Charis
Writer
About
Writer, avid reader, and hopeless Hualian devotee.
Currently writing two ongoing TGCF fanfics while working on my first original m/m romance novel.
TGCF Fics
Red
True Faith
Relationship: Hualian
AU: Mafia
Rating: Explicit
Status: Ongoing
When Xie Lian hires an escort to help him deal with an "unspeakable affliction" after a disastrous breakup forces him to leave college and return to his hometown, he isn't sure what to expect. But it certainly isn't the sexy, smooth-talker in black who shows up at his door.*Hua Cheng isn't really interested in helping people—he just wants to get paid. If the situation with a client seems too complicated to deal with, he has no problem walking away. But for some reason he can't explain, he feels compelled to help Xie Lian.All too quickly, both men find themselves drawn to one another, but nothing in life is easy, especially when it comes to love.Xie Lian is struggling to forget about the demise of the relationship that ruined his life—a struggle complicated by the fact that his ex may or may not be stalking him.Meanwhile, Hua Cheng is busy running from a past that will soon catch up to him with deadly consequences.
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Red Cover Art by Chicca Art
Xie Lian by Hualianism (commission)
Hua Cheng by Hualianism (commission)
Xie Lian and Hua Cheng by Hualianism (commission for EchoandtheVaskians)
??? by Hualianism (commission)
Xie Lian by FruitsandPeachies
Fang Xin by FruitsandPeachies
Xie Lian by RedLikeRozes23
Hua Cheng by Reid aka MossyMage
Xie Lian by Yīng
Xie Lian by Whiskers Spell
Xie Lian by Whiskers Spell
Xie Lian and Hua Cheng by Reid aka MossyMage
Relationship: Hualian
AU: Mafia
Rating: Explicit
Status: Ongoing
Xie Lian, an agent for the Xianle Security Agency, has been sent undercover to investigate the Jun Crime Family. Things are going well (sort of) until he runs into Hua Cheng, whom he formerly arrested back in his rookie days.*Xie Lian wants nothing more than to keep his head down and do his job, but Hua Cheng seems determined to draw him out with his wicked words and sexy smirk.As Jun Wu's top enforcer, Hua Cheng seems to be the epitome of "mad, bad, and dangerous to know," but when the two of them are forced to work together, Xie Lian starts to realize there is much more to the Crimson Rain Sought Flower than his reputation alone.Before long, Xie Lian begins to fall for the one person he shouldn't and soon finds himself caught between his duty and his feelings.But Xie Lian is not the only one with secrets.Hua Cheng is on a mission of his own, and if he's not careful, he may end up destroying himself and taking Xie Lian along with him.
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Red: The Karaoke Playlist
Red: The Karaoke Playlist
Playlist
Hua Cheng
Forever May Not Be Long Enough by Live
NFWMB by Hozier
Fade Into You by Mazzy Star
Eyelids by Saro
Sympathy For The Devil by Guns N' Roses
Burn by The Cure
Xie Lian
Little Heaven by Toad The Wet Sprocket
When I Grow Up by First Aid Kit
Extraordinary Machine by Fiona Apple
I'm Good, I'm Gone by Lykke Li
Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men
Shi Qingxuan
Feeling Good by Sofi Tukker
like JENNIE by JENNIE
Not About You by Haiku Hands
Keep Moving by MØ
Bad Romance by Lady Gaga
He Xuan
The Hand That Feeds by Nine Inch Nails
Ocean Breathes Salty by Modest Mouse
Standing On The Shore by Empire of the Sun
Just What I Needed by The Cars
Cold Cold Cold by Cage the Elephant
Red: The Playlist
Red
Playlist
Chapter Two: Chance Encounters
Xie Lian:
"Just a bit tired, I guess."
Numb Little Bug by Em Beihold
Xie Lian:
"On the screen, set against a red background, was the stunning image of a glowing silver butterfly perched on the index finger of an outstretched hand."
hotline (edit) by Billie Eilish
Red
Playlist
Chapter Three: Weirdo
Xie Lian:
"What if he thinks I'm a weirdo?"
WEIRDO by AViVA
Red
Playlist
Chapter Four: Inexplicable Curiosity
Puqi Village:
"It was a little community set against a mountainous backdrop, the streets lined with lovely green trees, painstakingly tended lawns, and brightly flowering gardens."
苦芥村 - Puqi Village by 杨秉音 - Yang Bingyin
Hua Cheng:
"People from places like this typically didn't procure the services of people like him."
Call Me by Blondie
Hua Cheng:
"He's beautiful."
Intro by The xx
Hua Cheng:
"Something . . . sad."
无言 - Speechless by 杨秉音 - Yang Bingyin
Red
Playlist
Chapter Five: Come Again?
Xie Lian:
"They have a rather strong, ah, smell."
Tiger's Eyebrow by So Sue Jeong
Xie Lian:
"Don't worry, gege. By the end of the night, you won't even remember their name."
Flesh For Fantasy by Billy Idol
Red
Playlist
Chapter Six: A Good Person
Hualian:
"I have this afflict—er, problem."
Disorder by Freak Slug
Hua Cheng:
"It made me feel like you could help me. Like you were a good person."
Too Sweet by Hozier
Red
Playlist
Chapter Seven: Sex Therapy
Xie Lian:
"It had been two weeks and one day since the last 'creepy call' as Qingxuan liked to call them."
Creepy Caller by Brian Reitzell
Xie Lian:
"I refuse to let the past ruin this. I can be better."
Honestly Ok by Dido
Hualian:
"I find it interesting gege keeps choosing to play with this particular character over and over," Hua Cheng went on in a lofty voice. "She's very naughty."
ÅrachniD** - Juri's Theme by Shigeyuki Kameda
Hua Cheng:
"They played for another two hours before reluctantly deciding to call it quits, and after promising Xie Lian over his many protests that he would be bringing dinner the next time they met, Hua Cheng left the apartment feeling confident and curiously refreshed."
Yu-Ri and Shin-Ju by Hong Dae Sung
Red
Playlist
Chapter Eight: What It's Like
Hua Cheng:
"The smile that greeted him on the other side of Xie Lian's door when he arrived, as well as his seemingly overjoyed cry of, 'Wuming!' made something stir in Hua Cheng's chest."
Heartbeat by Joe Hisaishi
Hua Cheng:
"He could breathe here."
The House at Swamp Bottom by Joe Hisaishi
Hualian:
"They watched the rest of the movie in silence."
Reprise by Joe Hisaishi
Lang Qianqiu:
"Do you understand now?"
Hardboiled…Afraid (Separate Ways) by Jeremy Zuckerman
Red
Playlist
Chapter Nine: No Third Path
Hualian:
"Sometimes there is no third path, gege."
Rollo's III by Tatsuya Kato
Hualian:
"You won't find another person more sincere than me."
云开日落 - Clouds Part, Sun Sets by 陈雪燃 - Chen Xueran
Red
Playlist
Chapter Ten: Don't Hold It In
Xie Lian:
"M'pillow's too hard."
Ryu-Hong-Ju by Hong Dae Sung
Hualian:
"In that case," Wuming's voice dropped so low it made Xie Lian shiver involuntarily, "say something if it feels good."
Ragamuffin by Sonya Belousova, Giona Ostinelli
Hualian:
Phone Down by Erykah Badu
Red
Playlist
Chapter Eleven: Unexpected Desire, Imperceptible Sadness
Hua Cheng:
"He wanted . . ."
Oxytocin by Billie Eilish
Hua Cheng:
"He thought of him."
Vampire by Jeon Yonghyeon
Hua Cheng:
"Ever since they'd met, Hua Cheng had detected an almost imperceptible sadness clinging to Xie Lian."
