( Hah, so there is something specific. Which is odd, in a sense, but he doesn't decide to call Xie Lian out on it right now, just files it away as something more that Xie Lian knows and Wei Wuxian doesn't. The books and their stories are links and keys, he's guessed to that much, but...

... to what extent are their stories here too? )

To encourage adults wishing to read smutty novels to enjoy chatting over what they're reading with a group of other adults who also enjoy chatting over smutty novels they're reading?

( Look, look at him lean forward and rest his chin in his hand. )

I did offer other recommendations too. I like to consider myself well read, when so inclined.