Like last time, this dream tells a lot about the MC. On the surface he is a self-assured young man, but in the dream he is confused and an explorer of his own desires. Writing is a way to reconcile both personalities.

Very true. And dreams reveal one's subconsciousness

More than that.

The historical references are very important to the character development in this book. Homosexuality is definitely treated differently in eastern and western traditions.

That's a good question too. I don't think they are related. It's quite common in the dream when you think you are someone but actually you are not

There's a lot be said in this chapter. The MC has an obsessive personality. So single-minded that it can be the make and break of him.

His struggles are very real.

I can empathize with Yuan Ge's confusion. He wants something beyond animalistic instinct yet it's hard to escape that temptation

Quite unusual parents

Cool

Liu is quite typical, a small man pretending to be important

Well, he is a little nasty, but not bad, or at least we don't know yet

Hmm hard to say. Easy to say yeah no problem, but in reality well...

There is a bit of black comedy in this chapter. A funeral is made like a farce by the comical boss

They do seem to suit each other

Chow is once beaten twice shy. His frugleness is totally understandable.

The pace of your writing so far is hinting a big long story

Well, it's written quite subtly.

This is indeed an interesting philosophical moment

This dream revealed your true desire...