Eric Fong’s relationship with his family hasn’t been great ever since he came out of the closet, but he owns a dim sum restaurant that’s quite successful, and he’s happy at least one aspect of his life is proceeding smoothly. Granted, his life would have been much better if he had a boyfriend because then he wouldn’t feel quite as lonely. However, overall, he’s satisfied with his life.<br><br>Benjamin Wen is the owner of The Crossroads Diner. Eric thinks Benjamin is cute, and something about the owner of the diner is intriguing. Most importantly, Benjamin prepares food that tastes identical to the ones Eric’s late maternal grandmother used to make for him. There are other aspects of the diner, such as the strange customers who gawk at Eric and only stare at their food and drinks instead of enjoying them, that he considers to be fascinating. He visits the diner night after night, hoping to solve the mysteries behind its existence. Along the way, he finds himself falling for Benjamin. But Benjamin is hiding quite a few secrets from him. Things Benjamin seems unwilling to reveal.<br><br>Can Eric and Benjamin’s relationship survive in spite of the secrets? Or are they destined to go their separate ways?

The Crossroads Diner

“You all can leave the kitchen to me,” Eric instructed the employees who happened to be inside the kitchen with him. “Just make sure to take care of the front of the restaurant. After that, you can go home. I’ll stay back for a bit longer.”


“No,” Eric interrupted the chef before gesturing toward the connecting door. “I’ll be making something quick and easy for a friend of mine to cheer him up. I’ll see you all bright and early tomorrow morning.”


After that, all his employees left him alone in the kitchen. He didn’t pay much attention to the employees who were exiting the kitchen because he wanted to focus on his task. He might not be an excellent chef, but at the very least, his food was edible. He stared at the ingredients he had just placed on the counter while cracking his knuckles. He was going to cook some noodles for Benjamin, and he would throw in plenty of meat, shrimps, vegetables, and eggs. The more the merrier.


Chapter 23