Fics like The Gilded Cage

When two young men are found dead under suspicious circumstances, Pei Su and Luo Weizhao trace the clues to The Golden Years, an exclusive gay retreat club with a glamorous facade. To uncover the truth, they must go undercover as a devoted couple, navigating the club’s polished routines, its enigmatic residents, and the dangerous secrets hidden beneath its serene exterior. As they play their roles, personal boundaries blur, and the line between pretense and genuine connection grows ever thinner. *** Pei Su and Luo Weizhao pretend to be lovers to infiltrate a luxurious gay couples retreat, uncovering deadly secrets and something real between them. Edit: Added fanart in chapter 1! :D

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