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merit_brush_recsTitle: my heart broke loose on the wind
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sarahyyy
Canon: Drama
Type: Fanfic
Category: M/M
Length/Size: 6246 words
Characters/Ships: Shen Wei/Zhao Yunlan, Da Qing, Lín Jìng, Chu Shuzhi, Guo Changcheng, Ye Zun
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Themes: AU: no powers, AU: Chefs, Social Media, Pining, First Kiss, Getting Together
Collection: 80 Failed Microcosms (Guardian)
Summary: If Yunlan is going to learn how to make actual food that requires more effort than just boiling water and putting hot water into stuff, he’s going to have to take all the notes.
“Right,” he says to himself. “How hard can it be?”
He watches all twenty-two minutes and fourteen seconds of Chef Shen's video without fast-forwarding. When it comes to an end, he clicks on the replay button.
He ends up taking zero notes, and the only thing he manages to learn from the whole exercise is that Chef Shen -Shen Wei- is really fucking beautiful when he smiles.
Why I'm Reccing This: A new Guardian fan (ok it waselynross) recently said, and I quote: I'm finding that I really adore the AU versions of this universe, the "SW is a bartender/chef/son of a Dixing warlord," probably because it's an opportunity to explore and relish the characters without the inherent hurt and tragedy. I tend to agree with this and therefore beg members of this community to forgive me for always bringing the romantic tropey fluff stories for you to peruse. It's just who I am now.
One of sarahyyy's defining strengths as an author is their ability to write modern meet-cutes that always have a touch of both humor and poignancy to them, but are also exceptional at showcasing the real attractions and deeper connections that somehow pull two very different people toward each other. In other words, a subtle masterclass on How Can These Idiots Finally Get Together 101. In this AU both Zhao Yunlan and Shen Wei are social media celebrities whose paths inadvertently cross online, to the delight of their fans (and Zhao Yunlan) leading to - let's just say shenanigans at the individual, support team, and meddling-family levels. If Zhao Yunlan had a character theme it would be "thirsty for Shen Wei" and how sarahyyy maneuvers him through that particular dilemma in this alternate-universe life is a delightful ride from start to finish, with smile-inducing easter eggs from the canon universe scattered throughout for just the right feeling of oh yes, it's all of you people, again.
Fanwork Link(s): my heart broke loose on the wind
Creator Link(s):
Canon: Drama
Type: Fanfic
Category: M/M
Length/Size: 6246 words
Characters/Ships: Shen Wei/Zhao Yunlan, Da Qing, Lín Jìng, Chu Shuzhi, Guo Changcheng, Ye Zun
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Themes: AU: no powers, AU: Chefs, Social Media, Pining, First Kiss, Getting Together
Collection: 80 Failed Microcosms (Guardian)
Summary: If Yunlan is going to learn how to make actual food that requires more effort than just boiling water and putting hot water into stuff, he’s going to have to take all the notes.
“Right,” he says to himself. “How hard can it be?”
He watches all twenty-two minutes and fourteen seconds of Chef Shen's video without fast-forwarding. When it comes to an end, he clicks on the replay button.
He ends up taking zero notes, and the only thing he manages to learn from the whole exercise is that Chef Shen -Shen Wei- is really fucking beautiful when he smiles.
Why I'm Reccing This: A new Guardian fan (ok it was
elynross) recently said, and I quote: I'm finding that I really adore the AU versions of this universe, the "SW is a bartender/chef/son of a Dixing warlord," probably because it's an opportunity to explore and relish the characters without the inherent hurt and tragedy. I tend to agree with this and therefore beg members of this community to forgive me for always bringing the romantic tropey fluff stories for you to peruse. It's just who I am now.One of sarahyyy's defining strengths as an author is their ability to write modern meet-cutes that always have a touch of both humor and poignancy to them, but are also exceptional at showcasing the real attractions and deeper connections that somehow pull two very different people toward each other. In other words, a subtle masterclass on How Can These Idiots Finally Get Together 101. In this AU both Zhao Yunlan and Shen Wei are social media celebrities whose paths inadvertently cross online, to the delight of their fans (and Zhao Yunlan) leading to - let's just say shenanigans at the individual, support team, and meddling-family levels. If Zhao Yunlan had a character theme it would be "thirsty for Shen Wei" and how sarahyyy maneuvers him through that particular dilemma in this alternate-universe life is a delightful ride from start to finish, with smile-inducing easter eggs from the canon universe scattered throughout for just the right feeling of oh yes, it's all of you people, again.
Fanwork Link(s): my heart broke loose on the wind
