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Xi Feng has been a straight guy all his life, and when he and He Yunsheng met, Xi Feng who has no idea that He Yunsheng is a homosexual, keep trying to get close to He Yunsheng.

But one day, Xi Feng finally knows that He Yunsheng is a gay and at the same time someone has spread a photo of them coming in to a hotel together, and that’s when things started to get awry…

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你所以为的暗恋
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Recommendations
Everyone Thinks that I Like Him (1)
Kiraina Otoko (1)
Recommendation Lists
  1. Seme/gong protagonist pov
  2. danmei reads 2023
  3. To Read
  4. To Read in 2025
  5. Tension!!! the best type

Latest Release

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11/07/21 House of Hoeni c9
11/05/21 House of Hoeni c8
11/03/21 House of Hoeni c7
10/31/21 House of Hoeni c6
10/30/21 House of Hoeni c5
10/24/21 House of Hoeni c4
10/17/21 House of Hoeni c3
10/17/21 House of Hoeni c2
10/17/21 House of Hoeni c1
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Rin Translates BL
Rin Translates BL rated it
October 19, 2021
Status: Completed
Worth the read, short and drama-filled + a s*umbag MC who improves afterwards.

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Yes, the MC (gong) is being a s*umbag at first, he's straight, ignorant and manipulative, trying to stay away from the ML when he knows that the ML is a gay. Well, he's like 'I hate gays' on his face, but is curious at heart. Until 50% of the novel, the MC starts to realize he likes the ML and is struggling. He doesn't wanna admit yet he wants to stay together with him, he gets jealous when there are other people being with the ml. Towards the end, he's improving. He stops being ignorant, he listens to what the ML says. When the ML tells him he has a boyfriend, MC decides to let him go TAT (but the ML was lying) . The MC went to another branch of the company, he became mature and more responsible. (I'm just happy the MC lets go and improves, even without the ML by his side, he tries his best and works it out. Not that s*um in my opinion, but if you think he's a s*umbag, don't bash me, he's just not as tr*shy as what I've read before, he's just childish and has low EQ lol) oh and yes HE

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I apologize for my poor writing skills. <<less
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novelbookie
novelbookie rated it
December 16, 2021
Status: Completed
A sweet story with some angst added in. I especially love that it didn't take forever for the couple to get together but at the same time wishing it was longer lol.

I can completely sympathize with both the MC and ML. And just like other reviewers wrote this feels very realistic so maybe that's why it hurts so good? 😅
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This person is dying
This person is dying
November 13, 2021
Status: --
It's pretty nice. It's from a straight guy perspective who slowly turned gay. You might feel that he's pretty scummy at first but dear it was realistic.
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ChronoH0
ChronoH0 rated it
January 4, 2022
Status: extra 2
It's not so bad and quite enjoyable. The angst is not too enreasonable but realistic. While the romance is a bit lacking you can tell that this is well thought out on how will the protagonist move past his inner conflict. I really like it.
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Megzie Ssyk
Megzie Ssyk rated it
May 8, 2022
Status: Completed
Wow. That was such a realistic portrayal. It was very believable. Good enough for me to binge read in one sitting. At first the MC feels like a scum. But it is actually very realistic. Most people would react like that. (Not that this justifies anything) Kudos to the ML for being able to bear with it. Though the MC eventually comes around. The struggle is real. Thankfully its a HE

Thanks for the translation.
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fumhelonym
fumhelonym rated it
June 17, 2024
Status: extra 2
To me, the summary didn't give me the impression that this would be a super realistically portrayed straight man dealing with his h*mophobia story. While I do appreciate this realism-- it's nice to see a story where not everyone is so accepting because I feel like it's not mentioned very much in many other stories where characters seem to just exist in a magical bubble of non-hatred, I think that the main character is really too much. He's such a a bully, and he's so shameless in his bigotry that... more>> it's honestly embarrassing for him and infuriating for the reader.

