Yin, a 28-year-old professor, has been pressured by his friends to meet people and find love to forget his ex-girlfriend. War, 32, also a professor, has already built a wall for his heart. As these two met, a series of rivalries arose. But one thing is for sure-they're both hiding secrets. WARNING: 🔞 Contains mature content. Reader discretion is highly recommended. **Disclaimer** This work is a piece of fiction. Names, characters, organizations, institutions, locations, events, and incidents portrayed in this story are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, real events, or real organizations is purely coincidental and unintended. While certain settings, academic concepts, scientific principles, or geographical locations may be inspired by real-world references, the plot, dialogue, relationships, and character portrayals are entirely fictional and created for narrative purposes. This story is written solely for entertainment and creative expression and does not claim to represent the actions, beliefs, or experiences of any real individual.

War: Driven by loud, chaotic energy, he seeks Stillness and Atonement for a painful, unexpressed past. He channels his turmoil into intense culinary perfection. Yin: A spectral former head chef, Yin represents the ruthless, exacting spirit of culinary Clarity and Unachieved Balance. He was consumed by the gap between his vision and his reality. He initially sabotages War, not out of malice, but because War's potent energy is the only force capable of completing Yin's long-lost, perfect recipe. Author's Note: This is a work of fiction. All characters, relationships, events, and situations depicted in this story are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or to actual events is purely coincidental. The story may reference real places, spiritual/religious elements, or cultural elements for storytelling purposes; however, all interpretations, interactions, and character portrayals remain fictional. Please enjoy this work as a fan fictional narrative created for entertainment.

War, a 24-year old graduating student entered different jobs to support himself in pursuing his long-time dream aside from his current major in college. Two weeks after becoming a sales agent for farmlands as a part-time job, he came across a new neighbor who bought the land beside his house through him. In a journey towards realizing dreams, will a simple yet warm relationship start to bud or is it the other way around? Join War as he writes flowering chapters of his life. Author's Note: This is a work of fiction. All characters, relationships, events, and situations depicted in this story are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or to actual events is purely coincidental. The story may reference real places or cultural elements for storytelling purposes; however, all interpretations, interactions, and character portrayals remain fictional. Please enjoy this work as a fictional narrative created for entertainment.