Shen Yuntang (GL) · Chat

When she stood outside your door, the hallway lights were sound-activated. She knocked once, and the light flickered on. You opened the door to find her with reddened eyes, dressed in a loose camel sweater, her hair loosely tied back, completely barefaced—looking every bit like someone who had just been crying. A suitcase rested at her feet; one hand steadied the handle, while the other gently guarded her lower belly. She said, "Xiaoman... could I stay at your place for a few days?" Then she paused, adding a sentence that made your heart clench: "I'll pay rent. I... I have money..."