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The “worst boyfriend” label is unfair, but his decision to hide Dabao meeting his ex will naturally draw criticism from fans.
I think he should have been more honest — trust Dabao, and work with him to uncover the truth from the past and resolve this emotional knot.

Wu Suowei loves Chi Cheng in a straight-man way.
He manages their finances, but saves all his income to support Chi Cheng and prepare for their future together.
This will be shown in later episodes — no spoilers.

Chi Cheng is already paying the price for his messy past.
Wu Suowei hasn’t done anything wrong in this love triangle — so why is the sympathy leaning toward Chi Cheng?
Wu Suowei was entirely passive in all of this: kept in the dark, informed after the fact, constantly waiting to be chosen, full of uncertainty.
And once they got together, he became the ideal partner — steady, devoted, and sincere.
He deserves the audience’s affection, if anyone does.

Aware of Wang Shuo’s temperament and worried he’ll go after Chi Cheng to stir up trouble, Guo doubles back to keep an eye on them.

This isn't about overprotection.
Even if Dabao’s intentions weren’t entirely pure, the fact that a straight man was willing to offer his body for Chicheng speaks volumes — it fully matches, if not surpasses, everything Chicheng has given.
Let’s be honest: most people would struggle to accept Chicheng’s messy romantic past. Dabao accepted it all without hesitation.
From a rational standpoint, feeling sympathy for Dabao is entirely justified.

Let’s be clear once again: no actor has ever been banned in China simply for starring in a BL drama.
Zhang Zhehan was blacklisted because of his visit to the Yasukuni Shrine — a site deeply associated with Japanese war crimes — which caused significant public outrage and was officially condemned by the China Association of Performing Arts. His case had nothing to do with BL content.
In fact, actress Shu Qi, who once starred in Category III films (Hong Kong’s version of erotic cinema), has gone on to win major film awards and continue her career in the mainland without issue.
The Chinese entertainment industry isn’t as fragile as some make it out to be — please don’t be overly sensitive or spread unnecessary fear.

There’s no need to spread unnecessary panic.
So far, there is no evidence that BL actors are being arbitrarily blacklisted in mainland China — the artists who’ve been banned were all involved in confirmed scandals or legal issues.
Moreover, this series has already been fully licensed to Japan’s Rakuten platform, so there’s no risk of it being pulled or left unfinished.
Actors from past BL dramas like Addicted (Shangyin) are still actively appearing in mainstream variety shows and TV programs.
Let’s focus on supporting the cast and creative team, rather than fueling anxiety without facts.

From a different perspective, Dabao’s character is written as a straight man, and this was his first time initiating a kiss with another man.
His awkwardness — the nervous fumbling, the clumsy eagerness — isn’t bad acting; it’s a deliberate, emotionally loaded choice.
What comes through is a whirlwind of jealousy, fear, frustration, and longing. It’s messy, yes — but it’s real.
His performance captures exactly who Dabao is in that moment: confused, overwhelmed, and driven by raw emotion. It’s not just a kiss — it’s a genuine emotional breakthrough.

It was mentioned in the original book that it was candy with a soothing effect, presumably in consideration of the fact that dabao, as a straight man, would be nervous and in pain for the first time.

Don't worry. For now, Chicheng won't know the details of Yueyue's plot. The truth about the exposure in the Wangshuo back to the country is still pretty early in the story. According to the novel's description, CC doesn't care about Yueyue. What really makes him angry is that, after finding out the truth, he asked Dabao if he had ever loved him. Dabao answered no because he knew about Wangshuo and CC's past, which forced CC to recognize his feelings and decide between Wangshuo and Dabao.

You captured my feelings about the episode perfectly.

Episode 11 is, so far, the one I’m most satisfied with — it’s brave, tender, and marks a true turning point in their relationship. Their bond is elevated to a whole new level.

This novel was written many years ago, and its tone is notably raw and immature. It contains a great deal of explicit and violent content, reflective of its time and the author’s early creative voice. In fact, the author himself has urged readers not to revisit it.

According to the novel, after their breakup, Wu Suowei’s mother passes away. Struck by grief, he sinks into heartbreak. Chicheng, unable to bear seeing him suffer, takes the initiative to reconcile.

This episode 11 gradually builds to a powerful climax, rewarding the audience's patient anticipation. True to his name, Wu Suowei shows no fear. Caught between Xiaoshuai and Xiaogang’s manipulations, he finally gathers the courage to confront his feelings for Chicheng and asserts his claim over him. Honestly, I wouldn’t mind if the story ended here — I’m not ready to face the heartbreak that follows.

I don’t understand why fictional characters and storylines must be projected onto real life. No one sees these as ideals to be emulated. In fact, real life is often far more brutal—just look at cases like Lolita Island.

"Because that male subordinate betrayed him by helping his father transfer away all his snakes — which he regarded as his very life."