Sad by Saint Sinner, The Human Experience
Red
Playlist
Chapter Twelve: Want
Xie Lian:
"Naive, he thought, resisting the urge to drop to the pavement and sob."
He Lost Everything by John Ottman
Xie Lian:
"Wuming was standing in the entryway to his kitchen in nothing but a pair of jeans."
Hansome Guys From the Louvre, Paris by Hong Dae Sung
Hualian:
"Would you mind," he said, an almost shy note entering his voice, "calling me San Lang?"
红衣胜枫 - Clothes Redder Than Maple by 杨秉音 - Yang Bingyin
Hualian:
"Is something burning?"
How Dare You Bring Seafood to My Family by Hwang Mi Rae
Red
Playlist
Chapter Thirteen: If You Were Here
Black Water:
Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz, Del The Funky Homosapien
Hua Cheng:
"Or did you forget what you promised me?"
Suspended Memories by Paul Haslinger
Hua Cheng:
"There really was no third path."
Never an Easy Way by Morcheeba
Red
Playlist
Chapter Fourteen: A Saint's Beauty, A Sinner's Weakness
The Antique Shop:
"25% OFF! Today only!"
An Unreasonable Job by Evan Call
Hualian:
"Suddenly, there was a gasp followed by a horrifying crack."
Oh God by Craig Wedren, Anna Waronker
Hualian:
"Though, I must say the tipping culture around here is pretty interesting."
赛神仙 - Happier Than Gods by 杨秉音 - Yang Bingyin
Xie Lian:
"Let it go to voicemail."
Chelsea's Feeling Threatened by Daniel Pemberton
Ruan Yingyin:
"He spends too much time alone."
Fallen Into a Sea of Hopelessness by Evan Call
Hua Cheng:
The Saint and The Sinner by AViVA
Red
Playlist
Chapter Fifteen: Old Ghosts
Hualian:
"Cherry-Vanilla is my favorite!"
Dinner with Josse by Evan Call
Hualian:
"You can talk to me about anything."
The Waves Keep Crashing by Evan Call
Hualian:
"Being needed and being wanted are two different things."
Caretakers Final Job by Evan Call
Honghong-er:
"You're going to break someone's heart one day if you keep talking like that."
Wings of the Heart by Evan Call
Honghong-er:
"Ma, wake u—"
Little Boy Belmont by Trevor Morris, Trey Toy
Hualian:
"You shouldn't torture yourself."
Mai's Unrequited Feelings by Evan Call
Hualian:
"A dangerous vulnerability."
Everyone Likes Oranges by Abel Korzeniowski
Red
Playlist
Chapter Sixteen: Why Not?
Xie Lian:
"There was a man in his bedroom—San Lang was in his bedroom."
In My Mind by M86, Susie Q
Hualian:
"Come here, gege."
Japanese Spring by Vindu
Red
Playlist
Chapter Seventeen: Remember
Hualian:
"I want you."
Yr Love by Holy Other
Xie Lian:
"What's the point if you can't come?"
Love Dark by Javier Navarrete
Red
Playlist
Chapter Eighteen: Afraid
Hua Cheng:
"Give me an anchor."
Each Memory a Message by Evan Call
Hualian:
"Everyone needs help sometimes."
It's Okay by Nam Hey Seung, Go Eun Jeong
Hualian:
"It's your sketchbook!"
Dandelion Letter by Love and Deepspace
Hualian:
"Obviously terrified of something."
help me (slowed) by Azure
Red
Playlist
Chapter Nineteen: Special (Part One)
Ming Yi:
The Azalea by Hong Dae Sung
Wuming:
"Well, Wuming was playing chess. He wasn't sure what the hell Ming Yi was doing."
莫狗小卞 - Mo Gou Little Bian by 杨秉音 - Yang Bingyin
Ming Yi:
"No, just listen, okay?"
Am I Good Enough Now? by Carlos Rafael Rivera
Wuming:
"A sudden, horrendous bang."
Murderer by Kim Sung Youl
Hua Cheng:
"Gege."
it is one of those nights (slowed) by Azure
Red
Playlist
Chapter Twenty: Special (Part Two)
Hua Cheng:
"Is he on the phone?"
Complex Situation by Kevin Penkin
Hualian:
"That's what makes you beautiful and sexy. Not just . . . the way you look."
Serene Dream by Love and Deepspace
Tian Sheng:
"Uh, i-is . . . Xie-laoban home?"
The Stare by Alexandre Desplat, Aaron Zigman
Xie Lian:
"Most things aren't."
Unspoken Love by Joe Hisaishi
Hualian:
"I'm coming back."
No Defense Zone by Love and Deepspace
Ban Yue and Pei Xiu:
"Lao-ge said you have a job for us?"
Harley Quinn (Danger, Danger) by Daniel Pemberton
Ban Yue:
Don't Stop by Megan Thee Stallion
Ban Yue and Pei Xiu:
"Who do you think this guy is?"
Lotus Flower by Daniel Pemberton
Red
Playlist
Chapter Twenty-One: Not Everything
Hua Cheng:
"Try it."
No Limit by G-Eazy, A$AP Rocky, Cardi B
Black Water:
"They were twins, after all."
Black Canary Echo by Daniel Pemberton
Hua Cheng and Black Water:
"Let's make this quick."
Alias Investigations by Sean Callery
Hua Cheng:
"You foolish child."
I Want to Kill You Because I Can by Daniel Pemberton
Jian Lan:
"The perfect place for a disgraced reporter to hole up."
Then There's the Matter of You by Sean Callery
Hua Cheng:
"Yushi?"
The Usual Suspects by Daniel Pemberton
Red
Playlist
Chapter Twenty-Two: Who Are You, Really?
Shi Qingxuan:
The Fox's Wedding Day (Lee Yeon's Theme) by Hong Dae Sung
Xie Lian:
"Yes, I like him."
You're in Love by Joe Hisaishi
Hua Cheng:
Who Are You, Really? by Mikky Echo
Nan Shen:
"But there was a hardness about him: an air of danger and command that was reflected in the depths of his obsidian eyes."
Power - Instrumental by Nicholas Britell
Nan Shen and Wuming:
"What's your name?"
I Can't Hear You by The Dead Weather
Nan Shen and Wuming:
"If you allow me to guide and educate you, I will shape and polish you into something truly extraordinary."
Devil's Playground by The Rigs
Nan Shen and Wuming:
"Rage."
The Bertinelli Revenge by Daniel Pemberton
Nan Shen:
"Fear is a gift."
1938 Yi-Yeon by So Sue Jeong
Wuming:
"You killed him."
Buddy by Banana Fish, Shinichi Osawa
Wuming:
"GET OFF ME!"
Rebellion by Banana Fish, Shinichi Osawa
Nan Shen:
"Where will you go?"
Where do you think you're going? by Dire Straits
Wuming:
"Once a street rat, always a street rat."
Shattered in the Head by Graeme Revell
Wuming:
"I'm going to make him pay. For everything."
The Obsession by Gustavo Santaolalla
Hua Cheng:
"You knew the stakes."
Strange Game by Mick Jagger
Red
Playlist
Chapter Twenty-Three: People I Don't Like
Hua Cheng:
"Why did I come here?"
People I Don't Like by UPSAHL
Pei Ming:
Hyun Ui Ong by Hong Dae Sung
Hualian:
"Gege?!?"
Bloom by ODESZA
Hualian:
"Lead the way, gege."
Private Trip by Love and Deepspace
Hualian:
"Body of a Thousand Gold."
Enticing Trap by Love and Deepspace
Hualian:
"San Lang in all his devastating glory."
Her World (Moon Young's Theme) by Nam Hye Seung, Park Sang Hee
Xie Lian, Hua Cheng, Shi Qingxuan, and Pei Ming:
"How many drinks with dirty names are there?!?"
