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I don’t think Lihuan keeping Yuyang’s gender is something to necessarily point out. Lihuan has the purest intentions.
I agree his intentions are pure. But reading thru the comments people seem critical of yuyang's character. He is just trying to protect lihuan from becoming a social outcast. I think it IS worth pointing out that Lihuan is not ready b/c he didn't talk it out with his dad and tell him yuyang is a guy, so yuyang is right in rejecting him for now. I do think they need to talk more though.
Consider this..why didn't lihuan tell his dad the person he liked was a male friend?
yuyang is right, lihuan isn't ready to step into that world...yet. Remember we are reading his flashbacks so stay positive folks