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

“What now?” Eric inquired of his employee while doing his best not to snap from the stress and exhaustion that were overwhelming him.


He was about to take a breather behind the cashier counter, and he hoped there was no emergency that he had to handle at that very second. He glanced outside when the server pointed at something near to the entrance. Then he groaned under his breath. There was a group of celebrities standing there. Now, he understood why his restaurant had so many customers out of the blue. He wasn’t complaining about it, but it was highly unusual. In general, business at his restaurant would be rather slow on Tuesday and Wednesday, but it would pick up on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.


“All of the tables are occupied,” Eric’s employee pointed out, and Eric had to suppress his frustration.


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