The Modern Boys by Hong Dae Sung
Xie Lian, Hua Cheng, Shi Qingxuan, and Pei Ming:
"Truth or Drink."
Their Own World by Lee So Young
Xie Lian and Lang Qianqiu:
"Is this a private party, a voice chimed in, or can anyone join?"
Anxiety by Doechii
Red
Playlist
Chapter Twenty-Four: Blue Orchid
Xie Lian and Lang Qianqiu:
"What the fuck are you doing here?"
Blue Orchid by The White Stripes
Xie Lian and Lang Qianqiu:
Superman by Stereophonics
Xie Lian:
"Is that all I am? A sob story?"
Heart of Glass (Crabtree Remix) by Blondie, Philip Glass
Xie Lian:
"Qianqiu, stop."
Angst of Moo-Young by Hong Dae Sung
Hualian:
"It's okay, gege."
The Things That Must Be Protected by Park Seo Hee
Shi Qingxuan:
"Please don't hate me."
Yeo-Hee by Park Seo Hee
Red
Playlist
Chapter Twenty-Five: Effect and Cause
Xie Lian and Lang Qianqiu:
Effect and Cause by The White Stripes
Hualian:
"Would you . . . like to come in?"
Missed Each Other by Park Seo Hee
Xie Lian:
"It's him."
Imoogi by Hong Dae Sung
Xie Lian:
I can't breathe by Bea Miller
Xie Lian:
"But it wasn't love."
Fractured Heart by Evan Call
Xie Lian:
" . . . it only took seven minutes to completely change your life."
Whore by Javier Navarrete
Hualian:
"The only thing that matters is you."
谏太子 - Advising the Crown Prince by 杨秉音 - Yang Bingyin
Hualian:
"An old Sailor Moon t-shirt."
Moonlight Densest by Harpoon
Hualian:
"You're a . . . miracle, San Lang."
隐芳心 - Hidden Fragrant Heart by 杨秉音 - Yang Bingyin
Hua Cheng and Black Water:
"I need you to find someone for me."
Dark Web by Love and Deepspace
Red
Playlist
Chapter Twenty-Seven: Couldn't Be
Hualian:
"Morning, gege."
Honey by Satoru Kosaki
Xie Lian:
"I have this cousin."
The Threshold of Desire by David Buckley
Xie Lian:
"Nine Years Ago."
Feeling Gloomy by Alisa Okehazama
Xie Lian:
"Qi Rong?!?"
Yi-Rang by Hong Dae Sung
Qi Rong:
Naked Cousin - Demo by PJ Harvey
Xie Lian and Qi Rong:
"A little bonding time."
The Uninvited in the Night by Hong Dae Sung
Xie Lian:
"There was another boy there. An older boy. He helped me."
Two Lovers by Hong Dae Sung
Hua Cheng:
"It couldn't be . . . could it?"
Where My Heart Goes by Kim Yeon Jeong
Qi Rong:
"Change of plans, you little fucker."
Bruce and the Beaver by Daniel Pemberton
Fang Xin:
"Who's there?"
Shining Heart by Satoru Kosaki
Red
Playlist
Chapter Twenty-Eight: Soft Shock
Fang Xin:
I'm Just a Servant Assigned to a Particular Mistress by Satoru Kosaki
Wuming and Fang Xin:
"It was nice to finally have someone to talk to who liked the same things as him."
Reminiscence by Love and Deepspace
Fang Xin and Wuming:
"I just wanted to do something nice."
绕指红 - Red Around the Finger by 杨秉音 - Yang Bingyin
Wuming:
"What the hell am I doing?"
CPR by Wet Leg
Fang Xin and Wuming:
"You're such a good person."
花堤怜 - Flower Embankment Pity by 杨秉音 - Yang Bingyin
Wuming:
"Oh, shit."
Soft Shock by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Wuming and Fang Xin:
"He was burning up."
Bloody Head by Jeon Yonghyeon
Red
Playlist
Chapter Twenty-Nine: Body in Abyss, Heart in Paradise: Part One
Wuming:
"He's sick."
Thanks by Jeon Yonghyeon
Wuming and Fang Xin:
"Sorry, he thought. I'm sorry."
Your Mignon Part 1 by Jeon Yonghyeon
Wuming and Fang Xin:
"Don't leave me."
Supplication by Jeon Yonghyeon
Wuming and Fang Xin:
"Wuming was being kissed."
Wavering Heart by Love and Deepspace
Wuming:
Wet Dream by Wet Leg
Wuming and Fang Xin:
"Xie xie."
We Know by Julia Jung Un Suh
Wuming:
"Grab him."
Full of fight by Jeon Yonghyeon
Red
Playlist
Chapter Thirty: Body in Abyss, Heart in Paradise: Part Two
Wuming:
"He's hurting him!"
On Purpose by Jeon Yonghyeon
Wuming:
"I'm going to kill him."
Yasha by Banana Fish, Shinichi Osawa
Wuming:
Bloody Stream by Coda
Wuming and Nan Shen:
"There's something different about you today."
The Pretender by Yoon Chae Young
Fang Xin and Wuming:
"How many connections you have doesn't matter."
Snowshade by Love and Deepspace
Wuming:
"A life."
Silent Gaze by Love and Deepspace
Yushi Huang:
"Jiejie?"
A HOME FOR THE HEART by Evan Call
Red
Playlist
Chapter Thirty-One: Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground
Hualian:
Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground by The White Stripes
Hualian:
"Come on, city boy."
The Youth of the Mountain Gods by Hong Dae Sung
Wuming and Fang Xin/ Hua Cheng and Xie Lian:
"Run!"
Run boy Run by Wooded
Wuming and Yushi Huang:
"Thanks, jiejie."
Time Flows Ever Onward by Evan Call
The Green Lanterns:
"It was Saturday night, and their weekend festivities were well underway."
Everybody Nose (All the Girls Standing in the Line for the Bathroom) by N.E.R.D, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Pusha T
Wuming:
"Drink up, assholes."
A Remedy for Poison by David Buckley
Wuming and Fang Xin:
"We're breaking out of here."
Gigantic by Kim Yeon Jeong
Wuming and Fang Xin:
"You're free."
The Little Souls by Julia Jung Un Suh
Fang Xin and Wuming:
"I hope we meet again someday."
A Kind Word and a Friendly Face by David Buckley
Hualian:
"Don't laugh."
Skip a Beat by Park Seo Hee
Hualian:
"I guess I just wanted to show you something beautiful."
Thread Ring by Hong Dae Sung
Hua Cheng:
"Couldn't he . . . just this once . . . keep something for himself?"
Realization by Yoon Chae Young
Hualian:
"Praying."
Moonlight by Moon Chae Young
Red
Playlist
Chapter Thirty-Three: I Wanna Be Your Slave
Hualian:
"Fuck the rules."
Light Catcher by Nym
Hua Cheng:
I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE by Maneskin
Hualian:
"San Lang kissed him with the unrestrained joy and urgency of someone who hadn't seen their lover in years."
Heart by Darkside
Hualian:
"Just like that."
Japanese Spring, Pt.2 by Vindu
Red
Playlist
Chapter Thirty-Four: Love Is Blindness
Hua Cheng:
Love is Blindness by Jack White
Hua Cheng:
"You look like you've seen a ghost."
Escape by Kim Sung Youl
Hua Cheng and Lang Qianqiu:
"Do you play?"
The Drinking Contest by Hong Dae Sung
Black Water:
"There's something you need to see."
Rohypnol by David Buckley, Luke Richards
Hua Cheng and Black Water:
"Thanks."
Brothers Reunited by Park Seo Hee
Xie Lian:
"Something fundamentally different between this Xie Lian and the Xie Lian Hua Cheng knew now."
Meghan's Theme by David Buckley, Luke Richards
Hua Cheng and Lang Qianqiu:
"I know all about men like you."