Normally, when there's a character this scummy, people rejoice in their defeat or want them to get their karma. I'm not sure why so many people feel differently for this story, because while people do deserve second chances, I don't think it should come in the form of getting to date the guy you bullied. It just doesn't feel right, even after an apology, some things just shouldn't be done.
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Even the ML himself acknowledged in the extra from his POV that their romance is impeded by their past of bullying.

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And even when they get together, the romance feels like it's hardly there.
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Like they just move in together, and actually now it feels like the MC wants this relationship more than the ML even does. I gr that he's unsure of the MC, but maybe if you're unsure you shouldn't even be in this relationship in the first place.

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Overall, they could've just become platonic friends in the aftermath. I feel it would have added to the realism (the best part of this story) and been more enjoyable. <<less
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fameyreads
fameyreads rated it
September 8, 2023
Status: --
The story is more of the “getting there” for the MC. Tbh I felt really frustrated reading this because for the majority of the story ... more>>
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the MC is scummy. Like he’s a typical straight man, very immature and ignorant. I say ignorant because he seems to have no understanding of what is it to be gay and just have a very conservative mindset about homosexuality. I know people would say this is just realistic portrayal, but I’m sorry the coz I didn’t like it.

Another thing that frustrates me is I kinda think they shouldn’t have gotten together in the end. Although MC changed, their relationship still do not make sense to me. I didn’t see any spark from ML’s perspective so I guess the picture is kinds incomplete. But given what we were presented, them getting together do not make sense. I do not see ML loving MC, It’s like he’s just settling. At most, it seems like because the author promised an HE (it’s in one of their chapter notes), then they just made it an HE.

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But then again I am just a reader, what do I know right?

To summarize, will I recommend this to my friends? Not likely. So there. <<less
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probablyanna80
probablyanna80 rated it
July 10, 2022
Status: Completed
This one has a straight seme that meets a coworker who makes him question his sexuality. He doesn't react well initially and is scummy, but this seems close to a realistic portrayal as someone who struggles to come to accept himself. I like the fact to that the MC thinks through if he's gay or bis**ual. The MC really matures through this one.
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caicaicat
caicaicat rated it
May 2, 2022
Status: Completed
The sad part made me cry but it was HE in the end thank goodness.

I think it was a reasonably good portrayal of the process of coming out to yourself. I mean not for everyone's experience obviously but like for me it felt honest to my own process.

I wouldn't really call the gong scum, he was wrestling with his identity at the time. Trying to follow the path that he thought was "right" and I really loved how he was well maybe I am bi but he wasn't ready to... more>> accept that. <<less
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mynak lin
mynak lin rated it
December 1, 2023
Status: --
This novel gave me mixed feelings. It was a hard read for me tbh, the story is considerably realistic, so h*mophobia was to be expected. The MC is really a s*um at first, but it was because of all the internalized h*mophobia and he has to through a whole process before reaching his character delevopment, which is understandable (but still made me annoyed asf). I really liked the ML attitude, he never accepted being treated badly by the MC and valued himself. The development of their relationship and the ending... more>> was very satisfying to me, I`m glad I persisted and read until the end despite being angry at the MC. <<less
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ailelie
ailelie
October 19, 2023
Status: c24
This is actually quite sweet. The MC does screw up a lot, but it feels initially like projection because he cannot comprehend his own feelings ... more>>
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(i.e., from the start he's been interested in the ML and wanted to spend time with him, he's pursued him relentlessly; only when he realizes the ML is gay does he realize their relationship looks/feels like early romance. And, instead of being able to consider the idea that he's crushing hard on the ML, he decides the ML must have a crush on him.)

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). He never acts out of malice, only fear, confusion, and attraction.

One thing I really enjoyed was his perception of the ML.
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Initially, after he finds out the ML is gay, he looks for signs. He tries to impose femininity on him. But, after he grows up a bit, he realizes the traits--neatness, gentleness, etc--aren't signs of being girly, but are just personality traits anyone could have.

