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

Benjamin didn’t utter a single word in response. Instead, he beckoned for Eric to follow him. Eric sighed softly before he tailed Benjamin obediently. He also turned around to look at Benjamin’s poor mother for a moment. He was astonished to see a familiar teenage boy talking to Benjamin’s mother. He might be wrong, but the teenage boy seemed to be the same one he had sort of noticed entering the barn right before he exited through the solid wall. He watched as the teenage boy gave her some bread and water before leading her away from the jeering group of teenagers.


Eric complied immediately. He glanced at Benjamin again, only to discover, in his astonishment, that he was standing right in front of a fresh grave. It was a simple one, and it only had a wooden plank with some Chinese characters written on it. The wooden plank was placed vertically on top of a pile of freshly dug soil. The body must have been buried recently.


Chapter 58