Revenger by Kim Sung Youl
Hua Cheng and Lang Qianqiu:
"Start the clock."
The Man In Black by David Buckley, Luke Richards
Hua Cheng and Lang Qianqiu:
"Feels awful, doesn't it?"
Ray's Confession by David Buckley, Luke Richards
Hua Cheng:
"He was happy."
Isn't Love Wonderful? by David Buckley
Red
Playlist
Chapter Thirty-Five: Teardrop
Hualian:
Teardrop by Massive Attack, Elizabeth Fraser
Xie Lian and Shi Qingxuan:
"Virtual tea."
A Bit of Sass by Evan Call
Xie Lian:
"No matter which path he took, heartbreak was a risk."
Waveletter by Love and Deepspace
Hua Cheng:
Perfect Someone by Sofi Tukker
Hua Cheng:
"It's you, gege."
Beyond Memory by Choe Jeong In
Hualian:
"You can take off your clothes."
Feverish Attempts by Love and Deepspace
Hualian:
Loving You by Cannons
Hualian:
Crazy On You by Heart
Hua Cheng:
"Tears?"
Wild Sorrel by Satoru Kosaki
Red
Playlist
Chapter Thirty-Six: Sinnerman
Hua Cheng:
Sinnerman - Felix Da Housecat's Heavenly House Mix by Nina Simone, Felix Da Housecat
Hua Cheng:
"I have to go."
Torment by Evan Call
Nan Shen:
"You knew it was a trap, and still you came."
Million Dollar Home Run by Nicholas Britell
Wuming and Yin Yu:
"This isn't like one of the little tricks we pulled when we were kids, dage."
Today's Savages by Banana Fish, Shinichi Osawa
Wuming:
"They needed a diversion."
Tactics by Daniel Lee
Nan Shen and Wuming:
"You are everything I hoped you would be, xingan."
Imprisonment by Daniel Lee
Hua Cheng:
"Escape. That was the root of the problem."
An Overshadowed Soul by Joo In Ro
Yin Yu and Hua Cheng:
"How do you do it?"
Strange Feelings by Jung Se Rin
Hua Cheng:
"Snorting, Hua Cheng drained his glass as the catchy, toe-tapping beat of Teddy Swims' "The Door" filtered through the overhead speakers and raised his hand to signal the waiter for another round."
The Door by Teddy Swims
Pei Ming:
"No offense, but you're not my type."
Acting Like a Fox by Hong Dae Sung
Hua Cheng:
"What am I doing?"
Memories That Cannot Be Erased by Sim Hee Jin
Hua Cheng:
"He was trying to regain control—of his life, his mind, and his body."
Desire - Single Edit by Bob Moses, ZHU
Hua Cheng:
"And everything changed."
탈출 마술 - Escape Magic by Judah Earl
Hualian:
"Don't be sorry."
당을 수없는 이야기 - A Story You Can't Resist by Chang Hyowon
Hua Cheng:
"I don't regret it because it brought me back to you."
Endless Wait by Love and Deepspace
Hua Cheng:
"I'm willing to do whatever it takes to prove I'm the man for the job."
Painful Signal by Love and Deepspace
Hua Cheng:
"Please. Don't ever leave me."
Only if by Jeon Yonghyeon
Red
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Chapter Thirty-Seven: Amor Fati (Part One)
Hualian:
Amor Fati by Washed Out
Xie Lian:
"As strong as his feelings were for San Lang, he really didn't know much about him."
Mist Walker by Love and Deepspace
Hualian:
"I'm not . . . begging you."
Shadow in the Mirror by Love and Deepspace
Xie Lian:
"A strange foreboding washed over Xie Lian."
The Point of No Return by KOOW
Hualian:
"You have nothing to apologize for."
Dangerous World by Yun Yeong Bae
Xie Lian:
"What was San Lang's life really like in the city?"
Through the Mist by Love and Deepspace
Hualian:
"You're not slick."
Exclusive Tutorial by Love and Deepspace
Hualian:
"Gege wanted a new TV, so I bought him a new TV."
Fancy That by Love and Deepspace
Hualian:
"I do accept other forms of payment, however."
Sparkling Traces by Love and Deepspace
Hualian:
"Do you really want to know?"
Warmth of The Sun's Rays - Bass Love Remix by Temple Step Project, Hang Massive
Hua Cheng:
I Have Dreams by Kaskade, Blue Noir, Tishmal
Hualian:
"Crazy about you."
Lingering Gaze by Love and Deepspace
Xie Lian:
"San Lang?!?"
Suspicious Times by Daniel Pemberton
Shi Qingxuan:
"Before he could get any further, Xie Lian was abruptly cut off by the high-spirited chorus of Chappell Roan's "HOT TO GO!" and heaved an internal sigh."
HOT TO GO! by Chappell Roan
Shi Qingxuan:
"BABE!"
One Piece Tango by Sonya Belousova, Giona Ostinelli, Lindsay Deutsch, Isa Najem, Burak Besir
Hualian:
"You have a dream, gege, and dreams aren't easily forgotten."
My Name is Jin Dal-Rae by Hong Dae Sung
Red
Playlist
Chapter Thirty-Eight: Amor Fati (Part Two)
Hualian:
"You're such a good person."
Tomo Tomo by Hiroshi Takaki
Hualian:
"You corrected the director?"
Tip-Toe Tama by Evan Call
Mu Qing:
The Bride of Jang San Bum by Hong Dae Sung
The Firefly Confectionery:
The Cookie Jar by Alex Baranowski
Xiao-Ying:
Moot by Alex Baranowski
Hualian:
"Xie Lian flashed San Lang a secretive smile as the sharp, plucky guitar and the low, swinging beat of Howlin' Wolf's "Spoonful" began to drift out of the shop's overhead speakers. "Nothing. Just admiring you, is all.""
Spoonful by Howlin' Wolf
Xie Lian:
"He's so good to me."
A Jade Comb by Hong Dae Sung
The Zhu Brothers:
"You a friend of dage's?"
Ulysses by Alex Baranowski
The Zhu Brothers and Xie Lian:
"Our grand-uncle."
Who the F#!K is Michael Sheen? by Alex Baranowski
Hualian, and the Zhu Brothers:
"Stop that!"
Bara Brith by Alex Baranowski
Hualian:
"San Lang, why didn't you say anything?!?"
A Cheeky Grin by Nick Harvey
Shi Qingxuan and Xie Lian:
"Oooooo, a party?!?"
The Foundling by Park Seo Hee
Hualian:
"San Lang looked jaw-droppingly gorgeous."
(Sigh) by Unloved
Hualian:
"I would never dare to profane your royal person . . . in public."
Femme Fatale by Daniel Pemberton
Red
Playlist
Chapter Thirty-Eight: Amor Fati (Part Two)
Shi Qingxuan and Hualian:
"Keep your lips off my masterpiece, you crimson-clad Lothario!"
Children's Hell by Hong Dae Sung
Xie Lian:
"God, he was so stupid."
Confession / past guilt by Hideyuki Fukasawa
Hualian:
"One person really is enough."
Those Words You Spoke to Me by Evan Call
Hualian:
"I did it."
Midsummer Rain by Love and Deepspace
Hualian:
"Until there's nothing left but us."
Sorrow_UBW Extended by hil
Hua Cheng:
"Hua Cheng burned."
Fever by Peggy Lee
Hua Cheng:
"Even though a small part of him felt nervous, and even bigger part of him felt . . . hopeful."
Counting Stars by One Republic
Yin Yu:
Night Bus by Love and Deepspace
Yin Yu and Hua Cheng:
"Do you think it's her?"
Mystery Woman by Christophe Beck
Yin Yu and Hua Cheng:
"I've never heard you speak like that about anyone before."