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nyxzane
nyxzane rated it
July 30, 2023
Status: --
i don't know why the ratings are less but I m giving it a 5⭐.

For a short novel (just 22 chaps) there r many untold facts but still rhe missing ends are wrapped nicely.

If u want to sit back and relax enjoying a light read free from all harem sxhemes and business world complexities I will suggest read this. Translation is also flawless 👍
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btsdynamiteAUG21
btsdynamiteAUG21 rated it
January 20, 2022
Status: Completed
So touching. Seeing a straight man go through his identity crisis. I felt some indescribable feeling of "deserves him right" for the pain he brought to himself while I also pity him since I cant also blame himself for thinking that way. From that point on, I just wished that the ML would find another guy instead of MC and give back the dogblood karma but them being HE together is also good enough. Tbh, it was an annoying and infuriating journey at first but it was kind of understandable... more>> from a lowkey homophobe person like the MC.

I just want MC to suffer with his homophobe propaganda so much in the beginning that he did not know he is slowly falling for ML. HAHHAHHHAHAHAH <<less
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twobada
twobada rated it
December 28, 2021
Status: c1
It somewhat feels incomplete but I'm giving it 5 stars to pull up ratings. MC really is typical brainwashed straight man so yes, he was infuriating at first. He came around eventually and then the story ended lol
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Tilbar
Tilbar rated it
June 3, 2025
Status: Completed
This is not a fluff novel. It's the story of a young man who painfully discovers he's not as straight as he thought. His brash, shallow, socially inept personality doesn't help as he first makes horrid mistakes and then begins to slowly improve.

In reading through his actions and reactions to his fear, we know that some people actually do act this way. How many politicians campaign against gay rights only to be discovered in a compromising position with another man? Why does US Grindr crash in cities that host Republican... more>> conventions?

The MC's biggest problem is that he doesn't respect boundaries. There are only 24 chapters so no background on why, but I suppose he didn't grow up with direction against this annoying habit. He does, though, begin to grow and heal later in the story. And it does take a certain amount of healing after you discover something earth-shattering about yourself. Especially when you know it will devastate your family. Being gay and developing a serious illness are two good examples.

The ML remains cautious and that's life. In relationships, we should all remain cautious, if even a tiny bit. Nothing is guaranteed to be forever. And people can change back to their previous selves. We read these stories because they end in rainbows and butterflies - it's easier to surround ourselves with fantasy because reality is often not as much fun. This one didn't follow that trend and I appreciate the reality. It's why I tend to use the qualifier 'mature' when filtering for new novels. The characters have seen some things and go through some things.

The extras are where the ML explains his feelings and they seem fair to me. He's sticking his neck out because this MC makes him 'feel'. Something he hasn't had in a long while. Who wouldn't give that a chance? But he also describes his way of keeping the MC on track and that's quite satisfying.

Thanks to the author as well as the translator, 'House of Hoeni'. <<less
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switbluangel
switbluangel rated it
October 26, 2024
Status: Completed
First of all, the translation is good. Thanks to the translator for giving us this.

For the novel, I can honestly say that the author either has done their research or has had first-hand experience. I am not gay, just to make this clear, but I have had a lot of friends in the circle over the years. The way the MC was portrayed, his inner conflicts, and his misunderstanding of the ML is realistic to the point that I feel they are both out there living their lives right now.... more>> The reason I say it's realistic is because a friend of mine was like so, the only difference is they didn't get together in the end and he got blind drunk when they married someone else outside the country (the guy married someone in Belgium and it was same-s*x marriage). The conflicting emotions of the ML were also portrayed beautifully.

The novel was well written.

It's a good read if you want to get an understanding of what is happening in their circle. <<less
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fluffyredbean
fluffyredbean rated it
December 5, 2023
Status: Completed
Love love love the story. It's realistic and short, making it a good read when you are quite tired of fantasy settings/ want something that is concrete. I also like how the author manage to answer most the readers questions at the end, everyone's story was wrapped up nicely.

Also, amazing work from the translation team!!!
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