On Saturday evening, a week before the visit of the Paradise Academy students and thus of Xiao Zhan, Yibo felt well prepared. Although there was still a lack of a proper plan, somehow even this problem would be solved, Yibo thought as he walked into the community center and sat down next to Cheng.

Yibo asked Cheng, who seemed to be making quite intense observations, "What are we observing here?"

"The mating behavior of the men and women of this academy." Replied Cheng, pointing to a handful of male students from their year, all of whom were once again rooting around Alessia.

"Aha. I don't understand why they don't get that Alessia is just messing with them anyway." Yibo commented, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

"Well, I can tell you what my mom always says. She's a psychology professor at a university. She says at a certain age and time in a young man's life, reason and logic stop and make way for instinct and the unconditional urge to pass on the genes. So to mate and create a new generation with their genes."

"Aha, in short, that means they want sex."

"Um, yes."

"But still, they should realize that Alessia won't let them do it anyway. She's just screwing with everyone."

"Well, there's already someone here she'd let do it."

"And who?"

"You, Yibo."

"What?"

"Yeah, she's totally into you. Why do you think she said to you that you two needed to go out partying together, without everyone else, because you're the only two who haven't lost a battle yet?"

"I didn't even catch that."

"She was standing right in front of you looking at you when she said that."

"Really, I always ignore what she says and don't even listen. I couldn't stand her from the beginning. In my eyes, she's nothing but a two-faced, lying bitch. I absolutely hate her."

"Woah hahaha, if she knew that, I'm sure she'd flip out. That you don't like her was obvious to me. But that you even hate her was news to me. However, I must also agree with you. She is tricky and dishonest."

"Last week, after all, she tricked a second-year student into giving her his notes for a presentation, which she has to do. She wooed him, made eyes at him, and flirted with him really hard. She kept touching his arm and praising his looks, and when she had what she wanted, she ignored him."

"I didn't catch that at all."

"I only overheard. I had been jogging and was just getting back to the dorm when I saw the two of them standing in the entrance. Then later he gave her his notes here and the next day she gave him back his notes and ignored him from that moment on."

"What a dirty bitch!"

"Told you."

"Oh yeah. You Yibo I have a question for you."

"Okay and what is it?"

"Could I use your computer for a minute? My laptop is broken after all and I really need to revise and print out some files. The computers in the library are always occupied. And I need to get this done by Monday."

"Mn sure, no problem. Just let me know when you want to do it."

"Preferably tonight."

"Then let's go. I can't watch this fuss about Alessia anymore anyway. It makes me sick."

"Okay. But then I have to get my USB stick first."

"Well then, let's go." Said Yibo and the two headed back to the dorm.

Once there, Yibo went to his room, started the computer and waited for Cheng who went to get the said USB stick with his files from his room. Since Seungyoun was spending the weekend in town with Wooseok and a few other students, he didn't need the latter's permission for Cheng to come to their room first. This was because they had agreed that no one could bring anyone into the room without the other's consent.

When Cheng came to Yibo and he let him into his room, Yibo asked him if he wanted something to drink. Cheng confirmed being thirsty and Yibo said he would go to the small kitchen, get two bottles of water and some snacks. Cheng should go ahead and sit down at the computer.

Only on the way back from the kitchen, with two bottles of water and two small bags of chips, Yibo remembered why he should not let anyone work on his computer unobserved. But when Yibo came back to his room, it was already too late and Cheng had found what Yibo tried so hard to hide. The "Priority" folder, where Yibo had saved all the pictures of Zhan, was open and Cheng looked at it, amazed and confused at the same time.

Not knowing what to say or how to explain, Yibo sat down on his bed, placing the water bottles and chip bags next to him and playing with his fingers nervously, embarrassed and ashamed. "I um..." He began.

Cheng got up from the desk, sat next to Yibo, put an arm on his shoulder and said, "Listen Yibo, these are all old pictures of Zhan. If you want new ones, just let me know. I have some nice videos too."

Full of disbelief at what he just heard from Cheng, Yibo looked at the latter and just asked, "What?"

"Well, what I want to say is. If you like my brother, that's fine with me. I can understand you. He's really handsome isn't he?"

"Yeah. I don't know why, but yeah, I like him."

"Well, that's okay. I don't know what my brother is into though, because as far as I know he's never been in love, but hey, I think he'd make a good catch with you."

"You, so that..."

"Hahaha, don't worry okay? I'll keep it to myself. I might actually be able to help you out. I mean, he's coming here next week. I can introduce you guys to each other. And we could do something as a trio."

"You'd do that?"

"Why not? I think you're a good guy. And as a friend, I really like you. As I said, I don't know what my brother is into, but maybe you'll get lucky and he'll realize what a sweet lovable guy you are. And for now, I'll send you the pictures and videos of him."

"Wow, thanks Cheng."

"Say, you have a brother too, don't you? You would help him too wouldn't you?"

"To be honest, I have more than one brother. But yes, you're right. I would help my brother."

"More than one? I thought you only had one older brother."

"My mom gave birth to my brother and me. Since I trust you and know you wouldn't just tell anyone, I'm going to tell you a secret okay?"