Miracle of Life by Evan Call
Shi Qingxuan:
"Hey. You. Bad boy. Chat with me for a sec, will ya?"
Drunk by Evan Call
Shi Qingxuan and Hua Cheng:
"You love him, don't you?"
Hyoudou Heart by Evan Call
Hualian:
"Well, that's just too bad because the only person having their way tonight is me."
I Put a Spell on You by Garou
Nan Shen / Jun Wu:
"Xianle, aren't you going to introduce me to your new friend?"
Ava Adore by The Smashing Pumpkins
Red
Playlist
Chapter Thirty-Nine: Love and War
Hua Cheng:
Love and War by Fleurie
Nan Shen and Wuming:
"Monteverdi was always one of your favorites."
Lamento della Ninfa by Sydney James Harcourt, Trevor Morris, Trey Toy
Nan Shen and Wuming:
"Let me tell you a story."
Bad Relationship by Jung Se Rin
Nan Shen and Wuming:
"I knew it from the moment I first saw you—you're the perfect vessel."
Stretch Your Eyes by Agnes Obel
Nan Shen and Wuming:
"Go ahead and keep those fangs of yours sharp for me, xingan."
Crossing the Feline by Michael Giacchino
Wuming:
"Cold anger spread through Wuming's body, chilling is veins."
Fury by Hong Eun Ji
"Ming Yi":
"Pardon me, uh . . . sir?"
Are You a Kenzie or a Can't-zie? by Michael Giacchino
"Ming Yi" and Wuming:
"I had him!"
Collar ID by Michael Giacchino
Wuming and "Ming Yi":
"Because I'm about to cook, asshole."
An Im-purr-fect Murder by Michael Giacchino
Wuming:
"The vivid disparity caused a surge in Wuming's mind, and a vision of a beautiful, masked boy with bright smile and a flower in his hair swirled up from the depths of his memory."
Funeral and Far Between by Michael Giacchino
Hua Cheng:
"And then he plucked his new mantle out of the ether as if it had been there waiting for him to claim it all along: Xue Yu Tan Hua. Crimson Rain Sought Flower."
Burning Petals by 4BOUT
Hua Cheng and Nan Shen:
"Bracketed by flames, the figure was only faintly discernible, appearing almost phantom-like behind the curling tendrils of smoke."
Burning Down the House by Ki: Theory, FYOHNA
Hua Cheng:
"Time stretched, the ordinary procession of seconds and minutes suspended as reality warped around Hua Cheng, and he found himself, for the first time in six years, caught off guard by a threat that, for all his razor-sharp instincts, he did not see coming."
Hourglass by Hong Dae Sung
Hua Cheng:
Sinister Kid by The Black Keys
Red
Playlist
Chapter Thirty-Nine: Love and War
Jun Wu:
I'm Your Boogieman - From The Crow: City of Angels Soundtrack by White Zombie
Hua Cheng and Jun Wu:
"Holy."
Familiar by Agnes Obel
Jun Wu and Hua Cheng:
"Must you provoke me like this?"
Papa & Cat by Banana Fish, Shinichi Osawa
Hua Cheng and Jun Wu:
"Xiao-Hua is all grown up."
Disarm by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jun Wu and Hua Cheng:
"By the time I'm finished, this entire golden city, complete with its poison heart and every single clique, crew, and cabal within its borders, will bow to you."
The Ruler and The Killer by Kid Cudi
Hua Cheng and Jun Wu:
"What do you want?"
Obscure by Banana Fish, Shinichi Osawa
Jun Wu:
It's No Good by Depeche Mode
Jun Wu and Hua Cheng:
"That is the path fate has chosen for you."
Impromptu No.2 for Piano and Orchestra by Nicholas Britell
Hua Cheng:
"You're getting sloppy, Xiao-Hua."
Scherzo in F Minor - Piano and Bass by Nicholas Britell
Hua Cheng:
"Try as you might, Xiao-Hua, you will never be anything other than what you are."
Something I Can Never Have by Nine Inch Nails
Hualian:
"I can't see you anymore."
Bleak by Park Jung Jun
Hua Cheng:
"Because that's the kind of man I am."
Penguin of Guilt by Michael Giacchino
Xie Lian:
"I love you."
Be With Me by Ramin Djawadi
Hua Cheng:
"And he would never, ever forget the feel of the night air cooling the hot tears trickling down his cheeks because, unlike the last time, Hua Cheng knew exactly why he was crying."
A Tear in Space (Airlock) by Glass Animals
Red
Playlist
Chapter Forty: The Killing Moon
The Detective:
"The detective sidled through a gap between the tall blue and white barriers erected around the two-story villa, then stepped through the open doorway nestled beneath an overhanging roof."
The Detective by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
Pei Xiu:
"Still drunk."
Bloodshot Eyes by General Elektriks
Pei Xiu:
"The room around him flickered, and suddenly, he was no longer in the Gambler's Den, but in that cold, musty basement where a split-second decision changed the course of four lives forever."
Regret by Kim Taejin
Hua Cheng:
"Hua Cheng sat in his chair behind the tinted glass, trying to ignore the relentless stream of amorphous chatter backed by the downtempo beat and the stuttering guitar of M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes.""
Paper Planes by M.I.A.
Hua Cheng:
"Don't."
Miss You - Remastered by The Rolling Stones
Bai Jing and Hua Cheng:
"I shot him."
Don't Look Back by Park Seo Hee
Hua Cheng:
"His gaze was drawn to the full moon hovering above the trees."
惊现咒枷 - Suddenly Appearing Cursed Shackles by 杨秉音 - Yang Bingyin
Hua Cheng, Black Water, and Co.:
"Watch your step."
Danger Lurks Inside by KOOW
Hua Cheng:
"From inside, a haunting rendition of Blondie's "One Way or Another" could be heard, the breathy vocals and the somber piano chords raising the hair on the back of Hua Cheng's neck as he took in the lurid red smears blotting the glass."
One Way or Another by Angelique Calvillo
Hua Cheng:
"Dead. They were all dead."
To Be Beautiful Is To Be Almost Dead by Abel Korzeniowski
Red
Playlist
Chapter Forty: The Killing Moon
Black Water and Hua Cheng:
"The fuck . . . happened here?"
Mayoral Ducting by Michael Giacchino
Hua Cheng:
"It's Hua-di."
Don't Be Voyeur with Me by Michael Giacchino
Hua Cheng, Ban Yue, Bai Jing, and Rong Guang.:
"A coppery-salty-sweet-raw meat smell that invaded the nostrils and coated the back of the throat."
Terrible Smell of Blood by Park Seo Hee
Bai Jing:
Chun Ho-Young and Chun Moo-Young by Hong Dae Sung
Hua Cheng:
"He rushed out into the hallway just in time to see a figure darting out of a room two doors away, dodging bullets as they ran toward the open emergency exit on the west side of the balcony."
The Killing Moon by Echo & the Bunnymen
Hua Cheng:
"Yushi?"
Altered Reality by Christophe Beck
Hua Cheng, Black Water, Bai Jing, Rong Guang, and Co.:
"Together, the four of them helped Bai Jing and a still-unconscious Rong Guang from the back of the van."
Snow Mountain Hell by Hong Dae Sung
Ling Wen:
"They didn't call her Ling Wen the All-Knowing for nothing."
The Long-Awaited Reply From Her by Kang Min Goo
Hua Cheng and Rong Guang:
"There was an unsettling vacancy in his expression, and yet, it appeared as though he was attempting to fight through it, to fight beyond the weakness of his own condition to try and make himself heard."
Death Invitation by Banana Fish, Shinichi Osawa
Ban Yue:
"Ban Yue watched."
White Night by Kim Jeong Wan
Pei Ming:
"At exactly 1:25 AM, a man walked through the door of the waiting room where everyone was cooling their heels, awaiting the outcome of Rong Guang's surgery."
