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’re hiding something from me.”


Catrina sighed. “I am, but I’ll get to it in a minute. Be patient. You will know what it is soon enough.”


Then Catrina abruptly inhaled deeply, and her eyes glowed bluish, and it reminded Benjamin of the fire on a stove. “He was here earlier, wasn’t he?”


Benjamin intentionally picked up the teapot to refill his and Catrina’s teacups. “Who?”


Benjamin felt both nervous and shy all of a sudden. “Yeah.”


“He’s human, but his yang energy is incredibly powerful,” Catrina pointed out while glancing all over the diner. “I can detect traces of his energy everywhere. Very impressive.”


“I think so, too,” Benjamin agreed before lifting the teacup closer to his mouth and pressed it gently against his lips before gulping down the entirety of its content. “Why are we talking about Eric, though?”


“I had a meeting with Persephone a few hours ago.”


Chapter 26