"Sure. And I swear I won't tell."

"I come from a polygamous family. My dad has three other wives besides my mom, and besides my brother and me, 10 other kids. If we wouldn't live in this country, but in America or something, I'm sure there would be even more kids."

"I wouldn't have expected that now. But you can't choose your family, can you?"

"True, I guess. My mom grew up with polygamy and for her, the only choice was a husband who wanted to live the same way. When my dad met her, that's when he fell so in love with her that he was ready to embrace her faith. He married her, making her the only legal wife, and gradually married three other women my mom chose for him. However, he only loves my mom. Yet polygamy is not about love. In fact, love is undesirable. It's just about having as many wives and children as possible so that the way to the Holy Land is open. But don't worry, I don't want to live like that. Neither does my brother."

"I understand. And your mom picked out the other wives for your dad?"

"Yes. She looked around and picked her own sister wives. The ones she knew lived strictly by the Mormon faith, or rather the faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But believe me, just because they believe in this polygamous marriage crap doesn't mean anything is good. One of the biggest problems is jealousy. Especially with my family. My dad is really handsome and he does something forbidden by favoring my mom. How big do you think the jealousy is there?"

"That's really intense. Well, I wouldn't want to live like that either. Just the thought of me having a partner and then having to share him makes me sick to my stomach."

"Him?"

"Yeah. Wait, I thought you knew."

"Know what?"

"That I like men like you and Seungyoun? Or no, more like men and women. I'm bi sexual."

"Are you? I didn't know that."

"You really didn't? I just talked to Seungyoun about it a few days ago. I thought he was telling you."

"He didn't say anything. Probably thought he should keep it to himself."

"I'm open about it. My parents know that, too. My dad didn't think it was that great. But my mom didn't have a problem with it. She was more into analyzing me."

"Hahaha. I guess it's because of her job."

"True. But she's also pretty open and talked to my siblings and me early on about sexuality, homosexuality and stuff like that. And she's always said that no matter who we're going to be with later, the most important thing to her is that we're happy."

"Good attitude. If my family and relatives find out I'm gay, they'll have to shut me out and avoid me. But since I don't plan to ever go back there, I don't care."

"You don't want to see your family anymore?"

"Not exactly. I hope my parents and brother will visit me from time to time. But I don't want to go back to that village where the rest of my family, the sister wives, the other children and all our relatives live. Only family and relatives live in that village. It's practically our village."

"Does your brother still live there?"

"No, he left when he went to the university and didn't come back. But every now and then he visits our parents. But he doesn't want to live there either."

"It's probably better that way."

"Mn. Wait a minute, I'll show you a picture of him." Said Yibo and picked out the most recent picture of his big brother on his phone. He always liked to show pictures of Haikuan with a lot of pride, because Yibo thought his brother was insanely handsome. He is tall, has broad shoulders, a masculine but at the same time lovely face.

"Oh my god! He's really handsome!" Cheng marveled and Yibo nodded. He showed Cheng a few more pictures right away and smirked when he saw Cheng's red cheeks.

"Looks like we both have very handsome brothers." Chuckled Yibo.

Cheng swallowed hard and asked, "Can I have the pictures?"

"Hahaha, sure. We can help each other, after all."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, my brother texted me last night that he misses me and would like to come visit. How about I introduce you two to each other?"

"But..."

"You don't have to if you don't want to. And just like you, I don't know what my brother is into. But since he's never had a girlfriend, you might have a good chance."

"You're serious, right Yibo?"

"Yes. I'm not trying to force you into anything or talk you into anything. But I'm offering you a chance to meet him. If that's what you really want."

"I'd love to. But I don't even know his name."

"His name is Wang Haikuan and he's four years older than me. He just finished his studies and works as an office clerk in a big company. He lives in a two-room apartment downtown that is rented out to employees by his company. He is very good at beatboxing and he can dance too, sort of halfway. He can also sing a little bit and I think if he were an actor he could make a career out of it."

"Uh-huh okay. And he's not a polygamist. You forgot to say that."

"Well, I told you that earlier, so I didn't mention it again."

"Well, I do think he's kind of hot and interesting. I guess I could get to know him. Everything else will come up."

"Exactly! So, let's help each other out!" Said Yibo, extending his hand to Cheng with a smile. Cheng nodded his head in return, shook Yibo's hand, and their pack was closed.

They spent the rest of the evening talking about their brothers. Cheng worked on his files only a little on the side, but it was enough to finish. And it wasn't until around midnight that Cheng slipped back into his room. Yibo just went for a quick shower afterwards, luckily the house father didn't notice, since they were supposed to be in bed by 10 pm at the latest. He lay awake on the bed for a while, looking at all the new pictures of Xiao Zhan that Cheng sent him.

And he also looked at the two videos of Xiao Zhan, in which Yibo saw him laughing and fooling around in one video and heard Zhan's singing voice in the other, for the first time and very clearly. Yibo's heart warmed and now he understood what Cheng meant when he said Zhan would sing like an angel.

Happy and already looking forward to the coming weekend, Yibo closed his eyes and fell asleep.