The Afterparty (End Credits) by Daniel Pemberton
Red
Playlist
Chapter Forty-One: Short Change Hero (Part One)
Hua Cheng, Yin Yu, Pei Ming, Black Water, Ban Yue, and Pei Xiu:
Short Change Hero by The Heavy
Pei Ming:
"So, are you going to—"
Troublemaker by Evan Call
Ling Wen:
"It's doctor now, you syphilitic prick."
Slightly Scary Lady by Evan Call
Hua Cheng and Pei Ming:
"Does it look like I'm joking?"
Mutual Assistance by Jung Se Rin
Hua Cheng and Ling Wen:
"I'll tell you what I know."
The Green Pills by Carlos Rafael Rivera
Pei Ming, Pei Xiu, Ban Yue, and Hua Cheng:
"Because he's your nephew, you imperceptive jackass."
Senator Stitch-Up by Daniel Pemberton
Hua Cheng and Pei Ming:
"No third path."
Ghosts Again by Depeche Mode
Hua Cheng and Pei Ming:
"So, what happens next?"
Vanity by Jeong Hye Bin
Banming:
"Banming's territory was on the southwest side of downtown, deep in the industrial district."
Entering the Capital by James Newton Howard
Ban Yue, Pei Xiu, and Hua Cheng:
"Don't go in there."
Desert Hideout by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
Ban Yue:
"Before long, her mind was adrift, lost in a sea of troubled memories she could never forget, no matter how hard she tried."
The Life I Left Behind by David Buckley, Luke Richards
Ban Yue and Pei Xiu:
"Punished."
Partners in Crime by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
Kai and Ban Yue:
"Oh, tianxin, tianxin," he cooed, leaning over her. The earthy scent of his cologne nearly made her gag again. "If you're already feeling sick now, you're going to have a really hard time with what comes later."
Unsettling by Yuki Hayashi
Pei Xiu and Ban Yue:
"Sorry, Xiao-Yue. I never should've gotten you involved."
玄弥の後悔 by Go Shiina
Ban Yue:
"Is this what Kai meant?"
Static and Breathing by Samuel Desrosiers
Red
Playlist
Chapter Forty-One: Short Change Hero (Part One)
Ban Yue and Hua Cheng:
"All the gangs in Xianle City—major or minor—had heard of Hua Cheng."
Contort by Yuki Hayashi
Hua Cheng:
"But instead of money, why don't we make the stakes a little more interesting?"
Strategy Before Strength by Evan Call
Ban Yue, Pei Xiu, and Hua Cheng:
"What just happened?"
Stick-Snake Staredown by Evan Call
Ban Yue:
"Hua Cheng . . . was actually . . . kind of cool."
The Uninvited by Hong Dae Sung
Sinner's Pit:
"Two more guards were called over, and together, with Mr. Friendly leading the way, they escorted Hua Cheng across the floor as Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz club banger "What U Gon' Do" boomed from the speakers."
What U Gon' Do (feat. Lil Scrappy) by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
Kemo:
"He had seen enough blood to last a lifetime, and as he caught sight of Kemo, standing at the edge of the platform, staring out into the distance, stone-faced with rage, Hua Cheng wondered if he might yet see more before the night was through."
The Undertaker by Hong Dae Sung
Hua Cheng and Kemo:
"Don't you want to know why he did it?"
Ethics and Morality by Tatsuya Kato
Hua Cheng:
"Who am I talking to?"
Anger and Hatred by Joo In Ro
"The rage that had been building up in Hua Cheng all day crystallized into a single, ugly impulse, and his finger twitched on the trigger face when he suddenly heard a voice."
お館様と時透 by Go Shiina
Hua Cheng:
"Like a popped balloon, all of the violence abruptly leaked out of Hua Cheng, and suddenly, he felt very tired—of this world, of himself, of everything."
Harsh Realm by Widowspeak
Hualian:
Satellite by Guster
Hua Cheng:
"Told ya."
Piece of Cake by Yuki Hayashi
Ban Yue and Pei Xiu:
"You know what, fuck it."
Disparate Youth by Santigold
Hua Cheng, Ban Yue, and Pei Xiu:
"And where," he asked, his eye narrowing dangerously, "are you two going?"
Horse Riding Lesson by Park Seo Hee
Red
Playlist
Chapter Forty-Two: Short Change Hero (Part Two)
Yin Yu and Hua Cheng:
"Speaking of complications—"
Prowler by Bohren & Der Club of Gore
Hua Cheng:
"I said, I'm fine, Xiao-Yu," he insisted, mouth hardening.
Moving in Stereo by The Cars
Yin Yu and He Xuan:
"I'm worried about Chengzhu."
The Governor by Hong Dae Sung
Hua Cheng:
"And so what if he acted strangely or made a series of reckless wagers? The Ghost King was notoriously unpredictable; one minute, he was kind, the next, he was cruel; it was all part of his mystique, right?"
Mount Everest by Labrinth
Yin Yu and Hua Cheng:
"Hua Cheng, the formidable Crimson Rain Sought Flower and ruthless Ghost King, had fallen asleep in the back of Yin Yu's car with his elbow on the armrest and his hand propping up his cheek like a little kid."
Bonded by Tragedy by Evan Call
Yin Yu:
"He sat there for several minutes, not knowing what to do, when the song on the radio changed, and the opening notes of Red Hot Chili Pepper's "Otherside" filtered through the speakers."
Otherside by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Yin Yu:
"And like most sob stories, his had a promising start."
Kanashikii Kako by Yasuharu Takanashi
Wang Ci Mei and Yin Yu:
"Just stop struggling," she said. "Be good, and it'll be over soon."
Human Subject by Tatsuya Kato
Yin Yu and Wuming:
"After a while, everything grew quiet, and Yin Yu started to nod off like usual, when he heard footsteps followed by a silvery tinkling, and then someone was leaning over him."
Don't Forget Me by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Yin Yu and Wuming:
"They fell into a routine after that."
Reunion by Tatsuya Kato
Yin Yu and Wuming:
"What the—are you insane?!?" he boomed, snatching the baggy away before Yin Yu could react.
That Smell - Live At The Congress Theater, Chicago by 3 Doors Down
Wuming and Yin Yu:
"Do you think . . . you're the only one with a monopoly on pain?"
Blue Bird by Banana Fish, Shinichi Osawa
Yin Yu:
"It was just . . . lately, whenever they were around each other, Yin Yu just felt so incredibly common and so incredibly alone."
Always Watching You From Behind by Hong Dae Sung
Wuming and Yin Yu:
"Have you ever seen anyone OD, Xiao-Yu?"
Childhood Memories by Tatsuya Kato
Yin Yu and Wuming:
"Suddenly, Yin Yu's own heart picked up speed, and a part of him wanted to tell Wuming to stop, that he didn't want to hear it, but the other part kept listening in a sort of fascinated horror."
Reality by Tatsuya Kato
Red
Playlist
Chapter Forty-Two: Short Change Hero (Part Two)
Wuming and Yin Yu:
"I'm sorry, Xiao-Yu."
Cue the Sad Music by Evan Call
Yin Yu and Wuming:
Yin Yu's hands started to shake. "Why . . . why are you giving me this?"
A Cruel Sight by Tatsuya Kato
Yin Yu and Wuming:
"Will you return, dear friend, or disappear?"
Last Farewell by Hong Dae Sung
Yin Yu and Wuming:
"I don't want to die," he cried. "I just don't want to hurt anymore."
Epiphany by Staind
Yin Yu:
"And after his ninety days were up, they all took Yin Yu out for a giant feast to celebrate, and Hua Cheng gave him the key to what would ultimately become Paradise Manor, telling him that he could stay for as long or as little as he liked."
