheng Shao You could not believe him.

And yet, in episode 15, the impossible became undeniable. Sheng Shao You’s pregnancy shattered his world in an instant. Shock, fear, and disbelief tangled inside him, while Hua Yong could only watch in silence, guilt carved into his face, but also a quiet, aching satisfaction. For this was the moment he had waited for since he was sixteen. Long before their future was real, he had already chosen the name of their child, Hua Sheng, tenderly called Peanut. Their entire tomorrow had lived inside him for years, waiting for this fragile bloom of life.

The hospital scenes left me undone, the way they cared for each other, the way every look carried unspoken promises. I cannot wait to meet their Peanut in the next episode, yet the sweetness already carries a trace of sorrow, knowing how little time remains.

And then, our second couple… Shen WenLang, so careless with his words, never realizing how deep they cut. When Gao Tu asked what he would do if an Omega carried his child, WenLang’s answer fell like a blade: he would never want it, he never liked children. For Gao Tu, already carrying that fragile truth inside him, it was like living between two worlds. One filled with joy and hope, the other with fear and loneliness. So he left. Not because he was weak, but because he had to protect himself and the tiny heartbeat within him.

Episode 15 showed us the silence left behind. Shen WenLang reaching out again and again, haunted by memories, crushed by absence. Sometimes you don’t know the weight of love until it slips away. Now that Gao Tu is gone, WenLang is drowning in regret, finally realizing the truth his heart had been hiding. I can only pray their paths cross again before it is too late.

But my heart aches because we only have one episode left. Just one. How can it already be ending next Saturday? It feels like yesterday I pressed play on episode one back in July. After Revenged Love, after Kill to Love, now even ABO is drawing its final curtain. No more Chinese BLs to hold us.
All three this year were masterpieces. And yet, the ache remains, a longing for what could have been, for the stories still waiting to be told. One day, perhaps, when the ban is lifted, we will see China return to BL in full light. For when it comes to plot, to acting, to cinematic beauty and breathtaking fight scenes, no one tells a story like China does.

So here I am, counting the days until the finale, already mourning what has not yet ended. These characters, these stories, will stay with me long after the screen fades to black. Saying goodbye feels impossible, yet it is all we can do.