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So far I’ve read 48 of the 118 chapters, the rest is waiting to be translated. In those 48 episodes You Shulang has not yet found out about Fan Xiao. After You Shulang and Lu Zhen break up, Fan Xiao does kind of double his attention towards Shulang. According to the novel entry in the end it is a happy ending. But a lot of things happen, and Shulang will take revenge at some point. So I have not yet got all the answers to your questions.

https://chrysanthemumgarden.com/novel-tl/ffb/ here’s the website I’ve been reading the novel, the title is Four Faced Buddha.

Yes it was in the novel and no You Shalung didnt found out it was Fan Xiao, but he found the guy who drugged him. Who was a friend of Shi Libua (guy who dropped unconscious You Shulang of at Fan’s house).

After reading parts of the novel, I really can’t stand Lu Zhen anymore. In the beginning I felt kind of bad and sympathetic towards him but not anymore. Even during the break up, he had to verbally kick You Shalung further down, it’s ridiculous really. And I do really hope they keep that entire exchange between You Shulang and Lu Zhen into the series. You Shulang deserved better, not saying that Fan Xiao is necessary better, but so far he at least treasure’s You Shalung a lot more.

Spoiler for those who do not want to know down below!

Try Viki, for some reason Gaga has restricted this series for certain reagents. I live in Europe and my Gaga also doesn’t have it.

I agree. From the two of them Lu Zhen is the one who really swayed, only good thing is Lu Zhen breaks up the relationship before anything really happened. But I hate the fact that Lu Zhen very easily could cancel plans, long lasting future plans with Shulang for somebody who he barely knows. And like Shulang said in the recent episode, anything he can give Lu Zhen he will.

ep 3. Definitely ep 3.

Oh definitely, Lu Zhen likes to be spoiled.

Agreed! Even though Shulang is flirting back, he is very clear. He has said a couple times that Fan should keep some distance and should stop with the “clingy stuff”, mentioned his partner a couple times. The same you cannot say about Lu Zhen. Even in episode 2 saying family instead of partner to Fan. When I was reading the novel my eyebrows flew up a couple times while reading those chapters, especially the part where Lu Zhen never cooked for Shulang, while here he is cooking for a guy, who never even said he liked him.

GagaOOLala just gave a trigger warning for the next episode of To My Shore, non consensual scenes. So those who don’t like it or are triggered by it, keep that in mind!

When Desire was still airing I saw somebody on instagram say that the series would’ve been better if “SSY was Top”, it’s all because of those stereotypes people hold on to. A Top has to be masculine and strong, while the bottom has to be small, feminine, preferably damsel in distress kind of character. It’s ridiculous really, that’s why I enjoy watching Eliot and Kipuka, they prove that the opposite is beautiful too.

I also found it on Viki, don’t know of they air the episode on the same day though. My Gaga didnt have it.

This series has been able to be made because of certain loopholes. The series was a cooperation between China and Thailand and will not be airing in China, only international. That way it doesn’t fall under the censorship of China. There have been multiple BL series aired thanks to that loophole, most recent ones are Abo Desire (Omegaverse) and Revenged Love. Both you can find on GagaOOLala or Viki.

Can you start using Spoiler tags?

You definitely jumped right into a heavy dramatic series with The Journey Of Killing You, but indeed it was quite good. Loved the chemistry between the male leads.

School Trip: Joined a group I’m not close to (it’s giving F4 vibes if you are familiar with that), Punk Triangle, Therapy Game (these first 3 are currently airing)

My Personal Weatherman (couple has kind of a Dom/sub understanding), My Beautiful Man season 1 and 2, 10 Things I Want To Do Before I Turn 40, The Proper Way To Write Love, Smells like Green Spirit (it’s a bit heavier, beautiful coming of age series), A Man Who Defies The World Of BL (saw the first 2 seasons, but recently season 3 and 4 are also out), Old Fashion Cupcake, Sugar Dog Life, Mr Unlucky Has No Choice But To Kiss, Perfect Propose, Takara’s Treasure, My Love Mix-up (Japanese version), When It Rains It Poors (it’s a bit heavier and cheating happens).

Most series you can find on Viki, iQIYi or Viki. Smells Like is maybe on your Netflix (if you have that) I had to watch it through different means. Japanese series really depend on how they “fall” with people, some like it some don’t. My Personal Weatherman is an all time favorite of mine, Punk Triangle is probably going to be added to that soon. Possibly also Therapy Game. My Beautiful Man is really a coin toss, some find the ML a creep and a stalker but I found it a funny series. I don’t know which JBLs you have so far tried.

Let me know what you think, I’ll spit through my completed list another time, maybe I’ll find a couple more.

Yes I agree, I’ve tried the Wattpad versions of Desire and Revenged Love and they were bad, very AI generated. White Lotus also give explanations as to why they those for certain translations, explains certain Chinese sayings etc. I like their translations. I’m still looking for a good RL translation.

https://chrysanthemumgarden.com/novel-tl/ffb/

translation isnt completely done, they are about half way done, the translator uploads daily. And they did the translation of Abo Desire perfectly (also on the website). The title of the novel is Four Faced Buddha.

The most realistic and mature reaction so far when it comes to the second couple. I also agree with that opinion. I didn’t find it realistic how GT and SWL in the novel get together in the end, so many misunderstandings, miscommunication, lies or withholding from the truth, it’s hard to even imagine them working that out.

No you are definitely not the only one!

Fully agree with your reaction. I’ve kind of given up on Thai BL, there are very small exceptions, Reset was my last Thai BL series I watched completely, I probably would’ve liked Khemjira but I’m not a fan of horror, ghosts, undead, etc. So far the CBL series have given me so much satisfaction and if I want to watch fluff or just a cute series I watch JBL. Love how CBL is giving us mature adult drama, without holding back on the toxicity.