It's Been Awhile by Staind
Yin Yu:
"Maybe it's time to take a different approach."
Inextinguishable Flames by Gustavo Santaolalla
Hua Cheng:
"Hua Cheng ran down the middle of a wide road, a line of cars spread out before him, their lights cleaving through the darkness to illuminate him with a glaring spotlight."
Brothers by Hong Dae Sung
Hua Cheng:
"Hua Cheng woke with a start in the back of the car, his heart slamming against his ribs as the nightmare slowly retracted its claws and awareness took hold."
Even a Nightmare Can Dream by David Buckley
Xie Lian and Hua Cheng:
"Hua Cheng, thinking it was just another bro being reckless with their new toy, started to roll his eye, then did a double take, his mouth falling open as Xie Lian stepped out of the car."
Deluxe driver by Yoo Jong Hyun
Hua Cheng:
"A series of conflicting emotions hit Hua Cheng faster than he could untangle them."
Gloom by Evan Call
Hua Cheng and Yin Yu:
"What the hell are they doing there?"
The Support of the Support of the Support by Hong Dae Sung
Yin Yu and Hua Cheng:
"You're scaring me!"
Achilles Come Down by Gang of Youths
Hua Cheng and Xie Lian:
"All of a sudden, the door to the antique shop opened, and Xie Lian stepped out."
Home by Tatsuya Kato
Yin Yu and Quan Yizhen:
"Hm. Fluffy."
Juk-Hyang by Hong Dae Sung
Hua Cheng and Yin Yu:
"And then he did something he should have done a long time ago: he started talking."
Dark Tunnel by Lee Yun Ji
Red
Playlist
Chapter Forty-Two: Short Change Hero (Part Two)
Yin Yu and Hua Cheng:
Snow (Hey Oh) by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Hua Cheng:
"Maybe, when this is all over . . . if I'm still here, I'll come back."
Come Back by Hong Dae Sung
Hua Cheng and Xie Lian:
"But even if things don't work out in the end, he thought. It was still good to see you, gege. Even if you didn't see me."
I Found by Amber Run
Feng Xin:
Gu Shin-Ju by Hong Dae Sung
Xie Lian, Ban Yue, and Pei Xiu:
"Ever since they started working in the shop, Xie Lian noticed the two were curiously quick and composed for their age, not to mention quite the electricians."
Boy and VASH by Tatsuya Kato
Xie Lian, Feng Xin, Quan Yizhen, Ban Yue, and Pei Xiu:
"No, no. That's not necessary," he said, a tad exasperated and more than a little amused. "San Lang is a good person, and he only ever treated me with kindness. Things simply didn't work out, that's all. It happens. So no tracking people down and absolutely no fighting."
Extreme Mother (The Fox Song) by Hong Dae Sung
Feng Xin and Mu Qing:
"Looks like Shi Qingxuan and his brother aren't the only ones who would benefit from therapy."
Kiss With A Fist by Florence + The Machine
Xie Lian and Shi Qingxuan:
"Be my wingman."
Heartstring Niotes by Love and Deepspace
Xie Lian:
"The first few weeks after San Lang left were hard. Really hard."
Not the Same by Angel T33th
Xie Lian:
"It took Xie Lian some time to puzzle out what had changed, and then he realized: he did"
In My Isolation by 高橋諒
Xie Lian:
"Who was San Lang, really? And what was he hiding from?"
For Whom Beats the Heart? by Evan Call
Yushi Huang and Xie Lian:
"Excuse me, laoban," she said. "Are you still open?"
Horror Gong by Kevin Penkin
Yushi Huang and Xie Lian:
"Actually, laoban," she said, removing the hat atop her head with one hand while reaching into her pocket with the other. "There is something you can do for me."
Daki to no Kaigō (堕姫との邂逅) by Yuki Kajiura
Hua Cheng:
"Hua Cheng walked the darkened halls of Paradise Manor."
Underneath the Covers by Priscilla Ahn
Hua Cheng and Bai Jing:
"I want to ask you some questions about tonight."
Restless Spirits by Gustavo Santaolalla
Ling Wen:
"You were right."
Assassins by 高橋諒
Hua Cheng
"Hua Cheng’s gaze skipped from the flower’s stem to the caption below the illustration, and as it did, what initially sounded like gibberish on the part of a man who seemed to have lost his mind suddenly made sense."
How They Used To Be by Bonchoon Koo
Red
Playlist
Chapter Forty-Three: Ache of Separation (Part One)
He Xuan:
"No, He Xuan thought. Everything is not alright."
Fed Up by 高橋諒
He Xuan and Wuming:
"A discordant symphony of whirling sirens and blaring horns that could probably be heard halfway across the fucking city fueled He Xuan's and Wuming's escape, driving them through darkened alleyways and winding back streets until they couldn't run anymore."
Ghosting by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
He Xuan:
"Blood."
Psychopath by Evan Call
He Xuan and Wuming:
"He said you looked like a 'sexy pirate."
Brawl Begins!? by 高橋諒
He Xuan and Ming Yi:
"I'm worried about my buddy, ge, Ming Yi wrote once in an email."
Unescapable Nightmare by Kang Min Goo
He Xuan:
"He Xuan was a rock in the sea; no matter how high the waves got, nothing could move him."
Cold Cold Cold by Cage The Elephant
He Xuan and Ming Yi:
"Smart as he was, it never occurred to He Xuan that maybe Ming Yi couldn't assimilate knowledge the way that he could. That maybe he was wired differently, and thus learned differently. And, most importantly, that there was nothing wrong with that—or him."
Lonesome Fighter by 高橋諒
He Xuan:
"At first, he pushed it down with the same old stories he usually told himself, but one night, his conscience would not rest, and so he opened his laptop, and he started searching."
Keisei Street by 高橋諒
He Xuan and Ming Yi:
"Seven days later, He Xuan finally got a message back: OMFG GE?!????!!!! Is that you?!?"
432hz by 高橋諒
He Xuan:
"The thread that connected him to Ming Yi, the one that always hummed with the pulse of his existence, no matter how near or far apart they were, had been cut."
Never Get Back. by 高橋諒
He Xuan:
"Once he was back home, he traced the IP address of Ming Yi's account to a ritzy compound on the north side of the city."
Tracker by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
He Xuan and Wuming:
"I'm sorry," Wuming said in a thick voice, and even in the low light, He Xuan could see that single dark eye shining with unshed tears.
A Role Your Own by 高橋諒
He Xuan and Wuming:
"So, what do we do now?"
Fangs by Love and Deepspace
He Xuan and Wuming:
"I can learn," He Xuan insisted, looking him straight in the eye. "I can learn anything. I just . . . need a teacher."
Adolescents by Incubus
Shi Qingxuan and Xie Lian:
"What do you say, Your Highness?"
Let's Get It On by 高橋諒
Red
Playlist
Chapter Forty-Three: Ache of Separation (Part One)
Xie Lian and Shi Qingxuan:
"To his great surprise, Shi Qingxuan's prediction about making 'all those stupid boys cry' turned out to be true—metaphorically speaking."
Boys by Lizzo
Xie Lian and Shi Qingxuan:
"Grinning back, Xie Lian clinked his glass of sparkling water against Shi Qingxuan's Black Widow Smash, and after they each took a sip, the two fell silent as the punchy beat and rowdy synth of Skrillex's "Kill EVERYBODY" thundered from the speakers."
Kill EVERYBODY by Skrillex
Shi Qingxuan:
"If he had to sum up Shi Qingxuan's appearance this evening in only one word, that word would be: stunning."
风师娘娘 - "Wind Master" by 杨秉音
He Xuan and Shi Qingxuan:
"Why him and why me?"
Same Old by 高橋諒
He Xuan and Shi Qingxuan:
"But, inexplicably, He Xuan, who generally preferred slow and sedate to fast and frenzied, kept making an exception for Shi Qingxuan even though he often struggled to keep up."
Just What I Needed by The Cars
He Xuan:
"How was this shit even possible, and what the fuck was he supposed to do now??"
Sparks Flyin' by 高橋諒
He Xuan and Xie Lian:
"Xie Lian's beauty, on the other hand, stood out for its sculptural tranquility; he seemed to exist just outside the bounds of the world around him, the expression on his face detached but somehow still benevolent, like the statue of a deity."
Violet by Kevin Penkin
He Xuan:
"He Xuan wasn't a sentimental man, but he almost smiled at the memory."
Uzui no Hakamairi (宇髄の墓参り) by Go Shiina
He Xuan and Xie Lian:
"And now, this man, whose eyes shone with a depth of compassion that he couldn't even begin to fathom, had popped up out of nowhere and articulated what he could not in a way that made him feel . . . understood."
Sadness by Yuki Hayashi
Xie Lian and He Xuan:
"God, I am really bad at this."
At Cafe Pothos by 高橋諒
Xie Lian and He Xuan:
"But I think something shifted when he met you."
Little Lights, Big Truths by 高橋諒
He Xuan and Xie Lian:
"It means something."
Dreams and Reality (夢と現実) by Go Shiina
He Xuan and Xie Lian:
"When Xie Lian smiled—really smiled—he smiled with his whole heart, and you could see his soul shining in his eyes. Just Like his brother."
Uzui no Gedoku (宇髄の解毒) by Go Shiina
Xie Lian:
"He sighed, a warmth that had nothing to do with the weather simmering in his chest as he leaned against the building and listened to the reverberating guitar of Bauhaus' "Bela Lugosi's Dead" streaming through the open doors as people came and went while examining his surroundings with a curious eye."
Bela Lugosi's Dead by Bauhaus
Xie Lian:
"Suddenly, an eerie flutter and crack slithered across his eardrums, and Xie Lian looked up to see hundreds of pieces of joss paper dancing and swirling through the air like restless spirits."
辜 (Guilty) by Xiao Xing Yao
Red
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Chapter Forty-Three: Ache of Separation (Part One)
Xie Lian and ?:
"The man—at least, he thought it was a man—had long black hair that fell down to his waist, and upon his face, he wore a white mask with a bizarre expression; one side was smiling and the other was crying, the deep strokes depicting the eyes and mouth limned in a bright, bloody red."
Takurami (たくらみ) by Yuki Kajiura
Xie Lian:
"Follow the butterflies."
Yūkaku Tōchaku (遊郭到着) by Go Shiina
Xie Lian:
"It's like a different world."
探鬼市 - "Exploring Ghost City" by 杨秉音
Xie Lian and ?:
"A figure—the same figure in white robes and the bizarre cry-smiling mask that had been watching him earlier—stared down at him."
Warabihime Tōjō (蕨姫登場) by Yuki Kajiura
Xie Lian and White No-Face:
"He had no idea what he was doing or where he was even going; he only knew that he needed to get away."
Run Nancy by Charles Bernstein
Xie Lian and ?:
"Quiet."
Mad God by Evan Call
Xie Lian and ?:
"Crimson Rain Sought Flower."
Handan no Ayamari (判断の誤り) by Go Shiina
Xie Lian:
"We fucking told you not to gamble with him!"
Cachu Hwch by Alex Baranowski
Xie Lian:
"Gambler's Den?"
Oiran Dōchū (花魁道中) by Yuki Kajiura
Xie Lian:
"The entrance hall widened as the hostess led him into a bar area, Metric's "Gold Guns Girls" playing in the background."
Gold Guns Girls by Metric
Xie Lian:
"Look, gongzi," she said, pointing up at the moon gate with her index finger. "That man behind the glass? That's our Chengzhu."
开虫无悔 - "Opening Without Regret" by 杨秉音
Xie Lian:
"God, he sounds so hot."
The Old Lady by Satoru Kosaki
The Gambler's Den:
"You know the rules," the croupier said. "Even is a loss, odd is a win. Lay everything into this one throw, with no regrets, not even death. Now, roll."
Don't Play No Game I Can't Win by Beastie Boys, Santigold
Hua Cheng:
"Humanity?"
Run It Up by Hanumankind
Xie Lian and Hua Cheng:
"Atop the platform, the figure on the other side of the glass—Hua Cheng?—also seemed temporarily frozen in place. Then, the man's shadowy outline stirred and slowly stood."
Hua Cheng's Appearance by TGCF Audio Drama Season 1 Soundtrack
Red
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Chapter Forty-Three: Ache of Separation (Part One)
Xie Lian:
"I just don't think it's right."
Umemiya's Style by 高橋諒
Xie Lian and Hua Cheng:
"If Hua Chengzhu doesn't mind, I'd like to try my hand against his."
Kehai no Satchi (気配の察知) by Go Shiina
Hua Cheng and Xie Lian:
"I'm afraid we're nothing but a bunch of ignorant, uncultured monsters here in this den of mine, gongzi," Hua Cheng said, voice lofty and amused. "Would you care to explain a little further?"
Bewitched by Evan Call
Xie Lian:
"I guess there's only me left."
Tama's Flawless Logic by Evan Call
Hua Cheng and Xie Lian:
"But since the stakes have risen," Hua Cheng remarked, "why don't we change the game?"
Yoriichi Zeroshiki to no Shūgyō no Seika (縁壱零式との修業の成果) by Go Shiina
Xie Lian and Hua Cheng:
"So, that's how it is, Xie Lian mused, flicking his gaze from the cash coin to Hua Cheng. How very sneaky."
Yoriichi Zeroshiki to no Shūgyō (縁壱零式との修業) by Go Shiina
Xie Lian:
"Trying not to think too much, Xie Lian popped the little red ball in his mouth, then, after several moments, he burst out laughing."
Humor by Satoru Kosaki
Xie Lian and Hua Cheng:
"Hua Cheng chuckled, and that laugh, dark and smooth as velvet, was like a trap snapping shut around Xie Lian."
Kako no Yoshiwara Yūkaku (過去の吉原遊郭) by Yuki Kakiura
Xie Lian and Hua Cheng:
"Dying under the flowers," Xie Lian murmured, "my heart is yet fragrant."
Throbbing in the Dark by TGCF Audio Drama Season 1 Soundtrack
Xie Lian:
"I'm in for it? Xie Lian thought, and in that moment, something inside him snapped."
What is this? by Alisa Okehazama
Hua Cheng and Xie Lian:
"Take him to Paradise Manor," Hua Cheng commanded, then shifted his attention back to Xie Lian. "See you soon. Kitten."
squabble up by Kendrick Lamar
Xie Lian and the Croupier:
"The drive was fairly pleasant, with Neko Case's "Hold On, Hold On" playing at low volume, and was not particularly long."
Hold On, Hold On by Neko Case
Xie Lian and the Croupier:
"Well," Xie Lian hmphed. "For being an insufferable jerk, he's surprisingly sentimental.
Echo II by Kevin Penkin
Xie Lian:
"Not that Xie Lian was in a hurry to see the man he'd gambled himself off to, but he hated feeling like he was dangling over a precipice with no idea what lay at the bottom."
Understanding the Situation by Satoru Kosaki
Xie Lian:
"It was a library."
Paradise by TGCF Audio Drama Season 1 Soundtrack
Red
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Chapter Forty-Three: Ache of Separation (Part One)
Xie Lian:
"There, on the page, was the drawing of a man."
Yi-Yeon and Yi-Rang by Hong Dae Sung
Xie Lian and Hua Cheng:
"There were signs—literal signs. The universe was practically slapping me in the face with it."
Walking with a Ghost by Tegan and Sara
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